Having a personal area to create, whether it is writing and essay or formatting an email response, will shape and stimulate the process of your creativity. Your personal area to create is like a blank piece of paper in which you plot out and begin. That is why this private area should include key items so you can obtain the maximum out of it.
- Get a desk or a design table, whichever fits your needs. This desk or design table should be placed in an area where silence is present and where you do not need to pack and unpack your stuff. From experience, packing and unpacking your work items incites you to act lazy leading into not wanting to produce. It should be your own “mess” that is always accessible so whenever you get an idea you are able to quickly write it down or start generating it.
Then have in that “blank space” two indispensable items on it. The most essential items include a calendar and inspirational images, mood boards, works of art or in some cases your own material.
- Having a calendar is obvious for jotting down deadlines and events, but it actually functions in a very important way towards your process of creation. In this calendar that will be handy and visible, you can assign goals to designated, scheduled days so that you build up activity. Having scheduled days will help in the growth of your project by setting a time frame in which you can notice whether you’re on track or behind. The inspirational images, mood boards and work of arts in your desk or design table do more than just inspire you. These will have the function to serve as a reminder of what you’re capable of achieving. It sounds kind of cheesy but it actually works that way! Trust me, it might even spark a theme for your writing or just your next topic.
It is obvious that you need in your area of creation more than just a calendar or inspiration images so don’t forget the basics! For even a more personalized touch, you can always add your favorite scented candle to relax you and get you in the mood and even some stationary items with your favorite colors on it.