What Constraint Makes a Creative Habit Easier to Return To?

A creative routine doesn’t have to produce a finished piece every time. Sometimes its useful measure is simply whether it feels possible to come back to tomorrow.

A small constraint can change that feeling: one tool, ten minutes, or a rule that the first draft stays private. But the same boundary that makes starting easier can also make the work feel cramped.

What kind of constraint helps you return to a creative practice without turning it into another obligation?