We hate to break it to ya, but not everyone is gonna love your work. (Sorrynotsorry!)Facing rejection and criticism is part of the creative path we all must walk on the way to success.But how we deal with nay-sayers is completely within our control, and can actually help us improve and level-up faster!Find out how to both ask for—and give!—feedback that fosters your creative growth in the jam-packed Season 3 finale of Art You Crazy.Here’s to reaching new heights!xo Tessie, Erin & MelTOPICS:00:00 - Introduction02:06 - Rejection: the ultimate endurance test08:30 - Reframing criticism10:08 - Feedback isn’t personal…16:53 - …unless it is20:18 - How to ask for feedback: first, be ready!22:27 - The key to getting useful information26:28 - Who you ask matters!28:17 - Request solutions, not problems29:35 - Setting the tone31:27 - The high stakes of giving effective feedback32:58 - How to give effective feedback: The Sandwich Method33:34 - 3 objective phrases to use34:50 - When NOT to give feedback35:50 - Planting the seeds of curiosity39:11 - Respecting creative vulnerability41:40 - Building connection43:13 - Wrap-upRESOURCES from this Episode:READING:The Art of Asking by Amanda PalmerWATCHING:The Triplets of Belleville (PG-13)OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY:(305) on Perfectionism(307) on Small Wins
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Give Yourself More Credit
If you’ve ever felt like you were failing as a creative because your work wasn’t “good enough” yet, you’re not alone.In a world that puts celebrities on pedestals and only shows love for “the best,” it’s easy for budding creatives to feel like they have nothing to be proud of–yet.But did you know there’s research that proves that celebrating all your little wins along the way to creative success actually helps you reach your highest goals FASTER?In this episode, Art You Crazy is pulling back the curtain on the science of success and showing you exactly how you can learn to celebrate yourself even BEFORE you accept that award!So press play and let’s get this party started!TOPICS:00:00 - Introduction02:37 - Downplaying your successes07:00 - Eldest child syndrome; Self-criticism vs. enjoyment10:19 - Reframing your outlook on goals14:56 - “Treat Bags”: small rewards, big impact20:26 - Why small celebratory gestures are so powerful24:32 - The dark side of NOT celebrating small wins25:35 - 5 tips to learn effective self-celebration26:29 - Strategy #129:16 - Strategy #232:10 - BONUS tip: super-charge your speed of progress!33:49 - Strategy #336:08 - Strategy #437:26 - Tessie’s examples for celebrating herself40:39 - Swapping jealousy for gratitude43:20 - Planning your rewards in advance45:45 - Strategy #548:41 - Wrap-upRESOURCES from this Episode:READING:You Can Heal Your Life by Louise HayThe Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile & Steven KramerAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearAPPS:How We FeelTOOLS & SUPPLIES:Intelligent Change Productivity Planner (Quarterly Edition)
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How to Keep Going No Matter What with David Blume
We’ve all been there: a spark of a new idea excites us, but that excitement fades once the actual work of CREATING it kicks in.But what if there were a magic potion that could bring that zest for creation back?In this episode of Art You Crazy, we chat with special guest, David Blume, a writer-director on the rise, who shares his secret hack for staying motivated to complete projects when the enthusiasm for an idea fades … or when the finish lines seem just so far away.David, who is currently completing his third film, also shares the valuable insights he’s gained through his own process of self-discovery as a filmmaker—including his #1 must-read book for building momentum in any creative endeavor.Trust us—he’s dropping gems you don’t wanna miss!And for even more, check out David’s films at https://www.blumestreet.com and give him a follow on IG @davidlblume!TOPICS:00:00 - Introduction01:19 - Loving the process first: David’s journey06:00 - Action > motivation09:11 - Systems to promote action12:31 - Finish vs. fast15:17 - Defeating writer’s block17:31 - The beauty of following your own path22:37 - Motivation with team members & waiting periods26:10 - Releasing control in collaborative art forms31:32 - Dealing with actual burnout34:32 - Knowing your needs36:37 - Effort and attention spans40:04 - David’s recs for sparking motivation42:56 - Wrap-upRESOURCES from this Episode:READING:Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff GoinsAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearFrankenstein by Mary Shelley
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Slay Your Perfectionism Dragon!
If you consider yourself a polished performer but secretly dread making “mistakes”…If you feel paralyzed to start writing until the conditions are “just right” (or a midnight deadline forces you to start at 11:00pm) …Or if you can never finish a painting because you obsess over details…Then you might be doing battle with the inner beast known as—PERFECTIONISM!What’s worse is you might not even know it’s happening. And it’s killing your chances of real creative success.In this episode of Art You Crazy, we are waging an all-out war against the perfectionism monster!We’ll tell you what it is, where it comes from, how it shows up in your creative life (and just your life-life)…but best of all... what you can do about it (before you end up like Natalie Portman in Black Swan).We’re arming ourselves with proven methods from science, psychology, and self-compassion to kill perfectionism once and for all…So gird your loins, press play, and join us on an epic quest to slay this dragon!TOPICS:00:00 - Introduction05:14 - How Mel, Tessie and Erin wrestle with perfectionism09:30 - What is “perfectionism?”10:11 - 2 types of perfectionism10:59 - 10 common traits of perfectionism16:16 - Cultivating a “f*ck it” attitude20:45 - Examples of perfectionism in different creative fields26:35 - The true cost of perfectionism28:38 - Erin’s low self-esteem and indecision29:34 - Where does perfectionism come from?33:53 - Tessie, Mel and Erin’s personal roots of perfectionism40:16 - Handling emotions as a “perfectionist”48:07 - When perfectionism has blocked our own creative goals53:50 - 6 simple shifts to overcome perfectionism59:33 - Wrap-upRESOURCES from this Episode:READING:Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr. David D. Burns, M.D.Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff, Ph.D.Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, Ph.D.The Mastery of Life: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom by don Miguel Ruiz Jr.LISTENING:Binaural Beats [for pushing past mental blockers in your creative work, check out tracks in the Mind Power category, especially “Flow State,” “Creativity Boost,” and “Super Brain Power”]LofiGirl: lofi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study toA Lofi Soul: Upbeat Lofi - Deep Focus & Energy for Work [R&B, Neo Soul, Lofi Hiphop]TOOLS & SUPPLIES:Intelligent Change Productivity Planner (Quarterly Edition) [teaches a system for setting S.M.A.R.T. goals]
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5-Minute Self-Care to Keep Your Creative Spark
Self-care can often feel either like a luxury that we can’t afford to indulge in—or like a guilty pleasure we should be ashamed to make time for. But self-care is actually critical to maintaining your productivity AND creativity!In this episode, Art You Crazy is sharing 5 easy self-care practices that won’t break the bank or require you to take vacation time.Just press play, relax, and say “ahhhhh!”TOPICS:00:00 - Introduction01:35 - What is self-care?03:28 - The trap of feeling selfish06:50 - Practice #110:36 - Benefits of “box breathing”13:21 - The Vagus nerve14:50 - Practice #217:54 - Practice #321:42 - Benefits of sensory visualizations23:52 - Practice #425:50 - Practice #529:01 - How to create a regular self-care routine30:07 - How self-care works32:38 - Why self-compassion is necessary34:27 - Wrap-upRESOURCES from this Episode:GUIDED MEDITATIONS:Box Breathing for BeginnersBox Breathing (5 Minutes Guided)Mental Reset (Calm Anxiety)Self-Care for Mind and BodySelf-Love Meditation5-Minute Meditation for Self-CareAPPS:The Five Minute Journal
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