Listen to this episode of the Healthy Wealthy Wise Artist Podcast:
“How to Reconnect With Creativity After Survival Mode” on:
Life has a way of pulling us into survival mode. Bills, family responsibilities, and sheer exhaustion can crowd out the very thing that makes us feel alive—our creativity. If you’ve been stuck in a creative rut and wondering how to reconnect with creativity after survival mode, you’re not alone.
Why Survival Mode Shuts Down Creativity
When you’re in survival mode, your brain goes into protection mode. Psychologists call this cognitive narrowing—your focus zooms in on just getting through the day.
That’s why creative thinking feels impossible. It’s not a personal failure.
It’s biology.
Remember—Your Identity Is Not Your Output
Many artists—dancers, actors, singers, writers, and visual artists—tie their identity to how much they’re creating. But survival mode doesn’t erase your identity as an artist. Not making art doesn’t mean you’ve stopped being one.
Small Steps Back to Creativity
Instead of trying to overhaul your life, start small:
One Song
Dance, sing, or move to a single track.
One Page
Write a messy paragraph, not a whole novel.
One Brushstroke
Pick up your brush or sketchbook, even for five minutes.
These small actions build momentum—and momentum rebuilds confidence.
Creative Spark Challenge
This week, give yourself permission to do one tiny creative act. Five minutes counts.
Ready to Break Out of Your Creative Rut?
Your Next Step
🎁 Grab your free guide
If you’re stuck in a creative rut, I made this for you:
→ Stuck in a Creative Rut ←
It’s a free guide with 3 simple, science-backed steps to help you reconnect with your creativity and start again.
And if you’re ready to go deeper…
🎉 My low-cost course Reignite Your Creativity in 7 Days is available anytime—just $37 and packed with support for artists like you.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Listen to this episode of the Healthy Wealthy Wise Artist Podcast:
“How to Reconnect With Creativity After Survival Mode” on:
Build a life of love, purpose, adventure & boundless creativity!