Today's Working Artist - by A Yanina Gomez (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

EACH WEEK + ONE ACTION STEP = TRANSFORMATION

As an artist, you have a story to tell, a vision to share, and a deep desire to create. But when self-doubt creeps in, distractions overwhelm you, or emotional struggles weigh you down, it's easy to feel stuck and disconnected from the artist you know you are meant to be. You're not alone in this.

Today's Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential is your weekly guide to navigating the mindset and emotional hurdles that often accompany a creative life. Written with today's artist in mind, each chapter focuses on a specific mindset or emotional wellness area many artists grapple with-whether it's overcoming fear, managing self-doubt, or finding clarity amidst uncertainty. With weekly reflections, actionable strategies, and practical exercises, this book offers you the tools to work through these challenges and build a balanced, fulfilling artistic practice.

In This Book, You'll Learn:

• Practices to Reset Your Mindset
• Ways to Recognize and Replace Harmful Thought Patterns
• Methods to Break Through Emotional Barriers
• Strategies for Building Resilience
• Techniques to Find Focus and Flow
• How to Align Your Art with Your Creative Vision and Values
• Sustainable Habits for Emotional Wellness

Each chapter walks you through a simple process: reflect, plan, and act. Take this year-long journey: one week, one reflection, and one step at a time.

Review Quotes

Praise for Today's Working Artists

Being an artist, whether already a professional or aspiring to become one, is often challenging. These challenges can sometimes feel insurmountable and frequently originate in the mind. Today's Working Artist: Weekly Reflections to Awaken Your Potential is a priceless guide designed to transform your mindset. The meditations and insights within these pages will serve as both a roadmap and a method for achieving regular breakthroughs. We are an art couple with 30 years of professional experience creating and selling our work. The art world is cluttered with many "coaches," "platforms," and "experts" who make big promises but fail to deliver. As members of Dr. Yanina's and her husband Sergio Gomez's art coaching platform, The Art NXT Level, for over four years, we can confidently say that Dr. Yanina always delivers abundantly. The printed words in this book come through with the richness and sincerity she conveys in person. Just as her coaching, this book is an absolute must.

-Joanna Cislak and Peter Blindt,

The Professional Artists of Golden Elm Studio

As a trained psychologist, author, and Co-Founder of Art NXT Level, Dr. Yanina Gomez has her finger on the pulse of today's creative artists! With her new book, "Today's Working Artist," Dr. Yanina speaks to the topics I have recently been contemplating: self-reflection leading to an authentic creative voice, clarity regarding one's artistic priorities, and the importance of mindset in achieving one's artistic goals. With step-by-step guidance-and like a good friend and personal coach-Dr. Yanina walks the reader through each topic, gently coaxing and cheering you on each step of the way. One may go from being overwhelmed, thinking "It's impossible to achieve my highest dreams for myself", to thinking "I'm possible". I highly recommend this book as a companion to your daily practice!

-Helen Dannelly

Artist, Educator, Curator, Chicago's Forshey Gallery,

Co-Founder, Catalyst Art Lab

This isn't just a book-it's a transformative experience crafted by someone who truly understands the heart and mind of the artist. Dr. Yanina's deep connection to the creative journey and her empathetic understanding of artists' emotional challenges make this work uniquely personal and impactful. Her guidance feels like a trusted conversation with someone who's been there, offering insights and practical tools to help creatives find balance, inspiration, and well-being. A must-read for any artist seeking to thrive, both emotionally and creatively! Thank you, Dr. Yanina, for your undying support and commitment to artists!

-Kathleen Heitmann

Visual Artist