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I tend to worry so much about what others think that it’s blocking my ability to be creative and live life in the way we were intended to.
What I pin on Pinterest, what music I’m listening to, what I post on Instagram, what posts I like (bc my name could come up on the “liked by”) all feels so performative And like each thing I do is very strategic and thought out bc I’m worried it will affect someone’s perception of me.
this translates to my art too. Before I’ve even created something, I’m thinking about how it will be perceived when it’s done- will people like it? Is it unique enough? Etc
I want to start doing things on account of whether or not it makes me happy, or if I think it looks good
That’s why I don’t plan on sharing my picture or name on this account. I like the idea that I can share ideas and thoughts and random things with no physical appearance or preconceived notion attatched
All of this is very obvious- like yes I shouldn’t be doing these things for approval and that’s not what these apps were created for. Just something I struggle with and wanted to share
Apr 13, 2025
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It's an incredible feeling to break out of this box we fit ourselves into. I wish you the best on this journey of self discovery!
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For me, while i am not in a super creative job force, the big reason I stopped creating is because I felt immense pressure to create for a profit or recognition from people. I felt like I had to do things to be better or comparable to other creators. and then when I put too much time into it with little result, I would become upset.
What I do now is have the expectation in my head that anything I do, I do it for myself and my own amusement. It’s not to sell something, or to gloat about it social media. I just do it to get the creative energy out.
Jan 7, 2025
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I think a big hurdle with creative stuff (especially in the age of social media) is the pressure to constantly create something great and to post about it. It's healthy to acknowledge that just because you're making something doesn't mean you need to commodify it or even share it publicly at all. When I was in the early stages of things, I really wasn't ready to open it up to judgement or critique. I think that would have dissuaded me from it entirely. Even accomplished artists that have made a living off of their work still have to make "bad" pieces from time to time, and it's ok to take time to find your voice and what you enjoy making. Critique groups are a valuable thing and often very positive, but if you need to incubate your ideas within your close circles for a while, do that! Also, I'm recovering from a migraine, so I don't know if any of this is coherent ✌️
Feb 15, 2024
I am trying to undo all the rules I set for myself regarding creative discipline and technique.
Not everything needs to be marketable or profound. Literally if it feels good, you’re doing it right.
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