Creative Mindset
Being an artist has its ups and downs, dealing with rejection, frustration, being visible and finding your voice.Join AJ Merlin, a Creative Mindset Coach and writer, as she shares practical mindset tips and visualisations so you can feel empowered in your creative career and live a life that feels right to you. This podcast is twice a month (on Tuesdays), and is for artists at any stage of their career who want to work on their mindset, wellbeing and self-development.
Episodes
41 episodes
Day 21 – You made it!
You made it to the last day! Yeahhhh!Thank you so much for showing up every day.I hope that you now understand better how you talk to yourself and what inspires you and motivates you!You know that self-compassion is the way...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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13:53
Day 20 – Find your mantra
For today, I invite you to find a mantra that you can use to support your inner mentor.What mantra can support you with your creativity?Brainstorm for 5 minutes, and then pick up what works best for you right now. It can be one se...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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10:35
Day 19 – Support
Let’s continue to build some mindful tools and let’s talk about support. There is this idea that artists need to be alone and suffer.It’s completely wrong.How could a support group empower you?I have a membership called the...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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11:28
Day 18 – Who inspires you
There's nothing wrong with loving yourself and just seeing how amazing you are.Let's give you more tools to discover your inner mentor. This is the opportunity to explore your creativity and yourself as an artist. Who lights ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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9:17
Day 17 – Why you can never give up
I love the prompt today. I mean, I love all of them, but I think this one is really fun.This will help you when you had a bad day, arguments, or you made a mistake and you feel bad about it.--Music: Purple Clouds from Mint...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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8:28
Day 16 – Self-compassion
Reframing starts when we realise how we talk to ourselves, and we realise how harsh we are, and how we would never say that to someone else.You need to be kind to yourself when you feel vulnerable, when you face an obstacle or when you h...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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8:41
Day 15 - Heart-to-heart
Woohoo! Last week of this challenge! Well done! So now let’s reframe the little voice. I really like the prompt today. It’s a high impact exercise that will help you discover your inner mentor. You will need your...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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10:34
Day 14 - What’s holding you back
Welcome back! We have one more day to get to know your inner critic before we move on to the last part of this challenge. Your inner critic will show up when you feel out of your comfort zone, when you doubt yourself, and/or when y...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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7:45
Day 13 – Vulnerable
We’re exploring our inner critic this week and see where it comes from and why some things impact you.Although it’s always nice to receive compliments and positive feedback, you need to be your number one fan. You need that inner mentor ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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9:18
Day 12 – People’s opinions
We’re halfway through!What did you discover yesterday? Clarifying what you remember is the first reframing step, and that’s how you stop that thought/memory from holding you back.It’s a good one today: Why do we care about people’...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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9:10
Day 11 - Criticism
Everyone’s opinion is subjective, even if it’s someone that you really admire. One person, one opinion amongst many.And yet, criticism and rejection can have a huge impact!--Music: Purple Clouds from MintWhale - Melodyloops...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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12:39
Day 10 – Receiving compliments
Receiving compliments should be a positive thing, right? And yet, and yet…--Music: Purple Clouds from MintWhale - Melodyloops -- Join my free 21-day journaling challenge to understand w...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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9:25
Day 9 – What you heard during your childhood
Today’s prompt is a bit trickier. That’s why I waited a few days before asking you that question, but it’s so important.We’re going to think about your childhood because most of our limiting beliefs and most of that inner critic comes fr...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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9:48
Day 8 – Your definition of success
Week 2! It’s not too late to start! I believe our inner critic is a projection of our definition of success. The guilt that you are not there yet triggers that little voice in your head.But are YOU happy with that...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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8:02
Day 7 - If money or time was no object
It's not too late! Join the 21-day journaling challenge to reframe your inner critic! This is the opportunity to understand yourself better and reframe your inner critic, so it’s not holding you back. At the e...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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8:30
Day 6 – Are you hapy with your creative time?
Today, I demo how I use my inner mentor to break down those fears on my YouTube channel and on my podcast. I think it’s worth listening to, and soon you will be able to do that too! For today, let’s explore where you’r...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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10:15
Day 5 - Fears
What are you scared of? I think our inner critic is scared. It wants to prevent us from being in the unknown, as you will be out of control, and you could get hurt. By understanding what scares you, you will be able to...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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8:42
Day 4 – Introducing yourself
I hope you enjoyed writing your list yesterday. (It's not too late to join if you haven't started!)I hope you enjoyed that opportunity to embrace your uniqueness. Now onto day 4! --Music: Purple Clouds from MintW...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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9:07
Day 3 - Unique
Today, I demo how my inner mentor kicked in while I was answering yesterday's prompt. And of course, it's time for... Day 3's prompt! Let’s do this! -- Music: Purple Clouds from MintWhale - Melodylo...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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11:02
Day 2 – Your inner critic
Welcome back!How was your first day? If you didn’t have time to journal yesterday, it’s not too late. Check out the previous episode and start now!Now onto day 2!&...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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8:55
Day 1 – The challenge starts today!
Welcome to the 21-day journaling challenge to reframe your inner critic!It’s day 1, woohoo!This is the opportunity to understand yourself better and reframe your inner critic, so it’s not holding you back. Listen to t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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7:58
21-day journaling challenge - Reframe your inner critic!
Join my free 21-day journaling challenge from Monday 30 May 22 to understand who you are as a creative, what’s holding you back, and how you can reframe that little voice in your head. I'll post an episode every day, where you can j...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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10:05
Bonus episode: 5 quick questions to all my guests
Throughout the season, I asked all my guests the same 5 questions. I'm so happy to share theirs answers today with you! So if you're read to feel inspired and have a laugh, grab a drink, put your feet up, and enjoy a bit of creativ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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14:41
How to Overcome Procrastination
Who procrastinates at the moment? Ironically, I kept postponing recording this episode.So why do we procrastinate? And how can you get out of that loop?In this episode, I share 3 tips that will help you overcome your procr...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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9:33
Interview with Fabrizio Gammardella: The creative process behind an animated short film
Today I talk to Fabrizio Gammardella, the writer, director and editor of "A Piglet's tale", an animated short film that's doing really well in festivals right now (12 awards so far!)
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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