Why Taking a Creativity Break is Important!

Hey guys I'm back! I took the last two weeks off for a break.

I felt lackluster, disillusioned and down right bleghh.

So after much debate, I took my first creativity break since I decided to become Arlie Opal. 

This was long overdue since I started Arlie Opal in September of 2015. So almost 2 years of exhaustion.

Since I finished the break unofficially Monday because I always do the cute blog drawings on Monday for my social media. I felt my creativity is at full force again. I have so many plans to implement and I don't have to work hard to think something up. I haven't had such a boost in creativity and motivation in a long time. I've seriously been working hard everyday to become better. 

My mental health completely suffered, I mean my anxiety is still there but my depression is much lower since now I feel I can be productive again. 

I think it's important to do this. I feel so rejuvenated taking the break that I'm twice as productive and excited about art. During the break I literally did nothing and garbage at the same time. I still did art but art with no pressure to post. 

I played video games mostly, did some cross stitching and felt crafting. Played with Gilbert and Harold. I even decided to go back to school and in the process of starting classes.

It was amazing. And now with this great stay-cation I'm ready for work :D

And tonight is my husband and I's 7 year dating anniversary. We got married in May but we celebrate this day anyway. We decided to go get junk food and play video games together. :D

I will try to post a new blog every Wednesday. Unless I'm on break.

Comment below on how you boost creativity.