Welcome to Empowering the Artist Within! I’m your host, Liz Ross, and in this solo episode, we’re diving into the heart of perfectionism; what it looks like, where it comes from, and how it silently holds us back as artists and creatives.

If you’ve ever felt frozen by the fear of “not getting it right,” this episode is your reminder that your art is enough; messy, real, and true.

• What perfectionism looks like in creative practice

• Why we tie our worth to the “outcome”

• How I’ve navigated this in my own journey

• Joyful ways to create without pressure

• Affirmations and journal prompt to change your beliefs and get you thinking.

• "You don’t need permission to make something imperfect and powerful."

Episode Takeaways

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Creating freely is more powerful than creating perfectly.

Perfectionism often stems from fear and comparison not truth.

Your art is enough even when it’s messy, raw, or unfinished.

Setting a time limit allows us to keep the joy flowing.

Visibility doesn’t require perfection, it just needs honesty.

Perfectionism is a habit, but so is playful, imperfect creating.

You don’t need permission to make art that feels good to you.

Affirmations can gently guide your mindset into more freedom.

You are not alone, so many creatives are working through this too.

Let your work reflect your heart, not perfection or pressure.

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Join me, Liz Ross for this gentle and uplifting affirmation episode of Empowering The Artist Within. Today I'm inviting you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with your creative spirit.

Through a calming mini meditation and 10 powerful affirmations, this episode is here to remind you: you are enough exactly as you are. You don’t need to be perfect to be worthy, visible, or creative.

Let these words help you release self-doubt, embrace your imperfections, and show up with courage and authenticity in your art and your life.

☕ Take a moment for yourself, breathe deep, and press play.

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Welcome to Empowering The Artist Within. I'm Liz Ross and in this honest and encouraging solo episode, I’m sharing what it really means to be seen before you feel “ready” and how showing up imperfectly can lead to amazing things.

I explore the fears that come with visibility, the pressure to “have it all together,” and how I’m learning to embrace the messy, beautiful process of being seen as I am. If you’ve ever held back your voice, your art, or your ideas because they didn’t feel “perfect” yet, this one’s for you.

✨ Let this be your reminder: showing up imperfectly is still showing up. And that is more than enough.

Liz Ross

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