When do you feel the most creative? I spend a lot of time strategizing themes for content and brainstorming video ideas--basically, I’m a strategist too. But I’ve noticed that my best ideas come when I’m off the clock, just unwinding and letting my mind wander. I love having creative breakthroughs for work, but it also messes with my work-life balance because my partner wants my full attention. Does anyone else feel this way? Any tips for setting better boundaries?

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My best ideas come to me when I don’t even want them! I don’t know how this would go over at home, but I have a notes app on my phone for a keep brain dump. Note whatever came to me and think about it when I’m actually at work. I like to have a transition point between home and work, taking a shower, stretching, just something in between.

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Those are great ideas! I should just write more thought down before fully flushing them out. But, I agree that in a creative field you always kind of have to be ready for that eureka moment.

I think working in a creative role means inspiration can hit anytime! Just learn to note it quickly and work on it later rather than in the moment so you can stay present outside of working hours.

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Yes, I've already accepted this is my life now. Just learning how to cope with my moments of inspiration at this point.

Too many times it’s when my head hits the pillow. Then I can’t sleep 🙄

This happens to me too! It's like once I have 1 good idea I cannot stop thinking about it.

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