Three Reminders For Creative Revitalization In 2020
revitalize (v.): to imbue something with new life and vitality.
At work and in our lives, we all face seasons of renewal and restoration—and in turn, we all have moments that redefine who we are and where we want to go.
Whether we’re facing changes in our career paths, pushing ourselves out of a rut or revisiting old projects, adjusting to life’s pivots can be equal parts difficult and rewarding. So, what do we do when we recognize we need a change? How can we breathe new life into our work? What does it look like to revitalize our perspectives, mindsets and approaches to work, collaboration and creativity?
Throughout Winter 2020, our programs will amplify women and nonbinary creatives, business owners and leaders who are resetting their approaches to stress and success. As you move through our events from December to February to hear their stories, we encourage you to keep the following reminders in mind.
This post has been written by BBATX Founding Executive and Creative Director, Jane Hervey.
REMINDER NO. 1: YOUR FUTURE IS NOT DETERMINED BY THE LIMITED SCOPE OF OTHER PEOPLE’S OPINIONS.
We sometimes reject trying something new or giving up things that no longer serve us, because we’re worried about what others may think. You don’t need permission from your past self or your peers to experiment, fail or succeed.
REMINDER NO. 2: IF IT FEELS BAD, LISTEN. TUNING INTO YOUR EMOTIONS TRAINS YOUR INTUITION.
When we do something we’ve never done before, we’re outside of our circle of competence, which means we’ve stepped into a space of uncertainty. Uncertainty is exciting, but it can bring about a whole range of emotions, too. Sometimes, it’s enough to shut us down. So, get familiar with your feelings as you break old habits and give new methods and routines a shot. What’s anxiety? What’s fear? What’s your intuition?
REMINDER NO. 3: YOUR BODY, YOUR MIND AND YOUR LIFE ARE WORTH MORE THAN YOUR WORK.
A fresh start might be intimidating, but it gives us the chance to do things differently. You know more than you did last year. So, what can you change about your approach to stress and success? What can you rewrite or reset when it comes to your personal and professional goals? It’s always OK to begin again.
