Warning: Ignore Your Inner Critic and It Can Backfire
Pretty much everyone has an inner critic. Trying to ignore your inner critic can be tempting, but let’s talk about why that will backfire in…
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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…
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…