Creative Health Awareness: How to Lighten Your Heavy Feelings
- Adilla
- Aug 15
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 18
Why are some creatives so emotionally sensitive?
And why are they so highly attuned to their emotions?
Without the emotional sensitivity of our fellow creatives, we would not experience the highs and lows of emotions when watching a show or reading a book. Or even when we listen to music.
However, that being said, their mental wellness is also quite sensitive. The intense emotional engagement might affect their mental load and their well-being. So, if you are a highly sensitive creative and need help to lighten the load of your heavy feelings, we’re here to help!
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Let's Understand the Cause of Heavy Feelings
It’s not easy when you suddenly wake up to a heavy heart, or if you have had these heavy feelings for a while, there is a way to deal with them. But first, you need to understand where it came from and the causes.
Heavy feelings can come from different factors; they can be either physical or mental. For example, for physical reasons, there might be a hormonal imbalance or other medical conditions that are contributing to the heaviness that you feel inside.
On the mental side, underlying conditions like depression and anxiety can lead to that heavy-hearted sensation. Once you have pinpointed what they are, or even if you haven’t, there are ways to release them from weighing you further down.
Using Creative Outlets as Emotional Release
When it comes to taking care of your emotional wellness, especially as a creative, it’s important to engage in creative activities to release that heaviness. Yes, it may seem counterproductive when your main work is also in the creative industry.
However, when you create art for yourself and not for work, you get to channel your thoughts and emotions into it. As opposed to the suggested ideas and requirements that are needed when you do creative work.
So, keep in mind that when you want to care for your creative emotional wellness, do what you love or pick up a new creative hobby. By doing that, you put yourself in a healthy space for self-expression and emotional healing.
3 Daily Practices To Start Doing
To maintain your emotional wellness and lighten the load of your heart, here are some daily practices you should consider doing:
Micro‑breaks
As you perform your creative work, it’s tempting to just be stuck in that creative flow state we tend to find ourselves in. But this can be harmful in the long run, as it might wear you down faster. So, schedule in micro-breaks. If you’re unsure how, you can utilise the Pomodoro technique.
Gratitude
While this might feel stereotypical, you’d be surprised how it will shape your mind. Regularly writing down what you’re grateful for can help build up your mindfulness and positive mindset. You will start to find joy in the simple things, like a delicious meal or a bright sunny day.
Micro‑celebrations
It doesn’t have to be a big celebration or needing people around you as you celebrate; it can be as simple as rewarding yourself with your favourite food by the end of the day. A quiet moment of appreciation every day for the things that you do will boost your mood and motivation.
Key Takeaways
The heavy feelings that you feel are something a lot more common among creatives, and it doesn’t mean anything bad; you’re just attuned to your emotions.
Knowing where it's coming from will help you better manage that heavy-heartedness in your chest.
While there are many ways to release that feeling, sometimes something as small as practising gratitude or rewarding yourself can also help lighten that heavy feeling.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What helps lighten heavy feelings?
There are many ways to lighten heavy feelings, and sometimes some ways don’t work for others. Our suggestions are to binge-watch comfort shows, listen to your favourite music, or even just relax in bed with hot chocolate.
Can creative activities ease emotional heaviness?
Yes, creative activities can ease emotional heaviness. Creative expression can help you process emotions better and boost your overall well-being. It is a good form of outlet to sort through your emotional heaviness.
How do you release pent‑up creative sadness?
To release pent-up creative sadness, get into activities that allow self-expression, like journaling, dancing or creating art, whether in the form of painting, writing or music. Something like dumping your thoughts on paper can release the pent-up negative emotions in your mind.
Author Bio
With a background in Arts English, Adilla has been a casual writer for various hobbies, like parodies of animated shows and plots for board games. She loves to read anything and everything from fantasy stories to articles on tips and tricks. Now an advocate for mental health and effective project management for the creative industry. Currently, Adilla resides in Malaysia and is a creative writer at TESSR. To know more about her, check out her LinkedIn.
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