Living the life of a creative soul, an artist; whether as a musician, performer, singer dancer, photographer, painter or sculptor, everyday life can get too much at times.

As an artist you get to explore so many parts of yourself, through self expression and put all that you are into your craft. Although this process is rewarding and fills up your soul in so many ways and creates a level of flow that allows you to create without time or boundaries which ignites this flame inside a flame you can’t put out, a flame that needs you to keep doing what you love.

Like most creative experiences there is also a level of diligence, business and maintaining a healthy sense of self through the process. AT times it can be challenging; your confidence can be intercepted with thoughts of self doubt or your belief can waiver.

The road can be a long one without real success and  without financial rewards. Trying to navigate a creative life whilst still living in survival mode and trying to pay rent can be hard but it can also be one of the most rewarding times in your life.

Knowing exactly what you want from your life can be the compass you need to wake up each day as you can set the best intentions for your days and create practices and rituals that will help guide you to that bigger vision.

Here are a few tips to help you navigate this path. I lived a creative life for a long time, struggling and trying to arrive at the dream but its not until I arrived at one of my biggest dreams that I realised that what I was doing was the right action and although it took time it was also the perfect time. Do the work, trust the process and believe that you are worthy of the life that you desire.