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Is your gut might tell you to pick up a new art supply or try a new hobby, even if you don't have a plan for it. And guess what? It’s not a bad idea to trust your gut, especially when it involves your creative pursuits.
In this episode, Caitlin will share some personal stories about times when they bought things without knowing exactly how they’d use them, but trusting their intuition led to some pretty amazing projects. They’ll talk about how creativity doesn’t always need a plan and why giving yourself the freedom to explore new things at your own pace is important.
So, if you’ve ever felt guilty about not using your art supplies right away or if you’ve been told you should only keep things you use often, this one’s for you! You Will Learn:
The importance of trusting your creative intuition
Understanding that creativity is a process that doesn’t always need a plan and doesn’t need to fit a neurotypical timeline
Addressing the emotional impact of having creative items discarded by others
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6 Ways to Prevent Hobby Hibernation
It’s Okay to Be a Beginner
Sign up to Caitlin’s epic creative writing quests:
Creating while neurodivergent or chronically ill brings unique challenges to the creative process. Following standard advice on consistency, word counts, and industry rules often doesn't work for us, leading to frustration and self-judgment.
Your creative spark is special and uniquely yours. Inside the Sacred First Draft Society, we discard conventional writing rules. The goal is to connect with you and your story, helping you discover a process that fits your unique needs.
🌈 Join Us in the Sacred First Draft Society:
https://www.askfishfisher.com/sacred
Your story deserves to be written, messy drafts and all! Join me in turning your authorly dreams into reality with the Working Title Writing Incubator. Dive into the world of storytelling and make your book inevitable. Your story belongs in the world—let's make it happen, one chapter at a time!
✨ Join us in the Working Title Writing Incubator:https://www.caitlinlizfisher.com/working-title
More cool resources we think you’ll love:
🌞 Join the Neurodivergent Creative community to connect with other creative, queer, and neurodivergent individuals.
Share your favorite creative pursuits with us, talk about your own messy first draft, or infodump about your latest artsy hyperfixations – we’d love to meet you!🌻
https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends! Embrace your creative intuition and give yourself permission to follow those intuitive nudges without the pressure of a set timeline.
By Caitlin Fisher4.8
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Is your gut might tell you to pick up a new art supply or try a new hobby, even if you don't have a plan for it. And guess what? It’s not a bad idea to trust your gut, especially when it involves your creative pursuits.
In this episode, Caitlin will share some personal stories about times when they bought things without knowing exactly how they’d use them, but trusting their intuition led to some pretty amazing projects. They’ll talk about how creativity doesn’t always need a plan and why giving yourself the freedom to explore new things at your own pace is important.
So, if you’ve ever felt guilty about not using your art supplies right away or if you’ve been told you should only keep things you use often, this one’s for you! You Will Learn:
The importance of trusting your creative intuition
Understanding that creativity is a process that doesn’t always need a plan and doesn’t need to fit a neurotypical timeline
Addressing the emotional impact of having creative items discarded by others
If you liked this episode, check these out next:
Writing & Disability: How to Write Consistently with Isabel Sterling
Rest vs Productivity: Debunking the Capitalist Myth
How to Use Productive Procrastination to Your Advantage
How to Eliminate Guilt & Shame in Your Creativity
6 Ways to Prevent Hobby Hibernation
It’s Okay to Be a Beginner
Sign up to Caitlin’s epic creative writing quests:
Creating while neurodivergent or chronically ill brings unique challenges to the creative process. Following standard advice on consistency, word counts, and industry rules often doesn't work for us, leading to frustration and self-judgment.
Your creative spark is special and uniquely yours. Inside the Sacred First Draft Society, we discard conventional writing rules. The goal is to connect with you and your story, helping you discover a process that fits your unique needs.
🌈 Join Us in the Sacred First Draft Society:
https://www.askfishfisher.com/sacred
Your story deserves to be written, messy drafts and all! Join me in turning your authorly dreams into reality with the Working Title Writing Incubator. Dive into the world of storytelling and make your book inevitable. Your story belongs in the world—let's make it happen, one chapter at a time!
✨ Join us in the Working Title Writing Incubator:https://www.caitlinlizfisher.com/working-title
More cool resources we think you’ll love:
🌞 Join the Neurodivergent Creative community to connect with other creative, queer, and neurodivergent individuals.
Share your favorite creative pursuits with us, talk about your own messy first draft, or infodump about your latest artsy hyperfixations – we’d love to meet you!🌻
https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends! Embrace your creative intuition and give yourself permission to follow those intuitive nudges without the pressure of a set timeline.

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