An email notification just popped up on your phone: please submit this self-tape in 1 hour or less.   Right now!? Your mind scrambles to rearrange your day so you can make this happen, seize the opportunity + create your dream #actorslife!   This could be the one.   You set up your lights, phone and style your hair just so, giving yourself one last pep talk in the mirror. You throw on the shirt that accentuates your eyes and hit record, and… you’re cold. Disconnected. Your body feels sluggish and your voice is flat.   Everything is ‘ready’ but you and your instrument are starting from zero.   So… how can you be in a state of readiness for that self-tape on the fly? You’re in luck, Rebel-Actor, because today’s episode is all about artistic hygiene! Grab your toothbrush.   You will learn: Why it’s critical to brush your actor’s teeth daily (+ floss!) How to create a daily routine that inspires you (yes, it can be fun) How to harness the Magic If and add it to your rituals Why the tools we use must evolve over time  How to always be in a state of readiness for any curveball #actorslife throws your way Why inspired #workontheself is your key to lasting success   And SO much more. As a Rebel-Actor, you know you must tune yourself to be in a state of artistic readiness. Daily. And this is your creative laboratory to do so!    If you loved today’s episode, take a screenshot and tag @serabanda + @actortoartist in your IG stories! I can’t wait to hear your takeaways, and how you're going to implement artistic hygiene into your daily life. Brush those #rebelactorsteeth!   #speechforthestage a e i o u  M → F → M may-fay-may, mee-fee-mee, mai-fai-mai, moh-foh-moh, moo-foo-moo   Join the International Ensemble on IG: @actortoartist   Haven’t left a review yet? If you’ve had an artistic ah-ha or breakthrough from the show, all you need to do is head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-actors-wish/id1534942951  to share some love! Before you submit the review, be sure to take a screenshot and send it over to impulse@actortoartist.com to receive my Free Creative Child Meditation, as a thank you for spending your time with me and sharing it with the partners you care most about.   Disclaimer: Your use of the content on this podcast, content on actortoartist.com, content on our social media or content from our email list is at your own risk. Actor to Artist does not guarantee any results from using this content and is for educational purposes only. It is your responsibility to do your own research, consult, and obtain a professional for your medical, psychological, legal, financial, health or other help that you may need for your situation.