How to Overcome Sticker Anxiety & Actually Use Your Stickers
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Lately I’ve been hearing a lot of people are having issues with sticker anxiety aka incapable of using the stickers you own. And honestly, if I’m being fully upfront, I thought it was just a me-issue. I thought the issue was personal, and no one else had it. I thought I was too overstimulated, too overly attached, or too overwhelmed to just use my stickers. But then lately people on the internet started using the term, “Sticker Anxiety,” and reminding others to use their stickers and all of a sudden everything MADE SENSE.
Like oh em gee, I found my people! But is that even a good thing? Like is it natural and okay to bond with others over the incapability of using a sticker that you have in your collection? Or are we all just a little messed up validating each other's cute little compulsions?
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering the same thing I was, or why using a sticker feels so hard, then this post is for you! Today we’re doing a deep dive into sticker anxiety: what it is, why it happens, and most importantly, how to actually overcome it. I’m sharing the practical tips and mindset shifts that helped me start using my stickers without fear, and I know they can help you too. Let’s get into it, shall we?
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Before we really get into the solutions and guides, I really wanted to do a deep dive to understand sticker anxiety a little better!
What is it?
Sticker Anxiety is the hesitation, fear, or stress people feel when it comes to using their stickers. It doesn’t matter if they’re limited edition, expensive, beautifully designed, and/or part of a curated collection. Even a regular ordinary sticker can cause someone to have feelings of sticker paralysis and hoard their sticker collection instead of using them.
This often manifests as thoughts, such as, but not limited to:
“What if I waste it?”
“What if I use it wrong?”
“What if I want to use it later and it’s gone?”
Sound familiar? You’re not alone in this! Trust me
The irony is stickers are meant to be used. They’re tiny acts of self-expression and joy, but the pressure we place on ourselves turns them into emotional landmines.
Where does it come from?
There are a few places that it can stem from, it can be all of them for you, one, or a few mixed together. Read through this list and if it sounds like you, good news you’re one step closer to overcoming sticker anxiety.
And guess what? You don’t have to be plagued by paralysis. While anxiety IS real, the point of anxiety is to honor our feelings, get honest about them, and implement practical steps and solutions to help us overcome that anxiety.
And don’t go all, “Diana, you just don’t get it, you’ve never been anxious. That’s not what anxiety is about/that’s not how anxiety works.”
BELIEVE ME. Even I get anxious. I used to be hella introverted! Super quiet! I used to fear doing things alone, and it took lots of work and time to not only become who I am but to get over that anxiety. It paralyzed me to my bones! Now I work on other forms of anxiety that manifests in my life, not just sticker anxiety. We all get anxiety in some way shape or form, some people are unaware of it, some people hide it, and others name it and try to work on it. We’re only human!
So where does sticker anxiety come from?
From the fear of using something up. Most of the time, we only have one of each sticker. We're not out here buying duplicates. We're already excited enough just picking out the ones we love, so we grab one of each and call it a day. But that feeling that you might never have it again? That’s what makes it feel too valuable to "waste."
Perfectionism & Fear of Commitment. A lot of us who use planners, journals, or scrapbooks are naturally visual thinkers. We like things to feel organized, intentional, and well put together. So when it comes to stickers, the pressure to make everything look “just right” can be overwhelming. Stickers feel permanent, and that adds a layer of stress. What if you place it wrong? What if you need it later? These kinds of thoughts can spiral into full-blown analysis paralysis, leaving you stuck and afraid to use anything at all.
The "Not the Right Time Yet" Trap. Sometimes it’s not even about perfection, it’s about hesitation. You might feel like you’re not creative enough to do the sticker justice, or like the right layout hasn’t come along yet. With too many options and too much pressure to make it “worth it,” you end up saving it for someday. And someday just keeps getting pushed further away.
Childhood. Yup, childhood. I don’t know about you, but I remember my mom buying me a Harry Potter stationery kit or some Lisa Frank goodies and telling me I wasn’t getting another one. To be careful with what I had. We were poor, to put it plainly. My parents are from Poland, and they each worked three jobs just to make a living.
A lot of people grew up in similar situations, with middle to lower class parents and limited supplies. I still wonder what happened to the stationery my mom bought me back then, because I miss it. It was never used. I never touched it, simply because I knew if I did, it would be gone, and I’d never get another.
Maybe she threw it out because she thought I didn’t like it. But the truth is, it left a deep impression on me. That experience planted the seed for my sticker anxiety. The scarcity mindset stuck with me, and I’ve carried it into adulthood.
Sticker lovers sometimes fall into the trap of collecting instead of using. It becomes about preservation, not expression and using the sticker feels like damaging your “collection.” It doesn’t help when sticker shops keep launching new “collections” and they are too cute to pass up! I’m looking at you, Stickii Club!
Sentimental Value. I’m hella easy to shop for. Just head into Daiso or any stationery shop and buy me a bunch of stickers! It’ll forever make me happy, but it will also make me look at them and be reminded of you every time I see them. You too? Stickers, like any product, can carry emotional weight whether they’re gifts, tied to a memory, or simply represent your aesthetic. That emotional connection can make it harder to “let go” and stick them somewhere.
Are you still with me? Because that was loaded! But it’s going to get better.
Before we continue, take a pause, drink some water, and take a deep breath!
What can we do about it?
“So, Diana, you told us about sticker anxiety and where it comes from, but what can we do about it? Because at this point it feels like I’m not going to be able to change. All hope is lost, but I want to change. I want to use the sticker. But I also don’t, what do I do?!”
I got you!
Step One — Get Honest With Yourself
You have to get really honest with yourself! Like, no seriously, everything you may not be thinking about is actually what’s holding you back. And you have to ask yourself some deep hard hitting questions surrounding this anxiety & fear.
Ask yourself why you’re not using the sticker.
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What's wrong with the placement?
Why do I feel it's not the right placement?
Why is it not the right placement?
What can I do to make it the right placement?
What part of me needs everything to be perfect before I can enjoy it?
What would it feel like to let go of control, just a little, at this moment?
Where else in my life do I hold back until everything is "just right"?
Can I accept that imperfect doesn't mean worthless?
What am I trying to control by not using this sticker?
What would it mean to embrace "good enough for now"?
Do I trust my own aesthetic judgment?
What does "good enough" mean to me, and who decided that?
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What is this fear saying to me?
What are my triggers?
What are my specific anxiety triggers?
Do I have any deeper emotional blocks surrounding this?
What am I really afraid of?
What would happen if I used this sticker 'wrong'?
What does "messing up" with a sticker say about me in my mind?
What's the worst thing that could happen if I use this sticker randomly, and what's the best thing?
Am I afraid of change, even positive change?
Am I trying to solve a problem that doesn't actually exist?
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What messages did I receive about "wasting" things as a child?
Who taught me that certain items were "too good to use"?
What was my relationship with art supplies or decorative items growing up?
Did I have to ask permission to use creative materials as a kid?
What family beliefs do I carry about scarcity vs. abundance?
What would 3-year-old me do with this sticker?
When was the last time I played without worrying about the outcome?
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Do I feel like I need permission to use things I love?
Why do I feel the need to earn the right to use something I already own?
Am I allowed to create just for me, even if no one ever sees it?
Am I saving this for someone else's approval?
Do I believe I deserve beautiful things in my everyday life?
Am I waiting to become someone different before I can enjoy this?
What would it mean about me if I used something "carelessly"?
Am I hoarding joy for a version of me who's "more deserving"?
Why do I feel guilty using something I bought with joy?
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Do I fear that one day I'm going to want to throw this thing out (bottle, notebook, planner, box, container, etc.)
Am I afraid I won't find something as cute/beautiful/special again?
What event/moment am I waiting for to use this sticker?
Where else do I save things for "someday"?
What other decisions do I avoid making because they feel permanent?
Do I have unused items in other areas of my life?
What would my unused sticker collection say about how I treat myself?
How does this pattern show up in bigger life decisions?
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Am I just not in the mood to work with stickers today?
Am I itching to be creative today or am I forcing myself to be creative?
Am I a creative person or am I just trying to be like everyone else?
Is this hobby for me?
Is this a passion for me?
Do I enjoy this or am I just doing this because it looked cool on YouTube/Pinterest/Instagram/etc?
What would using this sticker represent for me emotionally?
How can I turn this small moment into an act of reclaiming my creativity?
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What does my body feel like right now as I hold this sticker?
Where do I feel tension when I think about placing it?
What's the story I'm telling myself about this moment?
What would happen if I just breathed and didn't think about it?
What would it feel like to use this sticker just for fun?
Can I treat this sticker like a celebration rather than a test?
What would it mean to use this sticker boldly, without fear?
What if this sticker was meant to be used today, right now?
How would I advise a friend struggling with this same feeling?
If I knew I was moving next week, would I still hesitate?
What would using this sticker teach me about letting go?
Will I remember this specific placement decision in a year?
What would 80-year-old me think about this hesitation?
Am I creating a problem my future self will never think about?
What would I want someone to tell me about this moment?
How will I feel if I never use any of these stickers?
As you can see, it’s not just about the sticker or where you’re putting it. There’s so much more than meets the eye! Read through the list of questions, and if any questions make you go, “Oooooo that’s a good question!” Those are the questions you need to answer. Because they will help you overcome sticker anxiety and actually use your stickers.
For reference, my favorite questions to answer are:
What's wrong with the placement?
Why do I feel it's not the right placement?
What is this fear saying to me?
What am I really afraid of?
What was my relationship with art supplies or decorative items growing up?
Do I fear that one day I'm going to want to throw this thing out (bottle, notebook, planner, box, container, etc.)
What event/moment am I waiting for to use this sticker?
What would using this sticker represent for me emotionally?
How can I turn this small moment into an act of reclaiming my creativity?
What's the story I'm telling myself about this moment?
How would I advise a friend struggling with this same feeling?
How will I feel if I never use any of these stickers?
And this is a good place to start if you don’t want to read the full list!
Step Two — Find Workarounds & Ways to Bridge the Gap
If there is anything you should learn in life it’s that everything is figureoutable. Everything. That’s not even a real word, but trust me, every problem has a solution even if you don’t know what that is yet. Some answers and solutions are given to you, some you need to dig deeper to find, and some just take time to appear.
Let's break it down into an expandable list with common Sticker Anxiety Problems and their Possible Solutions. Having everything organized this way makes it easier to click through each section, recognize patterns, and figure out what's really going on.
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Ask yourself if the item is something you’ll keep forever. If not, use a less-loved sticker. Save your favorites for keepsakes like journals, scrapbooks, or things that will last.
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There might not be a perfect place, and that’s okay. Try starting with a space that feels fun, like the inside cover of your journal, or use a notebook just for "sticker smashing" with no pressure.
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Invest in higher-quality or long-lasting items (like a durable water bottle i.e. hydroflask, iPad case, hardcover notebook, etc.) that feels worthy of your best stickers.
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Choose one sticker that fits the vibe or aesthetic you want. Stick with simple layouts that feel timeless to you. Or take photos of your spread first to try different placements digitally.
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It depends on where you placed the sticker. If it's in a planner, notebook, or journal, take photos or a video flip-through before letting it go.
You can also cut out the pages or sections you love and reuse them with glue or double-sided tape, or store them in a reusable sticker book.
If the sticker is on a water bottle or another surface you can’t keep, snap a photo and reprint it. You can also jot down where you bought your favorite stickers in case you want to repurchase them later.
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Rip out the pages you love and save them in a memory journal. You can also transfer stickers or elements to a scrapbook or hybrid journal setup.
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Let go of the idea that stickers need to be used perfectly. Think of it like play. Use "meh" stickers to experiment freely and in places you might one day throw out (like a planner), and save your favorite ones for when inspiration really strikes.
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Curate your stickers intentionally. Pick one or two that match your vibe, then build a layout around them. Less is more if that’s your style, and that’s totally valid.
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Get a stick and release a reusable sticker book where you can use your stickers and still keep them intact!
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You could try using removable or repositionable stickers when possible (which would be washi stickers, they’re more often capable of being peeled up and repositioned), or practice with cheaper stickers first to build your "placement confidence."
Even if a sticker is permanent, putting it somewhere means it becomes part of that thing's story, so try starting with stuff you know you'll keep for a while.
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Consider buying duplicates of your favorites so you can use one and keep one, or set a "special sticker quota" where you commit to using one special sticker per month or week. Remember that stickers are meant to bring joy through use, not just ownership, and you could even create a "special enough" item specifically for your best stickers.
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If you need to plan, what I like to do is arrange my stickers and elements on a page WITHOUT peeling the backing just yet. It gives me time to figure out if I like the layout or arrangement. When I find one that I like, I snap a photo so I can remember it before I start working on putting everything in place.
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Try pairing stickers with others that have a similar mood or theme. This can actually make things look more complete and keeps the happiness alive longer. If you can afford it, buying duplicates lets you use some while keeping the original set intact.
I always do this. I have a lot of favorite sticker sheets, and I'll let myself use two stickers per sheet for one spread (planner, journal, whatever). Sometimes I'm enjoying how they look and I actually use all of them and it brings me joy. But other times I get that anxiety again with just the two stickers, so I go to another sheet and add two more that match. Then I end up with this masterpiece because I combined different sheets and it looks super cool!
My Own Sticker Anxiety
Even with my own shop & stickers, Dreamlike Innovations, I still feel this anxiety a lot! I struggle with putting my own stickers on products because in my head, they have to be in the perfect place. Yes, I could just make more for myself, but I also want to have enough around for when people are buying from me. My main focus is selling them, not using them.
I only allowed myself two of every design because I knew I was going to use one for photos, like taking the snowboarding ones into Big SNOW with me to get content. I'm also waiting to put one of each design on one of my snowboards because I'll be a walking billboard, which was my whole intention for saving them. But I also knew I was going to want another sticker for something else, like my iPad case or planner or just some other perfect product placement that I haven’t thought of yet! Which puts pressure on me!
This leads me to my next tip.
Step Three — Choose Forever Homes for Your Favorite Stickers
I have an iPad where I put my own, "Do you have it in pink?" sticker on to, and I plan on having this case for a long time.
It's the perfect pink case! I kept it plain & clean for already over a year now!
I didn't even want to put anything on it because I was thinking,
What if it doesn't look right?
What if I hate it?
What if this isn't the perfect place for this sticker?
What if I waste both and cry over this?! AND THEN HAVE TO BUY A WHOLE NEW CASE?!
Irrational thinking. I know.
But guess what?
IT WAS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR THIS STICKER!
Since it was going to be on forever, I wanted to make sure I didn’t just throw it down without a care in the world. I got out a ruler and some measuring tape, marked out the exact center, and put it down perfectly!
The pink of the sticker border was the SAME COLOR as the case, blending effortlessly. It looks like it was designed this way. Now it's my favorite thing on this planet. I can't stop staring at my iPad! And yeah, it gives me the idea to have iPad, Kindle, and phone cases like this made with this design in my shop!
This is just one example! Let’s look at this graph to identify forever items:
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Yearly planners (unless you KNOW you’re going to keep them beyond that year or 10 years from now)
Plastic water bottles
School notebooks and binders
Mood boards
Trendy items (glass cup in the shape of a can for example; yeah they look cute but they are SUPER fragile and break easily)
Phone cases you plan to replace frequently
Cheap storage containers
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Tablet case/phone case (quality ones you'll keep long-term)
snowboard
skateboard
other sporting equipment
a personal journal
a scrapbook
decorating a keepsake box
laptop cover
laptop
pc case
vision boards
quality luggage and travel cases
musical instruments (guitar cases
keyboard covers)
craft supply organizers
tool boxes and workshop equipment
quality water bottles and thermoses
Put the stickers you don’t like or feel meh about on those temporary items and placements instead of your favorites.
Just to note also, by all means use your stickers in your planners or on anything you want if they make you happy! Even if you throw them out. They are YOUR items. I’m just giving you or others ideas of what’s helped me now that I’m realizing I want to be more intentional with where I put my stickers. Because I would feel horrible if I put something I love on something that I will want to throw out, possibly, 5 years from now.
If the fear is about it being thrown out, change what you're putting it on.
Step Four — Organize Your Collection in a Way That Invites Use
The way you store your stickers directly impacts how often you'll actually use them. When stickers are buried in boxes or scattered across random drawers, they become invisible, and invisible stickers are never used. The key is creating organizational systems that make your collection both visible and accessible.
Choose Your Organization Method
Binder Systems Two popular approaches work well for different needs. Trading card sleeves in standard binders offer an affordable, customizable solution that lets you arrange stickers by theme, color, or size. For a more premium approach, dedicated sticker binders like those from Stickii Club provide specially designed A5 formats with optimal viewing angles and easy removal access.
Personal Catalog Systems Consider creating a bullet journal-style catalog that tracks both what you own and what you've used. This reference system helps you remember forgotten stickers in your collection while also revealing usage patterns. You might discover you consistently avoid certain themes or colors, which can inform future purchasing decisions.
Why Organizing Equals Using
The psychology behind organization is powerful. When your collection is visible and systematically arranged, you're more likely to use it for several key reasons:
Visual Accessibility Triggers Memory When stickers are organized where you can see them clearly, you refresh your memory about what you own. This regular visual reminder naturally leads to more frequent use because you're constantly being inspired by your options.
Organization Reduces Decision Fatigue Having a clear system eliminates the overwhelming feeling of not knowing where to start. Instead of digging through boxes wondering what you have, you can quickly scan organized sections and make confident choices based on your current needs.
Visibility Signals Value When you organize your stickers in attractive, accessible systems, you're sending yourself a psychological message that these items matter and deserve to be used. Conversely, throwing stickers in a box signals that they're not worth your attention, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy where they remain unused.
Making It Work in Any Space
Space constraints aren't valid excuses for poor organization. Even in a 92 square foot bedroom (essentially a shoebox) it's possible to create functional, beautiful storage systems for your entire collection. The key is choosing vertical solutions, multi-purpose furniture, and being intentional about every inch of space.
Small spaces actually force you to be more creative and intentional with your organization, often leading to better systems than those with unlimited room. When space is premium, every organizational choice must earn its place by being both functional and inspiring.
The goal isn't perfection. It's creating a system that invites you to engage with your collection regularly. When your stickers are organized in a way that brings you joy to look at and easy to access, using them becomes the natural next step rather than a daunting decision.
Step Five — Mindful Methods for Using Your Sticker Collection
Once you've found your favorite stickers a forever home, the next step is developing strategies that make using them feel natural and intentional rather than overwhelming. Here are several approaches that can transform your relationship with your sticker collection.
Start with Imperfect Stickers
One of the most liberating strategies is to begin with stickers that have minor flaws or come from "oops" packs. These slightly imperfect stickers are perfect for experimentation because they remove the pressure of needing to place them perfectly. Since they already have small imperfections, you can use them in spaces where you're not entirely certain about placement, allowing you to practice without the anxiety of "wasting" a pristine sticker.
I did exactly this with my Halloween stickers in my Passion Planner. and if you want to grab some for yourself, follow @dreamlikeinnovations on Instagram for the drop date! 👻
Build Confidence Through Abundance
Combat scarcity mindset by purchasing sticker sheets or bulk packs rather than individual pieces. When you have multiples of a design, using one doesn't feel like depleting a precious resource. Shop during sales to make this approach more budget-friendly, or consider subscribing to Stickii Club's sticker subscription. You can choose from cute, pop, or vintage packs, and for just $13 a month you'll get stickers delivered to your door. It's honestly how I built up my insane sticker collection!
Remember that investing in things that bring you joy is a worthwhile use of your hard-earned money.
Match Your Mood and Moments
The key to confident sticker usage lies in matching your selection to your current mood or the specific moment you're documenting. Before choosing stickers, ask yourself: What vibe am I trying to capture? What mood am I in right now?
For example, if you're creating a spread for a month where you're feeling energetic and warm, gather all your orange-themed stickers and washi tape. Perhaps you have a beloved Charmander sticker you've been saving for years alongside a motivational "I can, I will" sticker you recently purchased. When both match your orange theme and capture the determined energy you're feeling, using them together creates a cohesive, intentional design that feels exactly right.
This approach works like a form of manifestation through planning. Just as people script their lives as if they've already achieved their goals, you can use stickers to reflect and reinforce the energy you want to cultivate in your journal or planner.
Let Events Guide Your Choices
When documenting specific experiences, let the event itself guide your sticker selection. Attended a dinner party with friends? Look for food-themed stickers and designs that represent friendship and good times. Notice what colors dominated the experience. Maybe everything felt bright and sunny, calling for yellow-themed elements.
Don't have stickers that match? This is an opportunity, not a problem. If you realize you need yellow washi tape to complete your vision, it's perfectly reasonable to purchase it and wait for it to arrive before completing your spread. You work hard for your money, so invest in supplies that help you create exactly what you envision.
Use Stickers as Daily Reminders
Not every sticker needs to be used for decoration. Stickers with meaningful quotes or affirmations can serve as powerful daily reminders when placed strategically. Consider putting a motivational sticker in your wallet, on your phone case, or somewhere else you'll see it regularly. This is exactly why I include a 'Stop Overthinking' sticker as a freebie with every physical order because sometimes we need a gentle reminder to just start using what we have. The first 50 orders comes with one because I believe in practicing what I preach about sticker anxiety. But every 50 orders will receive a new soft reminder sticker.
These approaches work together to create a more intentional, less anxious relationship with your sticker collection. By starting with imperfect pieces, building confidence through abundance, matching your mood, letting events guide you, and using stickers as daily touchstones, you'll find yourself naturally reaching for your collection with excitement rather than hesitation.
But It's Not JUST Stickers
The truth is, sticker anxiety is rarely just about stickers. This same pattern of precious hoarding and perfectionism shows up across our entire collection of creative supplies. I have a shelf full of unused notebooks, each one waiting for the "perfect" project that will justify breaking their pristine spines. I continue buying new notebooks even though I already have plenty, always convinced that the next one will be the one that finally inspires me to start.
My relationship with washi tape follows a similar pattern. I've developed an organized cataloging system that helps me know exactly what I own, every single roll. While I don't completely forbid myself from using my collection, I'm much less likely to reach for tapes I'm running low on, especially if I know I'll never be able to purchase them again. The scarcity creates a mental block where I find myself waiting for the "absolutely perfect" moment to use them, or I'll postpone using them entirely until I can hunt down duplicates online.
This perfectionism can even be triggered by the smallest flaws. I once fell in love with a notebook from one of those Chinese stationery shops in the mall. The cover was beautiful, and I was excited to finally have found something worth using as a diary. But when I opened it at home, I discovered a typo inside: "A Game of Chass" instead of "A Game of Chess." That single imperfection immediately diminished its value in my mind. I couldn't bring myself to use it for anything meaningful, and eventually gave it away when the store wouldn't accept returns.
These behaviors all stem from the same root: we've assigned so much emotional value to our supplies that using them feels like a loss rather than a gain. Recognizing this pattern across different types of materials is another step towards breaking free from it.
It's About Giving Yourself Permission.
At its core, sticker anxiety isn't really about stickers at all. It's about the deeper psychology of creative anxiety and how we assign worth to both our possessions and ourselves. We tell ourselves we're not ready, the project isn't important enough, or the moment isn't special enough to warrant using something we love.
This pattern reveals something profound about how we view our own self-worth. When we hoard our favorite supplies "for later," we're essentially telling ourselves that our current projects, our daily experiences, and our present moments aren't valuable enough to deserve the best we have. We're waiting for some mythical future version of ourselves who will finally be worthy of using the good stuff.
But here's the truth: that future version of yourself is you, right now. Your current journal spread, your today's mood, your present creative impulse, these are exactly the moments your stickers were meant for. The perfect project you're waiting for is the one sitting in front of you today.
You Deserve to Use the Things That Bring You Joy
My Donut Lovin Panda & Kawaii Fireball stickers bringing joy to my Passion Planner! 🐼🔥
Every sticker you've carefully chosen and lovingly stored was selected because it sparked something in you. That spark wasn't meant to live forever in a protective sleeve. It was meant to be shared, to brighten your pages, to make your ordinary moments feel a little more special.
Using your stickers isn't about diminishing their value; it's about fulfilling their purpose. A sticker that brings you joy every time you see it on your planner page is infinitely more valuable than one that sits unused in perfect condition.
The Perfect Moment Is Now
Stop waiting for the perfect project, the perfect mood, or the perfect inspiration. Start with what you have, where you are, with whatever you're working on today. Choose one sticker, maybe one that's been waiting the longest, and use it.
Notice how it feels. Notice how that small act of creative generosity toward yourself changes something inside. This is what you've been missing while you waited for later.
Your stickers are not museum pieces; they're tools for joy. Your creative supplies are not investments to be preserved; they're invitations to play. And you are not someone who needs to earn the right to use beautiful things. You already deserve them simply by being someone who appreciates beauty enough to collect it.
The perfect moment for using your stickers is now. The perfect project is the one you're working on today. The perfect person to use them is you.
Start today. Choose one sticker. Use it. Then choose another. Your collection is waiting to finally do what it was always meant to do: bring more joy into your everyday life.
Ready to add some joy to your collection?
Each order includes a handmade thank you card drawn by me! These little personal touches remind us that imperfection has its own beauty. Click to shop my collection of stickers perfect for overcoming that 'too pretty to use' mindset!
I rarely offer discounts, but if this post resonated with you, use code USEJOY10 for 10% off everything in my shop—both digital and physical goods. I've got some really cute and relatable stickers that are perfect for practicing what we've talked about today.
The first 50 orders will receive a "Stop Overthinking" freebie sticker (because we all need that reminder), and orders 51-100 will get a another surprise soft reminder sticker. Follow me on Instagram @dreamlikeinnovations to know when I drop new designs.
Now go use those stickers that bring you joy.
Till next time!
~Diana
