Of all the reasons a creative may be at an impasse with productivity, one of the toughest to deal with is that of self-criticism. I\u2019ve seen (and experienced) all too often the shutting down of one\u2019s creative process because of over-analysis and the unfounded fear that what is being created \u201cisn\u2019t good enough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there\u2019s always the intimidation of open possibilities [that paralysis of the blank page], the process of editing and self-critiquing is a major threat to creativity. Why? Because, despite our creative essence\u2019s ego, we can get hung up on the idea that what we produce might reveal our flaws or imperfections. When we feel that there\u2019s a standard or reputation to uphold, the creative process can be hindered. Besides, it\u2019s almost natural for the creative to always want to find something new, something better. I mean better to be safe than sorry, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Really? Says who? You? Are you the one on the receiving end of your work? And does it really matter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sure, we need to like what we produce, but not to the extent that it paralyzes us. Inertia is powerful. Fear even more so. It\u2019s easier and safer to keep doing nothing than to put yourself out there. So, someone may not like it. Yeah, and\u2026? There are eight billion people on planet Earth, with more arriving daily. I bet, somewhere, someone will appreciate your creations. Most importantly, you\u2019ve gotten things moving and can either \u201cfix it in the mix\u201d or move on to create more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The points are: Breathe. Relax. Enjoy the journey. It truly is the destination. Like the lyrics in The Carpenters’ song went, \u201cDon\u2019t worry if it\u2019s not good enough for anyone else to hear. Just sing. Sing a song!\u201d And you\u2019re welcome for the earworm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember, in the macro of your life and life\u2019s creations, blips don\u2019t matter, so create freely. Create for the joy of it. Save the editing and critiquing for some other time or some other person. Just let the ideas flow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And so\u2026 now, it\u2019s time for me to stop editing this and get it posted so that I can move on to the next creation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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