Hey! Welcome to Toward Creativity -  a podcast by Benjamin Harding - that's me. You can find me on instagram at bhardingmusic and on my website benjaminharding.net. This is a podcast where I explore the immense world of creativity. I hope to also serve as a guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards building a sustainable creative career.

As episodes continue to be released, I hope that they begin to give this whole show a shape and a sense to you the listener about what this podcast is about and where my heart is. I have to say that it's going to take time before the messaging of this podcast creates the whole 'w-h-o-l-e' of my heart towards you. I love people deeply and I want to do everything I can to help you succeed in your creative space. 

And, if you are discouraged with your creative work, I get it. If are fired up, I get it. I've been there and continue to be on this journey together with you - in this moment of time on the planet. We need each other. 

For me, I have to pause and say that I am thinking about developing a course online where creatives learn to set up creative businesses that are profitable and sustainable. If you are interested in being a part of the development of this course and community, please send me a message on my website at benjaminharding.net or on Instagram at bhardingmusic. 

The bottom line is that you need to take care of yourself. Your creative practice, your family and the world needs you and your work. 

I'm not kidding. We need you. 

We live as whole human beings - body, soul, mind, spirit. How you care for yourself as an artist is crucial for the output of your heart. 

And so today - I want to talk about 6 ways to improve your self-care today as an artist. All of this needs decision points. You need to decide that this is important. 

Let me list them off:

1. Exercise 
2. Eat Clean 
3. Meditate
4. Rest
5. Think Clean
6. Surround Yourself with Positive People 

Alright and now to handle them one by one.