Creative block solution: FLOW STATE & the creative “THE ZONE”

Have you ever been so deeply engrossed in your art that time just ceases to exist? That magical "zone" is called Flow State. In this video, we explore exactly what creative flow is, the 4 telltale signs you’re in it, and 3 actionable tips to help you "turn on the faucet" any time you want to create. In this video, you’ll learn: What is Flow State? (The psychology of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) 4 signs you've found your "zone" (Focus, Ego Dissolution, and more) 3 tips to trigger a state of creative flow immediately. If you're an artist or creator looking to overcome resistance and find more joy in your process, this guide is for you! Chapters: TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Artful Living 00:42 - What Exactly is the Flow State? 02:23 - 4 Telltale Signs You Are in "The Zone" 02:54 - Overcoming Self-Critique (Ego Dissolution) 04:08 - Tip 1: Eliminating the Silent Flow Killers 05:21 - Tip 2: Finding Your Creative Sweet Spot 05:40 - Tip 3: The Importance of Strategic Breaks 06:33 - Exploring Playlists (Art, Wellness & Travel) 🎨 BROWSE ON-DEMAND ART CLASSES: Ready to deepen your creative practice? Explore my library of video-on-demand classes for all skill levels at https://crystalbeshara.com/art-classes If you found value in this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more insights into artful living, studio life, and mindfulness. ✍️ Pretty pens:https://amzn.to/4uh2wn8 📒 Pretty notebook set (I use one for random thoughts, one for titles and one for other painting series or collections) : https://amzn.to/4cW2GZX ************************* 🎨 MORE PRODUCT LINKS BELOW 🎨 👍 Enjoyed this video? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE or comment below. It REALLY helps to support my Channel in order to keep creating FREE CONTENT for you. :) Hi! I’m Crystal Beshara, I'm a professional artist, educator & illustrator living in Canada. I’ve been teaching workshops all over the world for over 25 years. Whatever skill level you’re at, I welcome you! This video is simply a vehicle for you to learn techniques and build upon. Please don’t worry about the end product! You can always try it again and again or take these honed techniques to your next painting. Want to dig a little deeper? 📚 ARTIST RESOURCES https://crystalbeshara.com/art-classes 🖼️ MY ARTWORK & WEBSITE: https://crystalbeshara.com 🤩 SIGN UP for my newsletter : https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2102020/179679728131638433/share (for promotions, new online courses, exhibitions, workshops near you & products releases) ************************** 🎨 PRODUCT LINKS 🎨 ************************** 🖌️ {BRUSHES} I’m using brushes from my own ARTIST DESIGNED private label which you can shop below! • https://crystal-beshara.square.site/education ************************** 🎨 AMAZON PRODUCT LINKS 🎨 ************************** 📌 Everything in nice curated lists for 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦 SHOP my AMAZON affiliate links (USA & Canada). This is a beautifully curated list , with info and images to make everything a little easier! I may earn a small commission at no cost to you simply by using my links . This helps to support my channel and my time creating more FREE content for you, a win-win for both of us. 🇺🇸 • (US artists) https://www.amazon.com/shop/crystalbesharaartistchannel 🇨🇦 • (CANADIAN artists) https://www.amazon.ca/shop/crystalbesharaartistchannel Join my MEMBERS CIRCLE (starting at only $1.99 CAD per month) to get access to exciting perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmhZDIF0xyO2Mzc5xq-3fQ/join 🩵 Come FOLLOW ME on SOCIAL MEDIA! 🩵 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ Crystal Beshara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalbesharaartist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrystalBesharaArtist WEBSITE: https://crystalbeshara.com #learnwatercolor #easywatercolourvideos #freeartvideos #learnfrom home #artlesson #canadianartists #artworkshops