4 Ways to Boost Your Confidence by Eric Maisel

by admin | May 1, 2015

(originally posted on Dr. Maisel’s blog)

There may be new creative projects that you want to begin or new ways of marketing and promoting yourself that you know would be smart to attempt but something seems to be holding you back. Here are four tips that will lead very naturally to an increase in your confidence.

One. Know what you currently do

Because our lives rush along, providing us with no chance to catch up with ourselves, we often don’t really know what we’ve been attempting or accomplishing. When was the last time you had a conversation with yourself about what sort of art you’re making or what sort of marketing efforts you’re attempting? It’s harder to know what new things to try if you don’t know what current things you’re doing. Settle in and spend some real time discerning your current situation.

Two. Detach from the idea that there is just “one way” to do things

In part because it reduces our experience of anxiety, we often decide to do things one way—paint one sort of painting, market in one particular way—and then refuse to think about or else discount the desirability of other art or other marketing efforts that we might make. Maybe we think that only the gallery scene is for us and that marketing our art online is beneath our dignity. Try to let go of the idea that there is just one way to do things and find the courage to investigate other ways of making art and marketing art, even those that at first glance look completely uncongenial. You might discover that one of these other ways actually ignites some passion in you and instantly increases your confidence level.

Three. Investigate your dislikes

If you dislike realistic painting, why do you dislike it? If you dislike abstract painting, why do you dislike it? If you dislike talking to gallery owners, why do you dislike those interactions? If you dislike studio visits, why do you dislike them? We often make snap judgments about our likes and dislikes and subsequently never investigate those likes and dislikes again, responding instead with a knee-jerk reaction. Take a good, hard look at those things you claim to dislike and see if they really are so unlikeable. Turning some of those dislikes to likes may prove the exact equivalent of rekindling your desire and increasing your confidence.

Four. Investigate your fears

We often hide from ourselves the fact that something is making us scared or anxious. Maybe we have real fears that our drawing skills aren’t up to snuff. So we keep dodging that painful information and paint abstractly not because we genuinely want to paint abstractly but because we know that our realistic paintings wouldn’t measure up. It is very brave work but very valuable work to look your fears and anxieties in the eye. Only then will you understand your true situation. That understanding is bound to open the door to courageous new efforts—and new confidence!

Dream Work and Interpretations with David Dibble

by admin | Nov 3, 2013

November 5, 2013. Guest, David Dibble’s pioneering work is in the area of DreamWork, CharacterTypes (Inner Astrology), Conscious Systems and DreamWork Coaching.  He has written four books including DreamWork: Dream Interpretation and CharacterTypes–Models for Relating. David is the winner of the prestigious “T” Award for Innovation in Coaching. He is the creator of ConsciousSystems for Coaches, bringing both systems and consciousness to the coaching profession.  He studied for eight years with don Miguel Ruiz and is one of two people worldwide licensed to teach The Four Agreements at Work. He is a highly skilled, yet practical spiritual teacher. His mission, imparted to him in a powerful dream, is to take DreamWork into the world in such a way that it becomes a catalyst for raising human consciousness globally. David’s website is:  www.newdreamwork.com

Discover Your Inner Child with Asha Hawkesworth

by Todd Alan | Jun 2, 2013

Life Mastery Radio June 4th, 2013 Guest: Asha Hawkesworth and her book “Discovering Your Inner Child”  Transforming Toxic Patterns and Finding Your Joy.

Why do people tend to repeat patterns that make them unhappy? Why do we react the way we do? And why is it so difficult to let go of the past? Your inner child is your core emotional being, the “person” who runs your life when you least expect them to—or want them to. Your inner child should be a blessing, not a tyrant. Discovering Your Inner Child helps you to understand your inner child so that you can begin to make new choices to change your life and find your joy.
Discovering Your Inner Child is now available in a new, revised and expanded edition! It includes a new chapter about inner child archetypes, an expanded chapter about abuse and common toxic behaviors, and a new chapter about learning to love yourself, which can be one of the greatest challenges that people face when working to heal their inner child.

Asha’s website http://www.brighthill.net

Groom Your Inner Beauty with Starr Shephard

by admin | Aug 17, 2012

August 21, 2012.  Guest:  Starr Shephard, super model, will help you unlock your inner beauty, an essence we all possess.  Some of Starr’s favorite topics include, adding years to your life, communicating in your mate’s value system, discovering your values and creating your life’s mission.  All of these notions ground and and support our beautiful selves.  Trained in the DeMartini method, Starr assures the listeners that, “Attending an hour talk, a half-day workshop, an intimate consultation on personal or professional matters of your life…you will gain the wisdom of loving the life you now are co-creating.”  Now that’s real beauty.   Website: www.worldstarr.com

Rainbeau Mars Lifestyles presents SPRING 2012’s The 3 WEEK CLEANSE

by Todd Alan | Feb 21, 2012

Bring Douglas Vermeeren to Seattle

by Todd Alan | Feb 3, 2012

I’m organizing an event with one of the nations top inspirational speakers. This guy rocks. I just had him as a guest on my show for the second time. His blog has some very simple steps to follow your dream Check him out and like this page

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