Posted by Nadezda on August 25, 2008, at 16:28:18
In reply to Re: Self=esteem at low level » Nadezda, posted by Partlycloudy on August 25, 2008, at 13:29:48
Thanks, PC.
My self-esteem is almost entirely tied to my work, not only to feeling that it's good, or progressing (or both-- which I rarely feel), but also that my concentration is good and I'm "into" it.
With still life, I have a lot of trouble getting into it. I know right now, I'm trying to learn the basics of painting in a way-- and with still life, a certain limited technical thing about creating volume and feeling in control of the paint. Today things aren't going well at all.
I know what you mean about doing other things to feel good, or not focusing exclusively on work, but that's so much more important to me than anything else. I wish I could find something I wanted to paint right now.
Sorry if I sound as if I"m feeling sorry for myself. I think I am, somewhat-- so I guess I should try some dbt things to try to break away from it. It's hard at this moment.
Nadezda
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