Are you successful?

2020 might not have many results or traditional "successes" for you. And if your worth and your identity is based on results, this year might be even harder than it is without that pressure to "succeed."

When an entire industry is shut down, there's not much room for traditional success. Might I suggest a reframe that I hope you will carry with you beyond the Pandemic?

You are not the jobs you book. You are not the amount in your bank account.

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My Safe On-Set Experience in a COVID World

When auditions started to enter my inbox, I had a sudden anxiety attack.

Here are some of the stories I was telling myself:

"I had to say yes to every audition because agents and casting would look bad or be mad."

"I had to say yes because I'd never get offered another job again."

"I'd definitely get sick or die going back to work."

I knew those thoughts weren't 100% true, but it felt very real to me and I reacted as such. After some coaching from myself, my husband, and my coach I realized I could say no to whatever I wanted, and that I could make sure I felt comfortable with the conditions on set.

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Staying Happier During Covid-19

We had another coVIDEO19 zoom chat last week!

This time we discussed the Six Human Needs. They apply any time as a framework to check in with ourselves. It is especially helpful to be aware of our needs and how we’re meeting them (or not meeting them) in a time of crisis.

WHAT ARE THE SIX HUMAN NEEDS?

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