3 ways to stay creative when you are busy.

As you might know, I am a new mom. Time is completely different when you are a parent. You have a lot more responsibilities and taking care of a baby is a lot of work. I’ve developed a few skills to add some creative time to my days. I am able to paint almost every day, even if I am very busy taking care of our little one.

Here are three easy ways to add some creative time to your day. These worked great for me as a new mother but they are perfect for anyone with a very busy schedule.

Have all your creative supplies ready.

This was sooooo helpful for me. I have everything ready. Even if I have a few minutes only to paint I can access everything in a matter of seconds. I use these little boxes (see image) to store my paper, brushes and other important supplies to paint.

Create a ritual.

Find a way to block 10-15 minutes a day of creative time in your routine. Add this moment to your calendar as if it was an important meeting. Tips that work for me: I wake up 15 minutes earlier or I skip some time on social media. It does not have to take a long period of time in order to be meaningful and fun (I try to remember that).

Work on smaller paper or in a sketchbook.

This has been very helpful for me as a new mom. It’s fun to be able to ‘finish’ a painting. I had the feeling that I had accomplished something. If you are like me and love to start and finish a painting in one sitting then this little tip is great.

I hope this is helpful. Sending lots of creative moments your way ! xx

Lysa