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What to do when you want to create but ou don’t know what?
Hey nice people,
I work as a graphic designer since forever because it’s pretty much what I know how to do (and because life happened, you know). I’m 29 yo and Ive had several blogs since I was 11, back and forth. Right now, the only social media I really use is Instagram.
Thing is, I feel, even single day, almost every single second, this *urge* to create something… but Im not sure what. I really wish I could work creating content for Instagram/other medias, but I feel like I don’t really have anything of value to share. I love photography, I like to write, but, you know… I’m not particularly stylish or talented in pretty much anything (or at least that’s how I feel).
I tried to profissionalize my Instagram profile, bought some courses, even paid a mentorship which wasn’t cheap… but the main point is not marketing strategies, but that I don’t know what I want to share.
I just feel the strong urge to create.
And it’s not like, I don’t know, something physical like crafts or illustration. I’m not sure what it is. I look ad some instagram profiles with creative photography and my eyes sparkle. Still, I don’t really know what to do with that.
Sorry for the rambling, I feel like it’s quite pointless since you guys can’t solve this for me, but I wanted to share this feeling in case one of you has been through the same situation or at least something similar (and hopefully hear some advice!).
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The same happened to me, but my field of interest is website development instead of social media. I was able to come out of the well with the help of a stranger. inbox me and talk about nothing and everything…
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You may have a better chance of understanding how to divert your creative output if you choose to specialize in 1 or 2 mediums for specific reasons, as opposed to spending time on multiple artistic endeavors. Trust me, I learned that the hard way, but as a result, i’ve actually learned to harness my individual talents and started learning to combine them all together, but this path isn’t recommended.
If you’d like to create but dont know what, then it helps to create with a purpose in mind; to Educate, Inspire, Entertain, Converse, or Convince.
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I felt like you, and applied to volunteer with a couple of dog shelters. They needed photography, graphic design and website support and I feel like I’m contributing something of value while building my skills and portfolio. Maybe you could find something you are passionate about and try volunteering your skills.
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