Staying creative when life is busy requires finding small pockets of time and weaving creativity into your daily routine. Embrace limitations as opportunities to think outside the box, and use life's emotional highs and lows as fuel for inspiration. Carving out protected time for creative work, even if it’s brief, helps maintain momentum, while letting go of perfection allows for exploration and experimentation. Incorporate mindfulness to stay present and tap into your creativity, and treat creative moments as a way to relieve stress rather than another obligation.