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Setting time boundaries is an important tool for an artist to learn to use.
Paula Eder of ” Locating Time Tips and E-zine” states, “If you can’t say no, may be you don’t know where your boundaries are”.
Community service and donations are frequently requested from artists. Paula suggest in her action step to “List each area you say “yes” to where you wish you’d said “no”. These are your 1st boundaries”. Boundary artists have learned to stop saying “yes” and wishing they had said “no”. Creating more respect for their artist time. Careful planning…saying “yes” to things  all of us  really want to do, frees time for activities  all of us  really want to participate in.
When your day in the studio is finished, take time to prepare a priority list for the next day. session ting boundaries with your list gets chores out of the way fast. Leaving time for work in the studio or community service. Most of all it leaves time for enjoying being an artist.
Being involved with family members frequently consumes much of an  performer’s  time. Communication in this area is exceedingly important. You know your family members is rushed, frazzled and work hard to make a living and, you want to help. But, your artist time needs consideration also. Discuss these needs, come to an agreement that leaves each person with time to help each other. The boundary artist is able to return to the studio feeling good about time spent with family members and time to create.
Prepare a sign that’s posted at the entrance of your work space that undeniable ly indicates you are working. When the sign is removed it signals that you are free to talk and interact with others.
How do you session boundaries? Do family members and companies need to learn your artist boundaries? Talk to me about the way you handle these situations and still make time to create your art.