Permission Slips for Creatives: 10 Beliefs to Let Go of (And 10 Alternatives to Adopt)
Most of us know on an intellectual level that our beliefs shape our experience. But beliefs are slippery things; after a while, they blend so seamlessly into the background of our thoughts that we stop seeing them at all, let alone questioning whether they're helping us. This is especially true for creatives. In this post, I'm sharing ten beliefs that might be holding you back, and ten permission slips to replace them with.
How to Balance Creative Work with the Rest of Life
Juggling creativity with everything else? You’re not alone. Here are 10 ways to make space for your creative practice, no matter how full life is.
In Praise of Slow Progress
Feeling behind? You’re not. In a world obsessed with speed, this post celebrates the power of slow, steady progress—and why it’s worth honoring. Perfect for creatives, students, and anyone navigating a long-term goal at their own pace.
How to Feel Instantly Better About Your Creative Work
Feeling down about your creative work? Click to discover a super effective practice for dealing with self-doubt, comparison and not feeling good enough
Planting and Harvesting in Your Creative Practice
A useful perspective on how accepting the ebb and flow of progress can help us with our creative work.
How to Deal with Perfectionism (and Keep Creating Anyway)
Do you struggle with perfectionism in your creative work? Learn how embracing imperfect work can help you more than demanding perfection.
Too Much Going On? It's Time to Embrace Maintenance Mode
Is life feeling overwhelming right now? Here’s a guide to letting your creative work take a guilt-free backseat while other things need your attention.
2024 Reading Challenge for Creatives: Suggested Book List
Not sure where to start with this year’s reading challenge? Here’s a list of books for creatives covering all the important areas of life and work.
How to Make Time and Space for Your Creative Work
Struggling to make time and space for your creative work? Keep reading to discover 7 simple yet effective tips for busy creatives.