Creative artists’ relationship with depression is a perennial topic. While some data analysis confirms that artists are more prone to depression, there is equally strong evidence to the contrary.Â
Creating firm boundaries between your work and personal life, and establishing a routine will help. Try to go easy on yourself by giving yourself more time than you need to accomplish tasks. Also, avoid placing a routine around output (‘I must finish this piece by this deadline’), instead place it by time (‘I will work on the piece for two hours every day’). You will not be equally productive every day. Be kind and make room for variability.
