In this vlog I’m basically asking the question I’ve been quietly avoiding: can The Artist’s Way actually save my PhD (or at least my brain while I’m doing it)? I’m easing back into filming a little rusty, so it’s very much a check-in style video—morning pages, a bit of Julia Cameron, and some honest PhD updates. If you’re also clumsily trying to balance academia with creativity and being a human person, you’ll probably get what I mean. I talk through how I’m approaching morning pages as a daily “clear the mental clutter” practice, and what I’m hoping The Artist’s Way will do for me—less perfectionism, more momentum, and a gentler way back into deep work. It’s not a magical transformation vlog; it’s more like: here’s where I’m at, here’s what I’m trying, and here’s me inviting you to try alongside me. Also, please do say hello in the comments—I genuinely love hearing how you’re doing and what you’re working on.