Is your inner critic sabotaging your creativity with whispers of "not good enough" or "why bother"? Discover five powerful strategies to break through and rediscover your creative joy.
In this "shortie" episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales speaks directly to your creative block—the painful, frustrating state where you desperately want to create but feel paralyzed by self-doubt. She explains why the inner critic isn't actually you (but rather a voice from past experiences or creative trauma), and offers practical, accessible techniques to move past resistance and back into creative flow. This episode serves as a compassionate guide for anyone struggling with perfectionism, self-judgment, or creative stagnation.
Key Takeaways:
- Your inner critic isn't you. That critical voice stems from past experiences, not your true creative self. By recognizing this separation, you can begin to detach from its grip and move forward.
- Creativity begins in the body. Before attempting to create, engage in physical movement, activate your senses, and establish grounding rituals to shift from head-space into embodied creativity.
- Playfulness defeats perfectionism. Return to a childlike approach by experimenting with unexpected materials, setting low-stakes creative timers, and making "honest art" instead of "good art" to rediscover joy in the creative process.
We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.
Resources
iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society
Creative Freedom: Eight Essential Keys to Unlock Inspiration: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/creativefreedom
iROSE Academy/Waitlist: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/Academy
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