Life’s stream of competing demands can deprive the creative mind of the oxygen it needs to flourish. According to one study, 78% of artists have other jobs and well over 40% of nonfiction writers say they lack the time they want to write.

Writing creatively has always been a part of my own life, a vital energy source for my roles as a father, husband, and psychologist. But I notice it often takes a back seat to other responsibilities, falling to the bottom of my to-do list despite its status as a core value.

When you find your creativity sidelined, how do you bring it back to center? First we need to better understand what’s getting in the way.

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