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In creativity as in life, sometimes feelings of overwhelm call for us to step away. To get fresh perspective. To see our art or circumstances through new eyes. The online Collins Dictionary defines overwhelm: “If something is overwhelming, it affects you very strongly, and you do not know how to deal with it.” The antidote: “The task won't feel so overwhelming if …
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The creative stirring starts. Sleep evades me, so I rise early to write. The Creative Stirring This sense that something is missing. There's more to come. God has other opportunities on the way. My mind mulls over what I read on https://janefriedman.com:Is It a Book? 5 Ways to Test Your Nonfiction Book Idea by Bethany Saltman and …
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The content demonstrates a relatable experience for artists and writers. They face the "ugly stage" of their work. The tips provided are practical and valuable for overcoming these challenges. The use of AI editing features appears to be beneficial for enhancing writing quality. These features include the writing grade level and suggestions for complex words, long sentences, and unconfident words.
The content highlights the feeling of never having enough, especially for creatives, and offers tips for rest, gratitude, and a shift in perspective.
What are your creative blocks? For us artistic types, the battle begins in the brain. Not only in mastering skills needed for our art form(s). Fears of moving forward. Tendencies to devalue our own creativity time. Struggles to organize our creative spaces and art supplies. Insecurities over sharing our artistry with others. If you relate, …
“In order to learn the important things in life, one must surmount a fear each day.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Fear is a formidable creative block for many reasons and manifests in many forms. Here are a few I've encountered along my artistic journey. Fear of Failure Creativity requires you to venture into the unknown where possible …
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If all else fails, distract thyself! Some of my worst times of crisis resulted in my most prolifically creative seasons. That’s right. When I couldn’t find any more therapy appointments that worked or Twelve-step principles to apply, I simply dove into what I loved and transformed my worry, grief, and angst into art. I know …
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