Caving into pressure to outdo previously successful work may be detrimental to one’s creativity. Here are practical tips from neurologist and psychiatrist, Dr. Jesus Alberto Q. Poblete on how to navigate this pressure:

1. Remember that creating a piece is a marathon, not a sprint. You must pace yourself and pay attention to your basic needs such as sleep, nutrition and exercise.
2. Even after success we continue to evolve and improve. According to Carol Dweck’s book, “Mindset”, a growth mindset is believing that abilities can be developed through effort over time. 
3. The fear that you have already peaked is a myth because everyone is capable of improving.