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Ahhh motivation, that tricky Mistress. 
Everything I've learned about this problem has basically taught me that most of a consistent work flow is based more on structure than 'motivation'
Thread 1/? https://twitter.com/TayMuffles/status/1349415101711982593
Everything I've learned about this problem has basically taught me that most of a consistent work flow is based more on structure than 'motivation'
Thread 1/? https://twitter.com/TayMuffles/status/1349415101711982593
"Motivation" implies that you're hype about something, excited to do it, ready to go. 
But sometimes your goals - be they personal, hobby, or professional - don't necessarily allow for you to just wait for that spark of "a ha!" when you're fired up. 2/?
But sometimes your goals - be they personal, hobby, or professional - don't necessarily allow for you to just wait for that spark of "a ha!" when you're fired up. 2/?
What seems to be fairly consistent across the board for the most productive artists I know is keeping a routine.
Instead of saying, "I really hope I get the motivation to make some art today" you say "I am going to make art for 15 minutes today." 3/?
Instead of saying, "I really hope I get the motivation to make some art today" you say "I am going to make art for 15 minutes today." 3/?
Maybe you can do 15 min of doodling shapes on a page. Maybe you do it for 5 min and that's it. The point is, you're setting a time and you're doing the thing.
The more consistent you get with meeting those smaller goals, the more you can build yourself up to larger goals. 4/?
The more consistent you get with meeting those smaller goals, the more you can build yourself up to larger goals. 4/?
Art becomes habit, routine.
This can be tough with any neurodivergence, so it might take some adjusting for particular brains. But if one can find ways to make art time habitual and structured into one's internal clock, one will rely less on a spark of something external. 5/?
This can be tough with any neurodivergence, so it might take some adjusting for particular brains. But if one can find ways to make art time habitual and structured into one's internal clock, one will rely less on a spark of something external. 5/?
Also, a schedule or routine doesn't have to be rigid.
Ideally, it will be something you build around your personal or professional goals within the limits of your mental and physical well being. 6/?
Ideally, it will be something you build around your personal or professional goals within the limits of your mental and physical well being. 6/?
A lot of what I've learned about this stuff is from @SDahlingerArt.
She has a technique where each day is assessed for what types of goals are reasonable for *that day* and she celebrates the win, no matter how big or small. 7/?
She has a technique where each day is assessed for what types of goals are reasonable for *that day* and she celebrates the win, no matter how big or small. 7/?
I work best with a loose schedule because I have a kid at home 24/7 & other responsibilities, I work in bursts. I try to set timers for 20 min of focused activity (with an audio book usually).
I have small bursts of focused (sorta) work throughout the day where it fits. 8/?
I have small bursts of focused (sorta) work throughout the day where it fits. 8/?
I hope that is helpful! And if anyone else has any ideas on this issue please feel free to chime in! 
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