Bach Flower Remedies for Creatives — Fatigue, procrastination and Hornbeam

If you're a creative, you might catch yourself procrastinating now and then

Let’s kick off this series with a challenge every creative soul faces at some point: procrastination.

• Do you struggle to get started on your creative work?

• Do you feel like you need a whole morning ritual just to feel “ready”?

• Do you feel mentally tired before you've even begun, but once you start you don't feel tired anymore?

• Do you get that tired, dragging feeling on Mondays—like a case of 'Monday Syndrome'?

If this sounds familiar, Hornbeam might be just the remedy you need.

Understanding Hornbeam

Dr. Edward Bach placed Hornbeam in the emotional group of "uncertainty". And rightly so: because procrastination often isn’t about being physically tired. It’s about doubt:

• Doubt that we’re ready.

• Doubt that we have what it takes.

• Doubt that we’ll follow through.

In his book The Twelve Healers and Other Remedies**, Dr. Bach describes the Hornbeam state:

“...they feel they have no sufficient strength… for those who believe that some part of mind or body needs to be strengthened before they can easily fulfill their work.”

Hornbeam helps shift that mindset, gently restoring a sense of readiness and strength.

Hornbeam (Image courtesy of The Bach Centre) ©The Bach Centre

Why This Matters for Creatives

One of the most powerful aspects of Bach Flower Remedies is how they support emotional awareness. They help us see the true source of our resistance—and then transform it. When we shift our mindset, we unlock our full potential and actually start enjoying the creative process.

I often hear clients say:

“Now I understand—it wasn’t the situation that was hard. The point was in my state of mind. Once I shifted that, I started enjoying my work and feeling purposeful.”

This is the beauty of working with Bach Flower Remedies: they help bring your emotional state back into balance—where your best ideas naturally flow.

Hornbeam’s Positive Potential

When Hornbeam’s energy flows through you, it brings a renewed sense of clarity, calm, and quiet determination. You reconnect with the belief that:

• You are enough.

• You already have what you need.

• You can begin—right now.

And isn’t that the spark every creative needs?

How to Take Hornbeam

Bach Flower Remedies are completely safe, with no side effects, and don’t interfere with any medications or therapies. You can start using them right away. For detailed instructions on how to take the remedies following Dr. Bach’s original method, check out this post

If you'd like personalized support, I offer one complimentary consultation where we’ll explore your emotional landscape and select the right first mix of remedies for your unique needs. You can book your session here.

Let’s Stay Connected

I hope this post resonated with you. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments or reach out via my website—I'd love to hear how Hornbeam supports your creative journey.

Wishing you inspiration and momentum,

Elena Maro, BFRP*

Elena Maro is a Film Composer, former educator of 21 years and a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner dedicated to educating others on the use of Bach Flower Remedies, following the original teachings of Dr. Edward Bach.

*The purpose of this blog is to provide information about Bach Flower Remedies and is not intended as medical, psychological, or counseling advice.

** You can download the book for free from Thee Bach Centre's website at this link