How to Survive Fears in Art Making

Nick Cave: What are some common fears, like like most in your world? He says people most like to do if they were really unafraid. Cave: I think the confidence piece is putting their personal expression out there. "It's a beautiful thing, the process of creating because it grounds you," he says.

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https://Art2Life.com - Have you ever looked at another artist, envious of the confidence their Instagram so clearly exudes? The reality is they are likely just as insecure as everyone else, but it doesn't stop us from wishing we were like them. Then comparison starts us down a dangerous path of all the things we can't be or achieve because we hate our last painting. Or we haven't been able to sell our work. And the question inevitably floats into our brain: Am I a failure? The answer is a resounding no, but in that moment, it's so hard to see beyond our current circumstances to find it.

Meet life coach, writer, and podcaster Susie Moore. Her wizardry and expertise lie in helping people gain confidence, and today we are going to dive into what that looks like for the artist's journey. Join us for a conversation about gaining confidence, getting uncomfortable, being your own life coach, and taking control of your story. We also discuss how to handle imposter syndrome, face insecurity, and acknowledge our worth to stay at our highest frequency. If you need a confidence boost, this episode is for you!

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LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN…

Defining confidence and the power of being uncomfortable [1:48]

Taking control of your story and being your own life coach [8:44]

One degree turns and why everything can't be a home run [16:09]

Facing imposter syndrome [27:56]

Unpacking Susie's personal challenges and managing expectations for struggle [36:36]

Working with different genders and wrestling with insecurity [40:28]

Keeping up your energy, staying at a higher frequency, and acknowledging your worth [46:49]

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Susie's Podcast - Let It Be Easy (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-it-be-easy-with-susie-moore/id1614486542