Problems with crafting
26 May, 2008 (13:32) | Crafting | By: 
Kim
As you all know I honestly do love to make crafts. I love doing them so much that I have been trying to turn my hobby into a job. But right now that’s not going too well. One of the main reasons why this isn’t going the way I want it to is because I lack motivation. Yeah, I know the more crafts I produce the better the opportunity will be for me to make some cash. But even money doesn’t seem to be a huge motivator for me. I don’t know if this is because it has started getting nicer out and I’d rather be outside than inside creating or if it’s because I’m getting bored with my current crafts and just don’t want to do them.
But have no fear I have been here before and eventually my motivation does come back. I’m just hoping that it doesn’t take me six or seven months like it did last time. But until the motivation returns there is really no point in worrying about it as worry won’t motivate me.
When your motivation bites the bullet what do you do to get it back?
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Comment from LuckyGirl
Time: May 26, 2008, 4:30 pm
I just remember how much I hated working for somebody else. The thought of going back to a “real” job is motivation enough!
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Comment from Barb (aka Craft Junkie)
Time: May 27, 2008, 12:51 pm
I run into that same problem and the only way I can combat it is to turn on the music, turn OFF the computer and pick up something new (or something I haven’t done in a while. As long as the computer or the TV are on, I will use avoidance to keep from trying to be creative.
Speaking of which, it’s time for me to switch this thing off and get busy. Hmmm, which music today? lol
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Comment from Kim
Time: May 27, 2008, 1:07 pm
Thanks for the tips guys! You have really given me something to think about. Yeah, I know…less thinking, more creating. lol
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Comment from Jeannine
Time: May 27, 2008, 2:10 pm
I am going to try to use some of the good advice that has been given here today, as I have not been motivated either. Turning off the computer would probably work for me to. Mostly I (try) not to worry about it, when the mood strikes I create like crazy, you know staying up till the wee hours of the morning. Those times make up for the days I have been having as of late. I hope you are going to have a happy creative day.
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Comment from Loretta
Time: June 1, 2008, 3:55 pm
My motivation bites the big once or twice a month. Usually I need a nap and a day off! LOL
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Comment from Lynne
Time: May 26, 2008, 1:37 pm
When I am lacking motivation, I take myself fabric shopping! Nothing like a new stash of fabric and maybe an new idea or two found at the store to get me going again..