El, from China, has a Master's of Social Work from the University of Michigan with specialisations in performance studies and positive organizational studies and has spent the last 13 years travelling and exploring aliveness around the world. She has a fellowship from the Institute of International Education, curated art exhibitions in the US, directed theatre productions in London, worked with prisons and refugee organizations, lectured in universities, made an EP, got a plaque at a whiskey bar...and now her adventures continue to unfold in Shanghai. She can’t wait to share her humbly brilliant and unashamedly goofy self and the art of aliveness with you!
Ever feel stuck before even starting something?...
Ever feel stuck before even starting something? That’s beginner’s paralysis, and it’s more common than you might think. It’s that feeling of being overwhelmed by a new project or task, unsure where to begin, or paralyzed by fear of making mistakes. So, what causes it? Is it perfectionism, lack of confidence, or simply not knowing where to start? And how can we break through that initial resistance and actually get moving?_x000D_
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Let’s dive into the causes and symptoms of beginner’s paralysis and explore practical antidotes. Together, we’ll discover strategies to overcome that initial hesitation and push through to the other side. Whether you’re starting a new hobby, project, or work task, we’ll explore the steps that can help you take that first step with confidence and momentum._x000D_
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有没有过在开始做某件事之前就感到卡住了的情况?这就是所谓的“新手瘫痪症”,其实比你想象的要普遍。它就是那种对新项目或任务感到不知所措,不知道从哪里开始,或者因为害怕犯错而陷入瘫痪的感觉。那么,这到底是怎么回事呢?是完美主义,缺乏自信,还是单纯不知道该从哪儿着手?我们该如何打破这种最初的抵触情绪,真正开始行动呢?_x000D_
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让我们一起来深入了解新手瘫痪症的成因和症状,并探索一些实用的解决办法。我们将一起发现克服这种最初犹豫情绪的策略,突破难关,继续前进。无论你是刚开始一个新爱好、新项目,还是新的工作任务,我们都会探索一些帮助你迈出第一步、充满自信和动力的方法。