Episode 01: Dealing with writer's block
Welcome to the first episode of Creative Mindset!
We're kicking things off by diving into a huge topic: writer's block. If you've ever felt stuck, uninspired, or completely unmotivated - and let's be honest, who hasn't? - join me in exploring what that's all about. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all fix, we'll observe what's going on with curiosity and compassion and peek beneath the label called "writer's block".
In this episode:
- Why “writer’s block” is a vague umbrella term
- How labeling your experience too quickly can keep you stuck
- How to notice your specific patterns, thoughts, and behaviors
- The surprising role of desperation and inner pressure in creative stagnation
- How curiosity and observation can help you gently unstuck yourself
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:46 Intro to the episode
02:26 Understanding writer’s block
10:00 Exploration and observation
18:45 Desperation loop and meanings
31:07 Final thoughts
34:38 Outro
