Feeling overwhelmed? 5 ways for artists to deal with it

1. Decide what you want from your art business

Yamile Yemunya of recommends setting one main goal for your artistic career. Setting just one overarching goal will help you gain clarity. This invites you to ask, "What will your life be like when you live this vision?" Think about what you want and what you don't want. The clearer your vision, the easier it will be to sincerely pursue your goal.

2. Don't wait for the perfect moment

warns against waiting for inspiration. She advises having "relentless focus and consistent action" to achieve your goals. Postponing important things will only make you feel overwhelmed. And the more tasks accumulate, the more it seems that they cannot be completed. We invite you to read fiction. Taking responsibility and being organized can do wonders for stress.

3. Break Goals into Manageable Pieces

Set smaller goals on the way to achieving the main goal. This will make your main goal less challenging and more achievable. Think of these smaller goals as points on your roadmap to success. Define these goals in detail and set a time frame for achieving them. This will keep you motivated and focused on the tasks at hand. It's also helpful to know how to measure the success of each goal. For example, if you want to sell $5000 worth of art, you will know exactly how to measure your accomplishments. The Art Business Institute calls it .

4. Find a supporter you can trust

Working towards a big goal can be daunting. Consider finding another person to work with towards your goal. You can encourage each other, give advice, and celebrate each other's accomplishments. Chat often about achieving your personal goals. It's nice to know that you're not alone and you have a supporter you can trust.

5. Set up good habits

The business expert emphasizes the importance of forming and maintaining good habits. Good habits will help you focus. An example would be to start each day with a specific goal, or to reduce wasted time. We recommend channeling your habits towards achieving your vision. Consider visualizing how your good habits will help you reach your main goal. So how do you establish good habits that stay? Check out our article.

“Artists start on their own, and without good habits, we can drift away and lose focus. Good habits bring good results. Our effectiveness requires integrity to act in accordance with our priorities.” —

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