The obstacles that get in our way

Confessions of a recovering perfectionist

How I stopped polishing, and started publishing. Because sometimes done really is better than perfect.

Fear is part of creative process. Often disguised as perfectionism or procrastination, it blocks our best work. If we let it take control.

What if we just stopped trying to do it all - and focussed on what's important instead?

Creative is not a noun. It's a verb, something you do. So do your verbs, whatever your field. Write, play, move, make. Especially now.

You're not broken. There is nothing wrong with you. You just need a rest.

Sometimes it's hard to let go of a creative project. So here are seven reasons why you can't seem to finish – and how to get it done

Choose three key things every day. And get them done. Simples!

Two coaching sessions, with two A-list performers who lack confidence. Success is no cure for a loud inner critic!

There are six triggers for procrastination. Change them, and you can learn to love any task. Or at least get it done.

Overwhelmed? You're not alone. Here's how to decide what to work on and what will have most impact. You've got this!

Stop procrastinating and get back into action. Today, not tomorrow.

You're not lazy, or broken. Knowing why we procrastinate is the only way to beat it