Mindset

Mindset

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Mindset
  • Intro to Mindset

    Keep yourself motivated and positive is essential to a career in the film and television industry.

    Learn how to weather rejection, set short and long term goals and maintain a 'can-do' attitude amidst the unpredictability.

  • Systems to Deal With ADD & Procrastination

    Let's talk ADD & procrastination. Speaking from personal experience, this video dives into how you can turn, what can be seen as a negative, into an asset.

    1. Pomodoro
    2. 'To Do List'
    3. Keep it simple
    4. Systems to limit distractions
    5. Limit your notifications
    6. Lean in

  • Research 5 Successful Actors That Look Like You

    A little exercise in reminding yourself that there IS a place for you in the film & TV industry.

  • When Is It Too Late To Start Acting

    When Is It Too Late To Start Acting

  • Why Do Clear Goals Create Progress?

    Covering the three main reasons that having clear goals creates progress, on a practical, subconscious, and vibrational level.

  • I Don’t Feel Like I’m Getting Anywhere - What Can I Do?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    I don’t feel like my acting is progressing - what can I do?
    I am stagnating, what can I do?
    How do I overcome stagnation?
    How can I get over this feeling of negativity?
    I am...

  • I Procrastinate A Lot About My Acting Work - How Can I Overcome That?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    What can I do to overcome procrastination?
    I'm procrastinating all the time with my acting commitment - help?
    Does Tanny Jiraprapasuki have advice on assisting me combatting...

  • All My School Friends Have Money, How Can I Get Over Being Broke All The Time?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    I get down when I hang with my buddies who are doing better than me in other fields - help!
    How does one manage emotions when my friends are more successful than I?
    I get re...

  • Will Meditating Really Help Calm My Nerves?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    Will meditating help with calming nerves?
    Will meditating really help in calming one's nerves?
    Does meditating help calm nerves?
    Should I meditate to calm my nerves?
    Is m...

  • Co-Star Auditions Are Killing My Love For Acting... Is This Normal?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    Co-star auditions are killing me... what should I do?
    These bit part auditions are demotivating me - help!
    What should I do about my negative reaction to getting small one l...

  • I Haven't Booked An Audition In So Long & I Want To Quit - Help!

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    I haven't booked in so long and I want to quit - is this the right decision?
    If I'm not getting anywhere should I just throw the towel in?
    I'm not booking and I want to quit...

  • My Nerves Are Paralyzing Me At Auditions - What Can I Do?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    My nerves before auditions can be paralyzing - what can I do?
    How do I deal with nerves before auditions?
    My nerves are not helping me at auditions - help!
    How can I calm my...

  • Can Acting Be Taught? I'm Not Very Good At It Yet.

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    Can acting be learnt?
    Is acting something that can be learned?
    Can I learn acting or it is a natural talent?
    Is acting teachable?
    Can I be taught acting?
    Is acting somethin...

  • Someone Said My Craft Isn't Strong - Should I Quit?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    Someone said I am bad at acting - should I quit?
    I get lots of bad feedback about my acting - should I quit?
    It its mark to quit acting if i keep getting bad feedback?
    Shou...

  • How Can I Stop Obsessing About My Auditions After I Do Them?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    How can I stop thinking about my auditions after I do them?
    How do I stop going over and over my auditions after I do them?
    Any ideas how I can move on from my auditions?
    Wh...

  • I Am In Class & I Feel Like A Beginner Again, How Can I Push Through This?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    I am taking acting class and I feel like a beginner all over again, how can I push through this ego setback?
    Should I quit - this acting class is making me feel so small?
    Is...

  • I Am Well Known - I Can't Take On A Regular Job... Can I?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    I have a profile - is regular work an option from me?
    As a recognizable actor, can I take on a more regular job or is it a bad look?
    I haven't worked forever but I feel like...

  • I Haven't Had Any Auditions For Ages & I Feel Really Down. Help!

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    I haven't had any auditons for a long time and I feel really down. Help!
    I'm not getting auditons and I feel really down. Help!
    I haven't been getting any auditon opportunit...

  • At What Point Do You Know That This Career Isn't Going To Work Out?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    At what point will I know this career isn't for me?
    Is it time up on my career?
    When will I know this career isn't right for me?
    Is this acting carer for me?
    Should I quit n...

  • Can I Balance A Full Time Acting Career & Parenthood?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    Is it possible to balance a full time acting career and parenthood?
    Is it possible to balance parenthood and a full time acting career?
    Do I have to choose between acting an...

  • I Feel Like I'm Not Thin/Young/Pretty Enough To Be An Actor... Any Advice?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    I feel like I'm not pretty enough to be an actor... Any advice?
    I'm not young enough to be an actor... Any advice?
    I don't think I'm good looking enough to be an actor......

  • I'm Coming To Acting At An Older Age, Is This A Realistic Career For Me?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    I'm coming to acting when I am at an older age, is this a realistic career for me?
    Is it realistic to start acting later in life?
    Will starting acting later in life realisti...

  • What Are Some Books/Videos I Can Utilize For Helping My Mindset?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    Any books/videos I can utilize for helping my mindset?
    Any DVDs I can utilize for helping my mindset?
    Any recommendations of reading or viewing to help my mindset?
    What can ...

  • What Is The Point Of Doing The Whole Acting Thing?

    with Tanny Jiraprapasuki, Mindful Coach & Practitioner, Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
    https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/

    What is the point of this acting thing?
    Why should I be pursuing this unfair industry?
    Why am I even bothering with acting?
    Why do I dream of being an actor?
    Is acting a pip...