Regain a sense of safety

Instructions

** Recognize and accept your feelings.**
Take a few deep breaths and allow yourself to feel whatever emotions come up, especially when engaged in a creative work.
** Practice self-care activities.**
Try journaling, meditating, or talking to a friend.
** Create a supportive environment.**
Surround yourself with people who make you feel safe and supported.
** Acknowledge your creative urges.**
Take time to recognize and explore your creative urges, even if they are not supported by your family or environment.
** Identify negative beliefs.**
Make a list of negative beliefs that are blocking your creativity. These can come from your parents, religion, culture, and friends. Once acknowledged, replace them with positive, more helpful beliefs.