How to Break Free from Self-Criticism and Self-Censorship

When engaging in creative activities like writing, we often encounter negative voices within ourselves.

Do you really think people will like your work?

Do you know how many talented people are out there?

What if you try your best but ultimately fail?

It's not unusual to hear these voices when engaged in creative endeavors.

Julia Cameron, author of <The Artist's Way>, referred to this self-criticism and self-censorship as the inner critic.

Everyone experiences a period of grappling with self-criticism and self-censorship.

Completely silencing these negative voices is a challenging task for ordinary individuals.

However, we can continue our creative pursuits even with these negative voices present.

'I'll handle it, so just be quiet.'

We simply need to firmly tell them to be quiet and carry on with our work.

Mary Corita Kent, an artist and nun, stated,The only rule is that you have to work. If you work, something will happen. Keep working and something more will happen. If you don't work, nothing will happen. The person who works is the person who understands the work..

Jerry Saltz, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, also mentioned thatthe only way to overcome the obstacle of fear of failure is to just keep going..

I experienced this myself.

When I won a contest with my first piece of work, even though the inner voice questioned 'Can I really do this?', I just kept writing and writing.

The outcome of the creative work we produce is not within our control.

We just need to pour our best effort into the present moment and leave the rest to fate with a relaxed attitude.

If you've heard that negative voice inside you today, let's give it our all until it fades away.

Through our work, we can overcome the curse of fear and dispel negative energy.

Action is the only true answer.

The path of creation can sometimes be lonely and challenging.

However, every challenge and negative voice we encounter on this journey ultimately serves as an opportunity to grow into stronger and more creative artists.

No one can predict the impact your work will have on the world or the changes it will bring to people's hearts.

So, put your fears aside and calmly unfold your unique story.

Continue to create, dream, and move forward.

Those who consistently create are destined to bring about positive change within themselves and the world.