The Art of Being Consistent
When consistency becomes an art form
When it comes to being creative, we all strive for consistency.
Regardless of the time and place, if you’re a writer, musician, or artist, chances are you’re constantly battling for more consistent productivity.
However, something that doesn’t get mentioned enough is what happens when you have more than one path you’re attempting to maintain.
In cases like this, I think of consistency not as an achievement to be made but rather as an art form to be mastered.
The reason for that is simple:
It’s a balancing act.
When you want to learn and prosper with two creative skills, you have to find a way to maintain one without losing steam for the other.
This dynamic creates what feels like a push and pull of your creative mind and energy.
The Delicate Balance
As someone who is attempting to learn both music production and writing, I’m in a constant struggle to maintain a balance between both skills. I can’t put all my focus on one over the other, or I’ll risk losing the little progress I’ve made.
However, since writing has a greater level of importance, I tend to lean more heavily on it, which has caused me to have more than one musicless workday. Taking this struggle with the added pressure of maintaining regular consistency, you can start to see why I think of it as an art form.
You can’t let your mind become too enraptured with one, and you can’t work on both simultaneously, or you risk losing progress on both.
Improving Efficiency
So, how would one be more consistent with both creative outlets? Well, the first thing you should do is find the right balance between the two.
If you don’t know how, ask yourself these three questions:
- Which skill is more important?
- How much time can you chip away at said skill?
- How long can you work on the other skill without burning out?
To find the answer to these questions, you should experiment.
For example. I tried spending four hours on writing and two on music.
Then, I spent three on writing and three on music.
Finally, I spent five hours on writing and one on music.
After doing all this, I found I could spend much more time writing than I could on music in a single day. Once you’ve found the right amount for each, turn your work sessions into an unbreakable habit.
Conclusion
Remember to be patient and unafraid of making mistakes, as you will make a lot. When you’ve done an acceptable job, feel free to give yourself a nice reward for your hard work.
You can try rewarding yourself with snacks, breaks, or some “me” time.
Lastly, if you get hit with a few setbacks, take a step back, evaluate what you need to change, and make it happen.
Do you agree with me? Or do you have a different outlook? Let me know in the comments. Thank you for reading.
