Whatever career you're in, creativity is important as it can help bring your creative vision to life. You might struggle and feel overwhelmed with the creative process, but there are books available that can help you to unlock your true potential. Take a look at this list, and pick up one of these books today to get yourself back on track.

"The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield. If you've ever dealt with procrastination or self-doubt, this book is a must-read. Releasing your creative genius can feel like an uphill battle, but the reason you might feel this way is due to the inner critique that you can never seem to appease. The book includes ways to combat this self-sabotage and explains why you need to find out who you are to unlock the creativity inside yourself.

"Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. With more than 30 years of experience in psychological research, Csikszentmihalyi explains how to access your creative mindset, also called flow, at will. Flow occurs once you feel the creativity flowing through your veins. This creativity can come in any facet, including writing, brainstorming, or creating a product. When you're in the flow state, you find yourself focused, energized, and full of important ideas.

"The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by Brene Brown. One of the leading ways to ruin creativity is to focus too much on perfectionism. This book focuses on how you can connect to your true self and take more risks without the fear of being perfect. Understanding the difference between striving for your goals and being perfect is vital in the creative process.

"The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity" by Julia Cameron. A poet and journalist, Cameron discusses ways to become more productive and imaginative without overthinking the process. She encourages readers to write "morning pages," which are three pages of writing about anything that you complete each morning. That way, you can write whatever comes to your mind without any restrictions, unlocking all kinds of creativity.

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