07/23/2021
After my stepdad passed, my close friend and colleague @thereallyrizone sent me this. Now if you know me, this is how I am. I have been big into #personaldevelopment, #personalgrowth, and #psychology for nearly two decades, and likely as much as I am into #music.
Without our #mentalhealth in check, nothing else in life has meaning. This is especially true if you are an #artist. A lot of the best art is created by those that are using it to cope. But the key is that whatever you do, don't think of your mental health as an afterthought.
As example, up until my studio was my full time job (almost 20 years), I would push until literal exhaustion for my #goals. 3-6 hours of sleep a night most nights, #wine or #cannabis to sleep, #energydrinks or #coffee to wake back up. Not the best for mental health (or health in general).
My love of brain stuff and tenacity for taking care of myself everywhere else are likely the only reasons I have made it this far. But when I used to crash, I was down for a week or two. My body basically said "Enough. If you won't listen, we're taking the choice away from you."
I wish I could reference who this picture came from originally, as I do not know. But I can tell you that from my life, I've watched this on repeat with myself and others. It may be some of the best advice you'll find.
For me, I have found that #yoga, #meditation, #journaling, #exercise, #reading, water consumption and keeping myself organized all play a part in keeping me balanced. Also friends and family. My artists and my #community. When I stop doing the right things, I notice. A lot.
This isn't to tell you what to do. We all process differently. But the part that *is* important for a healthy life... Find what balances you.
#glsrecording #greenlightstudios #musicproducer #musicproduction #mixingengineer #audiorecording #audioengineer #recordingstudio #recording #vancouverwashington #portlandoregon #masteringengineer
After my stepdad passed, my close friend and colleague @thereallyrizone sent me this. Now if you know me, this is how I am. I have been big into #personaldevelopment, #personalgrowth, and #psychology for nearly two decades, and likely as much as I am into #music.
Without our #mentalhealth in check, nothing else in life has meaning. This is especially true if you are an #artist. A lot of the best art is created by those that are using it to cope. But the key is that whatever you do, don't think of your mental health as an afterthought.
As example, up until my studio was my full time job (almost 20 years), I would push until literal exhaustion for my #goals. 3-6 hours of sleep a night most nights, #wine or #cannabis to sleep, #energydrinks or #coffee to wake back up. Not the best for mental health (or health in general).
My love of brain stuff and tenacity for taking care of myself everywhere else are likely the only reasons I have made it this far. But when I used to crash, I was down for a week or two. My body basically said "Enough. If you won't listen, we're taking the choice away from you."
I wish I could reference who this picture came from originally, as I do not know. But I can tell you that from my life, I've watched this on repeat with myself and others. It may be some of the best advice you'll find.
For me, I have found that #yoga, #meditation, #journaling, #exercise, #reading, water consumption and keeping myself organized all play a part in keeping me balanced. Also friends and family. My artists and my #community. When I stop doing the right things, I notice. A lot.
This isn't to tell you what to do. We all process differently. But the part that *is* important for a healthy life... Find what balances you.
#glsrecording #greenlightstudios #musicproducer #musicproduction #mixingengineer #audiorecording #audioengineer #recordingstudio #recording #vancouverwashington #portlandoregon #masteringengineer
