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Meena Jalloh's avatar

it's so hard saying no to things that look like the responsible thing to do. that balance between responsibility (so i can feed myself and pay rent) and being creatively free is a difficult one--is there even a balance between the two? anyway, thank u for this reminder, i needed it today.

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3 Questions Deep's avatar

If these were leg traps, I would have one on both legs. ;)

Being curious has its upside and the shiny object downside. I work on these all the time.

**The overcommitment trap**

**Shiny object syndrome

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Alisha Smith's avatar

Love this!

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Alisha Smith's avatar

This was such a powerful reminder! Creative energy is a gift, and I’ve learned the hard way that if I don’t protect it, everything else will claim it. Thank you for the encouragement to set boundaries, create on purpose, and give our best energy to what actually matters.

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@robopulp's avatar

I have done all of these in the past, and have gradually removed them by:

Putting a price on my time when I sense someone is constantly asking for something without taking action themselves.

Creating an environment of efficiency toward one project.

Asking myself the questions you shared.

This is a very valuable post.

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3 Questions Deep's avatar

I agree: This is a very valuable post.

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