This is the second week where I start to write an article, I do research and then I stop halfway. I didn’t want to do like last week and not post. These personal posts are at the same time easier and harder to post. Easier because there is no research involved, harder because they are much more personal. But I’m starting to have the same symptoms I had last year before my burnout and I’m […]
Tag Archives: Self-doubt
What are the negative effects of perfectionism pushed too far?
To understand the answer to this question it is important to know that there are different types of perfectionism. Can someone have more than one type? Unfortunately, yes. And as with most cases since it has links to personality and some mental health issues, it may be difficult to change these types of behaviours. It is definitely important to try, if any of the following issues or problems are negatively impacting your life or the […]
What is procrastination?
Procrastination comes up in a lot of different fields and a lot of different activities. It can even be mistaken for laziness in some cases. So, what exactly is it? Why do we do it? And how not to do it? Is it laziness? Over the next few weeks, I will try to find answers to these questions. I tend to procrastinate a lot in certain situations. I wonder why when I say I love […]
How to overcome overthinking? – Part 4
The last few weeks I gave an overview of what is overthinking (see here), why it isn’t helpful (see here) and what usually causes it (see here). It’s important to understand a problem and what triggers it in order to best find a solution. It’s also important not to fall into the trap of overthinking about overthinking, however. In this article I will show a few strategies. Try at least one, or more, if you […]
What causes Overthinking? – Part 3
This can be a very frustrating situation because you wonder: “Why do I do this to myself?” But it is important to keep a few things in mind about this process: Last week I also gave reasons why this thought process had a negative impact on us and why it is a habit we should break (See here if you missed it). Understanding the reason why we develop this habit can help in directing our […]
Anxiety about anxiety – Part 5
Why is anxiety so difficult to talk about? Or read about? While researching and writing the anxiety series of articles, I’ve had to wrestle with my own anxiety and self-doubt. Who am I to be writing about all of this? How could I add value to what was already out there? I’m writing about an important subject, one that touches me and touches many people I care about. That is how I got through the […]
What is anxiety? – Part 3: Treatments and Creativity
What are the treatments for anxiety? Since there are so many different types of disorders and anxiety can be more difficult to treat depending on the type, it is important to keep trying until you find something that works for you. There are many strategies that professionals can use to treat anxiety disorders. Knowing what they are can help you ask the right questions to your professional and get at the right treatment quicker. These […]
What is anxiety? Part 2 Symptoms and types of disorders
Part 2: Physical responses and types of anxiety disorders Anxiety produces a complex series of reaction in the body, all aimed at helping us avoid perceived dangers and survive. It triggers our bodies’ flight, fight or freeze response. If this triggering happens too often, we can develop an anxiety disorder. These physical symptoms include (but are not limited to): Palpitations/ Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure/ Sweating Shortness of breath/ Hyperventilation Muscle tension/ Shaking Strangely […]
How to set yourself up for success?
Last week I wrote about the definitions of success (see here). In short, the definition of success depends on yourself, your goals, and your values. But how do you set up this definition for yourself? Especially, given the difficulties we face as an anxious creative (anticipating the worst, and self-doubt making us see our failures more than our successes)? I’m trying to find this answer for myself and at the same time by sharing what […]
What is success?
When you start a new project, ideally, you set a goal and break it into mini steps to get there. Reaching that goal usually equals success, failing to reach that goal usually means failure. But what is success? Is it really that all or nothing, pass or fail, or is there more to it? The definitions of success you find online are very short. The google definition is “The accomplishment of an aim or purpose […]