My Guest Appearance on Beyond Artist’s Block Podcast
Looking for an artist’s podcast? Hosted by Rachel Moore, LMFT, Beyond Artist’s Block is a podcast dedicated to exploring mental health and creativity. My Guest…
Category: Creativity
Explore the creativity category of Dr. Bobbi Ballard’s blog, tailored for creative professionals dealing with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Dr. Bobbi Ballard, a psychologist, therapist, and artist, provides practical blog posts addressing issues relevant for creatives.
Gain insights into coping mechanisms, strategies, and empathetic narratives to maintain emotional wellness while navigating life as a creative. Dr. Ballard discusses the therapeutic approaches that are most effective and empirically supported treating panic attacks, phobias, and other types of anxiety.
Dr. Ballard combines therapeutic expertise with an understanding of creativity and its process. Topics relevant to creative professionals include overcoming perfectionism and creative block, and battling your inner critic. Whether you’re seeking coping strategies, knowledge, or recommendations for resources, the creative category is a valuable resource for artists and creatives to explore.
Website: Ballard-PhD.com
5 Ways to Deal with Perfectionism as an Artist
Overcome perfectionism as an artist and tap into your creativity with these five practical tips. Redefine success, make creating a habit, cultivate rituals, focus on…
5 “Woo-woo” things Backed by Science to Enhance Your Life
When I see “woo-woo” things backed by science and research, I can get on board no matter how far out they seem. My science brain…
5 Ways to Keep a Journal
When you keep a journal, you’re not only processing the past and dreaming about your future. Journaling also helps reduce anxiety and depression, and improve your self-confidence. …
How to Get More Done… Without Draining your Brain
Far be it from me to encourage people to get more done. I’m a notorious layabout. A lot of my work as a psychologist is…
5 Science-Backed ways to Overcome Creative Block
Struggling with creative block? Discover science-backed strategies to reignite inspiration and overcome barriers. Start creating again!
Are Creative People More Anxious and Depressed?
Artists and creative people may be more prone to depression and anxiety problems, but their creativity also lends them more resilience.
Coping with Rejection: 7 Effective Strategies for Artists
Rejection happens to all artists, but it stings! Psychologist Dr. Ballard provides 7 Tips for Handling Rejection as an Artist, with action items for each…