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ARTArticle*** How to Resolve Instead of Just Solve Problems“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!” - Dr. Seuss
In these hectic, often stressful days, many people measure themselves on ...“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!” - Dr. SeussARTArticle*** How to Rise Above the Pecking OrderWhere are you in the pecking order of your life? Are you above or below the "measuring up to" rung you hoped to be on at this moment in time? Where are you in the heirarchy through which you define your life achievement; your sense of self-worth and accomplishment?ARTArticle*** How to Slay the Fear Monger Through CreativityFear cripples creativity. Nothing new there. We've all experienced fear as we reach for inspiration, motivation and satisfaction. Fear dwells at the bottom of the pit of desperation. Fear is the lowest of lows.
I have a client who came to me and said that she felt like she was stuck in a vat ...Fear cripples creativity. Nothing new there. We've all experienced fear as we reach for inspiration, motivation and satisfaction. Fear dwells at the bottom of the pit of desperation. Fear is the lowest of lows.ARTArticle*** How to Tap Into Your Greatest TalentIt's a funny thing. What you excel at, what is your greatest gift, may not be obvious to you. You may believe that what you do and create so effortlessly is easily achieved by anyone and everyone. It comes so naturally for you that you think it comes just as naturally for everyone else. Therefore, you may be oblivious to your special talent, your unique gift that is your birthright and purpose in life.ARTArticle*** How to Tell if Your Choices Are Good or Bad"The unconscious is our best collaborator."- Director Mike Nichols
Did you know that you have a personal GPS system within you? It will tell you whether or not the turn, the choice, you are about to make will lead you to your destination or not. It will tell you whether you are on the right path to achieve all that you dream of or on the road to a life unfulfilled, a dream never achieved.ARTArticle*** How to Transform Performance AnxietyIt's a funny thing. Life provides an abundance of timely lessons often delivered in unexpected ways that can easily go unnoticed if you're not paying attention. Once you're tapped into the messages presented to you to guide you in the direction of your dreams life becomes a whimsical series of out-of-the-blue events that propel you to move beyond what holds you back. And the truth of it is, the only thing can hold you back from living the life you dream of is Yourself!ARTArticle*** How to Unclog Artist BlockIt’s a devastating thing for an artist to feel they’ve lost their inspiration, to encounter a creative block. But suffering from artist’s block doesn’t mean you’ve lost your artistic ability. Artist block can be overcome.ARTArticle*** Integrity: Essential to Effortless Creative Flow"This above all; to thine own self be true." - William Shakespeare
What is integrity?
What does it mean to be in integrity?
If you look up the word "integrity" in the dictionary you will learn that it comes from the Latin word, "integer" which means "whole". Integrity is an unreduced or ..."This above all; to thine own self be true." - William Shakespeare
What is integrity?
What does it mean to be in integrity?ARTArticle*** Intention Has Power: 5 Steps to Powerful Intention“Unless you marry intention to action, you end up with only a brief affair.” - author unknow
Many people fill their days with thoughts of who they want to be, what they want to do and what they want to have. "I want financial freedom. I want a new car. I want to take a vacation this year. I ...“Unless you marry intention to action, you end up with only a brief affair.” - author unknownARTArticle*** Is Creative Block Just Part of Your Process?Blocked!ARTArticle*** Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Fear: A 4-Step Process“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen.” - Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby
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eath any unwanted self-sabotaging pattern of behavior is fear. These undesirable experiences can include career self-sabotage, any form of addiction, workaholic or ...“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen.” - Alyce P. Cornyn-SelbyARTArticle*** Perfectionist? Meet the High Achiever"Art knows no limit, and the artists will never achieve perfection." - Bente Borsum
Bente Borsum is a talented actress who performed with the Norwegian National Theatre and was a director of the Norwegian National Drama School. As a mentor and teacher, she works with younger artists who need ..."Art knows no limit, and the artists will never achieve perfection." - Bente BorsumARTArticle*** Show Up Naked - Honor Your Authenticity"A poem is a naked person... Some people say that I am a poet." - Bob Dylan
When you show up naked, vulnerable, authentic and open, you allow others to genuinely see who you are. You've heard the old adage, "Actions Speak Louder tha
Words". It's true. When you fully realize that what you do ..."A poem is a naked person... Some people say that I am a poet." - Bob DylanARTArticle*** Stress Relief: Take Up Cog-KnittingGranny may be on to something that our comparatively inexperienced presence may not be aware of. We often run to Granny for her sage, sometimes cryptic, wisdom. And Grannies knit. Are the two related? Would we be well served by picking up a pair of knitting needles and a skein or two of yarn? ...Granny may be on to something that our comparatively inexperienced presence may not be aware of. We often run to Granny for her sage, sometimes cryptic, wisdom. And Grannies knit. Are the two related? Would we be well served by picking up a pair of knitting needles and a skein or two of yarn?ARTArticle*** Stuck in a Creative Rut? You May Be Following Fools RulesLife is a game. Whether you enjoy life or not depends upon the rules - your own personal rules of life.ARTArticle*** Stuck in a Powerless Comfort Zone? How to Reclaim Personal Power"'People will suffer almost anything as long as it means they don't have to change." ~ Deepak Chopra
Life is a series of ups and downs, twists and turns. You can approach the roller coaster of life with arms high in the air; willingly and ready for whatever comes next. Or you can grip the ..."'People will suffer almost anything as long as it means they don't have to change." ~ Deepak ChopraARTArticle*** Stuck? You May Be Alice in WonderlandI encourage everyone to reread the stories that awed and entertained us as children. I guarantee you will find new meaning as an adult in the works of Lewis Carroll, Dr. Seuss, Frank Baum and his Wizard of Oz series, and more. These authors delivered powerful life affirming messages to us as ...I encourage everyone to reread the stories that awed and entertained us as children. I guarantee you will find new meaning as an adult in the works of Lewis Carroll, Dr. Seuss, Frank Baum and his Wizard of Oz series, and more.ARTArticle*** The Hidden Enemy of Talent"We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. When you act out of fear, you create what you fear. All of my clients have been praised and admired for their talent. You'd think that they have plenty of self-confidence and ..."We have met the enemy and he is us." - PogoARTArticle*** The Inner Critic Kidnaps the Artist Soul"Re-examine all you have been told. Dismiss what insults your Soul." - Walt Whitman
For many artists, challenges are very personal. And one of the biggest challenges is the Critic in the room, the Inner Critic. This gnarly Inner Critic is the voice of your self-doubt and fear. It is the ..."Re-examine all you have been told. Dismiss what insults your Soul." - Walt WhitmanARTArticle*** The Key to Creative Flow: Learn the Four C’s to Enhance Your CreativityJust as learning your ABC’s are fundamental to a basic education, learning the Four C’s of Creativity are essential to life as a powerful and deliberate creator of your art and your life experience. If you are not living a life abundant with new inspiration and enthusiasm for your creative challenges then it is likely you are missing one of the C’s, a key ingredient to the recipe for boosting your creative flow.
The four C’s of Creative Flow are:
1. Centering
”The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives.” – Albert EinsteinARTArticle*** The Key To Expressing Full Creative Potential“Love is a force that connects us to every strand of the universe, an unconditional state that characterizes human nature, a form of knowledge that is always there for us if only we can open ourselves to it” - Emily Hilbu
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You were born with a magnificent gift. You came into this ...“Love is a force that connects us to every strand of the universe, an unconditional state that characterizes human nature, a form of knowledge that is always there for us if only we can open ourselves to it” - Emily Hilbu
SellARTArticle*** The Key to Financial Freedom for Artists, Actors, Writers & MusiciansWell-meaning, yet woefully misguided, advice from parents, teachers and other loved ones such as "You'll never make a living as an artist" has become the foundational belief and mantra of the artist's Inner Critic. What's worse is that this also woefully misguided Inner Critic loves to be right ...Well-meaning, yet woefully misguided, advice from parents, teachers and other loved ones such as "You'll never make a living as an artist" has become the foundational belief and mantra of the artist's Inner Critic.ARTArticle*** The One Step Remedy for AnxietyAnxiety! It has power. It has the power to stop you cold, in your tracks, as you freeze in your attempt to move forward in your life. Your anxiety gets in the way of you being, doing and having what you want in life.
What is anxiety? The dictionary will tell you that anxiety is a sense of apprehension and fear either real or imagined, resulting from anticipation of a threatening event or situation. Often states of anxiety are marked by physical symptoms such as sweating, tension, and increased heart rate.ARTArticle*** The Power of Your Power Point PresenceIt's funny when and where inspiration strikes. My latest epiphany came to me while soaking in a hot bubble bath. I had to run from the tub soaking wet to write it down. I've learned that inspiration can disappear as quickly as it comes if not acted upon. This nugget of an AHA moment made me ...It's funny when and where inspiration strikes. My latest epiphany came to me while soaking in a hot bubble bath. I had to run from the tub soaking wet to write it down. I've learned that inspiration can disappear as quickly as it comes if not acted upon. This nugget of an AHA moment made me giggle.ARTArticle*** What it Takes to Actualize Your Creative Talents“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?” - Benjamin Franklin
The most exciting place to discover and actualize your talent is in yourself. What does it mean to realize your talents, and how do you do it? When you actualize your talents you understand ...“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?” - Benjamin FranklinARTArticle*** Who Am I Kidding? How to Stop Self-Sabotage"Who am I Kidding?"
"Who am I to do this?"
"What am I thinking?"
"I'm not (fill in the blank) enough."
These are questions creative people in the visual and performing arts ask themselves every day. They are the questions that stop an artist from starting a project. Stop an actor from ..."Who am I Kidding?"
"Who am I to do this?"
"What am I thinking?"
"I'm not (fill in the blank) enough."ARTArticle*** Why Successful Actors Self-SabotageI opened up Sunday's Parade Magazine and read an article about "The Mixed-Up Life of Shia LaBeouf" written by Dotson Rader. Shia is a 23-year old wildly successful actor who's latest film is "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen". I saw the irony in the title of the article and the title of the ...I opened up Sunday's Parade Magazine and read an article about "The Mixed-Up Life of Shia LaBeouf" written by Dotson Rader. Shia is a 23-year old wildly successful actor who's latest film is "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen".ARTArticle*** You Are Enrolled in a Cosmic Grade SchoolWelcome to your life, the attendance in a universal elementary school of sorts, where you are here to learn, develop and enjoy your being. You are here to learn your ABC's of Abundance, Being-ness and Consciousness. In the rich generative soil of physical reality you are meant to grow and ...Welcome to your life, the attendance in a universal elementary school of sorts, where you are here to learn, develop and enjoy your being. You are here to learn your ABC's of Abundance, Being-ness and Consciousness. In the rich generative soil of physical reality you are meant to grow and blossom.ARTArticle*** Your Exhaustion is Really Inner Critic FEARMany people come to me complaining that they're tired, exhausted, unable to find balance in their life. Some have incredibly busy schedules and others live a life of casual leisure. Yet, both are exhausted. I also know people who have either busy or leisurely schedules who are not tired, they are full of energy and rarely, if ever, tire. What's the difference?ARTArticle*** Your Self-Worth - Is it Measured by Your Stuff?People often associate self-worth to worldly attachments and achievements. During your life, you are always trying to get something, be it education, job, money, or other material pleasures. You feel these things represent your value. The stuff (or lack of stuff) is evidence of how successful or unsuccessful you have been in your life. When you were little you wrote in your “Rule book for life” that more and better stuff meant that you were “more better”.
Time for a New Rule: “I am not my stuff.”