One of the most challenging parts of writing a book or creating any type of art is dealing with criticism. When you create something, it's hard not to feel attached to it, like any criticism it gets is an attack on you personally. While there are some exceptions (such as genuinely offensive ... READ the POST
8 Empowering Affirmations for Writers to Combat Fear and Self-Doubt
When it comes to getting into a creative flow, the mental game is half the battle - especially if you're someone who struggles with self-doubt, fear, and perfectionism. Part of the problem is negative thought patterns that are activated as soon as you start a creative project, such as writing a ... READ the POST
Life-Changing Quotes on Creativity from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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If you’re a creative person (in any form) and you read only one personal development book this year, let it be Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. It’s a therapy session, spiritual guide, best friend, and bible of truths that anyone wanting to live a creative life should ... READ the POST
11 Quotes on Creativity and Self-Doubt to Inspire You
One of the most common roadblocks that stands between people and their creativity is self-doubt. We are our own worst critics. It may seem like some people are immune to this particular block (or any creative blocks, for that matter) but the truth is that everyone experiences self-doubt. Even the ... READ the POST
Embracing the Discomfort of Being a Beginner
One of the quickest ways to kill your dreams is to be unwilling to be a beginner. The beginning is full of unknowns. (And the unknown is scary.) It's clumsily stumbling your way through, learning your way around, taking wrong turns, making mistakes, course-correcting. Figuring shit out. Being ... READ the POST
Why You Should Embrace Your “Worst” Projects
I'm a perfectionist. While this trait gets a pretty bad rap, I think it can actually be a strong one once you learn how to make it work for you rather than against you. Once you tame it, so to speak. Perfectionism is only bad when you let it immobilize you. If you use it to strive for the best ... READ the POST
