<p>Today I’m sharing the part of my burnout story I don’t talk about often: the moment I realized strategy wasn’t going to save me, but creativity would.</p><p>I take you behind the scenes of what it was like navigating panic attacks, fear-driven decision-making, and the pressure to “fix my business fast.” And then I share the surprising shift that changed everything: learning how to <em>play again</em>.</p><p>We’ll talk about:✨ Why you can’t make aligned decisions from fear✨ How hustle culture disconnects you from your own creativity✨ What happens in your brain when you embrace creative play✨ Why “pointless,” imperfect fun is actually productive✨ How creative practices helped me heal, dream again, and rebuild a business that feels like <em>me</em></p><p>If you’ve been stuck in pressure, perfectionism, or overthinking — this episode is your permission slip to color outside the lines, scribble just because, and make things simply for the joy of making them.</p><p><strong>Join the free community:</strong>Creative writing + art practices twice a month inside <strong>The Dream Biz Lounge</strong> → <a href="https://christijohnsoncreative.com/lounge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">christijohnsoncreative.com/lounge</a></p><p><strong>Make your own Joy Menu:</strong>Create simple routines that bring ease, creativity, and nervous system regulation into your day → <a href="https://cjc.myflodesk.com/joy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">cjc.myflodesk.com/joy</a></p><p><strong>Ask me about The Dream Biz® Playground on Instagram:</strong><br><a href="instagram.com/christijohnsoncreative" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@christijohnsoncreative</a></p>