Medidate for three minutes every day to experience increased creativity and focus, making ideas come easier, particularly beneficial for writing sessions.
During highly challenging and time-constrained projects, meditate daily and take 15-20 minute naps during lunch instead of eating to re-energize for the rest of the day.
Approach your creative work or art with deep dedication, viewing it as a form of meditation rather than solely for external rewards, as this can be a profoundly inspiring and remarkable practice.
Practice yoga, such as hot yoga, as a beneficial form of exercise.
Utilize meditation and yoga not only for peacefulness but also as a dedicated quiet time to reflect on complex work, such as a character or story, away from other distractions.
Engage in meditation and yoga for increased peacefulness, consciousness, and positivity, but acknowledge that its effects may vary and one will still retain the capacity for human error or negative states.
Engage in writing purely for personal expression and as a form of meditation or therapy, without the intention of showing it to anyone, as this can be a deeply personal and healing practice.
If you view writing as a spiritual exercise or meditation, avoid publishing or showing your work to others to prevent external judgment and feedback from interfering with its spiritual purpose.
Engage in extensive preparation for your work, including diverse activities like dance classes or accent training, because proper preparation ensures you are ready to perform and allows for effective molding of your output.
To deeply understand or prepare for a role involving a writer, practice writing short stories to ‘wire that part of your brain’ and shift your perception of the world, as this helps in formulating the character.
Be persistent in pursuing desired opportunities, like hounding agents to stay on top of a role, as this shows passion and can be exciting for those considering you.
When embarking on a challenging new endeavor, such as a directorial debut, choose subject matter to which you have a deep personal connection, as this can provide a strong foundation and motivation.
When confronted with immense pressure and thoughts of potential failure, actively move past crippling worries to focus on execution, as this enables completion of the task.
Instead of adhering to a rigid career game plan, prioritize seeking out interesting roles and characters, and actively learn from great people, as this approach can lead to increasing enjoyment and growth over time.
Don’t dismiss ‘out there’ or unconventional ideas, as they can become hugely successful, especially when collaborating with others who might see different potential.
When creating art based on recent or ongoing events, allow sufficient time to gain perspective (e.g., years later) to understand the larger, global story and what the art aims to say on a broader scale, rather than focusing on immediate events.
Tell stories that highlight individuals overcoming profound trauma to achieve greatness, as such narratives can be deeply inspiring, moving, and helpful to others, particularly those who have shared similar experiences.
Read literature that reflects your personal feelings and experiences, especially if you feel alienated or like an outsider, as it can provide a sense of not being alone.
When studying a character or subject, read their creative works alongside biographical information to gain deeper insight into their essence and how their life influenced their art.
When confronted with public criticism or untrue stories, take a step back and understand that the source likely doesn’t know you personally and is primarily motivated by selling a story, which can help manage anger and hurt.
As an actor, strive to maintain a degree of personal privacy so that audiences can fully immerse themselves in your character without being distracted by knowledge of your private life.
Do not constantly cut people out of your life, as this behavior is considered unhealthy.
Incorporate homegrown and raw foods into your diet as a method of self-healing.
Attend yoga classes for sessions lasting an hour to an hour and a half.