I still to this day struggle with the trap of perfectionism. It is ingrained in me from all the years of childhood patterning that I am trying to undo. Here are a few ways I am consciously doing this, and if this rings true for you, you can do it too.

One of the hardest things to do in life is to create boundaries around our passions. This is especially true when our passion becomes our source of income. Here are some practical ways to set boundaries around your craft so you can find the balance between striving and enjoyment.

Performers thrive on hustle culture, where busyness is a badge of honour and pride. We use the word busy to show others how productive we are. But there is a difference between being busy and being productive. Busy simply means we are filling our days with lots of things. Productive means we are doing things that move us closer towards a desired outcome. So how can we tell if we are busy or productive?

The “struggling artist” myth has been part of popular culture for years and has been passed down from generation to generation. Many of us truly believe that to be an artist means to struggle. As soon as we accept this career path, we surrender to it, celebrate it even. This is just the way it is. But I want to challenge your thinking today. Is this really the way it needs to be? Do you have to struggle to be an artist? Or is there a better way?