Let’s be honest: some days I wake up bursting with ideas. I want to write blog posts, shoot videos, take pretty photos, and plan ALL the things. And then… there are other days.
You know the ones.
The days where inspiration feels like a distant memory. When your brain is like, “Nope, not today.” When the blank page (or screen) stares back at you, and all your go-to tricks don’t seem to work.
If you’ve ever felt that way, welcome to the club. You’re definitely not alone—and this post is especially for you.
As someone who works full-time as a content creator, staying motivated and creative isn’t just “nice”—it’s part of my actual job description. But that doesn’t mean I always feel inspired. Not even close. That’s why I made a whole YouTube video about it (which you can watch below 👇) and wanted to go even deeper here on the blog.
Because whether you’re a fellow creator, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to bring more intention and energy into your daily life, I promise these tips are for you too.
🎥 Watch the Video: How to Stay Motivated & Creative When You’re Just Not Feeling It
(If you’re a video-first kind of person, go ahead and watch it! Then come back here for some extra thoughts and stories I didn’t include on camera.)
1. First of All: Give Yourself Time (And Stop Beating Yourself Up)
I think we often put so much pressure on ourselves to be constantly “on.” Especially if you work in a creative or digital field, or you’re juggling work, side hustles, social media, friendships, family life, and more.
We expect to be endlessly inspired, productive, and original. All the time. But honestly? That’s just not realistic.
You are a human being. Not a machine. Not a Pinterest board. Not a walking motivational quote.
So if you’re in a slump right now, if you’ve been staring at your laptop for three hours and have nothing to show for it—take a breath. It’s okay. You’re okay.
I’ve learned that giving myself space without guilt is actually the first step back to creativity. Whether that means resting, binge-watching a comfort show, or doing something completely different, those breaks matter. They reset your brain. They refill your cup.
2. Do the “Unsexy” Work (It Still Counts!)
Here’s one of my favorite tricks when I feel creatively blocked: I shift into “admin mode.”
If I’m not in the mood to film, write, or create something new, I don’t force it. Instead, I do all the background work that still keeps my business going—things like answering emails, editing content, organizing my calendar, or planning out future ideas.
These are the tasks that don’t require creativity, but still make me feel productive. And weirdly enough, they often help me get back in the flow. Like, I start cleaning out my inbox and suddenly get an idea for a video I want to make next week.
Try it. It works. You’re still showing up for yourself, even when the ideas feel far away.
3. Batch Your Days: Creative vs. Admin
This was a game-changer for me. As someone who works from home and sets her own schedule, I started dividing my workweek into “creative days” and “not-so-creative days.”
So maybe Mondays and Wednesdays are for filming, writing, and designing. And Tuesdays and Thursdays are for scheduling posts, doing client work, or answering emails. Fridays? Catch-all day. Or rest. (Let’s normalize that too.)
You won’t always be able to predict when inspiration hits—but batching your tasks this way creates a rhythm. It gives you permission to not be in “creative genius” mode 24/7. And that’s a good thing.
4. Write It Down (Immediately!)
You know when you’re in the shower, or walking the dog, or lying in bed about to fall asleep—and suddenly a genius idea pops into your head?
WRITE. IT. DOWN.
Seriously. Don’t trust your brain to remember it later. It won’t. (Ask me how I know.)
I keep notes on my phone, send myself voice memos, jot things down in my planner, or even email myself if I have to. The idea doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to exist somewhere so I can come back to it later.
This has saved so many blog posts, video ideas, and captions that would’ve otherwise disappeared forever.
5. Let Inspiration Find You
Sometimes the best ideas come when we’re not looking for them.
Not when we’re forcing ourselves to create. Not when we’re refreshing Instagram for the millionth time, trying to get inspired. But when we’re out living our lives. Seeing new things. Experiencing beauty in the real world.
Watch an old movie with amazing fashion. Listen to a podcast that isn’t about your industry. Visit a museum. Go for a walk without your phone. Sit in a new coffee shop and people-watch.
If your world feels small, expand it. Even if just for an hour.
Creativity isn’t just about producing—it’s also about observing. Absorbing. Feeling things. Letting your brain make new connections.
TL;DR – You Don’t Have to Be “On” All the Time
If you’re in a low-energy, low-inspo season right now, that doesn’t mean you’re lazy or failing. It just means you’re human.
Being creative isn’t a constant state. It ebbs and flows. And your value isn’t tied to how productive or inspired you feel.
But with the right tools, a bit of self-awareness, and a lot of compassion, you can find your way back to that spark.
Until then, take care of yourself. You’re doing better than you think. 💛
And if you haven’t watched the video yet, go hit play! I go deeper into all five tips, and share some real-life stories from my own content creator journey. And as always, let me know in the comments if any of this resonated—or if you have your own favorite tips to stay motivated and creative. I’d love to hear them!
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