When I took my longarm class the gentleman that taught it had a couple of great ideas which I will share. #1 get an ipod or somesuch and load it with your favorite music.. it's a great inspiration and allows you to relax and enjoy.. go with the flow as it were. The second thing he suggested was a pad of paper and pencil whenever your "just sitting".. and doodle.. whenever you have a free moment.. in the car.. having coffee.. etc. you can always (almost) have a small pad and pencil.. just to scroll around.. it's a great tool to develop that "instinctive" filling of space with design and it really does translate to the free motion.