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Description: Discover the science behind why protecting your creative time isn't selfish—it's essential for your best work. Learn practical strategies for establishing sacred boundaries around your studio hours.

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kay challenges the common myth that creative inspiration should strike randomly and unpredictably. Instead, she explores the neuroscience behind deep work states and explains why artists who protect their studio time produce better work and experience greater fulfillment. Through research-backed insights and practical examples, Kay reveals how to create the conditions where your best creative work can emerge consistently.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

- The neurological basis of flow states and why they take an average of 23 minutes to achieve
- Why fragmented studio time creates "shallow creativity" and limits your artistic potential
- How to set effective boundaries with family, friends, and yourself around creative time
- The critical distinction between avoidance and genuine need for rest
- Practical strategies for signaling to your brain and others that you're entering sacred creative space

Resources Mentioned:

- Cal Newport's book Deep Work
- The Complete Pet Portrait Business System

This Week's Single Step: Take fresh photos of 3 pieces of your artwork in good natural lighting.

This Week's Point of Interest Prompt: Create a 'color story' post explaining the palette choices in a recent work.

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