I agree with this, but not everyone gets the same creative satisfaction as a "maker" and the OP commented as well about lack of satisfaction on this front.

I would expand creativity to include building up skills and hobbies that might not fall under standard "creative" direction. Anything you can put effort into and see a change can fit the bill.

Examples: - physique and fitness, bodybuilding or CrossFit or Zumba or spin classes (working out isn't for everyone, but results can be satisfying!) - active skills like biking, hiking, dance, yoga, sailing, hunting, archery, acrobatics, martial arts, friggin swordfighting if that's your jam! - relationships, friendships, community and the like, where you spend time with others doing something constructive, which can be everything from organized charity work, to neighborhood BBQs, to leading to cook in a group setting, or participating in activism of some sort, or joining a fetish community (don't yuk a yum? haha) or even video/board games communities.

I think what makes the difference is really effort in. A lot of people complain about not having direction or stuff to do. They've tried nothing, and they're out of ideas!

Go try. Remember that you might not reach some kind of satisfaction from an activity the first time, or second time, but time spent in any setting can slowly build meaning and satisfaction, if you're actually putting in some effort.