Being creative is something I’ve been lucky to have without fully understanding why. But I often find myself lacking intuition or motivation, going through my lows, and struggling to climb back up.
This happens especially when I’m under pressure, traumatized by a loss, or trying to process a situation that suddenly feels out of control.
Like most people, I’m no expert in these matters. My experiences come from observing myself and reflecting on the changes I go through as I live each day. What intrigues me to write about this is perhaps my own struggles and how I manage to rise above them—how I climb back up on difficult days, as part of this journey.
Over the past few years, I’ve made changes to my environment, including the people I surround myself with. I’ve realized that a change of scenery—whether through traveling or living somewhere new—can bring fresh energy. But that spark is often short-lived.
What has left the biggest impact are the meaningful experiences I’ve shared with people, whether while traveling or right at home.
My life revolves around people. I feel most inspired when I’m helping others, solving their problems, or creating moments that bring us closer together. To me, happiness is about connection—being together and creating wonderful memories.
At the same time, I make sure to spend plenty of time alone. Reflection is what helps me recharge and figure out what’s worth giving to the people I care about. There’s a balance between nurturing myself at home and staying grounded enough to offer my best to others.
My toughest days have patterns, and I’ve learned to recognize them. For example, when I’m excited to sleep, it’s usually because I’m not excited to be awake. That’s often my first sign of depression creeping back in.
When this happens, I know what to do: I get up, move around, clean my home, and get ready for the day. A tidy home and being dressed make a surprising difference.
Then I sit down with my instrument. I start playing and let myself stay in that moment as long as I can—until my mind is filled with happiness, ideas, and inspiration. I lose myself in the flow, and suddenly, I’m back in the zone, ready to start an amazing day.
I think we all have an “instrument” in our lives. Maybe it’s not musical, but it’s something that helps us quiet the logical side of our brains and escape the spiral of overthinking.
For me, it’s movement and flow—playing music, listening to inspiring people, or even diving into a great podcast. These simple acts are what break the cycle of slow, difficult days for me.
Life is tough and depressing at times—it’s brutal. But we all learn that this is just life. We only have some control, and the harder we try to control everything, the tougher it feels. But when we let go, we discover new meanings, and those meanings continue in shaping our understanding and who we are.