Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Life in the Middle is the place where Sharona Patrice, Certified Empowerment and Life Coach, explores real conversations, situations, and reflections about life topics we all go through. Opinions you think to yourself or only say privately with the people you trust most. It's the space in between where you are and where you want to be in different areas of your life. This podcast navigates the highs and lows (and in-betweens) of personal life, work & career, relationships, and all types of life stuff -- because life be lifin'!
Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Episode 33: Creative Block
Do you feel like your creative well has run dry? Have you been blocked off from ideas, staring at a blank page, or hitting a creative wall?
In this week's episode, I talk about creative blocks – those moments in the middle of creation when inspiration seems to disappear and progress stops. I share my own experience with being creatively blocked and offer practical ideas to consider to help you get back into your creative flow. Let's chat about the emotions behind feeling stuck, the surprising connection between creativity and everyday problems, and actionable steps you can take to remove the blocks of creativity to reignite your inspiration.
If you have something you want to create, a project you're working on, or a problem that seems to keep looming over your head without any traction, this episode is for you!
Episode Gems:
"Don't feel like you have to force it (creativity). It will come to you when you're least expecting it."
"Be more curious! Less serious, more curious."
"When you chase after something, it runs away from you. It's the same thing with ideas or with your creativity. Just don't force it so much."
In this Episode:
- 00:40 An honest look at creative block and how I used it as inspiration for this episode.
- 03:40 How creative blocks show up in "middle spaces" – those in-between moments in life that signal a time for growth and change.
- 07:00 Common reasons for creative block: fear of the unknown, the pressure of perfectionism, concerns about perception, and the desire to create your "best" on the first try.
- 16:20 Four actions to help remove creative blocks: give yourself permission to be stuck, take action to spark clarity, cultivate curiosity, and add fun to the process.
- 26:20 Reflect on your unique experience with being creatively blocked and create personalized solutions.
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