Winter often asks a lot of us. Work carries on, responsibilities don’t disappear, and yet the darker days can leave us feeling drained. Making time for yourself can start to feel like a luxury - but it’s often exactly what’s needed most.
Creativity doesn’t require hours of free time or a dedicated space. It can exist in small, meaningful moments. Here are 15 creative ways to make time for yourself this winter.
1. Keep a small project ready to hand
So you can craft for ten minutes when the moment appears.
2. Create a cosy craft corner
Even a basket by the sofa counts.
3. Swap scrolling for stitching
Just once a day is enough to feel the difference.
4. Choose crafts that don’t need setup
Hand stitching, felting, or paper work well.
5. Let go of finishing things quickly
The making matters more than the result.
6. Craft while listening to something soothing
Music, podcasts, or audiobooks pair beautifully.
7. Work on one project at a time
Less choice often means more calm.
8. Give yourself permission to enjoy it
Creativity isn’t frivolous - it’s nourishing.
9. Craft without an end goal
Play and exploration are valuable too.
10. Use what you already have
Removing the need to “prepare” makes starting easier. Check out this blog which lists how you can use up scrap wool and felt!
11. Build a simple evening ritual
Tea on, lamp on, craft out.
12. Embrace small makes
Tiny projects still bring real joy.
13. Notice how crafting makes you feel
Calmer, steadier, more present.
14. Protect your creative time gently
Even fifteen minutes matters.
15. Remember that this time is for you
No audience, no expectations.
Making time for creativity in winter isn’t about adding something else to your to-do list. It’s about carving out small moments of care, warmth, and self-expression - exactly when they’re needed most.
