Finding ways to stay creative during covid

I don’t know about you, but all the news, opinions, instructions and all the other noise out there is wearing on me. And as a writer, I’m finding it pretty hard to focus.

Creatives are so much more sensitive to the spirit of the world and right now that spirit is being tested. So what can we do to maintain our sanity and our creativity? I have a few suggestions that are working for me, plus some others I’ve gotten from my nutritionist friend Nsuani Baffoe.

Not binging  — That means both on food and TV. With all the lockdowns and cancellations of events, it’s easy to sit and home and eat poorly while watching four straight seasons of Friends. But you need to keep your body and your mind healthy. That means smaller meal sizes and drinking lots of water as well as keeping your mind active. Play board games, have conversations with those around you or get on the phone and enjoy video calls. Going outside  — I know we’re not supposed to gather in groups, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get outside for some air. Take a walk around your neighbourhood, go for a jog or just sit on your patio or balcony. Staying connected with the energy of nature is more important than ever for your creativity. Write, write, write  — or create according to your artistic discipline. There’s nowhere for you to go at the moment so you should have a bit more time on your hands. Use it to write or create at a pace that wasn’t possible before the Corona virus.

Physical and mental health are more connected than we like to think. Let’s all control what we can, which is our reaction to this unprecedented world event. And if you do feel yourself diving deeper into an uncomfortable state, speak to a professional.

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