what do you do when you feel uninspired?
the first answer that comes to mind for me is to change my scenery.
sometimes it’s far too noisy where i am.
in that moment, my brain can’t process through all of the noise so i’ve got to remove myself + find solace in quiet.
silence gives me a chance to clear my headspace + start fresh.
but then sometimes it’s too damn quiet!
so i crave noise —
some dope music,
an audiobook,
a podcast,
my family’s voices (kids have the best laughs).
the lyrics to the song,
the words in a book,
the conversations heard on podcasts
+ the time spend engaging with my family have all played an instrumental role in my inspiration.
there are times when nature takes a front row seat in inspiring me.
the sounds of birds singing their melodic songs + the sound of rain rhythmically falling,
feeling the warmth of the sun on my face or a light, cool breeze caressing my skin,
the light scent that comes from the flowers + the smell of freshly cut grass —
i’m getting inspired just thinkin’ about it!
then, there are times when i need to get away from it all + peace out! ✌🏾
the energetic flow of a big city,
the calmness of country living,
the roaring sound of the beach,
the peace + calm of the desert —
all of these places have served as a conduit for inspiration in my life.
for me, a change of scenery encourages creativity to flow through me in a way that promotes renewal, recharge, + readiness.
changing scenery reiterates that you never have to lose sight of the goal while altering your focus + that zoning out is every bit as helpful as zeroing in.
they both serve a purpose in your life; a balance.
given the opportunity, provide yourself with the space to fully exist in these areas.
you don’t have to go to a new or foreign city to jumpstart inspiration or for a change of scenery —
walk your city’s downtown,
drive around + patronize a different part of town,
pick up a book in a topic you’ve never explored,
the possibilities to switch up your environment are endless!
expand your way of thinking + how you approach life.
notice the limitations you set on yourself + challenge them.
you deserve to experience life in its fullness,
you deserve to be inspired by it,
+ you damn sure deserve to do it on your own terms.
be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach
journal prompt(s) for today:
what do you do when you feel uninspired?