Why Your Creative Energy Feels Stuck and How to get it Flowing Again!
- Emily Fay
- 12 minutes ago
- 3 min read
Have you ever sat down to work on your business, the to-do list is waiting, your coffee is ready, and suddenly your brain just feels… blank? The ideas are there but your motivation is gone, and even the simplest task feels impossible and exhausting. SO you end up not wanting to do anything that day.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. As creative entrepreneurs, we all hit moments when our energy feels blocked. The good news? It’s not because you’re not talented or motivated enough. It’s simply a sign that your energy needs a reset.
Here are five common reasons your creative energy feels stuck and what you can do to get back into flow.
1. Burnout & Overload
When you’ve been running on fumes, saying yes to too much, or pushing past your natural limits, burnout creeps in. The result? No energy left for creativity. No building your business or refilling your cup.
✨ Shift: Rest isn’t laziness, it’s strategy. Give yourself permission to pause, reset, and create white space in your schedule. A rested mind is a creative mind.
2. Cluttered Environment
Messy desk. Overflowing inbox. Ten tabs open at once. Sound familiar?
Your outer environment reflects your inner environment. If you have piles of stuff on your desk or a messy kitchen you feel disturbance. When everything around you feels chaotic, it’s no wonder your creativity can’t land.
✨ Shift: Take five minutes to clear your space. Wipe your desk, clean your house, close unnecessary tabs, or organize your notes. Even a small reset can free up mental space for fresh ideas.
3. Stress & Mental Noise
Sometimes your brain isn’t stuck, it’s just crowded. Your thoughts are racing, constant worry, and background stress can drown out your creativity and put you out of flow.
✨ Shift: Try a brain dump journaling session. Write down every single thought swirling in your head until your mind feels clear. Pair it with meditation or a few deep breaths, and you’ll be surprised at how quickly focus returns.
4. Lack of Movement / Stagnant Energy
Creativity doesn’t flow when your body feels stagnant. Hours of sitting at your desk or on the couch can leave you sluggish, heavy, and uninspired.
“Nature compels us all to move through life. We could not remain stationary however much we wished”. - Charles F. Haanel
✨ Shift: Move your body to move your energy. Take a walk, stretch, roll out your yoga mat, or put on a song and dance in your kitchen. Movement sparks momentum and you’ll get back into your flow.
5. Disconnection From Joy
When everything on your calendar feels like a “should” or an obligation, your joy gets squeezed out. And joy is the fuel for creativity. Make sure when scheduling your week that your days are littered with joyous moments.
✨ Shift: Reconnect with what lights you up. Paint just for fun, read a novel, bake something delicious, or spend time outside. Do something purely for the joy of it, no productivity required.
Simple Reset Rituals for Stuck Energy
Try these this week!
Five-minute desk declutter.
Brain dump journaling.
Midday walk or stretch break.
Reset playlist (songs that make you feel alive).
Swap scrolling for reading or listening to something inspiring.
Final Thoughts
Feeling stuck is part of the creative cycle but it doesn’t mean you’re broken or you have to stay there. It’s simply your mind and body telling you it’s time for a reset.
✨ Today, choose one small shift. Clear your space, take a walk, treat yourself to a coffee or tea, or write it all out. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your energy begins to flow again. Below are some journal prompts to help you get started!
Journal Prompts For Stuck Energy
XO -Emily
I’ll be sharing more tools to help you stay in creative flow and build a business without burnout!
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