Elizabeth Henson

180: Mastering Your Creative Highs and Lows

2/26/2025

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180: Mastering Your Creative Highs and Lows

Welcome back to The Messy Success Podcast! Have you ever felt like your creative energy is on fire one week, only to hit a slump the next? In this episode, Elizabeth dives into the natural ebbs and flows of creativity and how business owners can navigate these shifts without guilt or frustration. Should you power through when your energy is low, or should you listen to your intuition? Elizabeth shares her personal strategies for maintaining productivity while honoring her creative rhythm. From non-negotiables to energy-boosting techniques, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to help you stay inspired, avoid burnout, and create content that feels both aligned and impactful.

SHOW NOTES:

01:15 When creativity feels unpredictable

03:33 The event you don’t want to miss!

04:56 Big Magic and the creative process

06:11 Why content creation must be authentic

07:16 When to push through vs. pause

09:08 How high-performers manage energy

10:22 The power of non-negotiables

13:44 The trap of creative comparison

15:13 Finding what actually works for you

17:59 The balance between intuition and strategy

21:24 Avoiding negativity in your workflow

24:49 What your energy patterns reveal

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