Feeling paralyzed by too many creative ideas? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Creative Calm Podcast, I’m opening up about my own behind-the-scenes struggles with decision fatigue, creative choice paralysis, and that all-too-familiar urge to do everything—or nothing at all. But what if the answer to creative clarity wasn’t another productivity hack... but a simple coin flip? Inspired by a fascinating study I discovered during a graduate course, I’m sharing how randomness (yes, really!...
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Feeling paralyzed by too many creative ideas? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Creative Calm Podcast, I’m opening up about my own behind-the-scenes struggles with decision fatigue, creative choice paralysis, and that all-too-familiar urge to do everything—or nothing at all. But what if the answer to creative clarity wasn’t another productivity hack... but a simple coin flip? Inspired by a fascinating study I discovered during a graduate course, I’m sharing how randomness (yes, really!...
When Plans Change: Allowing Flexibility in Dreams and Daily Life
The Creative Calm Podcast
13 minutes
1 year ago
When Plans Change: Allowing Flexibility in Dreams and Daily Life
In this episode, let's dive into the often-unexpected journey of when plans change and how we can honor our bodies, minds, and need for rest without feeling guilty. I share my personal struggle with making a significant decision all summer—one that called for pausing my marathon training due to an injury. I'll walk you through my internal conflict, the mental chatter of disappointment and commitment, and how a simple question, "Why can't plans change?" brought clarity and relief. Through this...
The Creative Calm Podcast
Feeling paralyzed by too many creative ideas? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Creative Calm Podcast, I’m opening up about my own behind-the-scenes struggles with decision fatigue, creative choice paralysis, and that all-too-familiar urge to do everything—or nothing at all. But what if the answer to creative clarity wasn’t another productivity hack... but a simple coin flip? Inspired by a fascinating study I discovered during a graduate course, I’m sharing how randomness (yes, really!...