Perfectionism is Killing Your Creativity – Here’s How to Stop It

In this episode of Your Limitless Life, I sit down with poet and writer Christina Kubasta to talk about perfectionism, creativity, and the power of asking the right questions instead of chasing the right answers.

Christina is the Executive Director of Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts and an accomplished poet whose work explores identity, memory, and the complex experiences of being a woman. We dive into:

• How perfectionism keeps people stuck in both art and life
• Why you don’t need to have all the answers to be creative
• How embracing imperfection leads to deeper, more authentic work
• The connection between poetry, storytelling, and self-discovery
• How past experiences and memories shape our creative expression

Christina shares her thoughts on why striving for perfection is not only unrealistic but also unnecessary—and why making peace with imperfection leads to better art, writing, and personal growth. If perfectionism has ever held you back from creating, this episode is a must-listen.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why perfectionism kills creativity (and how to move past it)
✅ How Christina approaches writing without getting stuck in overthinking
✅ The importance of letting art and writing be messy, raw, and real
✅ How self-doubt plays into creative work—and how to push through it
✅ Why asking questions is more important than finding answers
✅ How memories and past experiences shape our creative process

Resources & Links:

📖 Get Christina’s Upcoming Book, Under the Tented Skin – Coming in May 2025! (Link TBD)
🌎 Visit Shake Rag Alley & Explore Upcoming Workshops: shakeragalley.org
📌 Follow Christina & Read More of Her Work: ckubasta.com

👩‍🎨 Join Jane at Shake Rag Alley for Upcoming Retreats & Workshops:

• Voyage Back to Yourself Retreat (June 2025): https://www.janebellanteart.com/self-love-retreat
• Telling Your Story: Artist Book Workshop (October 2025): https://shakeragalley.org/product/25r1010s/

 

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