5 things to do to stay motivated after a conference
Conferences can be great for creating energy and fueling motivation. I recently attended a creative living workshop led by Elizabeth Gilbert at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. I left feeling ready to take on the world.
Unfortunately, that feeling can fade when you log off the computer, step off the plane, or simply reenter normal life. For me, my feeling of confidence towards more creative projects started to dwindle and imposter syndrome reentered my internal dialogue.
'Inspirational environments trigger a dopamine response that temporarily alters our baseline state, creating what neuroscientists call a peak state,' says Andrew Hogue, co-CEO of the nervous system wellness app Neurofit. 'But this physiological shift has evolved to be temporary. Your nervous system naturally regulates back to its usual set point once you return to everyday life.'
While it's natural for the excitement to wane, there are things you can do to relight the fire. Here are five ways to keep the energy going:
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