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Scenario

How to maintain creative identity when others minimize your work

My therapist suggested I treat my art like a hobby until it pays more and I have not been able to create anything since

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

External perspectives that reduce creative work to mere productivity metrics can destabilize one's sense of purpose.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The artist's business — self-employment and creative work?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.