20: Why Can't I MAKE MYSELF Make Stuff? 02.02.24

This week on Honestly, Dear Listener, we dive into what to do when we just can’t seem to MAKE ourselves make things we want to make. We reflect on the need for creativity as an integral part of life, rather than an occasional indulgence, discussing strategies like changing environments and implementing boundaries to infuse passion into daily tasks. First, we talk about what happens when we finally get to where we want to be in our lives and we’re STILL worried we’re going to screw everything up. Then, we dissect the mentality of prioritizing unwanted tasks, sometimes resulting in the avoidance of the very activities we yearn for, and the struggle to find the right time for our creative pursuits. We propose practical solutions like setting a timer for tasks to ensure time is allocated for things we care about. We emphasize the importance of viewing creativity as a grounding and valid pursuit rather than a frivolous one.And finally, we return to the subject of last week’s episode as Carrie unpacks what the patriarchy’s influence on fashion and the concept of what is “flattering” and what isn’t and how we might as well just wear whatever the hell brings us joy!References: Self-Sovereignty - from We Can Do Hard Things Podcast, from episode 230 entitled “The Best Advice We’ve Ever Received” “The Secret Formula to Motivating Your ADHD Brain: INCUP” from inflow “How the Patriarchy Hurts Artists” - from episode 19 of Honestly, Dear Listener