Getting In Your Own Way: Creating From Panic Doesn't Work!

Ever found yourself spiralling after seeing someone else’s success online? In this episode, I share how I fell into the trap of panic-creating — overcomplicating my work after spotting a competitor’s post on social media. The irony? We weren’t even competing for the same clients.

When we act from panic, we disconnect from what’s truly ours. We start overthinking, overplanning, and forcing ideas that don’t feel natural. It’s exhausting. And because those ideas aren’t aligned, we stall, procrastinate, or just don’t follow through.

This episode is about recognising when you're trying too hard — and learning to create from flow instead of fear. If you’re bumping into yourself trying to get things ‘just right’, this one's for you.

 

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Tags: self-sabotage, panic mindset, perfectionism, creative flow, mindset coaching, personal growth, online coaching, overthinking, fear of failure, productivity blocks