I'm a graphic designer from Melbourne with a passion for logo design, brand identity, web and print, working worldwide.

After having 3 or so weeks off from blogging due to moving house, one might think I’d be bursting with ideas for blog posts. As it happens this is true, but putting pen to paper ( so to speak… ) is a different story.

People are undoubtedly creatures of habit, for the past 18 months or so my nightly routine consisted of 2+ hours a night combing the internet and writing at least part of a future blog post. It takes anywhere from 21 to 66 days to form a habit, depending on who you believe.

Having had 3 weeks off including no work and no internet, for the last few days I find I’m having to drag my self before my blog which I love working on, only to find some excuse to go do something else.

I’m sure I’ll get the spark back, but it seems habits are hard to restore.

How about you?

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