The Liz Moody Podcast

The Real Cure for Burnout Isn’t Rest—It’s Creativity. Here's How Anyone Can Unlock Theirs

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Sep 10, 2025
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Katina Bajaj
Katina Bajaj is a creative health scientist and co-founder of Daydreamers, focusing on how creativity impacts our health. She discusses the vital role of creativity, not just in art but as a cornerstone of well-being. Listeners learn about 'mini-c creativity' and how simple daily practices can combat burnout and enhance mental health. She also highlights the concept of flow versus mindless scrolling, offering practical tools to incorporate creativity into everyday life, ultimately inspiring a more fulfilling existence.
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Do Creative Warmups To Beat Perfectionism

  • Warm up divergent thinking with micro creative exercises (e.g., name as many ice cream flavors as possible).
  • These quick warmups reduce perfectionism and increase mental flexibility before bigger tasks.
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Start Tiny And Be 'Good Enough'

  • Conquer procrastination by breaking creative goals into tiny, consistent habits and set 'good enough' standards.
  • Pair habit work with self-compassion practices like expressive writing to reduce inner critic attacks.
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Write To Process And Calm The Critic

  • Use expressive writing to externalize shame, process emotions, and increase self‑compassion.
  • Writing secrets privately improves immunity and reduces doctor visits according to Pennebaker's research.
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