8 creative resolutions to spark your creativity in 2020
If you feel like you’re in a creative rut, you aren’t alone! Creating engaging content on a steady basis is not easy. But here’s the thing: if you want to be a successful content creator, consistency is crucial. And the good news is that there are a few things you can do in order to keep your ideas flowing and generate a steady stream of innovative content on a consistent basis.
With the new year in full swing, making creative resolutions can be a great way to get back on track and boost your game as a content creator. By implementing a new routine, you can start doing things that will become habit — things that will help you not only remain relevant, but also consistently come up with new ideas that you can share with fans on a consistent basis. Plus, adding these things to your routine can help give you more confidence in your work, as well as in communities of other creators.
Creative New Year’s resolutions to up your content game in 2020
1. Create every single day
It doesn’t matter what you create, how you do it or how big the idea is — sparking your creative juices on a daily basis will help keep you in a mindset that inspires your imagination. Whether it’s creating a graphic, a new blog post, writing in a journal or something else, making yourself do something creative every single day will help you form a successful routine that will keep you on track.
2. Don't be so hard on yourself
As content creators, we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be super creative all of the time, which is not an easy thing to do. Stop being so hard on yourself. If you hit a creative block, take a break and walk away. No one is capable of generating great ideas all day, every day. So stop trying and just make sure to capitalize on great ideas when they do come.
3. Get out of your comfort zone
Doing the same things over and over won’t get you very far in a world where new and innovative content is constantly being created and shared. Trying new things is a great way to spark your creativity and boost your game. Try learning a new creative skill like video production, graphic design or something else that will improve your skills and confidence as a content creator.
4. Support other creators
Supporting other creators will not only inspire you and help you generate new ideas, but it will also help you build relationships within the creative world. There are tons of creative communities out there, so start jumping in to some of them. You’ll learn, be inspired and potentially create collaborative relationships with other creators.
5. Finish old projects before starting new ones
We all know how difficult this can be for creative folks. You probably know all too well what it’s like to have several unfinished projects all going at once. Making a goal to finish a project before you start a new one will help you create a more successful and consistent routine. It will help you reduce procrastination and see an idea through to completion. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take breaks. It just means when you start a project, focus all of your energy on that one idea until it’s ready to publish. You’ll get more done and be able to share more content on a more consistent basis.
6. Learn how to take a compliment
Again, as creators, we are typically hard on ourselves. But being confident in your work and ideas is crucial to building a successful brand. Let go of your inner-perfectionist and allow people to give you a compliment. Don’t respond with “it could be better, more creative etc.” Take the compliment and allow it to help build your confidence in what you love to do. And enjoy it. Take a moment to reflect on the fact that your content is resonating with fans and your story is being heard!
7. Accept constructive criticism
On the flip side, too much confidence can result in arrogance — and an inability to accept feedback. Approach constructive criticism as a learning opportunity — a chance to hear another perspective or idea you haven’t thought of. There is no perfect creator. We all have room to learn, improve and grow — so take feedback as a chance to do just that!
8. Take care of yourself
If you aren’t your best self, you can’t do your best work. Sitting up all night, night after night, staring at your computer likely won’t result in your next big idea. You need to take care of yourself if you want your brain to function at max capacity. This means getting enough sleep, eating right, exercising and taking care of your mental health. Set an alarm to take breaks — maybe take a walk or call a friend. Your mind won’t do its best work when it’s constantly in overdrive. So start creating a routine that allows you to maintain both your physical and mental health — and stick to it! Once you get into the routine, the small things will become habit and help you sustain a healthy lifestyle and creative flow in the long run.
