South Africa, Jan. 28 -- I spent time working with my hands and bringing all sorts of wonderful and sometimes crazy ideas to life. From mosaicking my planter box to painting garden stones, knitting hats for my family, and reading first-edition novels I discovered tucked away on my parent's bookshelf.

It was a season of joyful making.

What amazed me most was how easily I slipped into a state of flow, losing track of time, my phone, and the usual daily demands.

Interestingly, after spending time in these creative pursuits, I felt more energised and ready to take on the bigger challenges ahead: moving house, launching my new business, and setting up a new working space.

This got me thinking: what is it about creativity that feels so rest...