Manage Stress and Anxiety: Self-Help Tips for Relief Now
Dr. Bobbi Ballard shares crucial self-help tips for managing anxiety. These are fundamental strategies that routinely help her clients who struggle with anxiety. They're based…
Category: Wellness
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…
How 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…
Break Free: 10 Myths To Ignore 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.
What is Creative Community and Why is it Especially Powerful if You’re Anxious?
A creative community of like-minded people can make all the difference in the lives of artists. Being a creative can be lonely! As a creative…
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.
How to Activate the Vagus Nerve for Emotional Balance and Inner Calm
The vagus nerve has a major influence on your mind, body, and emotions. If you’re dealing with anxiety, or even the stresses of daily life,…
Your Comprehensive Guide to Blood and Needle Phobias
Blood and needle phobias are among the most common specific phobias. They affect up to 10% of the population. For those who suffer from these…
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…
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…