Nothing helps mental clarity like time away from your normal environment

Maybe you’re doing exactly what you should be, but you just haven’t given it enough time to see the results

Coldplay’s album Parachutes came out the same year that D’Angelo released Voodoo and that just doesn’t compute in my brain

Start writing songs like you’re making a Pinterest board - just follow what excites you and figure out what goes together later.

Anyone needing some motivation to practice today, here’s some reasons: - It’s satisfying to watch yourself progress - Being in control of your attention brings a deep sense of calm - You can lord your newly learned skills over everyone around you

Never underestimate the potential of a terrible first draft / demo

What’s your favourite quote about the writing process? This is mine at the moment: “Writing is like driving a car at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.”

Reminder not to ruin a song by leaving a part in that doesn’t work, even if it’s your favourite bit. Be willing to let go of anything in the best interest of the song. Take your ego out of it

If you get too entrenched in a certain way of writing then you’ll miss out on every idea that doesn’t fit into that box. Be fluid with your process and listen to what’s trying to come out 💭

What’s a trait you have that looks positive on the surface, but underneath actually holds you back? I’ll go first: Weaponising work ethic as a means of achieving goals rather than being smarter and more tactile (and probably a bit lazier)

Disappoint other people before you disappoint yourself

Examples of how increased effort doesn’t always lead to better outcomes: 1. Trying to play the best you’ve ever played on a show 2. Trying to write the best song you’ve ever written 3. Trying to fall asleep Sometimes the goal is reached by focusing on things around the goal

‘Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough’ This Julie Cameron quotes hits ✊

My second EP - feeling something, more or less is out today! 🫶