Tag: creative identity crisis
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5 Psychological Ways of Understanding Creative Blocks … and One Framework To Help You Through It
Exploring theory-informed insights and a practical method for working with creative resistance Creative blocks are widely misunderstood. Many people assume they result from lack of motivation, poor planning, or internal resistance. But beneath the surface, creative disconnection often holds layers of psychological meaning. What appears to be procrastination may in fact be a signal from…
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How Freeze, Fawn, and Emotional Shutdown Impact the Creative Process
Understanding trauma responses in creative professionals and how to offer meaningful support Creative people are often described as expressive, passionate, and emotionally driven. But what happens when they go quiet? What happens when the writer no longer writes, the artist avoids the studio, or the maker forgets what it feels like to create? In my…