They say it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become masterful. How much practice have you had in negative self-talk and self-doubt that perhaps sounds like….. this: Self-critic, self censor, worthless, undeserving, undesirable, insecure, … [Continue reading] about Critical U
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Why Don’t You Find Something To Complain About, Love?
The question was directed at me. The endearment tagged on the end was meant to take the sting off. That, and the fact that back in those days, in England, every human being was addressed as ‘love’. Not a bad idea, actually. Doesn’t stress the memory, … [Continue reading] about Why Don’t You Find Something To Complain About, Love?
One Good Money Rule
“Yesterday is a cancelled check: Forget it. Tomorrow is a promissory note: Don’t count on it. Today is ready cash: Use it!” —Edwin C. Bliss, Author I’ve been thinking on Bliss’s bit about the prom note, and to not count on it. I found this quote … [Continue reading] about One Good Money Rule
Soothing the Self-Critic
The last post on criticism and creativity stirred up a certain amount of controversy. Following up on that post, this one considers the self-critic. The self-critic arises perhaps, at the ‘tipping point’ of one’s ability to ‘manage’ the voice of … [Continue reading] about Soothing the Self-Critic
Criticism Is The Killer of Creativity
Recently I was given a book as a present from someone close to my heart, who I used to watch in awe years ago as she innocently twirled and danced and sang her heart out. Watching her then, I was awestruck! It was as though she were graced by the … [Continue reading] about Criticism Is The Killer of Creativity