One the most important-yet-often-forgotten aspects of an actor’s life is self-care. How you do it depends on who you are and what makes you comfortable, but don’t let the practice fall through the cracks.
Below are some suggestions on how to make sure you’re practicing self-care amidst all the craziness that can be an actor’s life. Personally, I find trying something out of my comfort zone keeps me feeling good and inspired, but to each their own!
1. Take a class that has nothing to do with acting.Learn conversational Spanish. Discover how to bake bread. Sign up to salsa dance on the Hudson! When we take our mind off of acting, we open our eyes to the world around us.
2. Meditate.Teaching yourself how to sit in silence while clearing your mind is not only helpful for you as an actor, but also as a human being. Meditation allows our brain to rest, to feel where our bodies are in the moment, and to get us in tune with our instrument—our body.
3. Volunteer.Helping others is one of the best ways to get out of our heads and into a different world of needs and wants. Like animals? Volunteer consistently at a shelter. Dig helping kids? Find an arena where you get to be their hero, helper, and
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