I’d love to hear about ways you’ve made time for a regular creative practice? (While working a consuming 9-5??)

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Hannah · Answer

create a specific space in your home for creating: I’ve always made excuses for not doing this because I have a small home. But I finally designated this tiny table under my dining room window with a small stool as my writing desk. It’s become a little alter I love sitting at each morning.

Sealligator · Answer

writing every morning: saw someone rec the artists way and I learned it from Julia Cameron but have strayed from her suggestions. just write in a notebook you like, about anything, with your hand, every morning.

Sydney · Answer

sign up for weekly art classes: “Art” is the operative word here! Whether it’s writing, painting, collage, pottery, weaving, etc., signing up for a weekly art class is a great way to ensure you make time for creative pursuits outside of work. With a weekly class, there’s no need to schedule something in yourself, and having other people in the class can be a great motivator to show up each week. Bonus: picking a class on a medium you’ve always loved (I picked stained glass) means you can have more of it in your home!

Sophie · Answer

Drawing during bathtime: Need to be close and attentive but it’s also the calmest hands free moment of my day. Can’t be too precious about it because your drawing may get soaked.