SETTING THE RIGHT MINDSET

When I started learning calligraphy back in 2017, I wasn’t prepared for the frustrations and the negative feelings that I faced upon deciding to buy my first set of brush pens and take the path toward creativity. After all, I was just doing it as a hobby. But along the way, I realized that there are challenges.

The worst enemy of creativity is self-doubt. Sylvia Plath

Mindset can often be the reason that we get stuck when learning calligraphy. The right mindset will not only help set you up for success in calligraphy; it will also help you in other areas of your life. Here are some of the common limiting beliefs that may hold you back from learning calligraphy.

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