Terri looked hopefully across at her desk, which was filled with papers for a novel she was attempting to finish.
This was the third week she had not written but still could not find any inspiration. She felt blocked and unable to find that “flow” to complete her book.
This was the third novel Terri had begun and almost completed when she was hit with a creative block, rendering the novel unfinished.
Terri interpreted this as a sign to stop working on that project and to start another novel, for Terri believed the story that she could not get past her “creative block” and finish her novel.
Creative blocks happen to the best of us, whether we are an artist, writer, designer, photographer of any type of creative work which relies on our imagination and inspiration.
Having creative blocks can leave us feeling stuck, lost, uninspired, frustrated, and questioning our own abilities.
However, it is totally possible to move past our creative blocks.
It may be external factors, like we are overworked and need a break, or it could be something lurking beneath the surface causing us to have a creative block.
So, for this week’s challenge, we examine the hidden fears and doubts that may be the cause of our creative blocks. These fears could be being nervous of our work being rejected, or doubting whether our work and ideas are good enough. Or we may have had a bad experience that keeps replaying in our mind. This week, we ask you to challenge your inner beliefs by asking yourself these questions:
How would I handle rejection of my creative work?
Do I believe in myself, in my work, and in my abilities?
And what story am I telling myself regarding my creative work?
Once you have asked yourself these questions, you might be able to pinpoint exactly where you’re getting stuck and challenge those limited belief.
Perhaps you may be suffering from imposter syndrome and doubt your abilities.
Regardless, know that you are creative by nature. It is part of who you are, your DNA, and your authentic true self. Believe this, be brave, take the next step, and keep on creating.
Forever creating,
Deborah Ruth
