Finding Inspiration

I think everyone comes to a standstill at some point or another where they can't find the right inspiration they need to acomplish things. I get pretty sick of my own laziness when it comes to finishing projects I care so much about, well, it comes across as laziness, I think it's my own self-doubt in whether I will succeed or not that really holds me back more than anything else. I'm one of the busiest people I know, I work full time in PR, do PR and Marketing volunteer for Hyperfest a youth music festival which I could quite easily find things to do on a regular basis! I am a journalist for an online music website/magazine, I run a breakfast blog and on top of all this I'm trying to develop and build my own music website/magazine. Plus, I have a ridiculous amount of people I really need to catch up with, a loving relationship to make time for, housemates, a house to take care of, a car to service (which is FINALLY done!) and gigs, chill time, parties, spending quality time with my friends and taking time out for myself.

The whole "myself" bit seems to be coming last, I had two weeks off in between jobs and I managed to do bugger all except read books and get some new glasses, but I think once and awhile everyone really needs that.

Anyway, I have found in my latest, yet greatest, project I have decided to take on (Off the Record Music), inspiration has found me in the fact that other people want me to succeed and help me out. Always a bonus.

For everything else, here's a random collection of things that are currently inspiring me.

 

 

A new start

I am now two weeks into my new job and already loving it and feeling like I'm part of the team. This week has completely flown by and I've come to the realisation that it's because I am no longer watching the clock all day waiting for 4.30pm to hit so I can leave. Now, if I have to stay to finish something, I really don't mind, my days are flowing with writing and fun in a positive environment and that's really important to me. Granted I would rather be writing articles than media releases which the newspapers pick up, churn out and don't give me credit for, but for now, it's ok.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not someone who will let my work life consume my life, but at least the eight hours I need to spend here are much more enjoyable than my previous job - who'd have though I would find that in a government position. It's surprising how having a clued on boss and great co-workers can mean. I'm not as stressed even though with my new job lies new responsibilities and feeling very positive to the outcomes I am striving for. I'm determined to get my website up and running and that become a huge focus, I feel much more relaxed. I feel like people let their jobs control their life, I now have one that doesn't and that I can sort of fit to suit me in some ways.

I think all in all, I'm happier, much happier. Time to improve on some other aspects next.

Over and out.