How to Balance Your Art & Life – Ep 168

Balancing your creative journey with the demands of daily life can be tricky. This is why even a small daily practice of art-making can ignite your creative spirit.

Whether it’s about creating a dedicated workspace, establishing boundaries, or finding energy in non-artistic activities, on the show this week, I’m sharing insights and strategies to keep you motivated and inspired. Start setting aside time for your art, define your schedule, and get ready to discover the art in your life.

Listen if you are interested in…

• Balancing art and life through daily art practice (0:00)
• Set boundaries to maintain objectivity and creativity and prioritize self-care (07:36)
• Planning time for creativity energizes and calms, aiding artistic productivity (12:03)
• Choosing how to spend your time involves trade-offs (15:16)
• Prioritize your art by valuing your time (16:43)
• Sparking creativity is easier if you have a dedicated space to make your art (19:18)
• Authenticity and emotion in art and life allow you to curate a fulfilling life (24:47)
• Focus on activities that inspire you (30:11)
• Learn about our free Art of Your Life workshop this March (32:45)

Balancing Schedules and Boundaries

My strategic approach to balancing art with other life commitments involves setting a schedule that separates time for artistic practice. I proactively plan each week to safeguard these creative slots. The joy of curating a life of varied experiences helps you grow artistically, so prioritize activities you enjoy and create a schedule that excites and energizes you.

Establishing clear boundaries between your artistic work life and your personal life is also important. Try to limit your artistic worrying to your active creative moments rather than constantly stressing about it; enforcing your boundaries enhances the quality of your creative output.

Key Pillars of Creativity

Sleep, exercise, and nutrition are the foundations of creative success. Sufficient rest amplifies productivity and mood, and my new practice of quiet time before I go to sleep enhances my sleep quality. Regular exercise is also a catalyst for well-being; aim for consistency over intensity to establish a sustainable pattern.

Creativity and planning reduce stress and open new avenues for artistic exploration. By conceptualizing planning as a creative exercise, it’s much easier to infuse life with joy and anticipation. Foster a forward-thinking mindset and consider delegation, as it’s an essential skill in preserving time for meaningful creative endeavors. Evaluate your tasks and hire someone to help you with elements that don’t directly fuel your personal creativity.

Mindfulness and Embracing Interests Beyond Art

There is huge value in moving beyond cerebral activity into a heart-centered existence. Rather than traditional mindfulness practices, you should look for moments of reflection that focus on emotional outcomes, helping you create authenticity and depth in your art and your life.

Identify and immerse yourself in activities that reignite your enthusiasm. Fall back on the simple pleasures you love, integrate them into your life, and use them as fuel for artistic creation.

Resources Mentioned

• Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell
• 5-Day Art of Your Life Workshop

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