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This is the Season of Giving for many of us. And generosity is best felt from a place of abundance and love. So, how do we get there? And how do we decide when to give and when to not give? There are some simple strategies you can use to clarify why and when and how you give.  And whether you give Time, Energy or Money, you can feel great about your choices and save time going forward because...

There is a zone where suddenly, all of your senses are heightened, and you feel more alive - you can tell that something, once possible, is now much more probable. You are in the space where things matter. Actions matter. The consequences, the stakes, the engagement. We don't live there -- that would be exhausting. But you know it when you're in it. And it is a gift to yourself and your work to kn...

There are things, in acting work and off stage life, that we ignore for so so long, even when they bother us... We tolerate them. And when these things, relationships, habits, linger on, tolerated, the combined weight of all of them brings our our energy and desire down. A broken lamp.  The time suck of setting up for a self tape.  Old resume shots. A tired relationship... We can do bett...

There is no judgement about how often, or how much you drink. Not here. But there is a path to drinking less, if you don't like the results in your life. Actors can seek a number of ways to release the tension of the day, or hold onto the high of a performance, or avoid our negative feelings when work (or life) is not going our way. Be onto yourself. And just decide. Why do you drink the amount yo...

Anxiety is a part of many actor's lives. And the more we get used to it, the more we say 'I have anxiety', the more of a habit it can become. There are simple concepts you can use to reduce anxiety in your acting career and in your life. Anxiety should not rule your life.  If you think yours is keeping you playing small, or inhibiting your personality, or stifling your growth, it is time to c...

Actors often resist Planning. It seems like too much structure in a career that is fluid and creative. But consider this: The work is fluid, but the structure Planning provides gives you support when you don't know what's next. This can be a beautiful gift to yourself. So take an hour and get excited about your Next Great Year!   For those who need help financially, you can start with the lin...

We can dramatically increase our ability to bounce back , to Recover, from any difficulty. Rejection, reviews, comparisons, disappointments - all part of our lives.  And all come with Thoughts and Feelings we can handle.   Learn the Model for Thought work that can guide you through any problem work or life hands you. The episode mentions some examples, outlined below: EXAMPLE 1 Circumsta...

Before you work on handling money differently and even before you reframe how you want to give and think about giving, spend a few minutes on wanting what you Have. Abundance doesn't come from your paycheck, or luxurious items. The feeling of Abundance comes from Wanting What You Have. And deciding to keep it. Be Generous to yourself first. Then the Abundance will flow freely to others.

We are performers who work with a different sense of time than many. With all the amazing opportunities we have in our careers, our minds will sometimes focus on the gatherings, holidays, celebrations that we do not attend. What do we miss as Actors? Is it worth it? And how do we handle the emotions that arise from that Thought... I am Missing something. My family doesn't understand. My friends do...

There is a difference between our image of ourselves as actors and the branding we do to sell our work. Get clear on who you want to be as an actor and step into that today.  This episode references Ann Hathaway, the wife of William Shakespeare.  Click below for the blog on why we don't know what she thought...   Anne Hathaway's Bed  

If you know your compelling reason to be an Actor , to stay an Actor, you will have the resilience you need for a long career.  Don't use evidence from your past to decide what you are about to do.   Your why may change over the years.  Make sure you still want to do what you do.  You don't need to hang onto a past version of yourself if it is not serving you.

Wanting more is not about Greed . It's not about being dissatisfied with your life today. It's about evolving as an actor. Evolving as a human. Go get what you want.

Your three currencies, the fuel for the life you want , are Time, Energy and Money. Give your brain the same attention you give your body and learn how to harness them.

From Thespis in the time of the ancients, to every brave actor who breathes and centers before entering the stage, our emotional health has been guided by the 2 parts of our brain. Explore why we behave the way we do. Understanding this helps us be onto ourselves. It also gets us deeper into the roles we play.

This episode introduces Professional Actors to the tools and concepts that promote emotional well being. Our careers are rarely stable, and often as dramatic as our roles. Learn why you should manage your mind to solve your problems with compassion and clarity, on and offstage.

Learn a clear way to manage your mind around working as an actor with compensation, and valuing your time, energy and money when you are seeking work. There are 3 work flow lanes and each one offers a wonderful opportunity to evolve as an actor and a human.   Work Flow Lane for Actors PDF

Think about what you achieve when you are happy. And what you achieve that you are most proud of, galvanized by. Are they the same? Here are some thoughts about feelings we have as actors and how to channel them for our evolution.