FMM 210 – The Creative Calling Part 4: The Threat Of Fear
Feb 6, 2025
Explore the powerful impact of pursuing creative passions on overall well-being. Fear often masquerades as perfectionism and self-doubt, keeping individuals from realizing their potential. Discover ways to overcome these barriers through actionable steps and boldness. Delve into the nature of fear and its protective role, while learning to confront it with curiosity and bravery. Embrace small victories and dismantle limiting beliefs to unlock a more fulfilling creative journey!
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Fear as a Threat to Creativity
Fear is a major reason people don't follow their calling.
Creatives experience fear as imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-doubt.
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Overcoming Fear with Boldness
Overcome fear with boldness by taking small steps.
Divide and conquer your creative tasks to manage fear.
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Reframing Fear and Taking Action
Identify and reframe your fears to see them as growth opportunities.
Take action despite fear, even if it's a small step.
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James Hollis's "Living an Examined Life" delves into the complexities of self-discovery and the challenges of living a meaningful life. Hollis draws upon Jungian psychology to explore the unconscious forces that shape our choices and experiences. The book emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and confronting our shadow selves to achieve wholeness. It offers practical guidance on navigating life's transitions and embracing the unknown. Ultimately, Hollis encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-understanding and to live authentically.
Welcome to our first-ever Finish More Music podcast series!
This podcast series, "The Creative Calling," explores how pursuing one's passions, particularly in creative fields, leads to a more fulfilling life for you and for others.
In the series I use research and personal stories to illustrate the profound positive impacts of creative pursuits on mental, physical, and emotional well-being, and also address how to balance your personal creative goals with other life commitments.
In this episode we discover one of the biggest threats to following your creative calling: Fear.
Fear disguises itself as perfectionism, self-doubt, and procrastination, keeping us stuck.
In this episode, we explore how fear manifests in creativity, why it’s a response to a perceived (not real) threat, and how to overcome it.
Drawing from powerful insights by Jung and James Hollis, we uncover the secret to pushing past fear and learn how taking small steps, dismantling limiting beliefs, and reframing fears help you move forward with confidence on your creative journey.
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