When Your Creative Goals Start Feeling Like a Chore...
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Staying focused on your creative goals when boredom creeps in is hard. You start with fire, passion, and a head full of ideas, but somewhere along the way, it gets, well... dull. The magic fades, and suddenly, Netflix, scrolling, or that snack break you don’t need becomes way more appealing.
Sound familiar?
This has been a hurdle for me for quiet some time. At the start, I am excited and taking action toward my creative goals. Then it becomes routine and tedious. Before I know it, my creativity’s got commitment issues—just like my five half-read, bookmarked books, I’ve already jumped to the next project chasing that novelty high.
Here’s the truth: Boredom is not a sign to quit. It’s a natural part of the creative process. And if you can work with it instead of running from it, you’ll get closer to actually finishing what you started.

3 Ways to Push Through When Your Creative Work Feels Meh
Shift from “Excitement” to “Commitment.”You’re not always going to feel like working on your creative projects. But discipline beats motivation every time. Create a schedule and stick to it—because waiting until you “feel inspired” is a trap. As James Clear says in Atomic Habits, “Professionals stick to the schedule; amateurs let life get in the way.” A study from the American Psychological Association found that people who set structured goals are 42% more likely to achieve them than those who don’t.
Switch it up.Our brains love novelty. So if your creative work is feeling stale, switch things up. Try setting a 25-minute timer (Pomodoro method), race against the clock, change your workspace, or add a reward system (e.g., “If I write for 30 minutes, I get my favorite latte”). James Clear states, “The greatest threat to success is not failure but boredom.”
Reconnect to Your “Why.” You may have heard me say and write this a thousand times. And I might sound like a broken record by now, but its true. When boredom kicks in, remind yourself: Why did I start this? Are you creating because you love the process? Because you want to leave a legacy? Because your younger self would be proud? When the work gets hard, your why moves you back into motivations lane. As James Clear puts it, “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” Keep showing up for your craft.
Creativity isn’t just about feeling inspired—it’s about showing up, even when it’s not glamorous. If you can push through the boring parts, that sparks comes back. #yourworkthit
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