Rec | CREATIVITY WITHOUT PRESSURE

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giving yourself permission to create without pressure. it doesn't always have to be good, it doesn't always have to be posted. it can simply just be made. pressure and fear ruins potential

@Sivia

3d ago

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@theclack

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abandon notions of good and bad

objectively objectivity doesn't exist so don't get caught up trying to make anything that's good, just keep making and eventually it will become a lot easier to create freely without pressure

@allstnyc

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holding yourself back when making a creative project

It's way too easy to over-write, over-paint, over-create. Just because it felt easy doesn't mean that it's bad. In fact, that zen feeling of inspiration *should* feel effortless. Don't let your work ethic ruin something good. At the very least, step back before you do more. If it needs more work, you'll know the next time you look at it.