Use reflection to move past self-doubt
Reflection is a tool to move past self-doubt. Doubt keeps us stuck playing small. Reflection puts things in perspective leading to pride.
Month: December 2020
Banish imposter syndrome without faking it
“I know what the problem is,” she said, “I have imposter syndrome. I know what I need to do but I keep stopping myself.” Many creative people experience Imposter Syndrome and it can be devastating to their creative practice, productivity and self-esteem. The typical ‘fake it til you make it’ philosophy only makes matters worse. …
The most direct path to creative achievement without anxiety
So you’re driven to solve creative open-ended problems and you want to stand out in this field. My question for you is, “Why are you driven to create?” As a creativity coach, the answer to this question tells me a lot about your motivation and it signals potential land mines you could run into. Why …
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How to reduce the pain of problem solving during the creative process
What’s wrong with me? The answer seems out of my grasp. I have a desire, a burning question rolling around and around in my head but I feel no closer to the solution. Frustrated, confused and mentally exhausted I start to blame myself. I’m so stupid. I think. Everyone else can figure this out except me. I have …
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