CREATIVE roles
Suitable for: Musicians, actors, dancers, writers, film directors. Etc.
If you are in a creative role then life may not be quite as easy or glamorous for you as others think. Alongside the “normal” difficulties people face such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, addictions, etc. you may have issues peculiar to your craft:
Common issues in the "arts"
- Dilemma of job stability & security (including financial security), versus creative urge.
- Overcoming creative blocks
- How to keep going in face of adversity, (criticism, lack of opportunities, work) Self-doubt (in ability)
- Managing lack of structure
- Determining end goal/ future focus
- Improving your skills
How does this affect me?
Creative roles have their particular challenges which can gnaw away at the individuals sense of well-being and self, and create chaos and unhappiness through other areas of their lives. Whether you are a writer, dancer, actor, or producer your work involves reaching out and communicating in some way with your audience, hoping to elicit a suitable response. The world is unstable and changeable, and often ruthless; fashions come and go- in art, music, clothing, aesthetic tastes, drama, etc. Being in that world can take courage and a fair bit of soul-searching at times.