One of the most challenging aspects of creative work is keeping your creativity alive. If only it was as easy as taking a nap or giving your creative muscles some rest, but as countless creatives have shared with us, keeping one’s creativity alive is something that requires effort and intention. Below, we’ve shared some of those perspectives, stories and advice.

Olivia Magistro

My creativity is super important to me as a graphic designer, but it’s easy to hit burnout or get stuck in a rut. I keep things fresh by playing! It is something my teachers and mentors have always encouraged. Whether it’s sketching, doodling, or even playing video games and board games, I love doing things just for fun with no pressure. Read More>>

Hannah Rice

I always look across different art mediums to find sources of creativity. I am an avid reader, particularly of fiction, and so use this to spark new ideas for my own work or just simply to escape into another world and character. Read More>>

Jennifer Yung

Creativity is everywhere for me. Inspiration can happen in the most unexpected ways or found in places waiting to be discovered–from walking out the door to watching movies or shows, local stores and familiar places too. Read More>>

Öykü Yüksel

Even though I always have a passion and desire to create, I often feel inadequate when it comes to taking action. Watching artists I admire, discovering new materials, and going through emotional challenges keep my creativity alive. Every time, it feels as if the language I speak is not enough to express what I want to say, pushing me to find a new way to communicate. Read More>>

Fernanda Galicia

Creativity is a must for my business, but not always will I be at the top of my game, just like in the rest of my life it has its highs and lows.
I try to stay realistic, you can’t force it, it has to come to you, however I am always getting inspired by others, the balloon business is big and people are always upping the expectations. Read More>>

Elizaveta Oputina

Creativity is an integral part of my life, as I work as an interior designer and CG artist. Every day, I seek new sources of inspiration to keep my ideas fresh and my perception deep.
I draw creative energy from various aspects of life: conversations with friends, surrounding objects, nature, and sometimes even cinema, which reveals new dimensions of aesthetics. Architecture always amazes me with its grandeur, igniting a powerful flow of inspiration within me. Read More>>

Tyler Simnick

It is a constant practice. I think that there’s this idea that creativity is something that just shows up on its own schedule and comes and goes as it pleases. It is that to some extent, but I also think that you have to put yourself in a position consistently to be open to creativity and to expose yourself to inspiring situations, works, and people. Read More>>

Parker J. Cole

Space. The Final Frontier.

These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise.

It’s continuing mission to explore strange, new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before. Read More>>

Steven Fischer

If I can keep the child in me alive, I’ll keep my creativity alive.

Actually, I do exercise my creativity. I guess that keeps it alive. One exercise is to use an observation as a prompt for a new story.

For instance, one time I was walking along a street in a town new to me and I began noticing that the trees were covered with small knots. The knots were almond shaped and centered with circular marks. Read More>>

Alexandra Dusablon

I made my career switch into editing so that I could work more closely with creative people, so that I could use my own creativity in my professional life. And I have been so happy to find out that my creativity isn’t depleted after a long day of editing. Creativity is not a limited resource that can run out; it is a muscle that gets stronger with exercise. Read More>>

Ailien Suarez-perez

One of my favorite professors in college once told us, “As long as you read stories, watch movies, or even look at your surroundings you’ll never have art block.” That stuck with me because I always come up with ideas or stories in my head but I never really thought about how I go to that point until they told us that. My art is just a big mixing bowl of everything I’ve ever seen, read, listened, even tasted. With the help of social media, I’m constantly adding new ingredients to my bowl. Read More>>

Adriana Muñoz

Creativity is intrinsic for all humans. In my case I find creativity in everything I do. The way I hang out the laundry, coming up with new recipes every time I cook, as well as, dressing up, always different depending on my mood. I always know if I´m going to have a good day at painting when I´m getting dressed, it´s so fun. Read More>>

Ali Arshi

For me, creativity is deeply tied to human interaction and the world around me. The stories, emotions, and dynamics of people whether strangers on the subway or close friends are my greatest sources of inspiration. I observe how people communicate, react, and connect, and this awareness fuels my artistic vision. Read More>>

Dj Steph Stylez

We are all reflections of god’s beautiful, divine, and perfect design. We are love and through his reflection we are love. The greatest gift the creator has ever given all of us is creativity. Since I was a child I felt different. I the need to create a better space in the world around me, whether that is engulfing a space with the sound of music, my stick figure drawings on the walls, dance movement, or being my whole self unapologetically. Read More>>

Sara Hanif

Such a great question! Creativity is one of the top priorities for an artist’s life. With so much happening in the world and countless artists producing work every day, it’s important to refresh your mind and seek out something unique. Read More>>

Roland O’cello

There are many methods I use to keep my creativity alive.
One of the most important I believe is treating my creative space as a sacred place that I allow no one but myself to explore my deepest darkest emotions. Read More>>

Yukang Tao

I keep my creativity alive by immersing myself in old cult films and theoretical books, which often introduce me to unique perspectives and inspire new ideas. These films, with their unconventional storytelling and vivid imagery, ignite my imagination, while the theoretical texts challenge my understanding of art, technology, and human experience. Read More>>

Malyieka Bangura

I keep my creativity alive by continuously pouring into myself. Giving myself the space and time to think clearly and execute my ideas is very important to me. Doing what makes me happy & not letting the norms of society dim my light because I never want to lose my creative spark. So even if it’s as simple as taking 5 minutes out my day to make a creative reel, or write down my visions and ideas, I’m always doing something! Read More>>

Chelsea Dicicco

Oh, I love this question! Keeping creativity alive is such an essential part of thriving in a creative industry. And the answer lies in the keywords: “KEEP” and “ALIVE.”

‘Keep’ is a verb, which means that it involves action! It actually means to “continue doing.” And that’s a really important piece to the creative puzzle. (ANY creative puzzle…) And the word “alive” is very fitting because creativity is, in fact, a LIVING, BREATHING thing. Read More>>

Catherine Ames

First I had to accept and believe that I am creative. When I started my bag making journey I was just looking for something to occupy my time in the winter months and rediscovered my love of sewing. I started making cloth tote bags with linings and the first few sold right away I realized I have a knack for matching fabrics and making unique bags. Read More>>

Kate Jouglet

In the fleeting moments of my toddlers’ nap times, I indulge my creative side in a quiet flurry, racing to complete my thought or project milestone before the next person cries for me. I can be found bustling through home improvement projects, writing articles for my blog, writing or illustrating a new children’s book, editing my videos or photography, cooking or baking, drawing digital art for my Etsy store, and my latest endeavor, developing a homemade laundry detergent business. Read More>>

José Manuel Suárez Flores

You can’t force it, you gotta allow it to unfold naturally. I tell myself to remember why it is I do the things I do. Having the creative purpose strong & clear helps me to feel good with decisions for the next song or poem. To preserve the momentum of creativity is a task that involves all members of the band to do their part when it comes to balance and persistence. Read More>>

Josh Justice

My creativity comes from everything around me. I am lucky to have a plethora of people around me that are amazing artists and I’m honored to be able to collaborate with them. Being able to brainstorm and bounce ideas off of others helps me bring visions to life. Read More>>

Kristen Klepak

Creativity is a constant within us—it never truly dies. Like any muscle, it can grow weak if left untended, but with care and attention, it will always be revived. When life gets busy and our creative spark feels dim, it’s not gone, it’s only muffled by the noise of daily responsibilities. Read More>>

Norman Graham

Being an entrepreneur and a man of many hats, creativity is something I’ve noticed is needed now more than ever. In 2025, we are all just trying to make it day by day and as a creative, you might find a few people in the same field as you. Some get discouraged because they think their specific market is over saturated, but I feel there is no such thing. Read More>>