Something I've realized is it's essential to intentionally consume high quality content - philosophy, art, music, film, literature. A corporate job can really dim the quality of your creative pursuits, which is why people say they become more "boring" over time
Working your job while working on your mental health while working on your relationships while working on physical health while working on your family while working on sleep habits while working on self-care while working on exercise while working on personal goals while working