December sneaks up on creatives in a strange way.
The work keeps coming—but the energy doesn’t.

You’re tired.
You’re full of ideas, but too foggy to make sense of them.
You’re helpful to everyone but yourself.

It’s not burnout either.
It’s that weird end-of-year drag where creativity wants to emerge… but that crystal clarity and peace is nowhere in sight.

Here’s what some of the world’s most creative minds remind us when we hit that wall:

1. On focus 🧠

Jobs reminds us that focus isn't found—it’s created. Even in chaos, we get to choose what we give our attention to.

2. On creative energy ⚡️

Gilbert cuts through the myth that creativity is reserved for the energised. You don’t need more energy to make something—you need to connect back to what matters.

3. On originality 🧐

Cleese reminds us that innovation isn’t magic—it’s built on borrowing, remixing, and doing it in your own way. Not sure what to make next? Go absorb. Wander. Copy for practice, not perfection.

4. On making it count 🕰️

This isn’t about speed. It’s about timing. Even if you're slower right now, it doesn’t mean you're failing. It means you’re building.

So if you're feeling stuck...​
Step back.
Breathe.
And remember: you don’t need to finish the year with a bang.
You just need to honour your creative instincts again.

Stay weird Reader,
❤️ Christie B

P.S. If your creative team is running on fumes, I run Creative Wellness Workshops that help unlock ideas, recharge creative energy, and build better ways to work—in person (NSW only) or online. They’re part team therapy, part inspiration, and a whole lot of fun. Learn more or apply here.

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