{"id":2266,"date":"2023-06-28T10:00:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T10:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/?p=2266"},"modified":"2026-04-27T08:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:43:17","slug":"maintaining-joy-in-an-acting-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/lifestyle-wellbeing\/maintaining-joy-in-an-acting-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Joy in Your Performing Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Tips for reigniting and maintaining joy in your acting career, no matter what stage you\u2019re at.<\/h2>\n<p>The journey of most performers stems from a love of the arts and the spellbinding joy that performing brings. The art world provides a space for connection, growth and inspiration \u2013 an outlet that provides so much joy, clarity and wellbeing to daily life.\u00a0But the demands in this industry are extreme and can become overpowering.<\/p>\n<p>To help avoid burnout and a slump in motivation or personal drive, it\u2019s essential to manage mental health and actively reconnect to the joy and positivity that performing provides.<\/p>\n<h3>Bringing Joy to Your Performing Work<\/h3>\n<p>Working in performing arts isn\u2019t for the faint of heart. It requires immense commitment, intense physical and mental demands, and extreme resilience. This kind of dedication is only sustainable if it stems from a place of positivity.<\/p>\n<p>Understandably, we sometimes need a little help to keep the joy alive, so here are four ways to reignite the joy that got you started in this career:<\/p>\n<h4>1. Make use of daily positive affirmations<\/h4>\n<p>Use affirmations in your professional life to positively reinforce your commitment and progress. These short messages of support, encouragement or inspiration to yourself should focus on things that are important to you. For example: self-confidence, resilience and achieving your goals or personal growth.<\/p>\n<p>Try writing down your own affirmation daily, or invest in a book of joyous affirmations, affirmation cards, or download an affirmations app like \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/thinkup.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ThinkUp<\/a>\u2019 or \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilingmind.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smiling Mind<\/a>.\u2019 These are great ways of acknowledging the incredible work that you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<p>Easy ways of integrating affirmations into your life include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reading or writing an affirmation first thing in the morning and before you go to sleep.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sticking an affirmation on your mirror to read when you brush your teeth.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Putting an affirmation into your (or your child\u2019s) lunchbox for an extra dose of inspiration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For parents or guardians of young performers, creating a pack of affirmation cards with your child for them to draw from daily is another great way to implement this practice.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Remove the pressure<\/h4>\n<p>This is a big one. Finding ways to remove pressure and self-judgement helps to reconnect to the core of performing arts. There are many ways to do this, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Improvise<\/strong>.\u00a0Doing your own improv for fun is a great way to express yourself through your creative medium.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Play<\/strong>.\u00a0Workshop ideas on your own or with friends with the simple goal of having fun. Creating without restrictions, judgement or fear is an excellent way to feed the creative soul.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Learn<\/strong>.\u00a0Take a class\u00a0just for the fun of it.\u00a0No expectations, no pressure, no judgement. Do a class that you love with a teacher you love, and take a friend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For parents or guardians of young performers, organise a group of your child\u2019s friends to try these suggestions together. Changing up your child\u2019s environment is another good way to disconnect from pressure and reconnect with the positive elements of performance. Go to a park \u2013 or a new space away from the studio or class environment.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Stay inspired<\/h4>\n<p>There are so many resources to fuel creative inspiration.\u00a0Learn from your role models and mentors in the industry,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/interviews-podcasts\/spotlight-podcast\/\">listen to podcasts<\/a>, go to workshops and masterclasses, watch shows, read books, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/interviews-podcasts\">watch interviews with creatives<\/a>\u00a0you admire. Keep learning and challenging yourself \u2013 and remember why you love your work.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/young-performers\/reading-list-to-inspire-young-actors\/\">list of books for young actors<\/a>\u00a0to read to help inspire them.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Connect with others in the industry<\/h3>\n<p>Connect with industry friends, teachers, mentors, and professionals.\u00a0Being actively involved in your community builds support, belonging, understanding and provides inspiration.\u00a0Keep growing your community and support system, and make meaningful connections by supporting other performers\u2019 productions, attending or organising fun activities with industry friends outside of the performing environment, going to industry events to meet new people, attending workshops, and learning from professionals.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on tour, here are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/the-essentials\/bonding-with-a-new-cast-tips\/\">eight tips for bonding with your castmates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Spark Joy in Our Daily Lives<\/h3>\n<p>Our mental health affects every aspect of our lives. It influences the way we interact with the world, our perceptions, our physical wellbeing \u2013 and it has a direct effect on our performance abilities.<\/p>\n<p>As a performer or the parent of a young performer, regularly checking in with your own (or your child\u2019s) mental health can do wonders for your overall wellbeing, standard of living, career progress and performance capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to manage mental health, but sparking joy is an effective and simple practice that you can start implementing today. Here are six tips for sparking joy in your daily life:<\/p>\n<h4>1. Connect with people<\/h4>\n<p>Take time to connect with people who uplift and restore you, like family and friends. As human beings, we thrive off connection. Connect in whatever way works for you \u2013 whether you schedule a call, go for a walk, take a class, or go for dinner.<\/p>\n<p>For parents or guardians of young performers, this is something that you can cultivate by spending quality time with your child, encouraging family time, and organising playdates with friends who bring positivity into your child\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Spend time in nature<\/h4>\n<p>There are so\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/positivepsychology.com\/positive-effects-of-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many studies<\/a>\u00a0that show the positive impact that being in nature has on mental and physical wellbeing. Go for a walk, take a book to the park, try grounding (an activity involving physical contact with the earth to ground and reconnect you, such as taking a walk in the park barefoot or lying down in the grass), swim outdoors, breathe in some fresh air, or go to the park to take in the beautiful views.<\/p>\n<p>For parents or guardians of young performers, this could mean taking a picnic to the park, encouraging outdoor play with your child, or planting some herbs together to grow on your window sill. Shape positive association with nature in your child\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Practice self-care<\/h4>\n<p>Gifting yourself with space and time to do the things that make you happy helps with stress and mental health management. It also gives you the opportunity to honour yourself and your incredible worth.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure how to practise self-care, take a look at Spotlight\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/practical-self-care-tips-for-your-mental-health\/\">tips for practical self-care<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some young performers may need extra help in this area. I would suggest setting up a station or activity that your child loves, and encouraging them to complete it. Support them in prioritising time for themselves.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Spend time with animals<\/h4>\n<p>What could be more wholesome and rejuvenating than spending time with animals? It does wonders for stress management and emotional regulation, too.<\/p>\n<p>For parents or guardians of young performers, if you don\u2019t have a pet, take your child to visit friends or family who do (with the added bonus of connecting with special people). Take them to the park to see the natural wildlife, volunteer at an animal rescue centre, or take a trip to a sanctuary.<\/p>\n<h4>5. Cook<\/h4>\n<p>Get your hands dirty and go back to the basics in the kitchen. Cooking and\u00a0nourishing yourself with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/lifestyle-wellbeing\/healthy-food-prep-for-the-busy-actor\/\">healthy, nutritious food<\/a>\u00a0is a fun, delicious way to build healthy habits. You can do it with a friend or family member, too \u2013 what a win! This is a perfect bonding and self-empowerment activity to do together with your child, too.<\/p>\n<h4>6. Start a new hobby<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/bewitched-bothered-and-beaten-black-n-blue-what-taking-up-a-hobby-taught-me-about-mental-health-in-the-industry\/\">Take up a fun, relaxing hobby<\/a>\u00a0that makes you excited and is entirely different from your professional work. This is a great way for performers of all ages to keep the brain learning and stimulated.<\/p>\n<p>Finding simple moments of joy can make a huge difference to our mental state, life quality and performance abilities. Give these techniques a try, and go out and spread that joy.<\/p>\n<p><em>Take a look at our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\">website<\/a>\u00a0for more articles and advice on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/?tags=wellbeing\">wellbeing<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/?tags=mental%20health\">mental health<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ariellabarnett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"imgLeftSmall\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-replace hoverZoomLink\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/spotlightuk\/image\/fetch\/w_400,c_limit\/https:\/\/spotlight-cmsmedia.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/media\/3182\/ariella-barnett-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/spotlightuk\/image\/fetch\/w_{width},c_limit\/https:\/\/spotlight-cmsmedia.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/media\/3182\/ariella-barnett-headshot.jpg\" \/><\/span>Ariella Barnett<\/a>\u00a0is an exercise scientist, sports physiologist and performing artist. Combining her experience as a professional performing artist with her expertise as an exercise scientist, Ariella guides industry professionals to reach new heights. Specialising in working with performing artists, Ariella optimises overall performance, manages well-being, embraces individuality and prevents injury to ultimately build long, sustainable, successful careers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Headshot credit: Justin Munitz \/ Headshots Cape Town<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips for reigniting and maintaining joy in your acting career, no matter what stage you\u2019re at. The journey of most performers stems from a love of the arts and the spellbinding joy that performing brings. 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