In the juicy world of creativity, some activities supercharge our spirits, while others might drain the juice right out of us. Ever felt that spark during a brainstorming session or the slump from those boring, monotonous tasks? This post is going to dig a little deeper around what energy givers and takers look like, so you can find out how you can harness the power to fuel your creative business!

⭐️ Energy Givers (Fuelling Creativity)

Feeling stuck or need a burst of inspiration?

🌱 Brainstorming Sessions These sessions are so important to get our creative juices flowing and energise our projects. Whether solo, or with your business bestie, allocate some time every week and just allow the creativity flow. You never know where these sessions will lead!

🌱 Collaborative Work Teamwork makes the dream work, they say. Working with others can spark inspiration and motivation, turning ordinary ideas into something extraordinary. If you’re a solopreneur, you could look at working from a collaborative space once a week, or pair up with another entrepreneur in a complimentary field and create a workshop or online course together.

🌱 Engaging with Inspirational Content Sometimes, reading a good book, watching an inspiring video, or listening to a motivational podcast can light that creative fire. Keep a list of favourites handy for a quick dose of inspiration!

🌱 Experimentation Don’t be afraid to try new techniques or work in a different way. I used to be an Adobe Indesign girl, all the way. I wouldn’t touch Canva… now, it’s my playground!! Same with WordPress and the Divi theme, it was the only platform I would work in, until I allowed myself to experiment with Shopify, Squarespace, and now my favourite platform – Showit. Allowing myself to explore these new platforms increased my skill set, improved my design skills, and expanded my comfort zone. Try something new today, it’s like opening a treasure chest of creativity!

😥 Energy Takers (The Creativity Drainers)

Energy takers will always be present in our life, but when we can identify specifically what saps our energy for us, we can prepare for them and manage them in our day to day life, making sure if we have to dip into a draining activity, we have an energising activity immediately following to get us back on track and in momentum again.

Let’s consider some of those activities that might sap your creative energy:

👉 Monotonous Tasks Doing the same task repeatedly can be a real creativity killer. Sometimes these are unavoidable. Running a business is not all about the fun stuff! If you know you’re about to sit down to a repetitive, monotonous task that’s unavoidable, make sure you have frequent stretch breaks, lots of water to hand, play your favourite playlist, and make it as enjoyable as you can. Once done, follow it up with something that energises you!

👉 Overthinking and Perfectionism Hands up who can relate to this one?! Perfectionism and overthinking can be an absolute joy-killer for creativity. Remember, it’s okay to make mistakes; they often lead to the most innovative solutions.

👉 Information Overload We live in a world where content is now king. From our inboxes to our social media feeds, we are constantly bombarded with information. Know that you don’t need to absorb everything. Stay in your lane, step back, filter what you need, and give yourself time to process. It can be helpful to go through your social media accounts once a month and curate your feed by unfollowing those accounts you no longer resonate with. You can do the same with your emails. How many subscriptions do you currently have? Any email newsletters you haven’t opened in the last 3 months, hit that unsubscribe button! Less can often be more.

👉 Lack of Clear Goals or Vision\ Meandering without a clear direction can be draining. Setting clear and achievable goals can steer you towards success, and keep you in your lane. Knowing your goals can help you filter the content you are receiving too by asking whether it supports and fits with the future you are creating.

Finding the balance that is right for you between what fuels you and what drains you is vital for a thriving, creative business. Here are some key tips to keep that creative spark glowing:

💗 Embrace the Givers: Create time in your daily schedule for activities that fill your creative tank. Let them become a regular part of your routine.

💗 Manage the Takers: Identify what’s draining you and find ways to make it more engaging and fun, or delegate if possible.

💗 Keep the Balance: Regularly assess your energy levels. Knowing when to push and when to pause is the key to sustained creativity.

So, embrace the energy givers, manage the takers, and let your creativity shine! 💫

Are you feeling the pull of the energy takers or need a boost from the energy givers? Don’t let your creativity wander aimlessly in that void of overwhelm and overthinking. I’m here to help you find the right balance to fuel your creative business.

Whether it’s identifying what lights your creative fire or finding ways to break free from what’s holding you back, my coaching sessions are tailored to help small creative business owners like you ignite your true potential.

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