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…
Tag: Anxiety
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.
Ten Tips for Navigating the Inner Critic for Artists
Ten strategies to cope with the inner critic for artists, by Dr. Bobbi Ballard, psychologist and artist.
“Scream Therapy” Podcast guest episode
The Scream Therapy podcast focuses on how punk rock is a catalyst for mental health. Guests speak with host Jason about how the punk scene supports them…
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,…
Do You Have a Phobia? Here’s How to Overcome It
Phobias are irrational fears that cause significant distress. They are very treatable with therapy. Dr. Ballard reviews common phobias and treatment.