How To Move On Easily After Every Audition

Last week we talked about why it’s important to stop asking the question, “Why didn’t I book?” That question just keeps us stuck in a cycle of shame and self-doubt, which is no way to approach future auditions or our acting career in general.

The subtext of that question is usually, “Why wasn’t I good enough? How can I be better? What do I need to fix about myself?”

Instead of assuming we did something “wrong” and ruminating on how we can “fix” our auditions moving forward, I want us all to trust that our work is solid and each audition we present to casting strengthens our reputation as actors.

To that end, this week I’m going to guide you through a relaxing visualization which will help you rewrite your mental script from “Why didn’t I book? Was I not good enough?” to “I trust my work and I strengthened my reputation in the industry.”

We’re going to begin the process of rewiring your brain from it’s default, unhelpful mindset of “Not booking means I wasn’t good enough” to a more supportive mindset of “My work is good and I just have to keep presenting it to the world.”

The good news is that our brains are highly neuro-plastic meaning that they can change and grow in ways that support our overall well-being. Repetition is a key way that we rewire the brain in ways that we choose. Using this audio after every audition, and maybe even auditions long since past, will help you cultivate trust in your work and allow you to move on from auditions more gracefully.

Over time, that attitude of self-trust and confidence will become your new default mindset.

Here’s the guided audio…

Hopefully you found that helpful and it allowed you to feel good about your recent audition.

I hope that you celebrate every audition you do. That’s the work of being an actor and you deserve to feel proud and complete with every bit of work you present in every single audition ever.

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I’m a professional actor, a mindfulness and mindset coach, and I’m ready to help you thrive in your actor life.

🎭 I’ve been a professional actress for almost 20 years. I’ve survived 3 industry shut downs - 2 strikes and 1 global pandemic. I’ve worked in TV, film, commercials, and produced my own award-winning web series.

🧠 I’ve been a life coach for 5 years, specializing in mindfulness and neurolinguistic programming and helping people become more aware and focused on making positive changes in their lives.

💖 I blend lived experience with powerful, proven coaching tools.

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