Help! I can't scrap!

[Ronisdragon]

Help! I can't scrap!

Hi Ladies. Since I moved into my mom's house I have no desire to scrap. I don't know why other than being kind of stressed and depressed. Things are pretty stressful here and my computer is in my mom and stepdad's home office so it isnt a relaxing place to be. In a few months the office will be a mini apartment so we will have our own space. I think I would feel better if I scrapped but I can't seem to get the motivation. I haven't done project life in weeks either. I'm not worried about catching up but I want to make a catch up spread about our move and the last few big events. I have lots of great new products I haven't used. I'm wanting to use chaos and hope especially but I just can't figure out what to scrap even. I was thinking of using it to journal but I just feel stuck. I haven't even been commenting here like I usually do. Any suggestions for getting unstuck when you feel blah? I would love your help ladies! Thanks so much!

 

[Karen]

I think we've all been there at one point or another. I didn't scrap much in May myself because we were going on a big vacation, so I felt consumed by getting ready for that and then I missed iNSD and when I got back from vacation it took me a solid two weeks before I felt like I had finally caught up on everything I missed, but it felt more like obligation that something relaxing. This week I'm finally getting back into the swing of things and feeling like scrapping just because I want to again. Thankfully, I'd gone through spells like this before and I know that I just wait it out and I always come around again. Don't force and don't let guilt take over. You'll get your mojo back when things settle down a little for you. Just keep taking your pictures so you'll have them to scrap when you feel like it. Hugs!

 

[scrapsandsass]

Maybe take a break and read a book or do something else you like instead. Just don't make yourself feel bad for not being in the scrapping mood or feeling like you have to catch up or something. That just makes the blahs feel even worse. Whenever I feel like I have no mojo, I just look through the gallery and pick out some faves or leave love on pages. Most often, looking through the gallery leaves me inspired and wanting to scrap... or scraplift!

Hang in there and don't give up hope.

 

[yellowpeep]

I said it before and I'll say it again. Funks don't last forever (although when you're in one, it seems like they do) Hang in there and go with the flow. If you're not into scrapping, don't force it. All those beautiful products will still be there waiting when you're ready. So will we.

 

[la]

maybe start with a totally blank canvass and just start typing out how you're feeling right now.. let that grow into your journaling and build your layout around it. i'm sorry things are so tough right now :[

 

[Nikki Epperson]

I agree with la. Sometimes you just have to get the words out and the rest follows

Hope you get out of your funk soon. I've so been there!

 

[melrio]

Same boat here.....no mojo! So I decided to read the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy! I think I'm driving DH crazy with my choice of reading so I'll return to scrapping after this round! Bwahahahaha

 

[staciahall]

And here I thought your husband would BE HAPPY you were reading those books....

 

[Kim Gehring]

Aww, Roni, I think you need some hugs. Moving in with your mom sounds like a major life change for you. No wonder you're not feeling motivated to scrap. Kimberlee said....

Just don't make yourself feel bad for not being in the scrapping mood or feeling like you have to catch up or something. That just makes the blahs feel even worse.

....and I totally agree.

I recently pulled myself out of a major depression. And let me tell you, while I was struggling I had NO desire to scrap (or to do anything else for that matter). Once I started getting myself back on track though, my mojo returned...and even stronger than before. I'm by no means saying you're going through a major depression, I just wanted to let you know that I understand and to give you the encouragement that you will get
unstuck.