Motivation!

June 28th, 2011
Lately, I have been very lax about my project. For the past month, maybe longer, I just can't seem to find the motivation! My photo's are definitely reflecting it--many have been fillers, and they are uninspired and lack a spark I used to smile about.

A big part of the drop off for me was time. I had started a new job and just did not have the time or energy to shoot meaningful and inspired shots. However, that job did not work out, and I am back in my old position, with much more spare time. Problem is, I still feel so uninspired! I lost my groove!! :( I desperately want to find my stride again...I only have a few months left of my project, and I want to make them count.

ANY ideas, motivating thoughts, inspiration, helpful tips or websites, whatever ya got, hit me with it!! I need to get my groove back, and I need help to snag it :)

Thanks, ya'll!! :)
June 28th, 2011
Try the challenges... or the weekly themes... or something else in one of the Topics or Blogged... Good luck :)
June 28th, 2011
Take a step back, take a deep breath, upload a few mediocre photos and just let your mojo find it's way back.

That's what I did along with some fantastic support from the 365 Community.
June 28th, 2011
start with the alphabet,A-Z
A is for........
I'm going to follow you and see what you do
June 28th, 2011
@marilyn ah, the weekly themes...why would i not think of that! hahaha, thanks!!
@vaderkip you are absolutely right...i do need to breathe a little bit...relax myself.
@missvicki hahaha, I have done the alphabet before, but maybe if i can't find motivation in the next few days, i will try that.
June 28th, 2011
I've been thinking about this myself, so what I plan to do is an "iPod Challenge".........I'm just going to put my Mp3 player on shuffle, and create a photo that reflects the first song that plays that specific day...
June 28th, 2011
You could try the Daily Shoot website (an idea for every day). That would narrow your focus to just that one daily theme. OR you could select a subject of your own choice.
June 28th, 2011
@tjramutkowski i love this idea!!! love it!! i think i will be joining you!
@daisy ohhh, i just checked that out....love it!!

thanks!
June 28th, 2011
@mollyanne31790 follow your heart. What are you really passionate about.
June 28th, 2011
@mollyanne31790 I've found this article a while back and it really helped me (I had the same problem before I joined this project) http://www.advancedphotography.net/overcoming-photographers-block-14-killer-ideas-overcome-photographers-block/
June 28th, 2011
@mollyanne31790 No worries, i think we all go through it. If i feel like i cant keep up, i stop, simple, i dont feel guilt or anything like that, and when i feel inspired again off i go, your project, your life, do as you want. Easy. : )
June 28th, 2011
I feel the same lately, so I'm not much help, but this too shall pass :)

Throw in some keywords into an image search and see what inspires you.
June 28th, 2011
@elke @indiannie_jones thank you...great resource, great idea!!
@martyjk thank you so much, you are right....i need to not feel so guilty, there are no rules but my own, so i need to just chill!!!
@bkbinthecity i think i am going to seek out some dancers, and some horses...those are passions of mine, so why not make it a subject!! thanks!!

All this support and kind words is enough to inspire someone!!! :)
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