Radio Headspace Why Creativity Is Self-Care with Julia Cameron
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Jun 22, 2025 
Julia Cameron, the acclaimed author of The Artist’s Way, shares insights on how creativity serves as a vital form of self-care. She discusses the transformative impact of practices like Morning Pages, which help unlock mental wellness through daily self-expression. Cameron emphasizes the importance of embracing lightness in creativity and introduces 'artist dates'—weekly solo adventures that spark inspiration. Together, they explore overcoming creative blocks and nurturing artistic passion, reminding us that creativity can be a joyful journey.
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Morning Pages Origin Story
- Julia Cameron created Morning Pages in solitude by writing whatever came to mind while observing the changing mountain.
- This practice helped her overcome loneliness and creative blocks by creating a daily dialogue with herself.
Write Morning Pages Freely
- Write morning pages with no censoring or judgment to capture your true feelings.
- This habit builds freedom to dream and can lead to unexpected creative ideas.
Tame Your Inner Critic
- Naming and acknowledging your inner critic diminishes its power over time.
- Saying "thank you for sharing" to your critic miniaturizes it to a harmless voice.
