7 Tips on How to Beat Creative Crisis for Work-from-home Moms by Estelle Liotard

All creative people, including artists, writers, photographers, bloggers, stylists, experience burnout from time to time. And, sadly, creative work-from-home moms are not the exception.

If you are currently going through the crisis, you should understand that there is no magic pill that can solve your problem in one day. If you want to live a happy life and stay creative no matter what, you should try to use the following tips.

Exercise regularly

Multiple scientific studies proved that people who exercise regularly are more creative than those who skip workouts. Researchers found out that regular physical exercises are associated with improved divergent and convergent thinking, the two essential components of creative thinking.

So if you are struggling to beat a creative crisis, try to exercise more often. If you attend only one fitness class a week, that’s not enough. To get the result, you should practice regularly.

Well, it doesn’t mean that you should train hard daily as if you would be an athlete preparing for the Olympic Games. You should focus on the activities you like, and spend as much time on your workouts as it is comfortable for you. For instance, you can jog in the morning, or practice yoga at home for 15 minutes every day.

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Go out of your comfort zone

If you feel stuck in work, you need to go out of your comfort zone. To see positive changes and feel inspired again, you should do something you have never done before.

Yes, I know that it sounds a little bit scary. But radical situations require radical action. So if you are afraid of public speaking – go try stand-up comedy. If you have never traveled alone – start planning your first solo trip. I can assure you that if you go out of your comfort zone, you will break a “creative block” and thrive in work and family life.

Ask your husband out on a date

Love inspires us more than all other things in life. So if you feel like you are losing your creativity, probably you need to put the sexual spark and romance back in your relationship.

You may invite your husband on a pizza night date, book a table at his favorite restaurant, or buy tickets to the movie premiere – choose any activities that you both like. Put on a sexy dress, make a beautiful hairstyle, use his favorite perfume, and remind your husband and yourself what it was like when you first met.

“No matter how long you live together and how many kids you have. No matter how busy you are at work. You should find at least one hour a week to spend time together and enjoy each other’s company,” says Melanie Ribovski, a family counselor and freelance writer at Studicus.

Spend a weekend outside the city

City life is a busy life. Even if you work from home, big-city-life still affects you. It makes you experience stress, fear, and anxiety. And that shrinks your brain and makes you less creative the researchers say.

If you want to relieve stress and anxiety, the best thing you can do is to plan a family weekend getaway. You can choose any top waterfront, mountaintop, or shores destinations – whatever fits your family the best. Spending time in nature boosts creativity, so the more weekends you stay outside the city, the better.

Create a private retreat in your home

You are a mom, and it means that your kids need you 24/7 and that you can’t get a minute alone. And I can bet you are dreaming about having at least some privacy. So why don’t you create a private retreat where you can go to unwind, read, and enjoy your “me time”? Why don’t you decorate a special place in your house that will belong to you only?

“If there is no spare room in your house, it’s not a big problem. The balcony, attic room, or any other available spot all work well for this purpose. All you need for your “private corner” is a small table, a comfy armchair, and a window with an inspiring view,” says Kristin Ashton, a mom of two and writer at IsAccurate.

Go out with your best friends

Well, it’s almost impossible to stay creative and productive when you spend all day at home trying to find a balance between your work and family life. If you want to find inspiration, you should spend some time outside of your house.

I highly recommend you to call your best friends and ask them to have a walk in the park, go to karaoke, or visit an art exhibition together. It will help you to unwind and forget about all your responsibilities as a work-from-home mom at least for a moment. In this way, you will clear your mind, get new positive emotions, and find inspiration to create.

Wrapping up

If you are experiencing burnout, try to use the tips given. Incorporate some changes into your daily life, and you will find the inspiration soon.

Every time you face a problem in your life – don’t ignore it. Try to find a solution by yourself, or feel free to ask your friends or family for help. Make sure that nothing holds you back from enjoying both: your motherhood and your work.

Estelle Liotard is a loving mother and professional writer. Currently, she works as an editor at WoWGrade, and writes for SupremeDissertations. Estelle has expertise in various fields, including fitness, mental health, and marketing. When she is not working, you can find her at the park playing with her kids, or at a local yoga studio practicing asana.

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