1. How Intuitive Art Can Transform Everyday Life
Have you ever found yourself hesitating before making a mark on the page—or in life?
This blog explores how practicing intuitive decisions in your art journal can ripple into your everyday life, helping you build trust in your instincts, loosen the grip of perfectionism, and act with more confidence and ease.
2. The Trap of Overthinking
Many of us have been conditioned to:
Look for the “right” decision
Second-guess our first instinct
Worry about the outcome before we begin
Overanalyze instead of trusting ourselves
This shows up in daily life and in our creative process:
“Should I use this color?”
“Is this composition good enough?”
“What if I ruin it?”
In the attempt to do things “right,” we often silence the quiet, intuitive voice within us.
🎨 3. Your Art Journal: A Safe Space to Practice Intuition
An art journal is the perfect space to:
Experiment freely without consequence
Follow first impulses (even if they seem odd or random)
Observe how often you talk yourself out of something
Play instead of plan
In this space, you can ask:
“What happens if I just grab the pencil?”
“What if I don’t correct myself?”
“What if I trust this choice?”
Each page becomes a practice ground for intuitive living.
✨ 4. Why You Don’t Need to “Make the Right Decision”
Let’s rethink what it means to make the “right” choice.
When creating intuitively:
There’s no “wrong” color, mark, or material.
Any decision can work if you stay present and open.
You learn to adapt and respond instead of controlling every step.
The page teaches you:
To make a move and adjust rather than freeze in fear.
To see mistakes as part of the process.
That your first instinct is often enough—and often, better.
Mixed Media Artist Resource Library
Free printables, collage papers, creative prompts & how-to guides
I’ve put together a free resource library designed just for you, packed with everything you need to fuel your creativity. It’s my way of giving back to the mixed media community with resources to inspire your next project. Click here to join.
🧠 5. Strengthening the Intuition Muscle
When you consistently act on first thoughts in your journal, you:
Rebuild trust in your inner voice
Notice how often you almost stop yourself—and choose not to
Learn to let go of outcome and stay in the moment
This practice naturally begins to spill over into everyday life:
✅ You speak up instead of hesitating.
✅ You act on inspiration before doubt creeps in.
✅ You become more spontaneous, more alive.
💬 6. From Page to Life: Everyday Changes You Might Notice
Here’s how intuitive art begins to shape your daily decisions:
You trust your gut: Whether it’s choosing a project, a meal, or a conversation, you listen more closely to your body’s wisdom.
You act faster: Instead of hesitating, you make the move.
You care less about “perfect”: You value presence over performance.
You respond more honestly: In relationships, you speak with more ease and authenticity.
🪄 7. How to Practice First-Thought Trusting in Your Journal
Want to start strengthening your intuitive voice today? Try this:
Ask yourself: “What’s the first tool or material I feel like picking up?”
Grab it without questioning it.
Make one mark—just one—and observe what happens inside you.
Repeat: Let the next step be guided by the last. No overthinking.
Notice: Do you hesitate? Do you judge yourself? Just stay curious.
Over time, you’ll build more confidence in this inner rhythm.
🌿 8. Final Reflection: This Is the Real Work
This process is simple, but it’s not always easy.
It asks you to unlearn years of conditioning and trust that your deeper self already knows.
But the more you practice trusting your first thought on the page, the more you’ll trust it in the world.
Because intuitive art isn’t just art.
It’s life training—quiet, sacred, playful training for showing up as your full self.
