From  Helena Demuynck

Ambitious women balancing many priorities each day, it can be all too easy to lose touch with ourselves amidst the busyness. Our well of inspiration starts to run low and motivation flags.However, tapping into our creative side is one of the most powerful ways to reignite our passion and rediscover clarity.Creativity has long been shown to reduce stress and boost self-awareness. When we express ourselves through art, movement or words, it allows dormant ideas brimming below the surface to float up. No matter how hectic our schedules, carving out time for creative outlets refuels our fire and primes us to thrive.

Some low-investment ideas to try:

Journal Your Journey

Putting your thoughts on paper is cathartic. Experiment with morning pages – a daily stream-of-consciousness journal. This frees your mind and often provides unexpected insights. Try poetry or fiction writing for a more meditative approach.

Sketch Your Goals

Just 10-15 minutes of doodling flowers, patterns or scenes each day can leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. It may surprise you how relaxing drawing can be without perfection or rules. Consider sketching how you envision your best self or ideal future.

Curate Inspiration

Curate and design a vision board or scrapbook, collaging magazine images related to your goals and core values. This visualization makes your aspirations tangible and energizing. Photography also allows you to capture life’s beauty through a thoughtful lens.

Playlists For Possibility

To feel motivated by commemorating positive changes. Sing or dance freely to songs that lift your spirit! This is a carefully curated piece that I frequently turn to for inspiration and enjoyment.While I cherish my planner for productivity, indulging in creative expression leaves me feeling happily drained. When mental clutter builds up, these outlets provide an escape to reflect, unwind and experience moments of clarity. In closing, I encourage you to make room for creative self-expression as a non-negotiable way to regularly renew your perspective and spark. Whether through journaling, music, art or movement, find the outlets that transport you to a place of flow and rediscovery.

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