What do you call freestyle with a plan?

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As an Artist, do you feel comfortable in the space of improvising, freestyling, freewriting, or simply winging it on the spot?

Or do you dread creating in the moment without a plan?

I think being able to have balance in both ways to create is crucial.

Being a freestyle dancer taught me how to TRUST myself. To trust the next step even when I couldn't see the end. I practiced feeling my way through the creative process. And I believe Life is a lot like improvising.

As a Type B personality, I have goals and aims, but enjoying the JOURNEY to get to the desired result is far more important, which is why freestyling feels so good to me. I can bask in the Unfolding, be natural, let go, and TRUST.

But there are those times when needing structure and a plan are required, especially when I'm on a time restraint. Although this way of moving forward takes more effort, hence why I resist and procrastinate, there is tremendous value in having a plan.

For a Type B like me, creating a plan can be fun when I see it as a puzzle, but if it becomes work, then my fight or flight response kicks in, and I usually RUN. Ugh. No Bueno.

I say all of this to hopefully help you see which side do you lean into more.

Free and Trust?

OR

Plan and Structure?

There is no "right" or "wrong" answer. Acknowledge where you are and ask yourself if there's room to adjust your creative process.

  1. Would you benefit from making space to enjoy the journey even on a time constraint?
  2. Would it benefit you to have a clear structure to freestyle around to get a better outcome?

Taking inventory of HOW we show up can be an untapped resource to improve our productivity, creativity, connection to others and sidestep our mind traps.

The deeper you dig into who you are, the better your life becomes all around.

Here's to freestyling with a plan ;)

With lots of LOVE,

Teresa

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