Give Up These Habits Right Now To Become a Successful Artist

Sometimes to be successful, we don't need to add more things; we need to give up on some of them. Certain things will make you successful if you give up on them, even if everyone has a different definition of success.

If you want to get better as an artist, you have to go into the world with eyes wide open. There are certain truths about life, as difficult as they may be to take in, that are essential to accept if you want to become a better artist.??

Give yourself a chance to stop doing these activities. Allow yourself the time and patience necessary to break the habits.

• Give up on the "not enough" mentality.

Successful artists don't frame their work in "not enough." There is never enough time, money, confidence, whatever it is that you want at the time to produce or create what you need to be a successful artist.

Once you've dealt with the core concern, the other issues will fall into place.

• Give up comparisons.

You will always be better than other people at certain things and poorer than others at some. Focusing on either will not get you anywhere.

Comparing yourself to somebody, who is 20 years in their profession or just starting, may limit your creativity as an aspiring artist.

Instead of focusing on how you compare to others, concentrate your energy on evaluating your latest work to work you did six months, a year, and five years ago. Have you grown? And where do you want to be six months, a year, and five years from now?

Compare yourself to yourself only.

• Make no more excuses.

You must start showing up if you want to be a successful artist. You have to put forth the effort.

If you're like any other artist, you've undoubtedly told yourself at some point, "I can't go to the studio today because I'm too busy/ too heartbroken/ my family needs me too much, etc.

And guess what? It feels fantastic to be able to do so. It feels rational as if you're doing the right thing for yourself.

However, according to artist Suzie Baker, this is "about our FEAR disguised as Resistance; the thing, or idea, or busywork, or Netflix, or self-doubt, or laziness, or rejection, that prevents us from getting up and doing our art.

• Quit working all of the time.

You have to arrive at the studio even though you don't want to do the work. But, you must also know when to leave and when to start taking care of yourself, your health, and your mental and social well-being.

You can't do your best work if you don't care about your body and mind. We've witnessed artists giving up both in the cause of their work. However, to create your art, you must also relax your body. Successful artists understand that success is a marathon, not a sprint and that you must maintain your health to stay in the game.

Take time in your schedule to relax, work out, go on walks, create healthy foods, and talk with your colleagues, family, and friends.

• Stop taking stupid advice seriously.

"Are you ever going to get a real job?"

"When are you going to mature?"

"When does an artist understand they aren't skilled enough to 'make it?"

"It must be great not to have to go to work."

"It must be good to only work when you want to."

Artist and Author Antrese Wood refer to these unhealthy relationships as dragging artists back from reaching their potential.

However, we can choose whom to listen to and what advice we follow. You've probably heard the expression, "we are the sum of the five people we spend the most time with."

Spend time with those who encourage you to succeed, those who have achieved success as artists. And, Those who inspire you to grow.

• Give up striving for perfection.

This thought is related to the fear of failure. Artists who stress over the quest for perfection are frequently scared of failure. However, the irony is that they subsequently fail to put anything anywhere.

The only way to improve is to make your work available to the public. The harsh reality is that you will most likely fail during your artistic career. You will not receive money or have a failed show after. Then you will have a great idea that your art career will never actually happen. The comforting thing is that everyone else thinks the same.

"Believing that 'thing' needs to be perfect, whether its abilities, talent, education, website, or statement, will keep you spinning your wheels indefinitely," explains Bonnie Glendinning of The Thriving Artist.

"Failure just means you're learning," Bonnie says. "Continue to fail because you will be learning for the rest of your life."

• Give up feeling self-centered.

Everyone makes a contribution to the world in their unique way.

We need doctors, lawyers, and teachers, But we also need artists, craftspeople, and creatives to keep our world fascinating, dynamic, and delightful.

Artists may feel guilty for not having a "real" profession and believe they should contribute more to the family's finances. They subsequently feel bad while they are in the studio away from their family, or even when they are not in the studio and not working. However, guilt is a negative emotion. If you're feeling this way, remind yourself that your work is vital - it's what keeps you whole and allows you to contribute wholely to your family when you're there.

• Give up your craving for praise.

You may wish for everyone to love your work, but it will never happen. And it's preferable that not everyone likes your work.

It's terrifying putting yourself out there, especially when your work is so personal, and then letting the world witness it, judge it, and criticize it.

Self-doubt might be somewhat present, but it may be motivating to realize that not everyone will like your style or subject, and that is okay. It indicates that you are on the verge of discovering something new and intriguing.

It is not your duty as an artist to sell the most mass-produced paintings at Target. Your task is to say something and reach out to someone.

It's easy to get caught up in social media appreciation and the jump of "likes" on a piece you've posted on the internet. Successful artists understand that their development comes from within rather than outside praise.

• Give up on the myth of the scattered, great artist.

Successful artists understand the importance of discipline to succeed.

Artists frequently try to get around this by claiming things, like "I'm an artist, not a business person" This is an excuse for being too lazy to master the basic skills required for running an art business."

Being organized reduces the stress that comes with being an artist. It also helps you portray yourself professionally.

Accessing any necessary information at your fingertip is the first step in achieving success as an artist. When you're always looking for information, it might be hard to focus on the task at hand.

Give up on these habits and have a great and successful career as an artist!