Figmentations

We usually can’t recognize the tipping point of exactly when a pleasurable pursuit suddenly becomes a dreaded job, a.k.a. work.  Yet, we clearly know when that line has been crossed. 

It’s like the difference between running at a steady pace striving to reach a particular goal versus running to catch or keep up with something just out of our reach.  There’s a distinct difference in the feel of the activity.  The added pressure or stress just takes away any chance to enjoy the freedom of possibility.   

I remind myself of this as I build up new muscles, in my body and in my writing.  If it’s not fun, then why do it.  We have enough pressures in life, why put more on ourselves.   

But instead of quitting the activity that might feel like work at the moment, I find I can also choose to change the activity so that it feels like fun again, too.

I’m not going to let stress and invisible pressures take the creativity out of me, instead I’m going to use my creativity to banish the stressors. There are points of no return, but this isn’t one of them. 

How do you handle your pressures?  Are you winning the battle?