i like to keep a small notebook handy, or even just my notes app (but i think it’s better to do this handwritten) and whenever i have an idea i just jot it down really quickly. it takes some of the pressure off to have my ideas on paper and from there it’s easier to do some brainstorming and see where it leads you. this is a pretty simple idea but i’ve found it really helps me whenever i feel stressed out abt starting a creative project. hope this helped!
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i love just being hit with an idea that i think should be saved if i ever felt compelled to actually fully flesh it out one day.
it’s just a cute little creative spot and i can go back and be like “i can’t believe how funny this would be” or “i can’t believe i thought of this”
Mar 16, 2025
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the crucial thing here is it has to be a really pleasant little notebook. you have to enjoy the experience of scribbling in it. i have three for different idea styles and they each provide a writing situation i get actively excited to experience. like ooh i hope i get to use my dream journal this morning… ooh hope i have a cool idea about art on the bus… etc etc
Feb 23, 2024
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i think it was david lynch who said he's only lost 2 good ideas in his life and it's because he didn't write them down
i have lots of ideas and forget everything so having a disatrous notes app / notebook with me is a must
tbd on whether i do anything with them
Jan 30, 2024
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something abt zoning out while staring at a lake just hits different
Apr 27, 2024
no idea what sparked this but i just had a random meltdown over baseball. the next note after this one was also abt baseball so i think i was just going thru something
Apr 18, 2024
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in: reading by the lake / nature walks / bird watching like a grandpa / hanging out with my mom more because shes awesome / gardening / blasting chappell roan / running / napping / photosynthesizing / pointing my fan directly at my face while i sleep / reading before bed
out: stressing over my future / sweating / people asking why i'm wearing jeans and sweaters in the summer / sticky fingers / tequila shots
Apr 16, 2024