by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | May 18, 2018 | Anxiety
The Artist’s journey from anxiety and gloom to aliveness and possibilities As an artist, there are the moments when you feel at home with yourself, connected, deeply involved. Nothing else matters. You are in your comfort zone. Those are the moments when you immerse...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | May 4, 2018 | Anxiety
What might happen if you dared to look at you reality? What if it gave you the courage to really live your life? Sometimes you don’t want to look at your reality. With or without awareness, you may be trying to avoid or escape certain aspects of your life. While you...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Mar 16, 2018 | Anxiety
When you perform, you walk a fine line between excitement and fear. In fact, fear and excitement come with similar hormones and bodily responses, like increased adrenaline and heart rate. Both making you ready for action! The anticipations of the performance can take...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Sep 7, 2017 | Anxiety
As a creative or a performer you know too well that moment when you have to ‘show up!’ Perhaps it’s right when you step onto the stage or when you are about to present your creative ideas to a room packed with important people. It’s that moment when you almost feel...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz | Mar 1, 2017 | Anxiety
You live your life dreaming to be a performer. Your eyes sparkle at the thought of performing, because that is the essence of who you are. You dream of those moments when you become one with your performance, flowing smoothly and connecting with your audience....
