In this episode we explore the essential elements of nurturing creativity and mental clarity for artists. We discuss the benefits of taking time off to reset your mind and the power of working less but diving deeper into your projects for more profound results.

Learn how to set yourself up mentally for a creative headspace, drawing on techniques from the renowned "Artist’s Way" program. We also address common struggles such as impatience and envy, offering strategies to focus more on what you can control and less on external factors.

Join us as we share insights on cultivating a balanced and productive artistic life, empowering you to create with clarity and purpose.

Drop us an email with any thoughts or topics you'd like us to discuss. Give us a follow on our socials if you want to see more of our journeys.

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James: https://www.instagram.com/jamesberkeleymusic
Marcus: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_hedges_composer

This episode is a little different to normal, while Marcus is deep into a project I thought I'd jump in and do a solo quest! This episode is all about audience growth, resetting expectations when releasing, and how minimising the stakes can take the pressure off and allow you to progress without any desperation.

I go over some areas that can help maximise these including - consistent release schedule, actively aiming for rejections and failures, focusing on impact instead of reach and bringing more of yourself into your online presence to help people fully connect with you as a person.

Drop us an email with any thoughts or topics you'd like us to discuss. Give us a follow on our socials if you want to see more of our journeys.

thesoundmindpod@gmail.com

James: https://www.instagram.com/jamesberkeleymusic
Marcus: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_hedges_composer

In this episode we dissect the intricacies of success, failure, and the pursuit of recognition, all through the lens of our creative endeavours. Reflecting on the overbearing influence of ego on our sense of fulfilment. Listen in as we discuss the paradox of balancing our ambitions with contentment, and the constant dance between personal achievements and the allure of public recognition.

We share the profound emotional journey that creativity entails, from wrestling with self-doubt to the liberation that comes with embracing uncertainty. We explore the art of recalibrating our success metrics and finding joy in the creative process - a journey of letting go and celebrating the paths our lives take.

Drop us an email with any thoughts or topics you'd like us to discuss. Give us a follow on our socials if you want to see more of our journeys.

thesoundmindpod@gmail.com

James: https://www.instagram.com/jamesberkeleymusic
Marcus: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_hedges_composer