Hi Jill:
I am going through same thing right now.
It is like I have to make myself take even 5 minutes to do something "fun & creative" while not worrying about stuff like work as you mentioned and of course my job hunting to replace my temp job that ends 1/28.
But what I find is that I get more accomplished when I do take a few minutes to do this.
Kind of weird, but I had read this years ago and really did not have to do it - thought they were dreaming - but it works.
I am not sure what "creative" means to you, but you see where I am going with this.
For example, some mothers (I was one when I had a minor at home), will get up a few minutes earlier than their husband and kids to read or exercise.
I would love to hear how other posters do this.
GREAT question Jill

Angela