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Elizabeth Gilbert says it's OK to feel overwhelmed. Here's what to do next

The TED Interview

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The Difference Between Focus and Openness

i think sometimes the mistake that people make when they want to be creative is they think they have to get really focused. I'm between books right now, and i don't have an idea for a book. And in the past, that would have made me really anxious,. But now i know take a lot of naps, go for a lot of walks. Im doing like weird little art projects as i’m sitting here, till i distract my mind with some boy way - wy wa a way, bring the s ian back....

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