This technique basically switches our brain to sensory mode instead of the thinking mode. It is very useful whenever our mind is going on a hyper-drive!
Love the technique of picking up one thing in the art room (a tactile experience in itself) and going from there. This has worked for me in the past so I must try it again. I've noticed that the thing that tries to get in the way is the idea of a complete project/ page/piece... it battles for attention. Using this approach (choosing a thing) really helps shift the focus, and allows activity to happen. ⭐️
Yes, that’s true! I very rarely approach a page with an end “product” in mind. This more tactile, intuitive approach leads to such wonderful discoveries -- and automatically leads to lovely finished pieces, too!
Wow! I write about the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique in an earlier letter of mine. But I never thought of using it for writing. I will try this out. I always have ideas flying about and end being indecisive which results in lack of creativity 😞 this has been happening for years.
This technique basically switches our brain to sensory mode instead of the thinking mode. It is very useful whenever our mind is going on a hyper-drive!
BTW, it's Kay from www.mugofmuse.com! :)
Yup, that’s exactly it. It’s based an exercise to help control anxiety, which I’ve included in the footnote to this post.
Love the technique of picking up one thing in the art room (a tactile experience in itself) and going from there. This has worked for me in the past so I must try it again. I've noticed that the thing that tries to get in the way is the idea of a complete project/ page/piece... it battles for attention. Using this approach (choosing a thing) really helps shift the focus, and allows activity to happen. ⭐️
Yes, that’s true! I very rarely approach a page with an end “product” in mind. This more tactile, intuitive approach leads to such wonderful discoveries -- and automatically leads to lovely finished pieces, too!
Wow! I write about the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique in an earlier letter of mine. But I never thought of using it for writing. I will try this out. I always have ideas flying about and end being indecisive which results in lack of creativity 😞 this has been happening for years.
Oh! I hope this technique helps you with your writing! I find it very helpful in my creative practice. Do let me know how it works for you!