Embrace Your Creative Essence: Unveiling Hidden Work and Overcoming Doubt
"Excuse me, I don’t mean to rush you, but your audience is waiting. This sentiment, which I came across while listening to Amy Porterfield’s podcast, struck a chord with me. It was almost like a call to action to get over myself and show what I’ve got.
And then I paused to consider the extent of untouched work stored on my computer? This is the work that remains hidden, withheld from the world's gaze. It's the work I've scrutinized so intensely that it appears inadequate for public consumption. Additionally, there's the collection of incomplete projects—abandoned, as the inner voices berate me for squandering time.
Does any of this sound familiar? Do you cut yourself short because you believe your work is just not good enough?
For years I cut myself short because I believed my work was just not good enough
This persistent limiting belief, is something I've tirelessly endeavored to reshape. While the evaluation of our work has its merits, the true impact originates from the process of creation and sharing. Our role as creatives isn't solely to pass judgment on our work, but rather to bring it into existence.
From my creative journey, three indispensable strategies have emerged that empower me to confront and overcome this constraining belief. If you, too, grapple with being overly critical to the point of hindering your creative output, consider implementing these three straightforward steps:
Foster simplicity, sidestep overthinking, and remain resolutely focused on the immediate task.
Set distinct deadlines not just for project completion, but also for the unveiling of your work. Uphold these commitments with unwavering dedication and unwavering concentration.
Envision symbolic horse blinkers, blocking out distractions and propelling yourself forward unrelentingly. Maintain a steadfast gaze fixed on the goal until it's achieved. Keep an unswerving focus on the objective.
