Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
The Inktober Struggle. Some people do the daily challenge in a few minutes. Yet, others spend hours pushing the limits of their creative skills.
After a few days, it can be a very real struggle to come up with good ideas, find the time to immerse and be creative, and to find the courage to sit and create something totally new.
In this discussion, I talk about 10 ways of how I manage the "Inktober Struggle" to create new work that satisfies myself AND the challenge:
1. STOP. TAKE A BREAK. CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
When it all starts to overwhelm, take a break and go for a walk.
2. ACCEPT THE REALITY OF THE SITUATION.
Owning the situation and pushing through is like ripping the Band Aid off.
3. BREATHE (Meditate while you create)
There is so much healing power in just breathing!
4. TALK TO SOMEONE WHO CAN RELATE.
Talking with those who "get it" can be a great stress relief.
5. EAT, DRINK, AND REST.
Eat healthy, not junk food, and remember to hydrate and rest.
6. RE-FOCUS.
It's okay to do other creative projects and to even incorporate them.
7. MOVE YOUR BODY.
Exercise, go for a walk, or even just walk around the house.
8. TAKE A SHOWER.
Refresh and invigorate your body with good hygiene!
9. UNDERSTAND THIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY.
Remember that it's only 31 days and it will end. Try to enjoy it while it's here!
10. QUIT & WALK AWAY
And always know that if you're not having fun or seeing a positive benefit, it's okay to stop and try again another year.
As always, I hope this video is beneficial and enjoyable for you.
If you're doing the Inktober challenge, I wish you the best of success in your wonderful, creative adventure!
Cheers and thank you for watching. Please provide any feedback or comments below, as I'd love to hear your thoughts. As always, stay well, stay healthy, and God bless! ~ Mark
#inktober2025
#penandink
#strugglingartist
_____
©2025 Copyright M.D. Campbell • All rights reserved.
No part of the content of this video, both audible and video, may be reproduced without expressed written consent.
The Inktober Struggle. Some people do the daily challenge in a few minutes. Yet, others spend hours pushing the limits of their creative skills.
After a few days, it can be a very real struggle to come up with good ideas, find the time to immerse and be creative, and to find the courage to sit and create something totally new.
In this discussion, I talk about 10 ways of how I manage the "Inktober Struggle" to create new work that satisfies myself AND the challenge:
1. STOP. TAKE A BREAK. CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
When it all starts to overwhelm, take a break and go for a walk.
2. ACCEPT THE REALITY OF THE SITUATION.
Owning the situation and pushing through is like ripping the Band Aid off.
3. BREATHE (Meditate while you create)
There is so much healing power in just breathing!
4. TALK TO SOMEONE WHO CAN RELATE.
Talking with those who "get it" can be a great stress relief.
5. EAT, DRINK, AND REST.
Eat healthy, not junk food, and remember to hydrate and rest.
6. RE-FOCUS.
It's okay to do other creative projects and to even incorporate them.
7. MOVE YOUR BODY.
Exercise, go for a walk, or even just walk around the house.
8. TAKE A SHOWER.
Refresh and invigorate your body with good hygiene!
9. UNDERSTAND THIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY.
Remember that it's only 31 days and it will end. Try to enjoy it while it's here!
10. QUIT & WALK AWAY
And always know that if you're not having fun or seeing a positive benefit, it's okay to stop and try again another year.
As always, I hope this video is beneficial and enjoyable for you.
If you're doing the Inktober challenge, I wish you the best of success in your wonderful, creative adventure!
Cheers and thank you for watching. Please provide any feedback or comments below, as I'd love to hear your thoughts. As always, stay well, stay healthy, and God bless! ~ Mark
#inktober2025
#penandink
#strugglingartist
_____
©2025 Copyright M.D. Campbell • All rights reserved.
No part of the content of this video, both audible and video, may be reproduced without expressed written consent.
