EP 30: Saying No to Protect Your Creative Energy

For the singer who is taking on too much

What if your voice could reach even more people—but you’re so busy saying yes to everyone else that you have very little energy left for your own dreams?

In this episode, we’re talking about protecting your creative energy, letting go of the pressure to do it all, and learning to say no without feeling like you’re letting everyone down.

If you tend to overachieve, people-please, or push yourself past the point of exhaustion, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we explore:

• Why saying yes to everything can get in the way of your creative dreams

• How people-pleasing and the need to prove yourself can leave you feeling depleted

• Why protecting your energy is essential to creativity and freedom onstage

• Three questions to ask yourself before saying yes to another commitment

• How to make space for your singing, your well-being, and the person you want to become

Your takeaway: You don't have to say yes to everything to prove yourself. Your creative energy is worth protecting!

Resources mentioned

• What Do You Do with an Idea? by Kobi Yamada

• Website: https://www.erinstewart.net/ 

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Coming in November!

I'm putting together a 7-day singing challenge to help you make more room for your voice, reconnect with your creativity, and bring more intention and joy into your singing practice. We'll have daily check-ins, support from me, and opportunities to connect live. Stay tuned for details!