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As Winston Churchill once said “Perfection is the Enemy of Progress” Perfection is often seen as the ultimate goal when it comes to creative endeavours. However, perfection can actually be an enemy of progress in the creative world. This is because striving for perfect results can lead to stagnation, procrastination, and a lack of growth over time. You never finish anything when you’re always looking for imperfections and it can ultimately stop you from achieving your goals. Here are three reasons why perfection should not be viewed as the be-all-end-all when it comes to creativity: 1. Focusing too much on perfecting your work can lead to a fear of failure that prevents you from trying new things or taking risks with your artistry. If you get stuck in this mindset, you might never reach your full potential due to being too afraid of making mistakes or not achieving “perfection”. 2. W orking towards absolute perfection takes away from other important aspects such as experimentation and ...

We all experience doubt in our creative abilities from time to time. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start when faced with a new project or task but, it is important to remember that creativity comes from within and we have the power within us to overcome any doubts we may have about our own capabilities. The first step is recognizing that your doubts exist and understanding why they are there. Are you comparing yourself too harshly with others? Are you feeling discouraged because something didn’t turn out the way you wanted it? Once you understand what's causing these feelings, then take some action steps towards overcoming them. Start by setting small goals for yourself. Don't try tackling everything at once but break down large tasks into smaller chunks so that each one feels more manageable. Make sure those goals are realistic as well; if something seems too daunting, break it up even further...