Feeling stuck? Creatively dried up? Sometimes a peak into your past will inspire you.
Every few months I look back at my old work. I usually cringe. I’ve obviously improved at this creativity thing. And if I never make it past the cringing stage, I’m encouraged to know that I’m not where I once was. My current work looks fantastic in light of my past failures.
But sometimes I get inspired. I had a few sparks of genius in my past. These small doses of creativity can recharge me and get me in the mode to create. Sometimes I’ll even see techniques I once used but forgot. Very useful.
Then…want to take this to the next level? Find an old scrapbook from your childhood. Every year or so I look through my stories…drawings…photos…awards. It’s amazing some of the thoughts we have as children…some creative stuff.
So take a trip to the past! Get inspired!