Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindWriters and other artists: endurability and tenacity, not just talent“Tenacity has always been a primary theme in the lives of successful writers.” Rachel SimonAug 12Aug 12
Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindLynda Barry on Why We Create“We don’t create a fantasy world to escape reality, we create it to be able to stay.”Aug 4Aug 4
Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindHow high sensitivity and autism overlap, plus some key differences“Both groups of people tend to get overwhelmed by environmental stimuli.”Aug 1Aug 1
Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindHow Can Creative and Sensitive People Better Manage Stress and Anxiety?As creative people, we are more likely to have the trait or temperament of high sensitivity, or sensory processing sensitivity.Jul 30Jul 30
Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindHighly Sensitive, Intense, Ultra-aware and Gifted — Not DisorderedBeing intense and highly sensitive are common experiences for many creative people. These qualities can be misdiagnosed as disorders.Jul 24Jul 24
Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindEmotional Armor Can Feel Safer But Also Keep Us Away From Our Creativity“At that time, I was having to put up this armor of masculinity…” Jessica AlbaJul 16Jul 16
Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindArtists on supporting their mental health with life choices and therapyJameela Jamil: What do I do to manage my mental health? So I’ve had therapy. I had EMDR therapy. That’s eye movement desensitization…Jul 10Jul 10
Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindHow Codependency Can Affect Our Creative Pursuits, Authentic Expression and Self-DiscoveryMihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT of Creative Minds Psychotherapy helps creative people in TV/Film, performing and fine arts, and writes…Jul 9Jul 9
Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindGetting past feeling flawed to being authentic and connecting better with others“It is hard to change that feeling flawed piece…it’s so seeped into your bones.” Julie BjellandJun 28Jun 28
Douglas EbyinThe Creative MindOur connections with nature and others are an important part of who we are“I really love my own time with myself. It’s a hugely important part of my life. But then equally are the connections that I make.”Jun 21Jun 21