You Can't Force Creativity

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  • čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
  • One of the things that has been on my mind lately is not being able to come up with ideas and create when I want to.
    For a while, I thought it was because I wasn't good enough or because I was too lazy, but the reality is that you can't force creativity. You can't just decide to come up with an idea. It happens when you are inspired in your life or doing things that trigger a feeling.
    Understanding that creativity can't be forced is an essential part of becoming a successful creator because you become more intentional about what you do when you do it.
    Final thoughts: I loved making this video as it has been something I have wanted to pivot towards for a long time. I always liked making these more meaningful videos talking about personal development topics I'm passionate about myself, but struggled to figure out how to make them. I think I have gotten a sense of structure that works for me so I'm excited to be creating more!
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Komentáře • 17

  • @janieisbored
    @janieisbored Před 11 dny +2

    This really speaks to me. I'm currently on a break myself from making videos and I keep trying to find something to film about but I just can't. I need to be more realistic about my relationship with my creativity. Thanks for making this, it's really helpful!

    • @mayback
      @mayback  Před 8 dny

      I've been there so many times, which is why I wanted to make this video. It took me a long time to realize what actually fuels my creative ideas and that is just living my best life and getting inspired from that rather than thinking about what I should be inspired by. Hope that helps!

  • @victoriayuart
    @victoriayuart Před 10 dny +1

    Slow creativity is something we're all missing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom with me! We need more of these where we don't need to consistently force ourselves to create but just to have it flow and come to us more naturally. Good things take time! Keep up the amazing work!

    • @mayback
      @mayback  Před 8 dny +1

      Absolutely. I think it's important to sit down and actually think about what it is we want to create and why we want to create it, instead of just creating to race against others. I'm glad you could relate!

    • @victoriayuart
      @victoriayuart Před 8 dny +1

      @@mayback Thank you so much! Very well said! 😀

  • @__soto_soto__
    @__soto_soto__ Před 8 dny

    I really appreciated this perspective May. I also sometimes think about “the competition” 😅 - feels weird when talking about creative endeavors. The constant pressure to “create” and “win” at creating discourages me. When it becomes my focus I usually end up creating less on the whole. I love the idea being ready to recognize inspiration and seize the moment however often and whenever it hits.

    • @mayback
      @mayback  Před 8 dny

      @@__soto_soto__ I appreciate you, Cal! Yes, creating to compete is exhausting. It's much easier to do it when we just do it for our own sake without any pressure to compete. I'm so glad you enjoyed my video man!

  • @mannerundqvist1950
    @mannerundqvist1950 Před 10 dny

    I think creativity can be forced, but it takes effort, structure, dedication and fokus. And it's hard to create in general so it's 100 times harder to keep up a creative routine.

    • @mayback
      @mayback  Před 8 dny

      I don't disagree. I think it can be forced/pushed to a certain degree. If you try really hard to think about it or let's say, write down 50 ideas, I'm sure you will end up with something. I just don't think it will ever be as good as if it came naturally to you

  • @sanguinespunk
    @sanguinespunk Před 11 dny +1

    this is so thoughtful and well done. as a new video creator, i also feel the pressure to always perform and whenever i capture moments, it feels a little artificial. thanks for making this.

    • @mayback
      @mayback  Před 8 dny

      thank u so much, that truly means a lot! i think it is easy to be overwhelmed by the competitive race, but I've learned over the years that fast doesn't necessarily mean better

  • @nonz-tc1ov
    @nonz-tc1ov Před 11 dny

    love this, love u

  • @ralphromeo
    @ralphromeo Před 11 dny

    this was dope!

  • @danielmontalvo1929
    @danielmontalvo1929 Před 10 dny

    In the thumbnail you look like zero Mustafa from the great budapest hotel

    • @mayback
      @mayback  Před 8 dny

      great compliment - one of my favorite movies!