#6: Turning Anxiety into Creativity: A Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

The Unexpected Way to Shut Down Anxiety (It’s NOT What You Think)

We all know that anxiety can block creativity, but what if creativity could block anxiety? 🤯

For years, I believed my muscle memory was my saving grace during photo sessions. When my nerves kicked in, I trusted my hands to know what to do. But then I came across Beyond Anxiety by Martha Beck, and I realized I had it all wrong.

In this episode of Just What I Needed, I dive into the science-backed mindset shift that changed how I handle pre-session nerves. Instead of relying on muscle memory, I now lean into creativity—whether it’s doodling, playing with Airtable, or even just planning something fun.

Martha tested this concept in real-time during the pandemic, guiding people to do something creative while anxious. The results? Anxiety vanished almost instantly. And I’ve experienced the same thing time and time again in my own work.

Want to try it for yourself? Tune in to the full episode and learn how to shift your mindset when anxiety creeps in.