Feeling paralyzed by too many creative ideas? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Creative Calm Podcast, I’m opening up about my own behind-the-scenes struggles with decision fatigue, creative choice paralysis, and that all-too-familiar urge to do everything—or nothing at all.

But what if the answer to creative clarity wasn’t another productivity hack... but a simple coin flip?

Inspired by a fascinating study I discovered during a graduate course, I’m sharing how randomness (yes, really!) can help you bypass overwhelm, connect with your intuition, and start creating with ease and joy again.

✨ What I Cover in This Episode:

• The real reason you might feel stuck—even when you're excited about your creative projects
• Why perfectionism and overthinking are keeping your supplies (and ideas) unused
• What “creative choice paralysis” is—and how to gently move past it
• The science behind decision-making and why flipping a coin actually works
• How randomness can reveal your true desires (spoiler: it’s not really about fate!)
• A peek into how I’m using this technique in both my creative life and everyday choices
• A playful challenge you can try today to get unstuck and create with more clarity

🧩 Your Creative Calm Challenge

Grab a journal and jot down 3–5 creative ideas or projects you're circling. Then use a coin, dice, or cards to make a playful decision. Check in with your gut: Are you excited? Relieved? Resistant? Let that inner reaction guide your next joyful step.

🌟 Mentioned in this Episode

• The University of Basel study on decision-making and coin flips
• Concepts like “decision fatigue,” “choice overload,” and the “nirvana fallacy”
• How I’ve used this trick for everything from crafting to dinner decisions!

💫 Let’s Stay Connected

• 🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram @creative.calm.studio
• 🫶🏼 DM me to share your coin flip results—I’d love to hear what project you chose!
• 🫶🏼 Don’t miss the next episode—make sure you’re following or subscribed

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