Personality traits, abilities, likes and dislikes, moral codes, cultural expectations, and upbringing all contribute to your unique identity as a human being. Few of us consciously spend time thinking about who we are: you would be surprised how many people struggle to name more than a few characteristics that wholly describe them. With each social role we adopt – father, mother, sister, child – our behaviour changes to fit the expectations of others, and the communities we come from. Many of us sit uncomfortably
within a self, without curiosity or interrogation.
It can be tough out there, and glamourising “the grind” is a sure way to lose sight of your self in the process.
You may feel it’s impossible to meet all the demands placed on you – let alone take time for yourself when the needs of others are such a focal part of your work. This is a systemic problem in the creative industries, where unhealthy working hours, slashed budgets, low or unpaid work and going above and beyond are all normalised.
Your sense of self refers to your perception of the characteristics that define you. Personality traits, abilities, likes and dislikes, moral codes, cultural expectations, and upbringing all contribute to your unique identity as a human being. Few of us consciously spend time thinking about who we are: you would be surprised how many people struggle to name more than a few characteristics that wholly describe them. With each social role we adopt – parent, sibling, child – our behaviour changes to fit the expectations of others, and the communities we come from. Many of us sit uncomfortably within a self, without curiosity or interrogation.
It can be tough out there. You may feel it’s impossible to meet all the demands placed on you. You may lose sight of yourself when the needs of others are
such a focal part of your work. This is a systemic
problem in the creative industries, where unhealthy
working hours, slashed budgets, low or unpaid work
and going above and beyond are all normalised.
