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.

Shifting from one task to the next might sound simple, but for many of us, especially with ADHD, it can feel like hitting a brick wall. One moment you are deep in focus, the next you are late, frazzled, or stuck in that “oh no” spiral. Autumn in the UK is a seasonal reminder of transitions: colder mornings, darker evenings, and the constant need to adapt. The truth is, smooth transitions are not about hyper-productivity, they are about setting up systems and rituals that work with your brain. From avoiding calendar clutter to building micro-breaks into your day, the key is learning how to shift gears without losing momentum or yourself in the process.

You are not lazy, unmotivated, or broken — even if it feels that way. For neurodivergent music-makers, creative blocks run deep. This blog unpacks the real reasons behind that stuck feeling — from executive dysfunction to perfectionism — and offers a new way to understand (and name) what’s getting in your way.