Episode 155: Why Your Creative Block Won't Go Away (And Exactly How to Fix It)

If you've stepped away from your creative practice, whether it's been two weeks, two months, or two years, this episode is for you.

Here's what Jodie wants you to know: creative block is not the diagnosis. It's the symptom. And depending on what's actually causing it, the remedy is completely different.

In this episode, Jodie gets honest about the real reasons artists stop creating: burnout, grief, fear, perfectionism, creative starvation, and comparison. She also gives you a practical, tiered plan for finding your way back, no matter how long you've been away.

You'll walk away knowing:

• The difference between burnout, grief, and creative starvation, and why it matters

• The questions to ask yourself when you can't figure out what's wrong

• A specific return-to-practice strategy based on how long you've been away

• Why "ugly art only" might be the most freeing thing you do this week

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Resources mentioned:

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• Grab my Honest Art® Journal here: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/jodie-king-merch/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal

• Vincent van Gogh, Sunflowers, 1889 - I love to use this painting to spark my own creativity! https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection/s0031v1962

• Episode 141: Design Your Art Career Around Your Energy (Not Hustle): https://jodieking.com/episode-141-design-your-art-career-around-your-energy-not-hustle/

• Episode 111: The Hidden Studio Habits That Sabotage Your Creativity: https://jodieking.com/episode-111-the-hidden-studio-habits-that-sabotage-your-creativity/

• Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

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• Full show notes: https://www.jodieking.com/podcast

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