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Geneva
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Fall River, Massachusetts
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How do you maintain personal creativity while being an artist in a professional setting?
Most artists experience burn and neglect their own personal creative ventures, but this is not always the case. How do you find balance?
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Adriana Porras
Program Manager
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San José, Costa Rica
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Adriana’s Answer
Balancing Personal Creativity in a Professional Setting
Set Boundaries: Reserve special times just for your personal projects. This will keep your creativity thriving!
Stay Inspired: Check out galleries, dive into books, and explore new places to spark your imagination.
Connect with Others: Team up with other artists to see things in a new light and stay motivated.
Self-Care: Take breaks, practice mindfulness, and stick to a healthy routine to keep stress away.
Be Genuine: Welcome challenges and see them as chances to grow.
Remember, it's all about finding the right balance and making time for what truly excites you. Keep creating and stay passionate!
Set Boundaries: Reserve special times just for your personal projects. This will keep your creativity thriving!
Stay Inspired: Check out galleries, dive into books, and explore new places to spark your imagination.
Connect with Others: Team up with other artists to see things in a new light and stay motivated.
Self-Care: Take breaks, practice mindfulness, and stick to a healthy routine to keep stress away.
Be Genuine: Welcome challenges and see them as chances to grow.
Remember, it's all about finding the right balance and making time for what truly excites you. Keep creating and stay passionate!
Jessica Ruyle
Executive Content Creator
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Croswell, Michigan
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Jessica’s Answer
Hi Geneva,
I completely agree with everything Adriana said—especially about the importance of setting boundaries. Strong boundaries are essential for protecting yourself from burnout. Early in my career, I struggled with this and often found myself staying late to finish projects. It left me drained and burnt out by the end of the day.
Things really shifted when I drew a firm line: I stopped working past 5 p.m. and started being honest with my leader about what I could realistically take on. That simple change made a big difference. I felt less overwhelmed and, as a result, I had more energy and creativity outside of work. I was able to enjoy personal design and craft projects with friends, and even take on some freelance work.
I completely agree with everything Adriana said—especially about the importance of setting boundaries. Strong boundaries are essential for protecting yourself from burnout. Early in my career, I struggled with this and often found myself staying late to finish projects. It left me drained and burnt out by the end of the day.
Things really shifted when I drew a firm line: I stopped working past 5 p.m. and started being honest with my leader about what I could realistically take on. That simple change made a big difference. I felt less overwhelmed and, as a result, I had more energy and creativity outside of work. I was able to enjoy personal design and craft projects with friends, and even take on some freelance work.