Of course, different things work for different people. However, from experience, a creative mind exists happily in a more scattered and chaotic environment. Such disorder can promote freedom of thought, and the organic flow of ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, it isn’t just overly ordered work environments that can stifle the creative individual. Prescriptive plans and imposed mental frameworks can get in the way too. That’s why we’re all for winging it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is Winging It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/routenote-licensing-blog\/1\/2022\/01\/5b43820d-radu-florin-cwtbt6jyagq-unsplash-1024x632.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinging it gets a bad rap. If you’re unfamiliar with the art of winging it, this is the practice of doing something without practice or preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often viewed as reckless and even lazy, winging it has become somewhat of a dirty phrase. It can be viewed as a sign of carelessness and dismissiveness. But, have you ever noticed how relaxed someone who is winging it looks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We don’t think that winging it has to be a bad thing. It’s time to reclaim winging it for the power of good. If you need convincing, here are our reasons for why we think you should try winging it now and then!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Should You Be Winging It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As a creative individual, whether you’re a content creator finding their style<\/a>, or an established artist battling creative block<\/a>, winging it can help you in a number of ways. Let’s break this theory down, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\nLess Second Guessing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
If you’ve ever tried to jump off a tall rock into the ocean, you’ll know that the longer you stand there thinking about it, the harder it becomes to jump. This is all too true for creative endeavours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Too much time spent preparing and prophesising can lead to plenty of doubt creeping in, and you second guessing yourself. Instead of taking that time to allow these negative thoughts to materialise, just take that leap of faith. Dive into whatever vague creative idea you dreamt up, and just see what happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can also help with separating your editor brain from your creator brain. Functioning as both roles simultaneously leads to too many screwed up balls of paper in the bin. Winging it promotes the freedom to create with over-analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fewer Restrictions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/routenote-licensing-blog\/1\/2022\/01\/5855a2f4-trey-musk-6n1vs8q90tk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTaking on a project, be it the workings out of a new podcast, or a vlog for your YouTube<\/a> channel, without a plan doesn’t have to be a shambles. In fact, it can massively aid the initial stages of conceptualising and forming ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWinging it enables you to stumble upon things you may not have considered had you stuck to a strict plan or formula. Your original idea might then take on a whole new shape, and become even greater than it was initially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Less Planning, More Creating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You become an artist and creator, usually, because you simply love your chosen creative outlet. It stands to reason then, that you should spend the majority of your time doing that thing, rather than planning and preparing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinging it gets a bad rap. If you’re unfamiliar with the art of winging it, this is the practice of doing something without practice or preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often viewed as reckless and even lazy, winging it has become somewhat of a dirty phrase. It can be viewed as a sign of carelessness and dismissiveness. But, have you ever noticed how relaxed someone who is winging it looks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We don’t think that winging it has to be a bad thing. It’s time to reclaim winging it for the power of good. If you need convincing, here are our reasons for why we think you should try winging it now and then!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Should You Be Winging It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As a creative individual, whether you’re a content creator finding their style<\/a>, or an established artist battling creative block<\/a>, winging it can help you in a number of ways. Let’s break this theory down, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’ve ever tried to jump off a tall rock into the ocean, you’ll know that the longer you stand there thinking about it, the harder it becomes to jump. This is all too true for creative endeavours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Too much time spent preparing and prophesising can lead to plenty of doubt creeping in, and you second guessing yourself. Instead of taking that time to allow these negative thoughts to materialise, just take that leap of faith. Dive into whatever vague creative idea you dreamt up, and just see what happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This can also help with separating your editor brain from your creator brain. Functioning as both roles simultaneously leads to too many screwed up balls of paper in the bin. Winging it promotes the freedom to create with over-analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking on a project, be it the workings out of a new podcast, or a vlog for your YouTube<\/a> channel, without a plan doesn’t have to be a shambles. In fact, it can massively aid the initial stages of conceptualising and forming ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Winging it enables you to stumble upon things you may not have considered had you stuck to a strict plan or formula. Your original idea might then take on a whole new shape, and become even greater than it was initially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You become an artist and creator, usually, because you simply love your chosen creative outlet. It stands to reason then, that you should spend the majority of your time doing that thing, rather than planning and preparing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLess Second Guessing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Fewer Restrictions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLess Planning, More Creating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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