by Douglas Paul Smith | Jun 29, 2020 | Advice for Creatives, Transforming Fear Anxiety and Depression
Let’s be honest. We’re walking, talking emotion factories. Every day, we experience a delightful rollercoaster of feelings—some of which we barely notice, and some that feel like emotional anvils dropped from the sky. Most of us have no idea how much emotions dictate...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Jun 29, 2020 | Advice for Creatives, Transforming Fear Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety’s Many Causes and Manifestations Anxiety, in all its varied forms, affects millions worldwide, manifesting in phobias, panic disorders, separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or even the nebulously termed ‘generalized anxiety...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Jun 20, 2020 | Advice for Creatives, Making a Living as an Artist
Money is a Form of Energy “As artists, we are often regarded as people who have problems paying the rent, and our belief in this myth only adds to its truth. It may actually be the case for many artists, but this does not have to be you. Money, as it turns out, is...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Jun 20, 2020 | Advice for Creatives, The Artist’s Dilemma
Having been in the creativity coaching business over the years, I’ve noticed a lot of creative people tend to put their stock in a rational approach to success. They take all these marketing and art business classes and ultimately end up stressed out and unhappy...
by Douglas Paul Smith | Jun 20, 2020 | Advice for Creatives, The Artist’s Dilemma
The Artist Dilemma: Navigating the Struggle Between Creativity and Commerce Following up on The Artist Dilemma: Part 1, let’s dive deeper into the creative conflict that so many of us face. There’s this widespread belief among artists that we must gather as much...
