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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we dive into the phenomenon of creative paralysis and how to overcome it. We discuss the importance of having a creative project for your mental health and wellbeing as an artist, as well as breaking down the four key things you need to get a creative project off the ground. </p>
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<p>TikTok: @creativeandafraid</p>
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<p>For any questions or collaborations: </p>
<p>Email: <a href='mailto:creativeandafraid@gmail.com'>creativeandafraid@gmail.com</a></p>
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<p>Resources:</p>
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<p>Connect:</p>
<p>YouTube: @creativeandafraid</p>
<p>Instagram: @creative.and.afraid</p>
<p>TikTok: @creativeandafraid</p>
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<p>For any questions or collaborations: </p>
<p>Email: <a href='mailto:creativeandafraid@gmail.com'>creativeandafraid@gmail.com</a></p>
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Screentime checkin
Project checkin
Creative paralysis
Benefits of creativity for mental health
Four things you need to set up a creative project

 
 
Connect:
YouTube: @creativeandafraid
Instagram: @creative.and.afraid
TikTok: @creativeandafraid
 
For any questions or collaborations: 
Email: creativeandafraid@gmail.com
 
Resources:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2713374524000098

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<li style="font-weight:400;">What is Creative and Afraid?</li>
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<p>Connect:</p>
<p>Youtube: @creativeandafraid</p>
<p>Instagram: @creative.and.afraid</p>
<p>Tik Tok: @creativeandafraid</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For any questions or collaborations: </p>
<p>Email: <a href='mailto:creativeandafraid@gmail.com'>creativeandafraid@gmail.com</a></p>
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<li style="font-weight:400;">Would you rather?</li>
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<p>Connect:</p>
<p>Youtube: @creativeandafraid</p>
<p>Instagram: @creative.and.afraid</p>
<p>Tik Tok: @creativeandafraid</p>
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<p>For any questions or collaborations: </p>
<p>Email: <a href='mailto:creativeandafraid@gmail.com'>creativeandafraid@gmail.com</a></p>
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Connect:
Youtube: @creativeandafraid
Instagram: @creative.and.afraid
Tik Tok: @creativeandafraid
 
For any questions or collaborations: 
Email: creativeandafraid@gmail.com

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