Creative Mindset Essays

The Little Lies We Tell Ourselves

That stop us from living the creative life we yearn for.

Apr 15 •

Toxic Friendships and Their Impact on Your Creative Mindset

Do you have a 'poisonous playmate' or a 'crazymaker' in your life that's sabotaging your creativity?

Jan 31 •

Breaking Free from the Horrible Words We Choose to Call Ourselves

What names do you call yourself inside your head?

Jan 18 •

Why I romanticise my writing life

Seeking out the creative magic every single day.

Oct 31, 2023 •

We have to make our own creative magic

I'm writing this instead of therapy.

Oct 24, 2023 •

The paradox of wanting to be read but not wanting to be seen.

And do we all feel the same?

Sep 25, 2023 •

How Arnold Schwarzenegger has inspired my writing career.

The Terminator wouldn't let fear, lack of confidence & social media distractions stop him from where he wanted to be.

Sep 8, 2023 •

Do You Feel Your Writing is Enough?

Or, are you constantly looking for offerings to supplement it?

Aug 15, 2023 •

Wait. What Are The Rules Again?

When we're trying to make sense of our new creative endeavours we often look for rules. Rules that can end up stifling us. Maybe it's time we just stop…

Jul 30, 2023 •

The Fear of Your Writing Being Misunderstood and Attracting Negativity

"Instead of just writing how I feel I start thinking about how an imagined reader might perceive my words and potentially misunderstand."

May 3, 2023 •

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