3 Reasons Why You Need a Creative Corner as a Writer

When I started thinking at writing as a profession, I rarely sat down and wrote an entire piece.

My writings were erratic bursts of ideas that I had at night before falling asleep.

So, when things got serious, it was painful.

But the best thing I did, in that chaos, was to start avoiding the note app and only writing at my desk at specific hours.

In the beginning, I struggled with finding inspiration, being creative, and writing simple ideas.

You know, the classic Blank Page Syndrome.

Then I made a discovery—writing, creativity, and inspiration are processes you can develop, and a simple corner for yourself can help a lot.

If you only use your bedroom for sleeping, your mind and body relax the moment you step inside.

The same thing happens when you have a space designed for your creative needs.

Your creative needs can look basic like mine:

- A good coffee or tea near me.

- A browser that I use just for work.

- A vision cork board filled with notes and quotes;

- A white board for my quick mind maps.

- Many plants and books filled with highlights around.

- Rain sounds or energetic beats in my headphones.

- Forest app deep session activated on my phone.

- A fat cat on my lap.

Or it can look different, depending on the things that ignite that spark in you.

The thing is, space impacts us, and we impact the space we live in.

We are rarely aware of how much power the environment has over our mood and general health.

Here is why it's so important to have a creative space:

1) It encourages you to self-reflect and learn about your working style.

Sometimes we know all of these intuitively, some things we discover by accident, through time and action.

But here are some questions that may help you:

Do I need silence to create? A noisy background? What is distracting me from my work? What stimulates my mind? What gives me energy? Specific sounds? Nature? A certain light? Do I have enough space? Do I have enough air circulating in here? Do I need a separate room for this activity? How do I organize myself?

2) It helps you brainstorm ideas on how to maximize your productivity.

It's easy to wait for inspiration, get frustrated, and give up. Sometimes it is better to take a break or completely move on from projects that don't suit you.

But if you always get stuck in the same place, is there something blocking your freedom of expression? Internal or external?

Change something around you and try again.

For example, clean your desk.

Many studies show how clutter affects your brain and your work. Messy environments can trigger avoidance strategies. When your space feels overwhelming, you tend to space out and seek comfort in escapism. E.g. watching a YouTube video, scrolling on social media, etc.

So, mindfully observing your connection with your surroundings helps you be aware of the repetitive patterns.

3) It's not only inspirational but also motivating.

The simple act of designing your surroundings is a creative process itself.

Action brings more action, and as a writer, artists, or remote worker - we all know most of the time getting started is the hardest part of the creative process.

However, the importance of a dedicated creative space goes beyond aesthetics. It's about creating an atmosphere that fosters freedom, authenticity, and self-expression.

When you feel comfortable, your creativity flows effortlessly.

Conclusion?

Maintaining good energy around your work is essential no matter your job title.

But if you are a writer, any type of creator, or a remote worker it becomes even more important to have a place that triggers your creativity and never wait for inspiration.