The purpose of this post is a reminder to approach our homes from a place of feeling inspired rather than competitive. Recently I’ve noticed how many talented professionals are in our industry: from architects, builders, & interior designers, to artisans, product designers, & photographers. What a great community of creatives to lean on! And so many ideas for you to tap into. Dive into your home adventure with joy rather than peer pressure as the driving force.
Take a moment to appreciate and learn from the talent around us and tap into that energy stream. If you’re a professional in the building industry - enjoy the ideas & don’t let the talent of others bring out feelings of insignificance. If you’re a homeowner - soak in the knowledge and let it influence your next venture. Every project I work on involves a team of unique individuals coming together with their own ideas and skills. I’m committed to enjoy the process and not let it become routine.
It’s a busy time. Sometimes we have to step back and allow ideas to flow, because we’re all moving fast and trying to get things done. In our firm we’ve discovered awareness around moments when we are churning out information and checking off from a list, versus allowing space to be creative. We realize that our clients count on us for our ideas, so we must be disciplined about protecting that creative energy. I think about how special each project is to that homeowner. I hope to treat each one in the way that the client would, rather than like a list of to-dos.
And when I spend time on social media, I try to come from an inspired perspective. If I start to hyper-ventilate because I don’t have good photos to post - it’s time to put my phone down. That’s an unhealthy place. I once read a book that introduced me to the concept of being in a ‘Creative versus Competitive mindset’, and that was a powerful realization for me. Now when those feelings bubble up of not being good enough, I take a deep breath and try to remember that concept. It’s a great reset for all of us, no matter what our professional or daily life entails.
This week I encountered many brilliant ideas, so I wanted to encourage you to stop, notice, and be inspired!