Episode 10 — Creative Confidence: Stop Overthinking and Share Your Work

Do you ever hesitate to share your creative work because it’s “not good enough” or “not perfect”? In this episode of The Photog Files, Brisbane photographer Rick Nelson explores how to build creative confidence, stop overthinking, and start sharing your art with the world. Rick shares practical strategies, mindset shifts, and motivational guidance to help you move past fear, embrace imperfection, and consistently put your work out there. Whether you’re a photographer, writer, or creative of any kind, this episode will give you the tools and courage to take action and grow as an artist.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why we hide our work and how that limits growth

• The cost of holding back — missed opportunities and lost impact

• Six steps to build creative confidence:

  1. Reframe “good enough” and focus on honesty

  2. Share small pieces often

  3. Build a safe launchpad for testing your work

  4. Detach from metrics and external validation

  5. Make sharing a consistent habit

  6. Celebrate the act of showing up

• How to handle feedback and criticism without losing creative energy

• Mindset practices for the long-term creative journey

• A motivational push to take one brave step today

Listen now:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify |

Connect with Rick:
Instagram — @carolinahawkeye

YouTube - RickNelsonPhoto
Website — ricknelson.photography
If you missed the previous episode, listen to Finding Inspiration in the Mundane to learn how to notice creative sparks in everyday life.