A conversation about creative confidence, goal setting, and how sharing your work builds self-worth. Designer Bhavini joins Leila to explore fear, visibility, and growth. In this episode of Psychologically Speaking , Leila Ainge sits down with creative designer Bhavini (B81 Designs) to explore the psychology behind creative confidence, self-worth, and setting goals that stretch you. Bhavini shares the now-iconic story of her childhood Peter Rabbit — the rainbow-drenched sculpture her mum repainted white — and how that moment shaped her creative identity decades later. It becomes a powerful metaphor for self-expression, suppression, and the courage to show the work you’re proud of. 💡 What’s inside this episode How childhood experiences quietly shape creative identity Why sharing your work feels terrifying — even when clients love it The difference between confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth How fear of rejection stops creatives from posting their work The “imagined audience” and why visibility feels risky Practical strategies for building a habit of sharing Why accountability, community, and collaboration matter How one difficult client situation derailed Bhavini’s motivation The value of starting a goal that’s really about self-worth, not perfection 🎯 Bhavini’s 2026 Goal To share more of her design work online ,consistently, visibly, and beyond her comfort zone , and to build self-worth by doing the thing she’s been avoiding. With tools like the Rejection Challenge, a bingo card of self-sabotage phrases, and reframing portfolio updates as self-worth time , the episode shows what it looks like to set a goal that genuinely grows you. 🧠 Why this episode matters If you’ve ever hesitated to show your work, doubted your abilities, or worried about being judged online, this conversation will land deeply. It’s about identity, self-expression, and the quieter psychology behind creative careers. 🔗 Mentioned B81 Designs (Bhavini) Doing It For the Kids Community Being Freelance Liz Mosley & The Rejection Challenge Hannah Isted 🚀 Join the 2026 Goal Sprint Want your own ambitious, exciting 2026 goal — the kind that assumes you can grow from day one? Join Leila’s 60-minute live Goal Sprint. www.leilaainge.co.uk/goalsprint
