{"id":7069,"date":"2022-03-07T00:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativeedgecoaching.com.au\/?p=7069"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:27:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T00:27:26","slug":"the-benefits-of-self-mastery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativeedgecoaching.com.au\/the-benefits-of-self-mastery\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Self-mastery"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>What does Self-Mastery mean? I occasionally read posts about this topic offering methods that promise to change beliefs or get rid of certain habits. But is it true? Do these methods actually work?<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h5><span style=\"color: #89b142;\"><em><strong>What if I suffer from anxiety?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<h5><br \/><span style=\"color: #89b142;\"><em><strong>What if I procrastinate?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<h5><br \/><span style=\"color: #89b142;\"><em><strong>What if I lack confidence?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<h5><br \/><span style=\"color: #89b142;\"><em><strong>What if I have a noisy Inner Critic?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<h5><br \/><span style=\"color: #89b142;\"><em><strong>What if I&#8217;m shy?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<h5><br \/><span style=\"color: #89b142;\"><em><strong>What if &#8230;?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">I can&#8217;t speak for what others offer or the methods they use, but I can testify that Self-mastery is a lifelong process worth the effort. It is a conscious way of being in the world that enables a person to stay steady in the face of life&#8217;s challenges and the ability to be flexible. People who are developing Self-mastery are awake and committed to doing the personal work that rewires the brain, softens the heart and unleashes the creative spirit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><span style=\"color: #89b142;\"><strong><em><span class=\"has-inline-color\">If there are underlying beliefs and mental structures that are holding you in a stuck position, \u2018doing more\u2019 can actually backfire.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #105163;\">A person who can exercise Self-mastery over their thoughts and emotions can:<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>\r\n<p>prioritise their creative work<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>exercise self-leadership<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>graciously accept compliments<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>confidently stretch themselves creatively without the fear of failure<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>elegantly manage rejection<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>dismiss negative judgement<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>devise spirited goals<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>stay motivated<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>build support networks and creative collaborations<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>display positivity and enthusiasm for their creative journey<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<p>stay committed to reaching their dreams<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Coaching is available for anyone who wants happiness, success and fulfillment. It simply takes a decision to say &#8216;yes&#8217;.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>_<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Monica O\u2019Brien is a professionally trained and accredited Coach and founder of Creative Edge Coaching\u00a0<\/em><span style=\"color: #105163;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #105163;\" href=\"https:\/\/creativeedgecoaching.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>www.creativeedgecoaching.com.au<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span><em>.\u00a0She blogs on issues about creativity and small business development for conscious artists and business entrepreneurs. <a href=\"https:\/\/tidycal.com\/creative-edge-coaching\/discovery-call\">Book your free discovery call here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Join\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2040114456308595\/\"><span style=\"color: #105163;\"><strong>CREATIVITY UNLEASHED<\/strong><\/span>!<\/a>\u00a0Facebook GROUP \u2013 the Official Facebook Community for Creatives.<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>If you are\u00a0a creative person building your career or looking to grow your creative business, this group is for you! Our purpose is to support and celebrate creativity and the talented people who enrich our world with music, art, drama, poetry, words, shape, colour, beauty and innovation. Our goal is to connect with other like-minded creatives, ask questions, reflect, get unstuck, move through resistance and blocks, participate in group conversations, share our stories, learn, get support and feedback for our creative endeavours\/career\/business and tap into the wisdom of the group.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does Self-Mastery mean? I occasionally read posts about this topic offering methods that promise to change beliefs or get rid of certain habits. But is it true? 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