Creativity isn’t a phase—it’s a relationship. It’s something you can nurture, grow with, and return to over and over again. The only thing it asks of you? Say yes.
Fear & Creativity Can Coexist
One of the biggest reasons people stop creating is fear—fear of not being good enough, of making mistakes, or of what others might think. But here’s the truth: fear and creativity often show up together. The difference between those who create and those who don’t? They create anyway.
💡 "Creativity takes courage." — Henri Matisse
Trust Your Instincts
Your creativity doesn’t need permission. It doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. When you trust your instincts—whether in art, writing, music, or any creative expression—you allow yourself to discover new possibilities.
Austin Kleon says it best: “You don’t have to know exactly what you’re doing. You just have to start.”
So, start. Scribble. Doodle. Write the first sentence. Try something new. The more you say yes, the easier it gets.
Enjoy the Process
Not every creative act has to be a masterpiece. In fact, most of them won’t be—and that’s the point. The real magic happens in the process, in the experimenting, in the joy of making something just because you want to.
Elizabeth Gilbert puts it this way: “Done is better than perfect.” Perfection isn’t the goal—expression is.
✨ Reflection Question:
What’s one creative idea you’ve been hesitant to start because of fear or overthinking?
✏ Starter Prompt for Kreatives:
Set a timer for 5 minutes and create without judgment. Sketch, write, color—whatever comes to you. The only rule? Say yes to whatever flows.
Now go create!