What Boundary Makes a Creative Habit Sustainable?

A creative routine can quietly become a second job if every session has to produce something polished—or something shareable.

Imagine setting aside a small, regular pocket of time to make. What boundary would help that practice stay welcoming rather than turn into pressure? A fixed stopping point, a rule that drafts stay private, or something else? What would tell you it’s helping you return to the work, not just produce more?