What is Your Creative Shame Archetype?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When you receive praise for your creative work, what’s your first thought?
- A.
  “They’re just being nice—I don’t really deserve it.”
- B.
  “It could’ve been better. I should’ve fixed X, Y, and Z.”
- C.
  “I hope this doesn’t make people expect more from me.”
- D.
  “They probably just like me, not the work itself.”
- E.
  “Cool, what’s next?” (without stopping to celebrate)
2.
What do you tend to do when you’re asked to share your work with a new audience?
- A.
  Downplay it or say “I’m still figuring it out.”
- B.
  Over-explain every choice you made, just in case
- C.
  Avoid the opportunity altogether
- D.
  Say yes even if you're uncomfortable
- E.
  Assume people won't relate to it anyway
3.
When you're close to finishing a creative project, what often happens?
- A.
  I shelve it and tell myself I’ll come back “later”
- B.
  I keep editing obsessively to get it just right
- C.
  I feel afraid someone will realize I don’t know what I’m doing
- D.
  I second-guess it based on what others might think
- E.
  I start pre-working the next project before finishing
4.
What kind of feedback is hardest for you to hear?
- A.
  Any kind of critique can spiral me into self-doubt
- B.
  Anything that points out mistakes I didn’t catch
- C.
  Praise that feels undeserved or suspicious
- D.
  “This feels self-indulgent” or “too much”
- E.
  “I don’t see myself in this at all”
5.
When you look around creative spaces (online or in-person), what do you often feel?
- A.
  Like I have to represent or explain myself to be understood
- B.
  Like I’m secretly not qualified to be there
- C.
  Like I need to prove I belong by being flawless
- D.
  Like I should stay quiet to keep the peace
- E.
  Like I can’t stop until I’ve earned my place
6.
What happens when you try to take a break from creating?
- A.
  I feel anxious, like I’m falling behind or wasting time
- B.
  I start judging myself for being lazy
- C.
  I keep thinking about how I could be improving something
- D.
  I feel unsure whether I’ve “earned” the rest
- E.
  I disappear and don’t come back to it for weeks
7.
What do you usually do after receiving praise or success?
- A.
  Shrug it off or criticize myself more harshly internally
- B.
  Immediately look for the next thing to improve or fix
- C.
  Question whether I even earned it
- D.
  Feel like now I owe people something better
- E.
  Wonder if people would still care if they knew the real me
8.
Which creative fear hits hardest for you?
- A.
  Being truly seen—like, actually seen
- B.
  Being exposed as a fraud
- C.
  Being judged for flaws or imperfections
- D.
  Hurting or offending someone with your honest truth
- E.
  Being seen as weak or insecure
9.
What keeps you from expressing your most personal or identity-rooted stories?
- A.
  I worry they won’t be seen as “universal”
- B.
  I’m not sure I’m the “right” person to tell them
- C.
  I feel like they’re not polished or meaningful enough yet
- D.
  I’m afraid they’ll upset or confuse people I care about
- E.
  I don’t want to relive the emotions
10.
What belief do you secretly hold about your worth as a creative person?
- A.
  I have to keep producing to stay relevant or valuable
- B.
  I’ll never really be “legit” no matter how much I do
- C.
  If I’m not improving, I’m failing
- D.
  If people don’t respond positively, I must be doing it wrong
- E.
  If I rest, I’ll lose my edge or fall behind
11.
When someone says no to your creative work (a pitch, offer, or post), what’s your instinctive reaction?
- A.
  I assume I wasn’t qualified in the first place
- B.
  I think I didn’t work hard enough to earn it
- C.
  I tell myself I should’ve waited until it was better
- D.
  I feel like I let them down
- E.
  I wonder if it was too personal or weird
12.
What’s your relationship to being “seen” creatively?
- A.
  I crave it but also fear it deeply
- B.
  I don’t trust that I’ve earned it
- C.
  I want to earn it through discipline and output
- D.
  I want it only if everyone feels included and unoffended
- E.
  I assume people will misunderstand or misinterpret me
13.
When a creative idea flops, what do you tell yourself?
- A.
  “Of course it did. I knew it wasn’t ready.”
- B.
  “This proves I don’t belong here.”
- C.
  “I shouldn’t have shared it anyway.”
- D.
  “They probably didn’t like me.”
- E.
  “It’s confirmation that I’m not cut out for this.”
14.
What internal rule do you find yourself following without questioning?
- A.
  I must always be useful and productive
- B.
  I must never make mistakes in public
- C.
  I must never make others uncomfortable
- D.
  I must earn everything twice over to deserve it
- E.
  I must tone down who I am to be accepted
15.
What kind of visibility feels safest?
- A.
  Being seen as helpful or agreeable
- B.
  Being seen as an expert
- C.
  Being seen but never too personally
- D.
  Being seen for how hard I work
- E.
  Not being seen at all
16.
When you feel stuck or blocked, what’s your go-to coping strategy?
- A.
  Push through harder with more effort
- B.
  Pick apart what I did wrong
- C.
  Doubt whether I was ever legit to begin with
- D.
  Question whether I’m allowed to do this work
- E.
  Let it go quietly and move on
17.
When you imagine finishing something meaningful, what fear comes up?
- A.
  That it still won’t be enough
- B.
  That people won’t take it seriously
- C.
  That someone might feel excluded or hurt
- D.
  That I’ll be seen in a way I can’t control
- E.
  That I’ll be criticized and shut down
18.
What makes it hard for you to start something new?
- A.
  I want to know I’ll succeed before I try
- B.
  I question if I’m allowed to take up space here
- C.
  I worry it’s been done better by someone else
- D.
  I don’t want to let people down
- E.
  I feel like I have to justify the time it takes
19.
Which of these thoughts shows up most when you’re not producing?
- A.
  “I’m falling behind.”
- B.
  “I’m wasting my potential.”
- C.
  “People are forgetting me.”
- D.
  “They’ll realize I’m not as good as they thought.”
- E.
  “I shouldn’t be taking up space.”
20.
Which scenario feels most activating (or terrifying)?
- A.
  Sharing something unfinished on purpose
- B.
  Being introduced as an expert on a panel
- C.
  Having your work go viral and attract attention
- D.
  Disagreeing with someone publicly
- E.
  Showing up authentically in a space that doesn’t feel safe
21.
What do you most crave—yet mistrust—about creative success?
- A.
  Being known and respected
- B.
  Being praised for hard work
- C.
  Being loved for your truth
- D.
  Being admired for your excellence
- E.
  Being celebrated without guilt

Quiz Outcomes

1.
🧠 You Got: The Perfectionist
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You crave excellence—but it’s costing you your creative freedom.You have a sharp eye, high standards, and a deep desire to make meaningful work. But that same vision can turn on you, whispering that anything less than perfect isn’t worth making—or sharing. Over time, this pressure can squeeze the joy out of the process.👉 Your creativity doesn’t need to earn its place. You do not have to be flawless to be free.Your Creative Medicine:Letting go—on purpose. Making messy things without apology. Reclaiming the joy of process over perfection, and remembering: your worth was never meant to be performance-based.✨ P.S. Your full results are on their way.Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for a deeper dive into your Creative Shame Archetype—and a free gift made just for you: your Creative Healing Starter Kit.👇 More info below!
2.
🕵️ You Got: The Imposter
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You doubt your belonging—even when you’ve already earned your place.You’ve achieved things. You’ve created beautiful work. And yet… there’s a voice inside saying you’re faking it, that you somehow tricked everyone. You work harder than most, but still feel unqualified. Recognition doesn’t land—it just makes you worry more about being found out.👉 But here’s the truth: You belong here. You always did.Your Creative Medicine:Claiming your place, exactly as you are. Naming your gifts without shrinking. Letting self-doubt soften into self-trust—and choosing to show up anyway.✨ P.S. Your full results are on their way.Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for a deeper dive into your Creative Shame Archetype—and a free gift made just for you: your Creative Healing Starter Kit.👇 More info below!
3.
👻 You Got: The Invisible Artist
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You create from the shadows—but part of you longs to be seen.You have so much to share, but visibility feels risky. You tuck your work away, waiting for the perfect moment to reveal it—a moment that never quite comes. The fear of judgment or exposure keeps your brilliance hidden.👉 But being seen doesn’t have to mean being unsafe. Your creative voice deserves to take up space.Your Creative Medicine:Safe, supported visibility. Taking small steps to be seen on your own terms. Trusting that your voice is needed—and that softness doesn’t mean silence.✨ P.S. Your full results are on their way.Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for a deeper dive into your Creative Shame Archetype—and a free gift made just for you: your Creative Healing Starter Kit.👇 More info below!
4.
🪞 You Got: The Self-Critic
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You create, but your inner voice won’t stop tearing it apart.You begin with excitement, but the voice in your head quickly takes over, pointing out every flaw, every shortcoming, every reason why it’s not good enough. Even when others praise your work, you struggle to believe it. The critic inside has been running the show.👉 You don’t need to be hard on yourself to be great. Your creativity thrives in safety, not scrutiny.Your Creative Medicine:Gentleness. Choosing curiosity over critique. Learning to coach yourself instead of cutting yourself down—and creating from a place of care, not fear.✨ P.S. Your full results are on their way.Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for a deeper dive into your Creative Shame Archetype—and a free gift made just for you: your Creative Healing Starter Kit.👇 More info below!
5.
🧬 You Got: The Outsider
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You’ve been creating in a world that wasn’t built with you in mind.You rarely see yourself reflected in creative spaces. Whether because of your identity, background, or way of thinking, you’ve learned to edit yourself to fit in—or to stand apart defiantly. But either way, the weight of “not belonging” has worn you down.👉 But your difference is not a flaw—it’s your magic. Your voice was never meant to blend in.Your Creative Medicine:Listening to your own voice—before the world’s. Trusting that the place you thought you had to earn is one you already deserve.✨ P.S. Your full results are on their way.Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for a deeper dive into your Creative Shame Archetype—and a free gift made just for you: your Creative Healing Starter Kit.👇 More info below!
6.
🎭 You Got: The People-Pleaser
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You’ve spent so long shaping your art around others—you’ve started to lose sight of yourself.You want to be liked, to be understood, to not rock the boat. So you adjust, adapt, and second-guess your creative instincts. You’ve become an expert in pleasing others—but at the cost of your own voice.👉 But your true creativity isn’t meant to keep everyone comfortable—it’s meant to tell the truth.Your Creative Medicine:Authenticity, even when it risks disapproval. Creating for you first. Letting your truth lead—and learning that being fully yourself is what truly connects.✨ P.S. Your full results are on their way.Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for a deeper dive into your Creative Shame Archetype—and a free gift made just for you: your Creative Healing Starter Kit.👇 More info below!
7.
🔥 You Got: The Workaholic
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You’ve turned your creativity into a grind—and now the joy is gone.You equate your worth with your output. You keep going, producing, pushing—until even the things you once loved feel like pressure. Rest feels irresponsible. But burnout is whispering louder, and your creative spirit is running on fumes.👉 But you don’t have to earn rest. Your creativity thrives in spaciousness, not just hustle.Your Creative Medicine:Rest. Spaciousness. Creating without monetizing or measuring. Reconnecting with your “why”—and letting your creativity be something that nourishes you, not just proves you.✨ P.S. Your full results are on their way.Be on the lookout in the next few weeks for a deeper dive into your Creative Shame Archetype—and a free gift made just for you: your Creative Healing Starter Kit.👇 More info below!

What is Your Creative Shame Archetype?

Uncover the creative shame archetype blocking your voice—and reclaim the freedom to make it anyway.

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