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By ART & F.I. | January 31, 2021 at 02:15 PM EST | No Comments

"Reframing and Thought Patterns"

Something that I stay aware of and practice at different points in time, is how I'm processing information. Analyzing how my thoughts can dictate my actions has helped me to see the importance of the scripts (my own thoughts that decide how I live) that I'm listening to. There is a potential positive force in reframing past events to help free your present self to achieve something new as well.

The psychology of an artist is a unique one because an artist creates some works that are "new" or synthesized ideas that have to be thought up of from a meditative space in the mind. Artists make connections from one idea to another and combine them to create something new. Artists operate like our brains work, making connections and looking for new connections. If an artist gets "stuck" on how to go about creating something new, they should search out different images or ideas that will inspire them to create an original work of art. Staying self-motivated is necessary and we need to have a script in our minds that keeps us actively in pursuit of the ideas that will move us forward.

Staying positive with thoughts of the future and working towards making progress everyday will help to maintain a career in the arts. There are many challenging situations that artists find themselves in, but if they keep trying, something always happens to get them through to the next phase of a projects or desired outcome. It's helpful if we are able to impress ourselves with what we are able to achieve because it instills self-confidence and the want to know what else you can do.

If a thought is not helpful or productive, we have the right to challenge it & ask ourselves if it is really true or can there be another way. Like I mentioned earlier, reframing a past event is powerful and can liberate us in the present moment and for the future. Also, challenging beliefs about what is possible and working it out in your mind is a good exercise for our brains and should be thought of periodically.

Taking the time to construct your reality is beneficial for you and the individuals that care about you. It forces you to be in alignment with your destiny and the outcome of achieving different goals and habits that keep you balanced throughout the day brings more peaceful experiences during your time. The practice and patience it takes with molding your mind to live at a certain standard is well worth the efforts. I encourage you to keep going and to surprise yourself with the changes and new helpful thought scripts that you implement into your daily life.

"The Breakthroughs"

By ART & F.I. | January 14, 2021 at 10:19 AM EST | No Comments

"The Breakthroughs"

We create our own breakthrough moments throughout our lifetime. In order for an individual to take effective action on the activities that will take them to the next step, they need the motivation and inspiration.

Being an artist for decades has helped me mold a different thought process that enables me to continue to experience moments of progress. Sometimes to simplify the mindset I'll think, I have to do this next action or my survival will get even more challenging. Like, Sink or swim.

I've dealt with debilitating depression in my history and I understand the experience of procrastination. It's not helpful or fun.

There are tools that we can utilize that can help us to take action and stay motivated when getting through the many steps of a project(s).

Your thoughts and self talk make a big difference on how you navigate through challenges and tasks. Taking the time to question the thoughts that aren't helpful and replacing those thoughts with ones that will get the ball rolling in a better direction is useful. It takes consistent practice, but it's worth the time.

Who you listen to and talk with can also make a difference in your performance. It's good to associate with people who are working on and have worked through adversity as well and have made amazing changes and breakthroughs throughout their time. Psychologists/therapists are helpful for different perspectives and helping you with mental tools for working through your moments of struggle. Supportive friends and family goes a long way. If you feel you need it, reach out to someone that you believe would be helpful. We can only hope that our tribe wants us to do well and helps out where they can. In return, when you have breakthroughs and are making progress, it helps others around you through inspiration and lifting them up to give them a boost to make progress on their own work.

I've done my own personal studies and research on how to break up and disrupt patterns of activity that are not productive. For example, you can have a mental timer for an activity that wasn't planned ahead of time and when your mental timer goes off, it's time to question whether to keep doing the activity or switch to something that will better serve your time.

Negotiating with yourself and others is also part of the breakthrough process. Learning and practicing good negotiation skills will further your progress in any area and it helps you to understand yourself and others more.

Having discipline to consistently make changes and work on the activities that you love is worth the effort. If you fill your time with the things you feel called in life to do, it will make you more productive and fill you with energy to conquer more tasks. Also, having an understanding and acceptance that almost always there are going to be roadblocks on the journey to making breakthroughs helps to manage them, and to keep working on the task until you make your way past the challenges.

We have to believe in ourselves that we can do it, and to consistently try to improve our experiences as we navigate through time. Know that there are many individuals rooting for you. I hope that you keep moving forward and surprise yourself with the breakthroughs that you achieve!

The struggles of navigating the world as an Artist.

By ART & F.I. | October 17, 2020 at 09:56 AM EDT | No Comments

The struggles of navigating the world as an artist

In the field of creation, there is a vast space of uncharted territory and not many can hold out a guiding hand to steer us in the correct direction that we need to go. If we take the initiative to explore on our own and see what works and what is very challenging, we'll remove some of the trepidation that was once overwhelming.

When practicing my art at a young age, the technical side of the drawing process was challenging. It took so many hours of practice for my fine motor skills to show on paper that my drawings were advancing towards a standard that I wanted to achieve. Yet, I saw improvements along the way which kept me inspired and interested to move forward.

Having the confidence and forethought to monetize your Art creation is a big step towards supporting yourself as an artist. It took me a long time to find a balance, and what would work in the marketplace to charge for my art and services. Money (if utilized efficiently) is the element for creating time and freedom in your life, to be able to work on your art with less pressure and stress from having the bills covered. There's also the administrative work involved (sales, invoices, content, etc.) that goes into growing a business and keeping your dreams and career going that needs consistent attention.

What I have found through my experiences is that school focuses more on the technical side of creating your craft, and not so much about how to sustain a career throughout your lifetime with the skills that you've learned. Which is very important if you are dedicated to sharing your talents with the world.

When first starting out on your journey, it usually is necessary to help other people with their company "a job" in order to have a steady income, but it's absolutely vital to have enough time as well to make progress on your work as an artist. The goal can be to build your own business so you can have more earning potential and creative/time control. By doing this you'll be more independent from any one source of income, which can feel liberating.

Life is challenging for the majority of artists. For some it's a matter of life and death. One of the reasons why someone starts practicing their craft is to use it as therapy to help them recover from intense traumatic experiences. So whenever I see something amazing that's been created, I wonder what experiences they've been through.

Hello Art & FI Community!

By ART & F.I. | August 21, 2020 at 11:34 AM EDT | 1 comment

An introduction to Art & FI.

As an Artist there are many challenges and roadblocks along one's career. The intention of this blog is to help Artists with support and valuable information that will make the journey more sustainable and hopeful. For other career paths it's usually more linear, but for creatives it's more of a roller coaster ride of emotions and situations. One of the reasons why I'm trying to help is because my experiences have been overly arduous as an Artist and I believe that it doesn't necessarily have to be that way for passionate individuals who are trying to make it. I wish there was more professional guidance for me earlier on and truthfully to this day, I wish there was more info about possibilities for the future clearly laid out for Artists as well.

The Art field is interesting because there are a multitude of variables that are taking place all at once. There are key components to be mindful of during the process as a whole. The FI of "Art & FI" is an acronym for Financial Independence. As artists we're independent thinkers already so it makes sense to work towards being financially independent as well.

I've been in the Art field and on my journey for quite some time now, It's been around 3 decades so far and I believe it's a good time to share some quality info that may be of use. I'll share more of my story in a different article. Each article will generally cover a different topic or subject. I believe that what I'll be sharing will positively benefit others on this type of career path and I'm grateful to be in a helpful position.

Where are you physically? This blog is wide reaching because it's available to the world. I'm hoping that you'll discover that wherever you are in the world, that you'll be able to apply some of the ideas that I share to improve your practice.

This is a lifelong path for me, so I'm consistently working on learning and putting in to practice through experimentation different strategies that will keep the dream alive. It will be important for us to implement and take action on these ideas everyday. We don't have to have too much pressure or anxiety about it, as long as you are making some type of progress everyday, the results are accumulative and it's only a matter of time before you feel and are accomplished. This can potentially bring much fulfillment and peace of mind throughout your lifetime.

Disclaimer:

This content is a collection of suggestions from my experiences. I'm aware everyone's circumstances are varied and different. I'm not a financial advisor and you're encouraged to double check with professionals for further advice.

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