In this episode, I talk about being stuck in a rough writing patch — why it happens, and how we gently work through it. From dodging our emotions, comparing ourselves to others, and numbing with our phones, to learning to trust our ideas again. It’s about giving ourselves permission to make “bad” work, creating space for intuition, and remembering that clarity comes from making, not overthinking. Soft effort, kind discipline, and letting creativity speak when we finally get quiet enough to he...
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In this episode, I talk about being stuck in a rough writing patch — why it happens, and how we gently work through it. From dodging our emotions, comparing ourselves to others, and numbing with our phones, to learning to trust our ideas again. It’s about giving ourselves permission to make “bad” work, creating space for intuition, and remembering that clarity comes from making, not overthinking. Soft effort, kind discipline, and letting creativity speak when we finally get quiet enough to he...
#20 Mental Clarity, Deep Work and The Path to Creative Depth
The Sound Mind
52 minutes
1 year ago
#20 Mental Clarity, Deep Work and The Path to Creative Depth
In this episode we explore the essential elements of nurturing creativity and mental clarity for artists. We discuss the benefits of taking time off to reset your mind and the power of working less but diving deeper into your projects for more profound results. Learn how to set yourself up mentally for a creative headspace, drawing on techniques from the renowned "Artist’s Way" program. We also address common struggles such as impatience and envy, offering strategies to focus more on wh...
The Sound Mind
In this episode, I talk about being stuck in a rough writing patch — why it happens, and how we gently work through it. From dodging our emotions, comparing ourselves to others, and numbing with our phones, to learning to trust our ideas again. It’s about giving ourselves permission to make “bad” work, creating space for intuition, and remembering that clarity comes from making, not overthinking. Soft effort, kind discipline, and letting creativity speak when we finally get quiet enough to he...
