Dear soul, waiting for the "right time" to start your creative project is the purest form of self-sabotage.

Why do we keep waiting for perfect conditions when we know that day will never come? For every creative introvert, self-doubt and fear are real roadblocks on the path to growth. But is the fear of failure the real issue, or is it simply a creative copout?

In this journal entry, I share my personal growth lesson I’ve learned from making 100 videos on this channel.

I break down the excuses ("I don't have the time"), challenge the inner critic that says "I'm not creative enough," and explain how showing up builds unshakable self-trust and confidence.

Starting today is not about the end goal; it's about focusing your mind and building grounded hope for the future. Are you ready to stop stalling and take your first step?

✨ If you are feeling inspired, what is that creative project you are going to start today? Let me know below!

Next ▶️ This episode will help you manage the anxiety and self-doubt that often come up once you commit to your new project: You are not here to be anxious (INFP/HSP) (https://youtu.be/gOKXY4jxu1E)

XOXO,
Kate Harmony

📖 Journal Notes
0:00 Why you should start your creative project today
0:47 How starting Lightbearer's Library built confidence (100th episode)
1:20 The philosophical core: a journey starts with one small step
1:47 Start even though you're not quite sure what "that thing" looks like
3:28 The big copout of waiting for the "right time"
3:58 Debunking the "no time" excuse (monitor your screen time)
4:43 How to acknowledge and counter self-doubt and fear
7:44 The power of finding a creative peer or buddy
8:37 Why starting builds self-trust and grounded hope
10:56 Your daily mind focus is the real reason to start
11:53 Every day is a new day to start again

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🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿

My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries.

Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too.

I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1