Stuck, lost, uncertain— these are just some of the scary feelings that surface when we run into a creative block. How can we bust these blockers and find an artistic process that makes us feel playful, peaceful, and proud? What's at the root of these blockers, and how can we sustainably take care of ourselves and our creative practice? Let's discuss!
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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):
"All Lines From Lead To" for two flutes by Gala Flagello
"Precious Metals" for solo percussion by Gala Flagello
"Long Days" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez
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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!
EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ "How to Manage Your Perfectionism": https://hbr.org/2019/04/how-to-manage-your-perfectionism
♦ "How to Overcome Impostor Phenomenon": https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/06/cover-impostor-phenomenon
♦ "How to Make a Self-Care Checklist That Actually Works for You": https://www.healthline.com/health/self-care-checklist
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900
♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu
♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities
♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager
♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being
♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness
♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app
♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu
♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19
♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/
♦ SilverCloud Interactive Mental Health Resource: https://caps.umich.edu/article/silvercloud-interactive-mental-health-resource
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com
♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf
GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan
♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa
♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler
FIND US ONLINE:
Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com
Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com
Supported in part by the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance Wellness Initiative, EXCEL Lab, and the Eisenberg Family Depression Center. Thank you!