Rhythm runs through our lives in so many ways – heartbeats, breathing, music, dance…all profound and important pulses that drive us and fulfil us.
It’s also important to listen to the rhythm of your creativity, and indulge it. The person who can just charge on, endlessly producing work without punctuation hasn’t been born and likely never will be.
My creative rhythm’s something like this:
- 6.30am – 7.30am: Reading and writing
Then break for gym/walking/breathing/eating
- 10.00am – 1.00pm: Client calls, value creation
Then break for stretching/breathing/eating
- 2.00pm – 6.00pm: More client stuff and social engagement
After 6.00pm: Wind down, eating, family time, sleep
Now let’s talk about the rhythm of the seasons:
- I’m at my creative peak in the spring, as the buds appear and start to blossom.
- Then, I’m filled with joy and abundance as the sun lights up the long, lazy days of summer.
- Autumn’s for consolidation and a big push to end the year stronger than the last.
- Winter’s for cold, hard consolidation and gathering resources for the next awakening.
Rhythm, baby. Get with the groove.
Love you lots
Jonny
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