For the Days You Don’t Feel Like a Real Creator

There are days when creating feels effortless. Days when ideas flow, inspiration strikes, and you know exactly what you want to say or build. But there are also days when everything feels murky. You haven’t posted in a while. You’re not sure what to make next. You scroll past other creators who seem to be moving faster or showing up louder, and you start to wonder: Am I even doing this right? Am I even a “real” creator anymore?

If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone. And, perhaps more importantly, you’re not wrong for feeling that way. But here’s something that often gets overlooked in creative spaces: you don’t have to be constantly producing, publishing, or promoting to be a creator. Being a creator isn’t something you earn with output. It’s something you are, even when it’s quiet.

Maybe today’s not a launch day. Maybe you’re in a season of thinking, resting, or experimenting behind the scenes. That doesn’t make your creativity less valid. You’re still noticing. You’re still solving. You're still showing up. You’re still building something — even if it’s just your own resilience (which is no small thing).

If you’re feeling stuck or unsure, try this: return to something you’ve made before and let it remind you of what you’re capable of. Open a blank note and write the first thought that comes to mind, even if it’s messy. Or make a tiny list of unfinished ideas, not to act on them — just to let them breathe, just to clear that space from your mind.

Don't forget: you're allowed to move at your own pace. You're allowed to take breaks. And you're still allowed to call yourself a creator — especially on the days when you need the reminder most.

If you’re in a quiet season, here are a few questions to sit with:

• What’s something I’ve made in the past that I’m still proud of?
• What does “creating” look like when no one’s watching?
• When do I feel most connected to my creative self?
• What kind of pace actually feels good to me right now?
• What if I gave myself permission to grow slowly?

You don’t need perfect answers.

You just need a moment to listen, and maybe remember you’re already on your way.