That’s a habit I got rid of a while ago, but the urge is still there every once in a while. As a writer who spends a lot of time sitting or standing in one place staring at a screen, I know exactly how easy it is to have sugary or carby/fatty snacks like candy or chips just sitting around where you can mindlessly munch on them while you work. Put in quality fuel so you can keep things running smoothly.Īnd trust me, I KNOW how hard this is. Put another way, if you put trash fuel into your engine, it’s going to mess things up and leave you sputtering and missing. Inflammation can have massive effects on not only how you feel in general and your propensity for developing a whole host of health conditions, it ALSO negatively affects brain function, including mood, cognition, and energy levels.Ĭan you see how all of that might impact your creativity? HOWEVER, what I found was tons of research and evidence proving what you probably know by now if you’ve ever done any research into diet.Įating a diet that is low in refined sugars, simple carbs, saturated fats, and processed foods and that is rich in complex carbs, healthy fats, lean protein, and plenty of fruits and vegetables lowers inflammation in the body. In looking into the science behind this, I found some articles on the link between diet and creativity, but they were mostly based on children. My mood is better, which in turn makes me want to create and allows me to do so with more ease. I know from personal experience that when I eat well, I am more motivated to write, and things just come easier. We’ve ALL been there, done that, bought the t-shirt and promptly burned that fucker. I’m not perfect, I’m not a health guru, but I do know that taking care of myself is key to being able to continue to create at a prolific rate. This post has been delayed because I’ve had my OWN health struggles going on, so please, know that I come at this from a place of am there/been there/done that/then wrote a book.

As promised, I’m back to encourage every creative to take better care of themselves and their precious ability to create.

Love Unlimited by Reese Morrison