Exercise is great for motivation. It's important to recognize that when it comes down to it, motivation is a chemical process in your brain and body, it doesn't appear out of nowhere like magic. You can manage it by making sure there are more endorphins flowing in your body, and you do that by exercising and eating well.
+1 about exercise. Also, remember there are different types of motivation. Intrinsic and Extrinsic. A monetary reward is extrinsic motivation, but nothing is as powerful as intrinsic motivation; the passion that comes from within. Maintaining it isn't easy, but exercise and socializing are useful for nurturing it in my experience. And yeah, as much as I preach about this stuff, I have periods of low motivation too. Sometimes you just need a break, just don't let that break fester.
Sometimes when i get stuck it takes a change of direction to get me back on track. Just totally get away from anything arty or photography related for a day. Go for a run, meet friends for lunch just empty the head.
i always find it easier to come back with a fresh head then.
i agree... i have been photographing since 1984 and done modelphotography for about 20 years... every now and then there is a "dip in energy"... i try to do something completely different or even buy a new light-shaper.
change the things you do every now and then!
For me its because I know nothing will happen for me and I'll never progress if I don't stay motivated. I guess that's almost a negative motivator "do it or else I'll never progress"... ironically it doesn't sound very motivating but it seems to work for me.
Thats actually a factor of my lack of motivation lol , the fact that I know nothing will happen if I dont do anything but I dont do anything because Im not motivated making it an endless cycle of indifference XD
Sometime, when I feel that lack of inspiration, I look for various pompts.
There are competitions for almost everything on steemit or reddit.
No matter what your artistic expression you can probably find something that you can look at and say, "yes, I can do that".
It's as a good a place to start as any.
Or, you could just need a good vecation :)
I think the problem for me at the moment is not even looking at these amazing things I can do. I just want my mind to be empty and do nothing .. a vacation sounds like a wonderful idea , hopefully I get all my college work done soon >.<
Exercise is great for motivation. It's important to recognize that when it comes down to it, motivation is a chemical process in your brain and body, it doesn't appear out of nowhere like magic. You can manage it by making sure there are more endorphins flowing in your body, and you do that by exercising and eating well.
I guess thats probably the problem, Ive been eating crap and not moving much. Gotta take out those gym clothes I bought recently...
+1 about exercise. Also, remember there are different types of motivation. Intrinsic and Extrinsic. A monetary reward is extrinsic motivation, but nothing is as powerful as intrinsic motivation; the passion that comes from within. Maintaining it isn't easy, but exercise and socializing are useful for nurturing it in my experience. And yeah, as much as I preach about this stuff, I have periods of low motivation too. Sometimes you just need a break, just don't let that break fester.
By the way, epic shots, I love them!
I agree with you. because exercise is very important for health
Why not do some modelling again? It'll get you interested again without having to go through the "need to edit these soon" phase.
I suppose...effort of doing makeup and standing in the cold again tho XD
Sometimes when i get stuck it takes a change of direction to get me back on track. Just totally get away from anything arty or photography related for a day. Go for a run, meet friends for lunch just empty the head.
i always find it easier to come back with a fresh head then.
i agree... i have been photographing since 1984 and done modelphotography for about 20 years... every now and then there is a "dip in energy"... i try to do something completely different or even buy a new light-shaper.
change the things you do every now and then!
Thats brilliant advise!
I have a lack of motivation too in these last years especially about my studies, it's hard..
Oh god yes..college is just draining me!
For me its because I know nothing will happen for me and I'll never progress if I don't stay motivated. I guess that's almost a negative motivator "do it or else I'll never progress"... ironically it doesn't sound very motivating but it seems to work for me.
Thats actually a factor of my lack of motivation lol , the fact that I know nothing will happen if I dont do anything but I dont do anything because Im not motivated making it an endless cycle of indifference XD
I have some motivational problems with my photography too but steemit gave me hope that i can actually make money with my photography
Thats a good point!
Sometime, when I feel that lack of inspiration, I look for various pompts.
There are competitions for almost everything on steemit or reddit.
No matter what your artistic expression you can probably find something that you can look at and say, "yes, I can do that".
It's as a good a place to start as any.
Or, you could just need a good vecation :)
I think the problem for me at the moment is not even looking at these amazing things I can do. I just want my mind to be empty and do nothing .. a vacation sounds like a wonderful idea , hopefully I get all my college work done soon >.<
Good luck :)
Wowza! Is what I have to say! Beautiful! xo
Thank you!!!! <3 <3 <3