#actorwellness

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We have a blog and we’re writing about artist wellness. . Check out our post this Thursday that will walk you through how to create your very own, FREE, 4-hour retreat. . I will be creating one for myself as my final project with my @peaceinschools mindfulness training. . You don’t have to go anywhere. You don’t have to buy anything. You just have to create the time and space. . Check out our blog! www.ensotheatre.com/blog . Warmly, Caitlin & The Ensemble . Big, huge, heartfelt thanks to Peace in Schools for their incredible mindfulness training, and for creating such a beautiful, welcoming space to meet and share every week. ❤️ . #quotestoliveby #todaysinspiration #enso #love #breathe #behere #meditate #wordstoliveby #portland #pdx #theatreinspires #lovingkindness #retreat #diy #mindfulness #actorwellness #free https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-533UhBIM/?igshid=qcny95z39asl

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Ever found yourself struggling to stay present in rehearsal? . Maybe you’ve got a to-do list nagging at you, or maybe you’re wrestling with that voice telling you you’re not good enough. . Here is a mini-meditation you can try to lovingly bring your mind back to your scene work: . During your next break, step outside the rehearsals space, if you can. Find a spot to sit comfortably. . Close your eyes, or find a spot to focus on. . Acknowledge whatever thoughts are arising as they come up. . As each thought or feeling arises, name it, and try this self-talk: . “Oh hey there (Anxiety, Worried-About-The-Future, Critic), I see you. I know you’re here because this is your weird-ass way of protecting me. But right now, I’m okay. And I have a job to do. I will tend to you when I get home, but I need you to chill while I’m in rehearsal. Thanks.” . Ground yourself by focusing on your breath, or your feet on the ground, or a smell or sound or texture in the room. . Take a big deep breath, get back in there, and kick some ass. . Be sure to actually fully tend to yourself the way that you need when you get home! Journaling, taking a walk, meditating, jumping in the bath...all great ways of tending to arising fear. . How do you handle your Imposter Syndrome or Inner Critic when they arrive in rehearsal? Comment below! . Warmly, Caitlin & The Ensemble . #quotestoliveby #todaysinspiration #enso #love #breathe #behere #meditate #wordstoliveby #portland #pdx #theatreinspires #lovingkindness #minimeditation #rehearsal #actorwellness #getoutofyourhead #beherenow #staypresent https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNv1MphNHp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oxsosk755ol5