Stop Ghosting Your Own Ideas (And Other Self-Sabotage We Don’t Talk About)

Your ideas deserve to be shared with the world! How to overcome creative self-sabotage, tackle unfinished ideas, and build momentum.

Let’s talk about something we rarely admit out loud:

You’ve ghosted your own creative ideas more than you’d like to admit.

• That half-scripted podcast episode?

• The mini-course outline collecting dust in your Google Drive?

• The “next post” that never made it past draft?

You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re not “too busy.”

You’re likely just caught in a cycle of quiet self-sabotage that most creators don’t even realize they’re doing.

What Self-Sabotage Looks Like in Creative Work

Self-sabotage for creators often shows up wearing productivity’s hoodie.

It pretends to be “doing research,” “waiting for the right time,” or “needing more clarity.”

But under the surface, it’s fear wearing a clever disguise.

• You start a new project every week and finish none.

• You binge content instead of creating your own.

• You wait for the perfect hook, name, niche, or mood to strike.

• You make everything for everyone… and nothing for yourself.

These behaviors feel safe. Bu…