Molang Kindness Club: How to find inspiration?

In this episode of Kindness Club, Piu Piu hits a wall... the wall of the blank page! No more ideas. No more colors. Just a big blank 😶 

But don't panic! Molang calls on the queen of creativity - Frida Pinco! A huge heart, legendary eyebrows, and a head full of ideas 👑🎨 

If you too have ever felt stuck, tired or without ideas... this episode is a colorful little hug for your imagination 💖🌈 

Why are we so uninspired?  

Not being at your creative best all the time is completely normal. Even the world's most creative artists struggle with it. Here are the main reasons why we find ourselves lacking inspiration - and spoiler: it's rarely because we're “a failed artist”, as Piu Piu might think.  

First, putting too much pressure on yourself. Nothing's perfect on the first try, and when you put too many constraints on yourself, the fun disappears. And often, to create, you need to have fun.  

Fatigue or emotional charge can be a hindrance to creativity. And when we lack energy, our brains rarely come up with good ideas.  

Overconsumption of content can aslo play a role in lack of inspiration. If, like many people, you like to have fun and learn a lot, you can also feel saturated with information at times. There's not enough room for novelty.  

Sometimes you forget why you want to create and what motivates you. You may be creating to "be like the others", or "to be successful, and your heart's not in it anymore. As Frida Pinco reminds Piu Piu, getting back to what's fun or moving you can get the ball rolling again. For Piu Piu, it's their friendship with Molang that inspires they most! 

Finally, you have to allow yourself to fail. Failure is part of the creative process, and to keep inspiration flowing, it's important to have some lousy ideas before coming up with the right one.  

How to overcome writer's block? 

Sometimes, to refresh your ideas, you need a change of scene. If you're at home, maybe you need to take a walk outside, or even go to a café. A new environment can make room for new ideas.  

Don't be afraid of doing something lame. Allow yourself to make something that's a complete failure. Free yourself from the pressure of "beautiful" or "perfect". Often, by laughing at what you're doing, you can unblock yourself without realizing it. That's what Piu Piu is trying to do, with the help of Frida Pinco. Thanks to this advice, Piu Piu is inspired again!  

You have to let your brain breathe. Sometimes taking a break, taking a nap, or just lying down and staring at the ceiling is the best way to get an idea. Boredom can give birth to creativity!  

Finally, you can try leaning on someone else. Inventing in pairs means twice as many ideas, and more chance of coming up with something interesting. 

Frida Pinco's tips for keeping inspired  

• Avoid distractions (right, Piu Piu?) 📵 

• Be inspired by the work of others (especially my own) 🎨 

• Running out of inspiration happens, the important thing is to remember what feeds it 🔥 

• Accept moments of emptiness, trust the process 💯 

• Let your eyebrows grow (it works, I swear!!!) ✨

Where can you find help for your mental health?  

 If you or a Pinco you know feels overwhelmed by his or her emotions and can't keep his or her head above water, it's important to act quickly.  

If you need help, first talk to those closest to you, whether family or friends, as their help can be invaluable.  But sometimes the help of those close to us is not enough.    

In this case, it's just as important to turn to medical professionals such as a psychologist or General Practioner.   

Join our Safe Space on Discord to surround yourself with great Pincos!  

Leave the comment “Inspiration” below the YouTube video if you've made it this far 💗  

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