Tag: art mindset shift

People don’t always admit it, but rushing becomes a habit before you even realize what happened. You get used to moving fast because it feels safer than slowing down. There’s this quiet belief that if you pause, someone else will move ahead or you’ll lose momentum. A lot of artists fall into that pattern without meaning to, and suddenly speed feels like a requirement instead of a choice. What makes it tricky is that rushing looks like progress. You finish tasks, send things out, apply to opportunities, push out new work,…

Have you ever hovered over the “publish” button, heart racing, palms sweating, only to slam your laptop shut instead? That awful moment where your work suddenly looks like messy scribbles instead of something worth sharing? You’re not alone. Studies say nearly 70% of creatives feel like imposters at some point, and when it comes to posting portfolios online, that number might as well be everyone. Unlike sketchbooks tucked in drawers, portfolios sit out in the open where anyone can scroll, judge, and comment. No wonder it feels terrifying. What makes it…