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2 • THE ARTISAN FALL 2022 "The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping-stone is how high you raise your foot." —Benny Lewis We have all been through some very difficult times over the last few years and although we have for the most part managed to get back to work and our routines, there are instances when we are right back in the middle of it all over again. With COVID cases rising up and down and work coming and going, safety protocols changing and in flux coupled with all our outside obligations, it is easy to become overwhelmed, frustrated and feel blocked creatively within our craft. We all need an extra boost now and then to get over these obstacles to get back to the enjoyable creative part of our work that we love. I want to pass along a few ideas I have discovered that may help. The first thing that you can do right away is to just stop, sit down, clear your mind and let it all go. Even if it is just a few minutes, take a little bit of time for yourself to just breathe and let go of all the problems or tasks and just relax. By allowing yourself to take a little rest, your mind and body can recalibrate. This can be a great stress reliever and it also helps you get a new perspective on what to do moving forward. It is taught that to help boost brain power and productivity that being our best physical selves is a big part of this. Eat foods that are beneficial to your body like fruits and vegetables, and exercise even if just to blow off steam or stress. Come out of the trailer during your lunch or camera setup, and walk around the block. It is the simplest thing to do and is so helpful to renew your mindset and energy. With turnarounds and family obligations, it's understandable that good sleep is sometimes hard to get. However, try to make it a priority over things you can let go. For example, if you only have a few hours to rest, don't spend that time on your phone, email or watching television. The blue light from those devices can be stimulating, so try to stop at least one hour before going to sleep. Spend your downtime wisely and you will feel the difference right away and be better able to tackle any stumbling blocks that may come your way. Our work is creative and built on our imaginations and or based on others' ideas and direction. It is difficult to be artistic and productive when tired, distracted or just having too much to do. This is where our work priorities must be made. If you surround yourself with like-minded people with the same visions and work ethics, then you can delegate when you need a break, lean on each other, and look after each other. It is always the most fulfilling to work together as a team to create. This also helps when we never know day to day if we may have to be out for a few weeks due to COVID. When you have a strong team and are able to help and rely on each other to cover when needed, this can alleviate stress for all. Remember, our first priority is to ourselves and to our health and well-being. I recognize that none of this information is new and is already known by most of us in the industry, however, remembering to take care of ourselves is most important. We talk about the new normal or COVID normal, but really, what we want to get back to is the joy. The joy of creating at work and all the stumbling blocks to go away. If we take time to lean on each other, rest, relax, enjoy, and treat ourselves with kindness, our minds will adjust. Creativity will flow and with that I submit the joy will follow. Wishing you all a truly restful, stress-free and wonderfully creative work environment. J S President Managing Editor A B Contributing Writers K B B B A B H C C D L D C A D J K J K A L P K. M K M D P-R M S J S V V D K W D W Publisher ID M Office Manager K S Mailing List Manager K S The Artisan is published quarterly by Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists, I.A.T.S.E. Local 706, 828 No. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 Phone (818) 295-3933. Fax 818-295-3930 All editorial and photo submissions should be sent to email address: hllywdmkupartist@yahoo.com To update member information, email to: dispatch@ialocal706.org Advertising: IngleDodd Media (310) 207-4410 muahs@IngleDodd.com www.IngleDoddMedia.com Officers of I.A.T.S.E. Local 706 President Julie Socash Vice President Kim M. Ferry Recording Secretary Daniel Curet Secretary-Treasurer David Abbott Sergeant-at-Arms Sherrita Cole Business Representative Karen J. Westerfield Official Magazine of Hollywood Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists. Published in the Interest of ALL the Members of Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists I.A.T.S.E. Local 706 FROM THE PRESIDENT