Empowering Tools for the Anxious Artist with Dr. Bobbi Ballard
Transcript of Dr. Bobbi Ballard's interview on The Tillage Podcast, Episode 55: "Empowering Tools for the Anxious Artist with Dr. Bobbi Ballard"
Category: Creativity
Calling All Artists: Why Trying to Ignore Your Inner Critic will Backfire
Pretty much everyone has an inner critic! It can be tempting to just try to ignore it, but let’s talk about why that will backfire…
You Don’t Need Super Confidence to Succeed as a Professional Artist!
It's a common misconception that you "should" feel unshakably confident in your art in order to succeed as a professional artist. But if you find…
Want to Manage the Anxiety of a Freelance Art Career?
Whether you're supporting yourself as a freelance artist or just starting out with a side hustle, there are a host of mindset challenges that creatives…
Don’t Fall For These 10 Common Beliefs About Your Inner Critic
Dr. Ballard discusses ten common misconceptions about the inner critic, each with an accompanying tip to help you dispel that myth.
Can Anxiety Help Your Creativity? They’re Connected, but It’s Tricky!
Have you ever wondered if there's a connection between feeling anxious and being creative? While anxiety is often thought of as a negative feeling, there's…
What is Creative Community and Why is it Especially Powerful if You’re Anxious?
For artists and creatives, a supportive community of like-minded people can make all the difference in our lives. Being a creative can be lonely! As…
Want to Conquer Comparison-itis? The Definitive Guide to Empower Artists
Learn how to turn comparison into inspiration. Embrace your uniqueness, limit comparison triggers, and cultivate self-compassion for artistic growth.
Navigating the Inner Critic for Artists: 10 Strategies For Healing
Ten strategies to cope with the inner critic for artists, by Dr. Bobbi Ballard, psychologist and artist.
My “Scream Therapy” Podcast guest episode now live! Creative Block, Anxiety, and Punk
The Scream Therapy podcast focuses on how punk rock is a catalyst for mental health. Guests talk with host Jason about how the punk scene supports them…