I couldn't create. Turns out I was the problem
If you're in your 40s, exhausted, and your creative life keeps getting pushed to the back — this is for you. Here are the 7 things I stopped wasting my energy on to finally protect the creative life I actually want. ⚈ Timestamps: 00:00 The creative spiral 00:44 Reclaiming your creativity in your 40's 01:59 Overthinking and perfectionism 03:24 Waiting for Perfect Conditions 04:45 Consumption vs Creation 06:00 Creating While Overstimulated 08:01 Self-Doubt - it's normal 10:34 Overcomplicating the process 11:50 Create without a clear intention 13:43 Protecting Your Creative Life 14:47 Wrap up ⇣ L I N K S • How I make time to create when I have no t... • 5 simple rituals I use to get into creativ... ☀︎ Connect: Business Inquiries: [email protected] Instagram: / heykristabauer YouTube: / @theslowcreative Website: https://www.kristabauer.com ☪︎ Music: All music licensed by Audiio ✦ Beginner Filming Gear & Editing Tools I Use: (All videos are filmed and edited by me) » Main Filming Lens: https://amzn.to/3MY0Ezi » Mic for voiceovers: https://amzn.to/4qct1s0 » Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3NpUGHq » Tripod: https://amzn.to/3L9ugt2 » iPhone Tripod: https://amzn.to/4jkuUR5 » Canva Pro: https://partner.canva.com/XDVdM » Editing software: https://descript.cello.so/LR6YequbsEm ⚠ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with my links, I may receive a small commission. However, there is no additional charge to you. I appreciate your support!

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