getting unstuck

I wish I could say that I wake up with a brain full of ideas and endless energy to get them done.  No surprise that this isn't so, ever.  I struggle sometimes with the thought of "this should be easier", "if I was really good, it wouldn't be this hard", "how does an artist also be a mom. it's impossible". I have to work hard to make time for my art.  Sometimes I have time, but don't feel creative.  When that happens I sometimes force myself to work on something that's already on my desk.  Sometimes I find myself sitting at my desk, staring out the window.  Sometimes I don't even make it to my studio and end up doing dishes instead.

This isn't a new topic for my blog.  I have been here before and I expect I will visit again.  One thing I have started to think about is what my expectations are.  If I expect to wake up inspired and have endless time to explore a creative idea, I will be severely disappointed.  I need to have a reasonable expectation of my days.  Not rocket science I know, but a different mindset for me.

How do you struggle with creativity?