“A creative state allows us to lose ourselves and find ourselves, often simultaneously.”
Happy Thursday,
Ever notice how when you're in a creative flow, time disappears—and so do your worries? This week's Happiness Note is an invitation to reconnect with that inner spark that makes you feel most alive. Whether you’re painting, planning, writing, cooking, or dreaming, creativity isn’t just a gift—it’s a lifeline. This note is for anyone craving a little more meaning, magic, and momentum in their day. Tap into joy, calm your nervous system, and rediscover your creative rhythm. Come check out this week’s note below to tap into your creativity with ease.
In gratitude, ❤ Emily
This week’s topic and inspiration come from the article: “3 Methods to Tap into Your Creativity with Ease.”
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✨ Remember the Good
There’s a creative ember within you, always glowing—sometimes softly, sometimes roaring. Remember the times you felt swept up in the joy of creating: when you lost track of time, when the world softened, and your heart felt full. That energy lives inside you still. Creativity doesn’t require perfection or planning—it only asks that you show up, even for a moment. When we reflect on those beautiful pockets of flow, we remember who we are beneath the noise.
Tip to Remember the Good:
Revisit a moment when you felt truly alive while creating—what were you doing, feeling, or hearing? Let it remind you that that feeling is always within reach.
🌿 Feel Your Best
Creativity thrives in the gentle space between stillness and movement. When we listen to our emotions, move our bodies, or breathe deeply, we clear the static and reconnect with that openhearted energy that brings us back to ourselves. Feeling your best isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about letting your feelings guide you home. Your emotions are not in the way; they are the way.
Tip to Feel Your Best:
Try using movement as a reset today—walk, stretch, or dance it out—and let your emotions move with you. Notice what shifts in your body and your mind.
🔄 Reset as Needed
When life gets chaotic, creativity can feel out of reach. But structure can be a soft place to land—a steady rhythm that makes space for your soul to breathe. Resetting doesn’t require starting over; it can be as simple as blocking out a little time, clearing a space, or setting an intention. Order isn’t the opposite of creativity—it’s the invitation it’s been waiting for.
Tip for a Reset:
Create a small, supportive ritual—like a weekly planning session, a calming playlist, or a tidy desk space—that signals to your mind: it’s safe to be creative here.
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Use the framework below to plan your upcoming week: April 14th - April 20th.
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