The Problem with Seeking Relief

Do you ever feel tempted to throw in the towel on your creative projects just to feel the sweet relief of freedom from responsibility? In this solo episode of The Write Anyway Podcast, mindset coach Sue Campbell dives into why that feeling of relief might be a trap—and how it can sabotage your creative goals and personal growth. Sue breaks down: The two types of relief: circumstantial relief and engineered relief, and why they feel so good (but aren’t always good for you). How your inner saboteur can mislead you into giving up on valuable projects in exchange for short-term emotional comfort. The long-term cost of avoiding discomfort in your creative journey—and how it leads to abandoning your creative potential. Why tolerating discomfort is essential not just for writing, but for becoming the person and artist you want to be. Learn how to reframe discomfort as a necessary step toward growth and discover what might be waiting for you on the other side of creative resistance. Subscribe to the Write Anyway Newsletter for mindset and marketing tips at pagesandplatforms.com/subscribe.