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Hey Mate - Artist Burnout
Art could be very relaxing and good for our well-being, especially when it’s on our own terms and a hobby.However, sometimes when it becomes a job and deadlines are entered into the mix… that dreaded ‘blank page’ can rear its ugly head.Do you know how to manage that anxiety or the signs of burnout?
4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin was joined by Aimee Davies, the Founder and Director of 'Hey Mate'
and they chatted about 'Hey Mates' Mental Health social enterprise that supports Australia’s creative industries... You know - starving artists, producers, and the wider community from across music, theatre, screen and dance.
For a deep dive...
If you want some peer support counselling, are feeling financial stress competing with promoting your creative self or have odd hours impacting your day job or just want to get in touch with Hey Mate call - 1300 633 147 or visit their website or Facebook
Hey Mate offers a lot of services:
- Therapy
- Coaching
- Group Work
- Industry Tailored Wellbeing Workshops
- Mental Health First Aid
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Live Event and Festival Wellbeing Programs
- Artist and Talent Support
- Self Care Workshops
.. or visit their Blog for all kinds of kindred support and tips like "5 Warning Signs of Artist Burnout"
Here's a couple of other articles from allied companies that support Creatives:
- "5 Reasons Artists Sruggle with Burnout – and What to do About It" - ArtsHub
- "10 Ways For Actors To Get Over Stage Fright" - Modern Actor
- "7 Tips and Techniques for Overcoming Stage Fright" - APAC
- "How to Overcome Audition Anxiety, According to a Psychology Professional" - Backstage
... and don't forget to sign up for Hey Mates' newsletter - or check out their Events
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