Procrastinating isn’t about the lack of discipline or will power, but about managing the self-doubt and anxiety that comes up during the creative process. As a creative professional or working artist, being creatively productive is essential for your success. “Stop Procrastinating & Start Creating” self-help audio will give you the tools to overcome procrastinating and back to feeling productive again. You’ll gain an understanding of what really causes procrastination and learn the skills to maintain productivity. Learn More
Do you feel bored and uninspired with the projectsyou’re working on?
Are you seriously questioning your direction ofyour creative career?
How can you tell you are in need of a Creative Career Makeover or it’s time for you to reinvent yourself as a Creative Professional? If you’re a creative professional or working artist who has hit a wall in your career this is far more common than you might think. I want to share with you four major points that can help you understand what you’re experiencing and how to get clearer on where to go from here.
You’ve invested a lot of time in developing your artistic skills and many years working as an artist, but suddenly you find yourself uninspired, bored and uncreative. Wondering where the passion for your work has gone? Are you questioning if you should continue in your creative field? Do you feel an urgency to make a drastic career change?
Don’t worry this doesn’t mean you’re all washed up as a creative individual and most importantly you are not alone. When this happens it’s natural not only to panic, but to also take it personal. It’s common for working artists or creative professionals to eventually hit some plateau in their career. This loll could be a sign that you need to re-evaluate the direction of your career or maybe reinvent it.
In order to keep our creativity thriving and avoid becoming stagnant, we require from time to time, periods of redefining ourselves as creative individuals. Sometimes this means deconstructing what exist and embarking on new and fresh terrain. It may mean stepping out of our comfort zone and opening ourselves up to what is unfamiliar and unknown. These phases challenge our creativity, which keeps it fresh, alive and flourishing. In fact, I truly believe deep down inside creative individuals hunger for new experiences.
Don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself if that means exposing yourself to a new medium or making a career transition. It may mean accepting a project that challenges your confidence or abilities. The results could bring unexpected transformation to the level of your creativity. Taking the time to reevaluate where you’re at, can lead to further growth as a creative professional and working artist.
Introducing a new line of creations that will inspire you to aspire. Quote Creations isn’t just another hanging sign, but a piece of art that repeatedly draws your eyes back to reading inspiring quotes over and over again (a sort of eye candy). These unique creations are original designs, which combine hand painted backgrounds with original photographic images. Most importantly, each sign is infused with positive intentions of encouragement, hope and inspiration.
Many artists struggle with the persistent voice of self-doubt. It plagues them when they attempt to bring to life a new idea. It can cause them to constantly second-guess themselves, questioning if their art is good enough to warrant the right attention. Self-doubt surfaces when they hear a comment on their art, performance or novel that wasn’t favorable. It’s the ingredient that under lies creative block. It repeatedly whispers in the back of their mind, “you’re just not good enough.” It can strike suddenly when they feel envies of someone else’s creative success. Self-doubt can be so overwhelming, the artist develops a relentless hunger for validation or approval driving them to bury it with substances.
One of the most common causes of self-doubt is negative self-talk. It’s the repeated statements running in one’s head that criticizes, belittles and shames. Constant replay of negative dialog slowly chips away at self-worth, which can leave the artist feeling less certain of their abilities. In addition, ignoring or brushing off one’s own accomplishments and successes, have a way of derailing self-confidence. Because each negative thought produces an emotion this can inevitably cause the artist to feel discouraged or hopeless.
Begin to take notice of the statements you tell yourself about your creativity, about your art, or you as a person. Are the words coming from a caring and gentle voice, offering support and encouragement? Or are they words that are slowly damaging your self-worth, resulting in procrastination, unproductively or creative paralysis. A simple shift in self-talk is the beginning of sustaining a positive attitude throughout your career as an artist.
Narrated by Lisa Riley. Use this guided meditation when you find yourself flooded with difficult emotions or stressed. Practicing mindfulness can help you better cope with those times when you feel overwhelmed.
We made the decision to pursue a career in a specific art, whether it’s to become a writer, dancer, artist or designer. We spend a lot of money, time and energy going to school, getting the training to develop the skills and the knowledge in that chosen profession. All the while, hoping to actually be able to make a living doing the very thing we felt passionate about when we first embarked on that path.
But what happens when you find yourself in the midst of a struggling job market with fewer opportunities in your trade? How do you deal with being repeatedly turned down, because the employer was flooded by applicants? In the state of our economy, creative professionals are having more and more difficulty finding jobs that match their qualifications.
One of the advantages to being a creative individual is that you have the ability to approach a problem from multiple perspectives and apply your creative skills to other applications. Don’t be afraid to diversify your gifts and talents towards other forms of creative work. Stay open to the idea of branching out even if it’s in an area outside of your trade.
This doesn’t mean you are turning your back on your chosen profession. Nor does it mean you have failed your dream. It’s more about finding creative ways to make adjustments in order to ride out the waves of this challenging economy.
Although facing repeated rejection and disappointment can be distressful and taxing on your confidence, try not to take it personal. Part of adapting and surviving changes in the job market is to resist the belief that there is something lacking in you. Remember many creative professionals are experiencing the same struggle.
You are a multi-dimensional, creative, gifted and diverse individual. You have the ability to endure and apply yourself in ways that will help you rise above any career challenges or survive a lull in the job market.
The Art of Mind now brings to you a line of audios specifically tailored towards helping the creative person gain a deeper awareness of themselves and their own creative process.
These programs explore aspects of living a creative life such as creative block, self-doubt, relationships and re-entering creative flow.
Created and narrated by Lisa A. Riley, Creativity Coach. She combines a mix of lectures, exercises and guided meditations, in order to make these audios a valuable tool to the creative professional and working artist.
Lisa’s mission is to provide an avenue for artists to gain an in-depth understanding of themselves as creative beings and develop a self-acceptance for their unique qualities as they strive to reach their creative potential.
Procrastinating isn’t about the lack of discipline or will power, but about managing the self-doubt and anxiety that comes up during the creative process. As a creative professional or working artist, being creatively productive is essential for your success. “Stop Procrastinating & Start Creating” self-help audio will give you the tools to overcome procrastinating and back to feeling productive again. You’ll gain an understanding of what really causes procrastination and learn the skills to maintain productivity. Learn More
Introducing a new line of creations that will inspire you to aspire. Quote Creations isn’t just another hanging sign, but a piece of art that repeatedly draws your eyes back to reading inspiring quotes over and over again (a sort of eye candy). These unique creations are original designs, which combine hand painted backgrounds with original photographic images. Most importantly, each sign is infused with positive intentions of encouragement, hope and inspiration.
Many artists struggle with the persistent voice of self-doubt. It plagues them when they attempt to bring to life a new idea. It can cause them to constantly second-guess themselves, questioning if their art is good enough to warrant the right attention. Self-doubt surfaces when they hear a comment on their art, performance or novel that wasn’t favorable. It’s the ingredient that under lies creative block. It repeatedly whispers in the back of their mind, “you’re just not good enough.” It can strike suddenly when they feel envies of someone else’s creative success. Self-doubt can be so overwhelming, the artist develops a relentless hunger for validation or approval driving them to bury it with substances.
We made the decision to pursue a career in a specific art, whether it’s to become a writer, dancer, artist or designer. We spend a lot of money, time and energy going to school, getting the training to develop the skills and the knowledge in that chosen profession. All the while, hoping to actually be able to make a living doing the very thing we felt passionate about when we first embarked on that path.
