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How to Overcome Fear and Perfectionism in Writing and Feel Courageous

How to Overcome Fear and Perfectionism in Writing and Feel Courageous

by jlouden | Aug 17, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother

Fear of writing and perfectionism in writing is as common as people who sign emails love and light. And more avoidable.  Did you know… You can train your brain to love writing? Or at the very least, not have a fear of writing.  And yes, you can rid yourself of...
The Vulnerable Secret of Creative Success

The Vulnerable Secret of Creative Success

by jlouden | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother

This is part 4 of 4 to help you create with more ease, focus, and intention. Here is Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. If you want to get better at your creative work, at some point, you need Skillful feedback (oh no 😝) Putting your head down and working away can seem like a...
How to Write a Non-Fiction Book That Doesn’t Put Readers to Sleep

How to Write a Non-Fiction Book That Doesn’t Put Readers to Sleep

by jlouden | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother

Writing a non-fiction book is a crash course in personal growth. It will test, grow, humble, and maybe even enlighten you. I’ve written nine published books and I’ve probably 15 more on my hard drive that never made it to you. I’m an evangelist for writing a...
The Easiest Way to Increase Your Creative Flow

The Easiest Way to Increase Your Creative Flow

by jlouden | Aug 3, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother

Very few creatives are naturally excited about organizing their work space and work product. We are more the types that trust things will work out like this… BUT WHEN OUR LACK OF SYSTEMS DOESN’T WORK OUT, then what do you do? You can start not creating,...
How To Start A Creative Project That You’ll Always Want To Finish

How To Start A Creative Project That You’ll Always Want To Finish

by jlouden | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother

Do you get an idea for a non-fiction book or a novel or an online course or a series of paintings and jump right in and start working? Me too! But you know what? I’m trying to stop zooming into action. I can’t change the fact I love to start quickly but I can put...
What to do about those digital courses and products you’ve never finished – or even started

What to do about those digital courses and products you’ve never finished – or even started

by jlouden | Jun 29, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother

We’ve all done it — bought a course or a digital product, maybe an expensive one, and never finished it. Maybe even never opened it. 😜 Maybe you thought someone had the answer to a burning question of yours or you were curious about what so-and-so knew or you...
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