Gilbert (2015) discusses a trick
for inspiration – stop complaining. Every time you express a complaint about
how hard it is to be creative or write your dissertation, inspiration takes a
step away from you, offended. "It is almost like inspiration puts up its
hands and says, 'Hey sorry, buddy! I didn't realize my presence was such a
drag. I'll take my business elsewhere'" (p. 118).
Instead of
complaining how difficult it is to write a dissertation; face the real reasons
you decided to get a doctorate. Put aside the rationales that you may give to
others and face the fact that you probably chose to go into this field because
you love it (and if you don't, you should not be doing it!). So try saying,
"I love my creativity and my dissertation."
By saying that you
love your work, you will draw inspiration to you. "Inspiration will
overhear your pleasure, and it will send ideas to your door as a reward for
your enthusiasm and your loyalty" (p. 119).
Next time, I will discuss
pain and the dissertation. Do you have an issue or a question that you would
like me to discuss in a future post? Would you like to be a guest writer? Send
me your ideas! leann.stadtlander@waldenu.edu
Gilbert, E. (2015). Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.
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