Listen to Less Is More: Why Doing Less Can Make You a Better Artist:
You’re doing everything—and still feel like you’re getting nowhere.
You’ve got a dozen tabs open in your brain, half-finished projects staring you down, and a creeping sense that you’re behind
Let me say something radical:
Doing less doesn’t make you lazy.
It makes you more powerful.
In a world that tells artists to constantly produce, post, apply, and push—what if your creativity needs something else?
🔥 The Artist Burnout Loop (and How It Starts)
I see this pattern every week in coaching:
-You’re spinning your wheels on five projects.
-You can’t finish anything.
-You blame yourself for not being “disciplined enough.”
-You’re exhausted—and your creativity starts to fade.
But the truth is:
Most artists aren’t stuck because they’re lazy.
They’re stuck because they’re overloaded.
I worked with Shiloh (name changed), a brilliant artist and mom juggling three creative projects. She felt scattered and ashamed for not finishing any of them. Together, we pulled two projects off her plate—and guess what?
She made real progress on the one that mattered.
Less pressure = more momentum.
🧠 What “Less Is More” Actually Means for Artists
Doing less doesn’t mean you stop creating.
It means you stop trying to prove yourself through productivity.
It means:
- Saying no to projects that dilute your focus
- Letting go of perfectionism around performance
- Giving your best energy to what matters most
Minimalist creativity is not a trend. It’s a practice in creative integrity.
🎯 4 Ways to Do Less—and Create Better
1. Choose a Single Focus
Pick ONE creative priority for the next 2 weeks. Just one. Finish it or give it your best energy. The rest can wait.
2. Set “Creative Off” Hours
Creativity needs space. Block time each week where you intentionally rest and let your brain not make anything.
3. Say No to Shiny Projects
Not every opportunity is for you right now. If it splits your attention, it costs your art.
4. Measure Depth, Not Volume
Ask yourself:
“Did I give something meaningful energy today?”
Instead of:
“Did I check off enough tasks?”
🌱 Creative Spark: This Week’s Challenge
Here’s your Creative Spark:
Pick one project. Go all in. Let everything else pause.
Put a sticky note on your wall. Write it on your mirror.
Focus your time, your energy, and your care on that one thing.
You might be surprised how much lighter—and more effective—you feel.
🚀 Ready to Get Unstuck? Here’s Your Next Step.
If you’re struggling to gain momentum in your creative work, I’ve got something for you—a simple, effective way to reignite your passion and start making real progress again.
💡 Grab my FREE guide: Stuck in a Creative RUT?
It’s based on life coaching principles and my own journey as an artist—giving you three simple steps to reconnect with your creativity and move forward with confidence.
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With you on the journey, friend.
Build a life of love, purpose, adventure & boundless creativity!