Softening our grip on control to welcome more freedom: finding balance between focus and flow - a podcast by Pascale Côté
from 2021-06-02T06:00
In this episode, we explore the link between our desire for freedom and our need for control (hello perfectionism tendencies, I see you!). We identify as freedom seekers, yet a lot of us don’t really feel free on the daily. On the one hand, our attachment to this free-spirited identity can prevent us from creating the helpful structure we need to be able to focus our energy and find flow in our creative practice and business. On the other hand, some of us ironically struggle with letting go of our need to control every detail, may it be in our creative practice, the outcome of our work, and how it’s “supposed” to happen. Freedom and control cannot always coexist when we’re working towards a life, business and creative practice that flows. In this episode, we explore a few solutions to consider, including adding the right amount of (flexible and playful) structure, softening our grip on control, and learning to enjoy freedom (without shame or guilt).
Here are some prompts for you to think of during the podcast
- What is your personal definition of freedom? What does it look like/feel like?
- How will you know you’ve gotten freedom from your business and what will you do with it?
- Do you find yourself struggling with letting go and surrendering?
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