Making Room for Creativity

Photo by Krissy Venosdale

It should come as no surprise that my calendar has been full recently--busy is my normal mode of operation.  Most of my time is spent on coaching/coaching-related learning and community involvement/networking, so I do feel like I'm able to move slower and integrate more even though my calendar is filled.  That being said, I realized last week that I was missing a creative outlet in my life.  I've had many ideas to write about, and yet I've struggled to sit down and write more than a few sentences at a time.  My inspiration and motivation have not been enough to complete a post.  I asked myself, "What is the smallest creative step I can take?"

I bought myself a coloring book and crayons.

Rather than check emails, read blogs, or lose time on social media, I colored within the lines like a kid while sitting on the couch with the TV on in the background.  I took my time picking out what color to use and shading in the areas.  It was easier than facing a blank page and trying to find the right words to fill it.  

And now I'm blogging about it.  Creative energy increased just enough to get one post written within my crazy calendar.  Whatever it takes is what it takes.

What do you need to jumpstart for yourself right now?

Allison Pollard

Allison Pollard helps overwhelmed technical leaders debug their management approach. She teaches them how to manage up, support people through change, and make time for strategic work. Her education in computer science, mathematics, and English from Southern Methodist University helps her connect technical work with people management. As a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Allison focuses on improving product delivery and leadership culture. Her experience includes work in energy, retail, financial, real estate, and transportation industries. Allison regularly speaks at global conferences like Scrum Gatherings and Agile Alliance's Agile20xx. She promotes women's leadership as the program director for Women in Agile's Mentorship program. When she's not working, Allison likes to drink lattes and listen to Broadway musicals. Allison is a proud glasses wearer and co-owner of Middlegame Partners.

http://www.allisonpollard.com
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