In this episode I'll talk about how I define creative burnout. I'll talk about why creative burnout happens and what we can do about it. I'll differentiate between burnout and overwhelm and how to approach these two states differently in your creative work.

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I reference this great episode on burnout vs. overwhelm from the Life Coach School Podcast. Check it out:

https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/182/

In this episode I'll talk about the concept of "enabling constraints" - limiting conditions that allow you to make confident choices in your creative work. I'll talk about why we need constraints in our practices, how to set them, and artists we can look to for some helpful examples.

We often think of jealousy as an ugly emotion that we should quickly dismiss. In this episode I'll talk about how jealousy, when used with intention and self-compassion, can be a useful tool for understanding ourselves better.

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In this episode, I'll talk about what to do when you feel stuck and your next step is not evident to you. I'll talk about what the "clear phase" is in my process, and how to use this stage to help you get back on track.

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In this episode, I'll talk about the concept of "tunneling" - when we get obsessed with solving a particular problem and getting immediate results in our creative work. I'll talk about the difference between "the tunnel" and "flow" and how these two states are easily confused. I'll also give you some tips on how to stop tunneling and experience greater balance in your creative practice.

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My article on scarcity mindset in creatives:

The book I reference in this episode:

This brief episode will introduce the concept of self-created certainty and the power of having a routine in your creative work. Stay tuned for a deeper dive on these topics. 

In this episode, I'll talk about the feeling of "being careful" or when we feel scared to make new decisions in our creative work and as a result get stuck. I'll talk about why we're careful, how you know you're being careful, and what you can do to STOP being so damn careful. 

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Are you running on empty? Not feeling so inspired? In this episode, I'll talk about the difference between inspiration (which I call "fuel") and obligation and how the two exist within your life. I'll talk about the importance of identifying authentic fuel and where we can find it.

In this episode, I'll talk about how to make time for your creative work and what might be blocking you from building a creative habit. 

Note: This episode was recorded during the COVID-19 quarantine of 2020

In this episode I'll talk about the importance of having a creative process that works for you.  I'll share the 5-stages of my creative process, and the intentions I set at each stage so I don't get overwhelmed when starting a new project. I'll also explain why we can get stuck at certain places in our process, and some ways to work through it.