Struggles, they can be pretty universal, but how do you overcome them? That’s the topic of conversation on this week’s episode of Thriving Women Artists. Join Sarah, Ping, and Dorien as they discuss their personal struggles and how they work to overcome them. Hopefully you’ll pick up some tips and tricks that can help you in your day-to-day life.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Struggles can include, having too many ideas and not staying focused, time management and balancing work with family life, self-doubt, and not taking enough care of yourself.
The first step in overcoming your struggles is to acknowledge them. Stand still and notice the things you find easy and the things that you find difficult. Sarah documents these things and finds it easier to manage them that way.
Sometimes Ping forgets herself in the roles she has to play, as a woman, as a mother, as an artist. A lot of problems can start from not knowing who you are. The better you know yourself the better you can identify your struggles.
You can try using tricks to make the things you don’t enjoy feel more fun. Even if it’s something as simple as buying yourself some new art supplies.
You should always ask for help if you need it, not just asking others but also asking yourself for some down time or to remind yourself to take care of your needs.

 
BEST MOMENTS
 
‘Know your weakness but also know your strengths’
‘I create a support system, I say please help me’
‘You can create the mood, create the flow’
 
ABOUT THE PODCAST
 
A serious and fun podcast for female creatives hosted by Ping, Dorien and Sarah, three happy artists from Amsterdam.  This podcast will inspire you to make a living out of your art. We welcome you to be part of this community of like-minded people.
www.thrivingwomenartists.com
www.instagram.com/twapodcast
 
 ABOUT THE HOSTS
 
Ping He
Ping is a watercolor artist. Her work is inspired by nature and her motherhood experience. She develops her greeting cards brand and teachers Botanical Illustration courses online and offline.
www.pinghe.art
info@pinghe.art
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art
 
Sarah van Dongen
Sarah is a children’s book illustrator and visual artist. She takes her sketchbooks and art supplies everywhere, which results in illustrations based on observation and daily life.
www.sarahvandongen.com
sarahvandongenillustration@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/sarahvandongenillustrations
 
Dorien Bellaar:
Dorien is an illustration artist. Her work is mainly focused on illustration for children, editorial/food illustration, hand lettering, and she likes to combine those into both traditional and digital art.
www.dorienbellaar.nl
hello@dorienbellaar.nl
www.instagram.com/dorienbellaar

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