I’ve watched a lot of my creative friends be consumed with something that I like to call “The Creative Struggle." 3. Sometimes the struggle is mental illness, be that anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. But sometimes, The Creative Struggle is restlessness. Those are my creative friends who are generally unhappy with where they are in their careers or relationships, my creative friends who are goal orientated and struggle to focus on the present because they are always looking ahead. My creative friend who takes on too much and over commits themselves, because over committing is easier than thinking you’re not doing enough. Or my creative friend who lacks confidence in their work and so they creative less, therefore creating less things of actual value which feeds into their confidence issue. If any of that sounds like you… than listen closely because I have some things I want you to know. 1. You have so much time. 2. You only get better if you practice. 3. If you feel consumed by your mental illness, consider seeing a therapist. 4. Support your support system. 5. Goals are not everything. ... Copyright-Free music: Intro: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks Outro: Hanging Out by Bruno E.