Summer slump? How to stay creative and focused

August can feel strange for many female musicians. The big festivals are over, it's quieter in the cities and while others are on vacation, it feels as if everything has somehow come to a standstill. No concert, no new request, no movement on social media - and suddenly you doubt everything.

This so-called summer slump is nothing unusual. But it doesn't mean that you're "not good enough" or that your career is at a standstill. It's simply a pause on the outside. And that's exactly why it's the perfect time to get active on the inside.

Here are a few ways you can use this phase to your advantage, without pressure:

1. Allow yourself to be idle
   Your value does not depend on whether you post something or whether someone books you. Creativity sometimes needs empty space. Breathe. Allow yourself time.

2. Make room for ideas
   Do you have a song idea that you've been putting off forever? Or did you want to develop a concept for your stage outfit? Now is exactly the right time.

3. Work on your mindset
   The inner voice that says "You need to be more productive" can take a break. Instead, ask yourself: What would I do if I knew I was on the right track?

4. Creativity without a deadline
   Take time for things that don't have to have a purpose. Free writing. Try out new sounds. Make a collage. When the pressure is off, something real often comes back.

This hole is not a sign of stagnation, but an invitation. To reflect. To rethink. To rediscover yourself - without a stage, without applause, without numbers.

If you wish, I can accompany you through precisely these phases in my coaching sessions. Because growth sometimes starts quietly.

Kind regards