Been away, off-routine, or just feeling a bit lost? Getting back on track isn’t about punishment or perfect schedules- it’s about reconnecting with what you were doing, what you wanted and how you were doing it. In this post, we explore a kinder reset using a snappy acronym ARIRA and The 5 Daily Pillars to help you rebuild balance, one small, realistic step at a time.

Many creatives struggle with routine and structure, especially those with neurodivergent brains. Drawing on her research and occupational therapy experience, the author introduces the Five Daily Pillars — Nourish, Remind, Create, Reflect, and Connect — as a flexible framework for building a balanced creative life. These pillars help manage executive-function challenges like planning, memory, and prioritisation, while supporting both wellbeing and creative output. Rather than rigid schedules or productivity hacks that rarely stick, this model offers gentle scaffolding tailored to how neurodivergent brains actually operate. Through daily attention to these pillars, creatives can recognise what they’re already achieving, adjust what’s missing, and maintain a sense of balance, connection, and momentum. The post also includes a practical example of a low-energy day, showing how small, mindful actions across the pillars keep creativity and wellbeing flowing.

Time isn’t always a straight line — especially if you’re ADHD. In this post, we unpack time blindness and how it can disrupt creativity, self-trust, and studio sessions. You’ll find practical strategies, mindset shifts, and musician-friendly tools to help you build a rhythm that works for your brain.