Not enough support from loved ones.

Not only do you need a creative community, but you need your closest friends and family to value your goals.

They don't have to always understand.

But they do need to see how important your art is for you. 

The more someone takes up your time, the more important it is for them to support you.

Action Plan

1. Make a list of the people who make you feel supported, and the people who don't.

2. Take some time to consider the people in the "don't" column. If you can, restrict your time with them. 

3. If that's unlikely or they're very important to you, schedule time for a heart-to-heart. Let them know how they can better support you, and why you need that from them.

These conversations are hard.

Before jumping into one of these conversations, talk it out with a therapist or trusted friend.

Figure out what you want out of the conversation, and how you can go into it calmly.

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