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Are you in a CREATIVE profession? Are there TOO MANY VOICES in your head? How do you know who’s right and who’s wrong?

Trouble is you don’t. Why? Because–

Creative Expression is SUBJECTIVE.

Some people “get you” and some people don’t.
Actors, Writers, Musicians, Directors and Stand-up Comics–
have highs and lows depending on how well their–

• last film did at box office -
• their last TV show placed in the Nielsen Ratings -
• their last gig…

Whatever IT was, IT became the new measurement on the — STARMETER OF LIFE.

PRESSURE? You bet! Especially when there are SO many effing cooks on every creative project.

Chances are if you’re good at what you do and you’re making money at it, there are moments when your Confidence is MIA!

One of the worst things we can do when we suffer from “Insecurititis” (ultra contagious, especially for Actors) is to ask too many people for their OPINIONS.

Go ahead, ask ten people to tell you their favorite film, TV show, song, artist or play and odds are you’ll get different answers. It all depends on taste. Some people think gross-out comedy is the be-all-end-all, but some people are repelled by it. Romantics love romcoms, but others find them more torturous than a horror movie. Speaking of horror movies, I don’t care how well they do, when my agent tries to get me to audition for one, I pass.  It’s wayyy to scary to put myself in that world!

I’ve learned to listen to my own voice. Especially when other people’s opinions are different from each other’s.

Acting Classes and Acting Coaches are great,

but too many at the same time can be confusing. I’ve picked the one coach who gets me and who I get. We both have the same goal (which is for me to get a job STAT!) And I’m keeping her a secret for obvious reasons (starting with my “insecurititis” ahaha!)

Everyone has an opinion, but that doesn’t mean he|she should give advice. When my agent Josh starts talking to me about what I should wear in an audition, I look at what he wears and what I wear and I say to myself,

Um Evie — trust your own instincts.

In the end you need to listen to your own voice, right?  Otherwise you’ll be blaming everyone else for the wrong choices they made for you. And that’s NOT funny.

When did you last trust your instincts? Happy with the results?

What about when you didn’t? How’d that work out for you?

(share in the comments)

I’m starting off Monday morning listing my L.A. shopping faves, so if you happen to be looking for awesome fashion, here’s the best of L.A. Shopping Keep reading Shopping: L.A. Hotlinks Update

No one can pump up your “Awesomeness factor” except Y-O-U, so put your whole heart into whatever it is that you want and make it happen! Keep reading Want it? Be it!

I know this is a little out-of-the-boxish, but I want to do something that’ll capture your attention, because getting a “yes” from you is really important to me. Keep reading Dear Innocent Heartbreaker:

Apparently there are countless opportunities to make wishes on a daily basis as long as we’re open to the signs. As a last resort you can always drop a dish cloth and step over it if you need an emergency wish. Ahahaha! Keep reading Making Wishes: 26 Ways

Heartthrobs in the hospital can be oh so confusing, whether it’s in real life or on the tube. Mixed messages during the chase (is there really a chase going on?) make life exciting and exhausting at the same time. Keep reading Hospital Heartthrobs: Mixed Messages

Calling all Actors: Ready and set for some action? Here’s a list of hotlinks to jumpstart your career… Keep reading HOTLINKS FOR ACTORS

Four wonderful sitcom actresses whose ages total 246 years have managed to make TV Land History setting all kinds of records with the new sitcom “HOT IN CLEVELAND.” Way to go Jane Leeves, Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick and Betty White! Keep reading HOT IN CLEVELAND: funny find!

It’s Monday again and I’m just wondering how many lessons I’ll need to learn to move up in the school of life. Keep reading Monday Morning: Being Human

The way I’d describe my ER shift tonight in the ER is: “The Good, The Bad and The Funny.” Every night could be a sitcom. Keep reading Volunteering: The GOOD, The BAD and The FUNNY

Pilot Season for me was a BIG disappointment and I have to admit, a new low point, but picking myself up and reaching for the top is what acting’s all about (or so they say, whoever “they” are.)

There’s nothing quite like getting out in nature and breathing in the fresh air to remind me there’s a big world out there and I shouldn’t be afraid to… Keep reading Hollywood Flip: Staying Focused

The best way to everyone’s heart on my ER shift is ALWAYS something yummy and sweet. Tonight I made a chocolate cake which earned lots of raves and smiles. Keep reading Chocolate Cake For the ER Staff

Seems like the world is made of two kinds of people: bright side and dark side. Tonight in the ER, I helped my bright side friend through a dark moment and discovered my “half-fullness” in the process. Keep reading Half-Full vs. Half-Empty

At my audition today, I sat next to this cool girl Ashley who turned me onto this awesome website for Actors called killthedoor.com with amazing inside info from agents, managers and casting directors. Keep reading A Great Find For Actors: Killthedoor.com

Casting Directors are like normal people. Some get me, some don’t, but the mixed messages I get in feedback kind of drive me insane. Keep reading Casting Directors: Feedback

Living in the life of in-between as an L.A. Actress, I find that one good way to make money is by recycling clothes as a seller on ebay. Here are a few tips… Keep reading Wardrobe Recycling Part 2: Ebay.com

I’ve got 12 things to put on your wish list to make life easy and fun. Keep reading 12 Fun Things To Put on Your Wish List

Valentine’s Day is chance to do something special for someone, even if you’re not sure how it’s going to go. It’s the time to take a romantic risk and just go for it. Keep reading Valentine's Day

Maybe it’s girly, but I’ve always loved Valentines Day and the opportunity to do the “unexpected.” This year I think I’m going to use my baking genes to create something for the staff in the ER (and a certain doctor if he happens to be working.) Keep reading Valentines Day: The Way To His Heart

Buying the right clothes to wear for auditions, while I’m on a low budget and looking for a job, requires creativity and a trip to Wasteland to sell what I don’t wear, so I can afford what I will wear. Keep reading Wardrobe Recycling at Wasteland