WRITE life podcast with Kim Klassen

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Don’t Pick Up the Rope Podcast

Whisper Memos App

Apple Reminders / Location tutorial

Amaze Yourself Mood Board Tutorials | 3 Apps, 3 Ways. Come amaze yourself.

Milanote Class

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Kim

I’m a bit obsessed with this thought.
Maybe you’ll love it too.

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And to my writers, this may be a lovely thought to ponder in your daily thought stream.

Thank you always for listening.
And as always I’d love to hear your thoughts below.

xx

Kim

p.s.
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Have you heard the expression "don't pick up the rope"?
I first came upon it in a book about codependency while supporting my son through his struggles with alcohol and addiction.
Time and time again, I found myself trapped in unproductive cycles, engaging in conflicts that led nowhere.
This expression encourages us to let go of the need to have the last word, and to instead prioritize our own well being and personal journey.

You might be thinking. What does this have to do with creativity?
Admittedly, it might not be an obvious connection. But on my walk to the studio, I was thinking how social media, our phones, and the limitless access to endless inspo can be a bit like the rope.
We can choose not to pick it up and to stay focused on our unique vision, calling, or creative path.

This idea might resonate with you or, perhaps, you, like me, simply needed a reminder that we don't have to pick up the rope in conversations that ultimately lead us nowhere. Just round and round.

Thank you always for listening.
And as always I’d love to hear your thoughts.

xx

Kim

Feeling stuck and uninspired? The overwhelming amount of inspiration available to us today might be the exact reason you’re feeling this way. Today, let’s talk about the concept of endless inspiration and how to use it more intentionally verses hoarding ideas we never return to.

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Once Upon a Time
We found inspiration through books, magazines, galleries, face-to-face conversation with creative friends.
There was magic in the quiet.

And Now
Today, we spend hours scrolling through social media, constantly consuming new ideas but rarely acting on them. This over-inspiration and information overload can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck and uninspired.

A More Intentional Process for Gathering Inspiration and Taking Action

If you’re caught in the scroll and feeling less than inspired. Try this.

Take a break from scrolling: Pause your social media consumption for a day and give your brain a chance to breathe.

Write out your thoughts: Jot down all the ideas and to-dos swirling in your head to declutter your mind.

Gather inspiration intentionally: Use platforms like Pinterest to search for specific inspiration related to your project. Intentionally save images that resonate with you and move on to the next step.

Create a mood board: Using an app like Milanote, organize the images you've gathered and make notes on why you saved the images to your board.

Plan your project: Identify the supplies you'll need for your own creative project and set a timeline for taking action. Where and when will you make this happen.

Take action: With your mood board and plan in place, begin, using your gathered inspiration as a guide.

The Power of Intentional Inspiration

At first, this process might seem like a lot of work, but it's worth the effort. By intentionally gathering and analyzing inspiration, you'll move from feeling overwhelmed and stuck to actually taking action and creating something of your own.

Remember, clarity comes when we quiet the noise and allow our own creative voice to shine through. So take a break from endless scrolling, gather inspiration intentionally, and unleash your creativity today.

To see my Milanote process in action watch my step-by-step tutorial, and find out more about my Milatutorialnote Mood Board Masterclass as well.