This is suchh an important subject! I spent way too much time beating myself up about feeling out of sorts when trying to write, make art, or study in objectively lovely (but public- yikes, only in moderation) locations. I love that more people are having body/mind-honoring conversations nowadays. Also, getting enough sleep and understanding my circadian rhythm has been life-altering. Just sayin.'
I needed to hear this. I am often hard on myself for what I mentally classify as procrastination. But it largely stems from physical pain and exhaustion. I have to put most of my efforts into just making my physical existence happen, leaving me mentally overextended, to the point that I just want a break. We all have to work within the unique physical bodies we inhabit to find that sweet spot where creativity can manifest. Thank you for these careful considerations. I feel that, upon reviewing these, I can make some of the necessary adjustments I need to push past the hurdles inhibiting my creative process.
This is suchh an important subject! I spent way too much time beating myself up about feeling out of sorts when trying to write, make art, or study in objectively lovely (but public- yikes, only in moderation) locations. I love that more people are having body/mind-honoring conversations nowadays. Also, getting enough sleep and understanding my circadian rhythm has been life-altering. Just sayin.'
I needed to hear this. I am often hard on myself for what I mentally classify as procrastination. But it largely stems from physical pain and exhaustion. I have to put most of my efforts into just making my physical existence happen, leaving me mentally overextended, to the point that I just want a break. We all have to work within the unique physical bodies we inhabit to find that sweet spot where creativity can manifest. Thank you for these careful considerations. I feel that, upon reviewing these, I can make some of the necessary adjustments I need to push past the hurdles inhibiting my creative process.
Carmella, thank you for this, and thank you for your commitment to your beautiful and much needed writing!