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. 

The deadline for our 12-week coaching program for artists is tomorrow, September 12th!

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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Let's talk about REJECTION! In this episode I'll talk about what rejection is, why it cuts so deep, and how we can keep going after we've been rejected. I'll also share some of my personal experiences with rejection! There's been a lot :)

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I'm so pumped to finally announce my new school for artists! 

A MIGHTY PRACTICE IS AN UNCONVENTIONAL SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE SOUL. Through classes and coaching we give artists of all levels what they need to get started and stay motivated in their creative work. You don’t need a BFA, MFA, or hell, a high school diploma to be an artist. But you do need some tools. Tools to get started, build some habits, get feedback, and learn how to trust yourself.  At A Mighty Practice, we work to empower artists – working artists and those who may not yet know they’re artists – to give themselves permission, develop their voices, and cultivate their creative lives.

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In this episode I'll talk about the experience of "feeling embarrassed" about your creative work and how this feeling can be useful to us. I'll explain embarrassment (or increased self-consciousness) as a normal part of the self-discovery process, and how we need to lean into the feeling vs. push it away in order to grow. 

In this episode I'll talk about how I define creative burnout. I'll talk about why creative burnout happens and what we can do about it. I'll differentiate between burnout and overwhelm and how to approach these two states differently in your creative work.

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I reference this great episode on burnout vs. overwhelm from the Life Coach School Podcast. Check it out:

https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/182/

In this episode I'll talk about the concept of "enabling constraints" - limiting conditions that allow you to make confident choices in your creative work. I'll talk about why we need constraints in our practices, how to set them, and artists we can look to for some helpful examples.