Finding the Time

Published on July 26, 2011 by Discussion Cafe

Context:

If you are an artist of any discipline, chances are you’ve got a day job, school, or any number of other responsibilities to tend to. Those responsibilities can easily take priority in your life since they can often feel more “urgent” than your real, creative work. Perhaps you put your creative projects aside until you have some time and a clear mind, but what happens at the end of the day when your energy and creativity have been depleted and you still haven’t engaged in your creative work? What happens when this becomes a habit? As artists, it is important that we each find a way to balance our creative practices with our other responsibilities.

Read this article, The Key to Creating Remarkable Things, for inspiration and tips on improving your creative practice.

Discussion Questions:

1. Do you find yourself struggling to put time into your personal, creative work? How much time would you ideally allocate for it? How much time do you spend on it in reality?
2. What keeps your from putting more time into your creative practice?
3. When do you get your best creative work done? How might you re-arrange your responsibilities in order to use that time better?
4. What are your biggest distractions? How might you eliminate them or keep them from stealing your attention?
5. What goals could you set to help you keep on track?