The Power of Creativity \(Book 1\): Learning How to Build Lasting Habits, Face Your Fears and Change Your Life pdfdrive com

How to Conquer This Fear
I’d  like  to  tell  you  negative  self-talk  disappears  when  you’re  standing  on  the
foundations  of  experience  and  success,  but  even  creative  masters  doubt
themselves.  The  Dutch  post-impressionist  painter  Vincent  Van  Gogh  (1853-
1890) struggled with self-doubt throughout his entire life. His advice?
If  you  hear  a  voice  within  you  say  you  cannot  paint,  then  by  all
means paint and that voice will be silenced.”
Become  aware  of  your  negative  self-talk  and  listen  to  it.  If  your  mind  is  a
blue sky, negative self-talk is nothing more than black clouds that you can watch
as they pass.
Accept  negative  self-talk  for  what  it  is  –  just  talk.  If  this  is  a  struggle,  ask
yourself:
Was there a trigger that precipitated this negative self-talk?
Am I looking for affirmation from someone else?
Can I acknowledge my imperfections for what they are: part of the
shared human experience?
Indulge for a few minutes in this self-reflection. Then, set this negative self-
talk aside by journaling, meditating or exercising.
Then  you  should  be  ready  to  sit  down  and  do  your  work.  Give  yourself
permission  to  create.  When  it  feels  difficult  or  overwhelming,  remind  yourself
every artist must start somewhere and now is your time.

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To  imagine  you  are  a  creative  poet,  writer  or  musician  is  to  become  that
person. So, push forward one word, one idea or one beat at a time.
You’re almost there.