Hey guys!
How did the easter break treat you?
Mine was really good but unfortunately I didn’t actually document it and I don’t have so much pictures to make a weekend bits post. Would you still like me to put it up?
You may have noticed that I’ve not been so present on the blog this past week, I’ve been feeling a bit out of touch/uninspired recently.
We hardly talk about the behind the scenes of the work – be it blogging, or just being a creative. The frustration and challenges that comes with it all sometimes.
For me, it ebbs and flows. I have periods where I’m on a roll and then the low periods where I feel stuck, uninspired and generally tired from having to continually put out work.
Some of the things I’m constantly learning from these periods and I hope to encourage you with if you ever feel stuck are
– Embrace the process : I also wonder why it can’t all be smooth sailing all through but I’ve realized that the chaos, challenges/frustration are all part of the process. Embrace it while doing the work it takes to keep moving forward.
– Don’t wait around for inspiration or for it to feel easy : I always try to keep it moving regardless and that’s how this post came up (which I should have put up earlier but couldn’t for the life of me figure out a title for it).
– No one is going to do the work for you : At the end of the day it still boils down to you getting things done because it is your life and no one will do the work for you. This is one thing that gets me going too – knowing that if I don’t get out of it and move, I’ll probably still remain in the same position.
– Lastly, don’t give up : You won’t reach your goal if you just drop out of it all. You can take it slow and steady if need be but giving up shouldn’t be an option.
Do you ever have periods like this?
How do you get through it?
Don’t wait around for inspiration or for it to get easy. Embrace the process while doing the work it takes to keep moving forward. Click to tweet!
I shared this look on instagram (@cassiedaves) and asked if I should put it up on the blog also. I probably wouldn’t ordinarily have put this up otherwise but I got some positive replies.
Its an easy casual style that I tried to update a bit by throwing on the denim jacket. I wore this one fine sunday to accompany my friend to run some errands. I wasn’t even going to get out of the car so I don’t know why I took the jacket with me but its like they say ‘its always better to come prepared’. I not only ended up getting out of the car but we eventually went to see a movie where I bumped into a reader. *If you’re reading this, hiiii again!*
The green heels was a last minute decision -just for the pictures. I’m wearing my sister’s gbemisoke shoes from our TBCConnect event.
What do you think of this look and how will you style it better?
Please leave me your thoughts and let’s connect!
Pictures : skynotfancy
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I know what you mean about creative funk and I have been through many of those. Now when inspiration strikes I write down all the ideas and turn to them when inspiration dries up. I've also found hanging out with inspirational people very inspiring as creativity and inspiration are contagious.
ps You should do an alter ego photoshoot!
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Hi nemi, alter ego shoot. Hmmmm, why did you think about that?
I actually have a well of ideas to write about but it wasn't really about "what to write about" per se. I'm not sure if you know what "avolitiion" is but it was something similar to that and yesssss! I totally agree with hanging out with fellow creative's, it's one thing that was in my mind to do.
I have been through those moments too, it comes and goes and it's really what makes the going more interesting. The amount of energy to create and do something after those loomy episodes is always worth it!!! Keep keeping on. I luv ya…. **P.S: It's your girl DAMI turned TheShakaraGirl (lol)
Hiiiiii Damii! Loool, shakara girl. I see you, I see you.
Thanks a lot for reading <3
Sometimes blogging inspiration flies outta the window. But in such down moments, your honesty and vulnerability could lead you to write the most amazing posts. We just need to keep going. Sometimes we walk, sometimes we run and sometimes we fly- the important thing is that we are making progress. BTW you look great in your denim outfit. I'm planning to step up my style game this summer. Ha!
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It wasn't really about not having blogging inspiration actually. I was just generally overwhelmed and tired – I had a couple of things to blog about but didn't really feel the excitement I normally felt about writing and posting and just getting stuff done.
Thanks a lot for the compliment Precious
Lovely look and tips!!
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Thanks Feyi 🙂
I love your top!
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Ha Ha. I actually recognized the shoes because I wanted them really bad but they were too big : (
Nice tips!
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Hey my Sister by another Mother! You always gotta way of making me Smile inside 🙂
Nice top + green pumps gave me an idea to wear my yellow ones with jeans …
Happy new month eve and Hope you Have a Lovely Day 🙂 peace
Mehn! I have been sooo uninspired for a while now despite having a lot of outfits I haven't blogged, in fact I've started thinking of taking a break but guess who doesn't even know how to take one? I guess I have to keep pushing. Thanks for the words and your shirt is too cool! The way you gave those jeans a workout though, too hot.
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Firstly Gbemi's shoes are awesome… Got a pair for my mum's birthday. I relate with the inspiration struggle as well. Guess I've learnt a few tips. Thanks for this one Cassie. You're CAmazingggggg!!! 🙌🙌🙌
I can relate to every bit of those feelings, but good things only come to those who wait for it…be strong Cassie!
That shirt is everything! Love the outfit! And those shoes, gurrrrrl!
Perfect shoe colour.. You totally rocked the look couldn't have styled it better..
And yes we love to see the easter bit post..
I love the outfit. The green shoes really pop.
I think everyone with a creative outlet goes through periods of avolition (great reference. Fellow psych major, pound it).
It passes, I just ride it out. I should take your advice though, cos it leads to inconsistent posting.
I love that shirt. "Don't wait around for inspiration or for it to feel easy" and "No one is going to do the work for you" <—-These spoke the most to me. I usually wait to feel inspired and then write about 2-3 at a stretch then get too lazy to edit or create the graphics and email champagne. Then those 2-3 posts sit in the drafts for another 2-3 weeks. My life sha…
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BTW, the click to tweet was longer than the 140-character limit. You might want to check that next time so we don't have to remove stuff when we tweet it.
Imagine! After i had to remove some more words for it to fit, i didn't know it still didn't fit. Thanks for calling my attention to it
Oh the funk is real. When I get stuck I simply stop trying and start 'looking around me'you'ld be amazed where inspiration can come from.
Those shoes are gorg.
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I have been so not about the life of anything lately coupled with me losing my phone? I can't function properly but The shirt and pumps though!!!
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Thanks Cassie for the tips they are so helpful.
I particularly like no one will do the work for you. I allow myself a few lazy days and then I get back to "work" because truly no one will do the work for me.
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