All round creative junkie

I‘ve missed writing. Missed making things. Missed being creative outside my job. I feel like I’ve lost myself a little. Or a lot.

I told myself I was putting all my creative efforts into something I was good at, sticking with my graphic design roots. After all, I’m qualified at that so I knew I could do it, right? While I still believe I am good at graphics, it meant I believed I was no good at the rest of it. I lost faith in myself. Call it imposter syndrome if you like, but I genuinely believed I shouldn’t be writing, creating or sharing ideas on things I wasn’t qualified at. There are people out there far more qualified than me.

Someone asked me recently if I was still doing this, when I said no, she asked if I still did anything creative just for me. Just for the fun of it. I had to admit I didn’t. I used to tell people how being creative was good for your soul, good for your mental health and well-being. So why have I stopped it altogether? Even in the comfort of my own home I haven’t lifted a paintbrush or made anything for a good few years.

I’ve missed it.

So I’m thinking I might get back into it. For my own sanity if nothing else. I used to also really love sharing my thoughts and ideas so I think I’ll try to put myself back in the ring. And not listen to the doubts from other people and the doubts in my head. Screw them, I think I need it.

I might write about design or books, art or travel, or maybe just share some random photos I’ve taken. Who knows, but I’m going to give it a go. Maybe. We’ll see.