These are questions creative people in the visual and performing arts ask themselves every day. They are the questions that stop an artist from starting a project. Stop an actor from going out for a major audition. Stop a musician from completing a score.
A creative person doesn't like to be stopped so she Finds Excuses And Reasons (F.E.A.R.) to justify the stoppage and make herself feel better, even if only for a moment.
"The secret of success in life is to be ready when your opportunity comes." - Benjamin Disraeli
Yes, when you are finding excuses and reasons to say no to the work, say no to the opportunity, say no to your desires, you are in fear. The fear could be rooted in many misguided beliefs. You could fear failure, not believing that failure is a stepping stone to success. You could fear judgment, not able to separate yourself from the work . You could fear rejection, not centered in the truth of who you are.
Surprisingly what most creative people fear is the fear of Success. Fear of success can be just as paralyzing as fear of failure. Success is scary because it involves change. It is a move beyond the current comfort zone, a move into a vulnerable unknown territory. With success comes more challenges and responsibilities - and that can be threatening.
Even if Success is achieved, many people succumb to their fear of success and self-sabotage. You see examples of this type of self-sabotage nearly daily in the tabloids. Celebrities, politicians, business tycoons caught in the act of doing something that publicly damages their business , reputation and career.
"Who am I to do this?"
"What am I thinking?"
"I'm not (fill in the blank) enough."
And, if successful; "It's only a matter of time before they find out that I'm not really enough."
And that's where the self-sabotaging behavior comes in.
People fear that they may not be able to live up to their achievements. They're afraid of tasting success and then losing it. They're afraid of the humiliation that can come with such a loss. So, they find excuses and reasons not to move forward on the path to success in the first place. If they manage to achieve success, they will create some drama - an event - that will prove to their inner critic that the belief is true, they are not enough.
The Inner Critic loves to be right. It loves to be safe in the current comfort zone. It works hard to prove it's rightness and stay safe. If you are procrastinating or finding excuses and reasons then you are a victim to your own Inner Critic.
The good news is that once you've noticed your self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors you can do something about them. You can make different choices. When you hear that Inner Critic voice reminding you that you are not enough you can just stop thank it for 'sharing', and take a breath. With your next breath, ask yourself the following questions:
Not Enough? According to whom?
Is that true? How can I know this is absolutely true?
Are there any examples of when I have been enough? (Find examples. There are plenty of times in your life when you have been good enough. If you're reading this article you're reading skills are good enough!)
Who would I be, what would I do and what would I have if I was successful? Imagine that lifestyle vividly. In great detail. Feel it. Hold this vision of your life as a successful artist with you as you go about your life and your work.
And, most importantly, put one foot in front of the other and say yes to your work. Say yes to yourself as a creative being.
"Success supposes endeavor." - Jane Austen
Copyright (c) 2009 Valery Satterwhite
Because a lot of people are now asking themselves and others why they are so tired, experts have taken the time to study different people and their habits. Finally, they came up with these culprits.
1) Lack of Sleep
One of the number one reasons that contribute to why you and I are so tired is lack of sleep. It's not that surprising at all considering that we live in such a fast paced world. We have deadlines to face, reports to write and meetings to attend to. At night, we burn the midnight oil studying or coming up with the perfect presentation.
Who has time to sleep anymore? Unfortunately, this lack of sleep prevents us from performing our best in the long run. Feeling so tired all the time is only the beginning. There are health consequences that may result if you continue with this habit.
The only solution is to manage your time well and live a balanced life. Learn to prioritize your activities and schedule.
2) Recovering from Sickness
If you find yourself feeling so tired, it may be because you're still recovering from an illness. For example, if you have just gotten through a fever and have just brought your body temperature back to normal, your body might still be ?under construction.?
Your immune system is still trying to sort itself out. During these times, try to keep away from strenuous activities until you're sure your body has fully recovered.
3) Stress
Stress, in general, really does make people feel tired. Stressors could be anything from personal issues or career conflicts. These take a toll on our body and are the main reasons for why we can be so tired.
What you could do is try to organize your mind and immediate surroundings. The more organized everything is, the calmer you are and the less tired you feel.
If you're always asking ?Why am I so tired?? now you have some clues. These are the top three culprits responsible for your tiredness. A combination of all three can result into something more serious. Perhaps it's time you do something to alleviate the situation.
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