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Reframing negative thoughts
Setbacks and slumps are inevitable when we’re trying to build a creative life. Whether it’s a rejection letter, negative feedback, no feedback at all (tumbleweed…) or a prolonged period of self-doubt, we can feel devastated, hopeless, uninspired and on the verge of giving up. It’s tough when you’ve put all your energy into your journey and there’s yet another impenetrable brick wall in your way.
Self-care isn’t (only) bubble baths
Self-care is not about bubble baths, drinking wine or binging on Netflix… (although sometimes it is – the point being it’s not just about these things). Self-care is mostly about self-awareness – and that’s why it’s sometimes quite hard! We THINK we know ourselves well. We don’t. Or maybe we do but because we’re much better at putting others first, we don’t pay attention to what we actually need.