Art is a lifelong study. There are many who understand and love creation because of its limitless capacity - but what happens when these very strengths become insurmountable obstacles? 

The act of creation and mental health have always been connected, and it is not uncommon for any artist or designer to face struggles with productivity, inspiration, and procrastination in their process. Whether it be because of comparison, a sense of overwhelming odds, "blank page syndrome", imposter syndrome, social media woes, anxiety, depression - or if you're lucky, a mix of everything and more! 

Creating is a job - and for any job to be done well, there has to be a payment. How are you treating yourself while creating? Are you rewarding your efforts or punishing yourself for not doing good enough? Are you constantly comparing yourself to other artists and not to your own progress? Are you comparing old…