A Mighty Practice

I hear this all the time from my students and clients: "I'm not a real artist." This always leads me to ask: "What exactly is a REAL artist?" What do we mean when we say that? In this episode we'll talk about our core negative beliefs around what it means to be a "real" artist, and how those limiting thoughts are holding us back from building the creative lives we want to build.

It's January, and if you don't feel pumped about starting up the year, you're not alone! In this episode I'm going to talk about how to approach your year as happening within creative seasons. We'll talk about why artists benefit from setting priorities seasonally vs. yearly, and 4 questions to ask yourself to help identify the season you're in.  

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In this episode we'll talk about reflecting on your work. This is truly a skill. I'll offer an exercise for reviewing older work you've made and finding within it, the ideas that still feel important to you.  These are your persistent themes, or "anchors," that will ground you for a long and fruitful creative journey.

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In this episode, we're talking about FEEDBACK. How do you know when it's the right time to get feedback on your work? We'll look at some questions you can ask yourself to understand where you are in the creative process, how you're relating to your work, and if it's the best time to get feedback on what you're making.

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In this episode I'll talk about how art-making is not a "self-indulgent" activity but vital to our survival and the survival of others. 

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It's episode #20! In this episode I talk about the problem with setting a high bar when it comes to starting a creative project. Oftentimes we set high expectations of our work in order to prove to ourselves we're serious about it. I argue the opposite is true - you demonstrate your commitment to your creative work by starting small, setting commitments you can keep, and showing up again and again until a habit feels automatic. Listen to this episode if you struggle with getting started and maintaining momentum in your practice.

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I mention James Clear's Atomic Habit in this episode. Check it out!

In this episode I'll talk about how to generate focus, or how to "build clarity and purpose in your day." We'll hear from three past workshop attendees about their current challenges with focus, and I'll offer some solutions. 

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In this episode, I'll talk about making difficult decisions (or as I call them, "indecision roadblocks"). I'll talk about how difficult decisions happen when two of our creative values are in conflict with one another. I'll offer some exercises to help you clarify your values, and from those values, make more confident decisions.

Critics vs. haters, ya'll! In this episode, I'll talk about how to know the difference between "a critic" and "a hater" and recognizing where you're getting your feedback from. I'll talk about the importance of seeking feedback from critics (people who are invested in your growth!) and not letting the haters get you down. 

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Creative friction is the stuff that slows you down and prevents you from expressing your ideas at their fullest. In this episode, I'll talk about 5 different kinds of creative friction and what you can do to move past it. 

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