How to Cope when Family Doesn't Support your Creative Career
They say family is everything...
....which means they can be one of our greatest assets as creatives, or possibly, one of our greatest struggles.
When your family supports and celebrates your creative work, it can be one of the most rewarding feelings you can have.
However, it can be equally devastating when those closest to you throw water on the fire of your dreams.
In this episode, we point out three key strategies to help maintain your family relationships while simultaneously pursuing your creative calling with confidence.
These three key mindsets are:
- Give them the benefit of the doubt
- Find ways to include them in your creative world
- Stay committed to your calling even when others don't understand
Links:
- Sign up for our next FREE Creative Masterclass to achieve massive success in 2021! godandgigs.com/2021training
- Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment
- Join our God and Gigs Facebook Group
Theme Music:
Performed by Teja Veal, from "The Hopeless Romantic EP. Used by permission.
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