Expand Your Creative Spectrum
How creativity helps us overcome many of our psychological barriers…
In order to live a fulfilling life we must first be able to let go off our past and clear our emotional blockages that are creating hurdles in our path to success and leading a happy and guilt-free life. To move forward we have to look inward and introspect as to which areas of our life that needs to be dealt with first. We have created our own barriers in our minds and have accepted them as a reality, which is not true- it is but to live in a ‘delusional world’ of our own. So break away from the barriers that are holding you back and create a life of your own.
Stop Being a Conformist
Have you ever dreamt of pursuing a career in your chosen field? Or nurtured a passion to learn music or painting. The yearning lingers many years after the desires have died down. Do you cower down to societal norms or have heard friends, family and relatives mock you? You can’t do it? You are not capable or qualified. But why? Have you ever asked yourself? Even before trying you have accepted failure and defeat because we are constantly looking for validation from all the people around us.
Overlook the Fear of Judgement
To be successful we have to go beyond our comfort zones and break free from the fear of judgement by people who are not only close to us but also from the society at large. No matter what you do or don’t do people are going to judge you anyway, so why not take a bold step and move forward? If we fail we will draw more criticism and judgement. But the day we achieve success and financial freedom the very people who put us down will come to take our advice and blueprint for our success. So just overlook the fear of judgement and move ahead confidently.
Claim Your Creativity
To overcome many of your psychological barriers pursue a career in creative arts. Nowadays there are many avenues open to us for exploration. Digital art, illustration, graphic designing, animation and many more. If you are not open to the idea of opening up to technology so soon then you can go the conventional way. This is what Geena Matuson, Educator, Author and Speaker has to say about creativity, ‘Everyone is inherently creative to varying degrees,’ which according to me is a non-negotiable truth of life. All of us were born to be creative human beings so why not dive into the vast ocean of creativity and explore.
Journaling
Writing down your deepest fears about the darkest moments of your life will make you look at life from a different perspective. No matter how low you are feeling at the present moment. Stop to ponder, reflect and take a decision to move forward. Whether you want to pursue your further studies, learn a new art or start a business, the right time and moment is NOW. Don’t lose your present thinking about your past. You cannot turn back to correct anything. Just focus on the present and your dreams. Journaling is a great way to overcome barriers that have held you back for many years.
Finding Expression through Art
Art is not only a platform to express yourself freely but also a way to release all the stress and tension that you have accumulated by creating your own self-imposed mental barriers. So whether it is drawing, painting, singing, dancing or any other medium of self-expression you will experience a sense of relief and satisfaction. Finding peace and comfort in social work can bring much relief and comfort. Easing others' pain will soothe your own weather-beaten soul.
Break-free from the Comfort Zone Culture
‘Venture out of your comfort zone’ is one of the most overrated sentences that I have come across in recent years. However, this is really true but not everyone gets the freedom to break free and fly like a bird. Setting aside some time for ourselves on a daily basis will ensure that we are taking baby steps towards our far-reaching goals. Many women have broken away from the shackles of their customs and traditions to establish their own identity. It takes time but the revolution has already started by these brave women.
Using Psychotherapy
It requires a lot of courage especially for women to come out of their closets to express themselves. They fear men and society, who will not hesitate to raise a finger on their character. It takes a lot of courage to stand up and speak the truth. Talking about your mental health issues with a mental health professional will help you tide over many of the limiting beliefs that are holding you back from moving forward. You owe yourself ‘me time’, to spend time sitting alone and reflecting on the many things that you wanted to achieve but because of your own beliefs, you held yourself back. Can be pretty frustrating? Isn’t it?
By expressing your creativity you will come a long way in becoming a calmer and a peaceful human being. You will love yourself for it and thank yourself for gifting yourself a creative pursuit that is unlimited and one which brings us a lifetime of pure joy, and happiness along with boundless and abundant bliss.
