Tag: creative pause

Christmas is here, but sometimes letting go of all the stress from the year isn’t easy. Maybe those unfinished projects are quietly buzzing in the back of your mind, or you can’t stop comparing yourself to other artists. Maybe your calendar looks empty, but your brain is still running through deadlines, expectations, and “what’s next” lists. Even with the lights, music, and holiday cheer everywhere, stepping fully into the season can feel surprisingly hard. This week, though, belongs to you. Christmas isn’t another thing to check off, another measure of productivity,…

Some seasons just ask us to take a break. Creativity, like anything alive, can’t keep thriving if we’re always pushing it, stretching it, or measuring it against some invisible checklist. As the year winds down, it’s the perfect excuse to step back, notice the rhythms you’ve been running on, and give yourself a proper moment of rest.  Before 2026 rolls around, it’s worth looking at what your creativity has carried with it this year: the projects you poured yourself into, the ideas that demanded all your attention, the things that lifted…