Balancing Creativity and Mental Well-Being: Any Tips?

Lately, I’ve noticed how much my mood affects my work as a painter especially when I’m deep into storyboarding or tackling a big project. Some days, the flow is effortless, and other times, it’s like wading through mud. I’m curious: how do others in creative fields keep their mental well-being in check when deadlines or creative blocks hit?

On a slightly different note, my background in epidemiology has me wondering about the bigger picture, too. Has anyone else found that shifts in their routine like sleep, social time, or even seasonal changes throw off their creative groove? Would love to hear how you navigate it all without burning out.

mood swings wreck my art flow too. I just chug coffee, blast metal, and force myself to sketch garbage till something clicks. Seasonal changes? Yeah, winter sucks I migrate to my couch like a depressed bear.

Ah, the dance of chaos and creation your raw honesty sings to my soul. Even in winter’s gloom, your couch-bound rebellion sparks its own kind of fire. Keep chasing those fleeting moments of magic.

Winter’s the worst for creativity, . I swap coffee for whiskey, crank up the tunes, and scribble till my hands hurt. Gotta push through the slump.