'Feel the fear and do it anyway'. I have been living by this quote for the last couple of years. It has gotten me through many times of self doubt and it has stopped me from running away from what scares me. I have become the kind of person that tries to face my demons head on, even though I would love nothing more than to take the easy way out sometimes!
I think artists have to face a very specific type of fear. This fear can turn a work of art into a meaningless object in the eyes of the creator. This fear is the fear of not being good enough. They say you can never love another until you truly love yourself and I think this is particularly true in the life of a person who creates for a living.
I found that my frame of mind began to change when I gave myself a break from the self criticism. I then began to actually compliment myself for my achievements, whether they be big or small. Sometimes we deserve self praise for even attempting something. It is a hard pill to swallow when we realise that we may not be at out strongest as we take on fear but we can only improve by facing it time and time again.
In the past, fear was my foe and now fear is my biggest motivator. In my line of work I never know for sure where my next paycheck is coming from, or if it will come at all, but I cannot let that type of fear stop me now. I have begun to have the same type of respect for myself that I would for a friend and so I must continue to show myself kindness. Be your own friend. Help yourself on your own journey through fear.
I think artists have to face a very specific type of fear. This fear can turn a work of art into a meaningless object in the eyes of the creator. This fear is the fear of not being good enough. They say you can never love another until you truly love yourself and I think this is particularly true in the life of a person who creates for a living.
I found that my frame of mind began to change when I gave myself a break from the self criticism. I then began to actually compliment myself for my achievements, whether they be big or small. Sometimes we deserve self praise for even attempting something. It is a hard pill to swallow when we realise that we may not be at out strongest as we take on fear but we can only improve by facing it time and time again.
In the past, fear was my foe and now fear is my biggest motivator. In my line of work I never know for sure where my next paycheck is coming from, or if it will come at all, but I cannot let that type of fear stop me now. I have begun to have the same type of respect for myself that I would for a friend and so I must continue to show myself kindness. Be your own friend. Help yourself on your own journey through fear.
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