Creative routines at home

Photo by thecactusena ‎ on Pexels — source As the sunlight creeps through the window, illuminating the cluttered bedside table, I reach for my phone to silence the alarm that’s been blaring for ten minutes. The planner, still closed and untouched, sits next to a pile of clothes I laid out the night before, a small attempt at organizing my morning routine. I can feel the weight of the dirty dishes in the kitchen, a reminder that the counter is off-limits for my usual breakfast prep. My intentions were set last night, but as I shuffle into the day, the simple act of getting ready feels like a battle against the distractions that have crept in. With each passing minute, the pressure builds. I know I should have checked my planner before leaving the room, but instead, I find myself staring at the stack of unwashed plates, wondering if I can squeeze in a quick clean before I start my work block. The morning routine, designed to kickstart my creativity, is slipping through my fingers. I rea...