How do you decide when to take a break? Is rest a priority in your art practice? A lack of rest can lead to a lack of creativity and inspiration in your studio! On this episode, I’m going to talk about the importance of rest, why we stop ourselves from getting it, and how consistent rest creates our best work.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:19] Breaking the power of the infinite list
• [3:56] Deciding when enough is enough and the lie of “shoulds”
• [13:24] How to stop fighting with reality, boost your creativity, and actually rest
• [20:14] The mental roadblocks to rest and why it’s not procrastination

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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