Entertainment – Industry Therapy
If you are in the entertainment industry, you may be able to relate to feelings of being overworked, pressured to perform or produce on cue. As normal daily life stressors and pressures can be overwhelming, individuals in the entertainment industry are faced with balancing their personal life along with the entertainment demands.
It is important to understand and recognize your needs during the insanities of this field. As pressures, demands and responsibilities increase, the importance of balance and control is crucial. Success will occur however, it can be at the expense of your health and well-being. The key to success and happiness is to balance your needs and priorities in life.
Symptoms:
- Fear of failure, rejection or criticism.
- Fear of success, demands and responsibilities.
- Feeling exhausted, overworked and overwhelmed.
- Engaging in negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
- Negative thoughts and perceptions of reality.
- Self-esteem and Confidence problems.
- Self medication with the use of unhealthy behaviors.
- Self sabotaging behaviors or forming addictions.
Interventions/Solutions:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-addressing thoughts and behaviors.
- Exploration and identification of stressors in life.
- Raising awareness of negative thoughts and fears.
- Exploring triggers related to negative thoughts.
- Positive affirmations and self-talk.
- Identifying irrational and rational thoughts.
- Management of needs and priorities
- Conducting and maintaining changes that become a lifestyle.
- Relaxation techniques and skills to manage stress.