How to find creative flow when you feel overwhelmed | NaNoWriMo mid-month reset

We’re halfway through NaNoWriMo or Novel November, and the creative chaos is real. My hot cocoa’s is cold, playlist’s have gone rogue, and word-count tracker just gives me attitude.

If you’ve ever hit that mid-month slump where your routine’s crumbling and motivation’s doing a dramatic exit, this one’s for you.

Today we’re slowing things down to find flow: that sweet spot where you stop chasing inspiration and start inviting it back in. 💭

Here’s what we’ll explore together:
🌿 Ritual beats routine: how small sensory cues (a hot drink, candle, playlist) help your brain switch into creative mode.
🪞 Adapting = Success: how adjusting goals or schedules doesn’t mean failure. It means growth.
💫 Expression = Freedom: writing or creating for joy, not pressure, and rediscovering play mid-sprint.

If you’re burnt out by the challenge, falling behind, or just feeling messy mid-NaNoWriMo — pause, breathe, and join me. This video is your gentle permission slip to realign, recalibrate, and remember why you started.

💬 Comment your ritual or tweak for the week below!

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:07 Ritual beats routine
03:39 Adapting = success
05:47 Freedom, not pressure
07:53 Reflection + final thoughts

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