How Unplugging Boosts Creativity

Katherine Jackson
2025-07-02T12:51:00-04:00

Living in a digital-first world comes with its share of perks: instant access to information, effortless communication, and constant connection. As the days grow longer, it’s the perfect time to take a step back and revisit the slow, creative joys of summer.

Remember the days of outside imagination, building forts, inventing games, and letting your mind wander without the interruptions of pings and screens? That childhood wonder holds a powerful secret: boredom can be the birthplace of creativity.

A Season of Creative Possibilities

Unplugging doesn’t just give your mind a rest—it gives it room to roam. Whether you’re scribbling in a journal under a shady tree or finally carving out time to write that memoir you’ve been talking about, summer is a season of possibility. Levenger’s Master Class Series is an inspiring way to rekindle those creative dreams, with expert guidance to help bring your stories to life. Looking for the perfect companion to all that inspiration? Our selection of True Writer Pens make writing a real pleasure.

Enjoy The Great Outdoors

Movement also plays a role. A walk without headphones (our Levenger marketing team does this every day after lunch), or a quiet morning spent sipping coffee while freewriting can unlock parts of your brain that digital multitasking often silences. Our 5-Year Journal is the perfect companion for this kind of mindful reflection—just a few lines a day helps you track your growth, notice patterns, and reconnect with yourself over time. Because journaling is self-care. Let this summer be one of slow thinking and renewed curiosity.

Some of my favorite ways to unplug? Getting lost in a good thriller (I finished Freida McFadden’s The Tenant in two days) or testing new recipes, courtesy of Pati’s Mexican Table Cookbook (pictured here is her Salsa Verde)!

Here’s to a wonderful summer of unplugging, reconnecting, and diving into something new.