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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2025 · 9 MIN

#128 What if you took a chance on you?

from Finding Joy in the Hard · host Suzanne Andora Barron

Have you ever signed up for something you knew might be good for you—but didn’t feel excited about it at all?That was me yesterday. I signed up for an all-day art retreat weeks ago, but I resisted it the whole way through. Even the morning of, I questioned everything: Why are you doing this? You can still cancel. But a quieter, steadier voice nudged me out the door.In this episode, I share:How resistance shows up even when we’re doing something nourishingWhy creativity can feel uncomfortable when we’re out of practiceThe unexpected freedom that comes from doing something just becauseAnd what happens when we stop needing a result and simply beginYou’ll also hear:A few simple questions to help you reconnect with things you used to loveWhat I created when I let go of trying to make something “good”And how joy can surprise us when we soften our gripI'd love your feedback. You can reach me on Instagram here.The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions. 

Have you ever signed up for something you knew might be good for you—but didn’t feel excited about it at all? That was me yesterday. I signed up for an all-day art retreat weeks ago, but I resisted it the whole way through. Even the morning of, I questioned everything: Why are you doing this? You can still cancel. But a quieter, steadier voice nudged me out the door. In this episode, I share: How resistance shows up even when we’re doing something nourishingWhy creativity can feel uncom...

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