Category: Mindset and Motivation

Includes articles related to mindset, motivation, growth, self-criticism, perfectionism, and overcoming procrastination.

  • Overcome the Need to Always Do What You “Should”

    We live in a world of endless ‘shoulds’. You should create more. You should work harder. You should start painting again. The weight of these expectations can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of insecurity and internal conflict. But what if there’s a more effective way to approach the demands of our creative minds? A few…

  • Self-Doubt’s Antidote

    Have you ever looked at your work and felt your motivation slipping away as self-doubt starts to creep in? I’ve felt that many times, especially as someone who feels things deeply and cares a lot. But recently, I came across a new way of thinking that really helped, particularly for people like me. On “The…

  • Sketchbook Challenge

    Have you ever wanted to actually finish a sketchbook? Me too. I have several lying around my flat, half-used and forgotten. Therefore, I decided to start a little sketchbook challenge for myself. The goal is simple: pick up my sketchbook and draw something whenever I feel bored or tired. Yes, tired. I often want to…

  • How Perfectionism Can Be Surprisingly Good

    Perfectionism can be good! But you need the right one because there are two different types: Adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism. In this post, I will tell you 5 steps, how you can get from a bad kind of perfectionism to a good one. You will feel better, be more productive and still be a perfectionist.…

  • How Positive Affirmations Unlocked My Creative Potential

    When stress overwhelms our emotional state and mental clarity, our creative potential becomes nearly impossible to access. Yet, countless people navigate daily stress while producing creative work, proving these forces can coexist. The question becomes: how do we cultivate creativity despite overwhelming pressure? What practical approaches help us stay creative when life gets chaotic? I…