Why I’ve Been Avoiding Creativity

A lesson on vulnerability, self-compassion, and the inner child

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I’m a chronic procrastinator. When faced with a challenging task, I often put it on the back burner in favor of something easier. On the surface it feels like laziness or a lack of self-control, but in reality it’s a lot more than that. Procrastination is driven by feelings of insecurity and doubt…