It may sound counterintuitive, but some pressure actually helps to create. At least it works for me. For example, I’m not scared of a blank page if I have only 30 minutes to finish an article.
When I set challenges or impose some limitations, it’s easier to start (and finish) a task or project.
Sometimes I even take it to the extreme. For example, I intentionally avoid computers when creating music, using only physical samplers and synths. This approach helps me step out of my comfort zone and start thinking in unusual ways. And that’s exactly what creativity is.
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