Blog ARCHIVES

Between 2019-2021, I blogged about the creative process and the business of being an artist. I did my best to cram-jam my posts filled with useful tools, tips and hacks and straight-up honesty from my own point of view.

My focus was figuring out how we can overcome our creative blocks, actually finish our projects and earn money from our art. I also shared the work of Black and Global Majority artists.

Take a look around or see the posts by categories: creative process, self-producing, artist life hacks, artist series. I hope you find something useful here.

Posts tagged MENTAL HEALTH

Wrangling Imposter Syndrome

I get emailed frequently from artists grappling with IMPOSTER SYNDROME and how to overcome it so they move into the careers and lives they desire.

artist life hacksHaley McGee30 March 2021MENTAL HEALTH, CREATIVE PROCESS, COLLABORATING, LIFE HACKS

An Antidote to Malaise

Let's talk about how depressing this time of year is. Good grief.

I've been reflecting on what I know I can do to keep my spirits up.

If you're struggling with malaise or glumness these days, here's a grab bag of tools that work for me.

artist life hacksHaley McGee23 March 2021CREATIVE PROCESS, life hacks, HEALTHY ROUTINE, health, MENTAL HEALTH

How to Cultivate Longevity in the Arts

I'm gonna jump right in and say something bold:

You cannot make good art and have longevity in your career without self-care.

I’m learning this the hard way.

I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in July this year. I’m going to be fine, but it’s made me stop and take stock.

I was running on adrenalin for a decade, pushing myself so hard I couldn’t see that I needed a break. I didn’t even realise I was stressed or that I was addicted to being busy.

creative processHaley McGee27 October 2020SELF CARE, ARTISTIC PROCESS, MENTAL HEALTH, THEATRE ARTIST, HEALTHY ROUTINE