An Object in Motion

There’s a drive inside me that I haven’t been able to fully define—only that it compels me to create. It’s like a magnetic pull, as if I were made for this. When I don’t make space for creativity, I become lethargic, I lose motivation, and curiosity. When the spark fades, it becomes difficult to pull myself out of the rut I so willingly put myself into.

It's that old saying: An object in motion stays in motion. Creativity works the same way. The more I create, the more energized I feel to create. Of course, there are days when it feels like a chore—creativity always takes effort—but like any habit, the reward is in the rhythm.

Take the gym, for example. Once you're in the groove, it feels amazing. But miss a week, and suddenly you're back at square one, trying to rebuild the habit from scratch. Art is no different.

I’ve had creative spurts in the past, but something about this one feels more like a beginning than a burst. What’s different this time?

I became a morning person. No really!

Now, before you roll your eyes and say, “That could never be me,” hear me out. I wasn’t a morning person either. I used to work late into the night—probably a leftover habit from my all-nighter college days. But eventually, I decided to flip the script. Instead of squeezing creativity into the last few scraps of energy I had at the end of the day, I started prioritizing it at the start of the day.

I still have to be at work by 8 am, but now I give myself a few hours beforehand to slowly wake up, read, and create. This has completely transformed how I function as an artist. Instead of waiting weeks between creative sessions, I make consistent, visible progress.

Mornings are clearer. I’m not weighed down by the chaos of the day. I can read, write, or sketch with a focused mind. And honestly, I don’t see myself giving up this discipline anytime soon—the results speak for themselves. Just a couple of hours each morning have led to a surge in output and growth.

In addition, I’ve added two other key commitments: a weekly studio night with a group of women who keep me accountable and dedicated studio time on Saturday evenings.

These three practices—morning sessions, accountability, and weekend time—have significantly fueled my creative growth. And because of these disciplines, I know this is only the beginning.

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