Create something—anything—and let it fuel you.

Most of us don’t question making time for coffee.
It’s part of the rhythm of the day. We wake up, we brew, we sip. It signals that the day has started and that our bodies matter enough to be cared for.

Creating deserves the same kind of place in our lives.

Creativity isn’t something extra we do once everything else is finished. If we wait for “free time,” it often never comes. Dishes, emails, errands, and responsibilities will always line up first. But creativity—whether it’s writing, painting, sewing, building, baking, or dreaming—feeds us in a way few other things do.

Just like coffee wakes up the body, creating wakes up the mind and the soul.

When we make time to create, even in small ways, something shifts. We feel more present. More ourselves. The day feels less like something happening to us and more like something we’re participating in. Five minutes of sketching, jotting down thoughts, or working with our hands can change the tone of an entire day.

And it doesn’t have to be perfect or productive.

You don’t drink coffee to win an award—you drink it because it helps you function. Creating can be the same. It doesn’t need to turn into a business, a post, or a finished product. It can simply be a moment where you breathe, explore, and let your thoughts move freely.

When creativity is treated as optional, it’s often the first thing sacrificed. But when it’s treated as essential—like rest, food, or that morning cup—it becomes a steady source of energy instead of something you constantly miss.

So maybe creating doesn’t need a big block of time or the perfect setup. Maybe it just needs to be woven into your day the way coffee is: familiar, comforting, and non-negotiable.

Make the time.
Pour the cup.
Create something—anything—and let it fuel you.