Lean Into Rest - Why it's so Important for Working Creatives

With the Season 5 finale, Melissa and Heather talk about rest and why it's so critical for self-employed creatives. What does rest look like (no it's not sleep - but that's critical too!)? It's not a "one size fits all" concept. It may be a two week vacation but what if a "leave the house" vacation isn't possible? We dig deep into ways we can ensure rest is part of our creative cycle - whether you're an introvert, extrovert, parent, caregiver, managing multiple roles, financially strapped or somebody who needs movement or somebody who needs stillness.

Podcast Episode, ResourcesMelissa HartfielJune 3, 2024S5, rest, creative mindset, creative process, creative burnoutComment

Creative Canadian Woman: Photographer Heidi Richter

Canadian photographer, recipe developer and blogger Heidi Richter talks about her work as both a commercial and editorial food and nature photographer as well as the challenges of being a small, creative business owner, juggling multiple roles, mom guilt, creative burnout and why we need to be both assertive, human and adaptable in an age of technological change and generative AI.

Podcast Episode, Inspiring WomenMelissa HartfielMay 20, 2024S5, photographer, blogger, creative burnoutComment

Overcoming Perfectionism and Burnout with Therapist Yu Tong Hannah Lin

Toronto based registered social worker and psychotherapist, Yu Tong Hannah Lin, explores how we, as working creatives, can manage and overcome the ongoing challenges perfectionism and burnout present to our work. Hannah shares valuable insights that will help us understand and identify when perfectionism and/or burnout are creeping into our lives and businesses (and what to do when it's impacting our work).

Podcast Episode, Inspiring Women, ResourcesMelissa HartfielOctober 20, 2023S5, mental health, creative burnoutComment

ASLU 105: Creative Burnout: Protecting Yourself and Your Creative Business

Creative burnout can have a direct impact on your mental health and your ability to earn a living as a working creative. This week, we have an honest conversation about creative burnout, how you can protect yourself from it and what to do when you find yourself in the midst of it.

Podcast EpisodeMelissa HartfielMay 13, 2022S3, creative enterpreneurshp, creative mindset, creative burnoutComment