Why do I lose my motivation when doing artistic things?
I like to do artistic things that involves drawing, painting, taking pictures, poetry, etc, but I lose motivation and stop doing it. Every year I had a different interest or hobby. I would take tons of pictures of nature, I started to learn how to draw realistic people, I even wrote 2 poems once that for a beginner it wasn’t bad. For 6 years when I was a kid I even played an instrument similar to a guitar and I also left it.
I like doing these things but I am kind of lazy because I think why am I going to spent time doing this if not everyone is not going to see it and I’ll probably hide it and keep it for myself which is like not doing anything at all.
and when it comes to poetry I get a little ashamed of showing it off to the world because it’s very personal stuff ,and probably I may be good at it if I put effort on it.
How can I change my way of thinking and get motivated to do this kinds of activities when maybe I can be very talented if I try harder and don’t know it?
Your experience is not uncommon with artists.
I know I feel the same way myself. I’m frustrated because I can’t seem to stay with something long enough to “get somewhere,” even while I have obvious talent in a few spots and even some possibility of success.
Part of it, I feel, is lack of discipline on my part. Another piece is that I’m a bit passive – when I don’t know what to do, I sort of give up on that one and pick up a different art to learn. I usually need opportunities dumped under my nose, in order to seize them.
Another part is something positive: You are probably a jack-of-all-trades type, who likes to explore different things and learn new things. Rather than becoming specialized in one, you are probably more a generalist. This is temperament, and a gift in some ways, but it will be hard for you to pursue something doggedly in order to get to the goal.
A few ideas:
1. Set small goals for yourself. “I will paint something each day for the next month,” or “I will practice my guitar 5 out of 7 days this week, for at least half an hour each day.” Pick something small that you can do, that will add up over time.
2. You need to get someone involved. Find someone you trust to show your poem(s) to. Show your other art to people who care. Part of getting somewhere involves having other people know about you, so they can find opportunities for you. (It IS partly about “who you know.”) The more people you share with, the more people who will be working for your success.
3. Use your gifts in small ways. It’s someone’s birthday? Write a poem for them. Paint a picture. Find little ways to use your gifts that help the people you care about.
This is just the beginning, but it’s a start. Just think about how good and productive you will feel by finding some success by sticking with something.
Don’t be ashamed that your stuff might not be as good yet as you think it could be — show it now. Many people will still be impressed, they will appreciate you, and you will be sharing your gifts with others.
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