CAPES COACHING BLOG
Coaching tips, information, inspiration, and everything in between for your artistic career.
The Unglamorous Basics
The simple act of returning to the things that we know support, anchor, and ground us can be the catalyst for creating the conditions to not just survive each day, but to truly thrive.
What are you tolerating right now?
What’s one thing in your life that you are tolerating right now, and can you envision what’s possible if you were free of it?
The Mantra Challenge
When creating a mantra, it has to come from you and it has to resonate deeply. Your mantra can be anything you want it to be; the only requirement is that it captures the essence of what you need to hear most right now. When you land on your mantra, you’ll know, because it just fits you like a glove.
The power of accountability
Fact: you are 95% more likely to reach a goal when you have a plan for accountability 🤯.
Given those odds — and if your goals matter to you — then you owe it to yourself to find and commit to an accountability plan that works for you.
A life lesson from 16 turkeys
If we can be patient enough to slow down and get present to moments that otherwise seem like inconveniences, there might just be a gift beneath them for us.
The worst-case scenario isn't the only one
If you are going to entertain the worst-case scenario of a situation, then you should also entertain the best and middle-of-the-road versions as well.
The Great Procrastination Game
When we put up roadblocks for habits that aren't serving us — like procrastinating — and replace them with feel-good habits, we change our workflow and our mentality for the better.
Creative Self-Destructionist: Which one are you?
Whether you struggle with perfectionism, procrastination, cynicism, or taking care of yourself, there are actions you can take to get support and stay the course toward your goals.
My back-to-school homework assignment for YOU
Combat negativity and complaining by focusing on the things you’re grateful for.
You will tell them YES
The career path you've chosen is not an easy one. This industry is full of people who will constantly tell you NO.
But if this is something that you MUST do — NEED to do — then you will tell them YES.
What's your line in the sand?
There comes a moment where you have to be willing to take the leap in order to commit to the life that you envision.
Trust that everything you’ve done up until this moment has set you up for what you’re about to do.
The Power of Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is a combination of sense and purpose, and it's the necessary fuel to propel you toward your goals. Without it, the journey becomes a real slog and the chances of success are slim.
6 Reasons Why You Should Have a Coach
A coaching relationship is all about helping you realize your greatness — what you most want to create, accomplish and be.
It can help you get out of your own way, provide accountability, and be the support system you've always wanted but never knew existed.
Do you suffer from Multi-Goal Syndrome?
When you’re throwing yourself in every possible direction, just hoping that something — anything — will work out, everything becomes more difficult.
By prioritizing our goals, we ground ourselves, making it less likely that we’ll lose sight of what we’re working towards and, of course, creating a greater likelihood of success.
Writer's strike looming: working from a place of strength
By focusing on what’s in your control, rather than on what might happen, you’ll be able to operate from a place of strength rather than one of fear.
Blog Author: Betsy Capes
Past Posts
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March 2024
- Mar 19, 2024 The Unglamorous Basics Mar 19, 2024
- Mar 6, 2024 What are you tolerating right now? Mar 6, 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 27, 2024 The Mantra Challenge Feb 27, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024 The power of accountability Feb 6, 2024
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January 2024
- Jan 16, 2024 A different kind of January... Jan 16, 2024
- Jan 3, 2024 How your Core Values can guide you Jan 3, 2024
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November 2023
- Nov 16, 2023 Say goodbye to pre-strike you Nov 16, 2023
- Nov 7, 2023 The season of preparing Nov 7, 2023
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October 2023
- Oct 18, 2023 A life lesson from 16 turkeys Oct 18, 2023
- Oct 11, 2023 The worst-case scenario isn't the only one Oct 11, 2023
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September 2023
- Sep 28, 2023 The Great Procrastination Game Sep 28, 2023
- Sep 13, 2023 Creative Self-Destructionist: Which one are you? Sep 13, 2023
- Sep 5, 2023 My back-to-school homework assignment for YOU Sep 5, 2023
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August 2023
- Aug 23, 2023 You will tell them YES Aug 23, 2023
- Aug 15, 2023 Arguing With What Is, Part II (Feel Your Feels) Aug 15, 2023
- Aug 8, 2023 Arguing with what is Aug 8, 2023
- Aug 2, 2023 Sometimes it's right in front you Aug 2, 2023
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July 2023
- Jul 27, 2023 What's your line in the sand? Jul 27, 2023
- Jul 12, 2023 It's OK to take a break. No — really! Jul 12, 2023
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June 2023
- Jun 28, 2023 So, you finally got your goal…now what? Jun 28, 2023
- Jun 21, 2023 The Power of Enthusiasm Jun 21, 2023
- Jun 12, 2023 6 Reasons Why You Should Have a Coach Jun 12, 2023
- Jun 1, 2023 Striking the balance Jun 1, 2023
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May 2023
- May 23, 2023 Where'd the day go? May 23, 2023
- May 16, 2023 The virtues of practicing May 16, 2023
- May 9, 2023 The art of waiting May 9, 2023
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April 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Do you suffer from Multi-Goal Syndrome? Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023 Friends with (creative) benefits Apr 19, 2023
- Apr 11, 2023 Are your goals Achievable? Apr 11, 2023
- Apr 5, 2023 Expecting a meal and getting a Tic Tac Apr 5, 2023
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March 2023
- Mar 28, 2023 Celebrations matter. Mar 28, 2023
- Mar 21, 2023 Reflections on my trip to London Mar 21, 2023
- Mar 14, 2023 Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Mar 14, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023 Writer's strike looming: working from a place of strength Mar 8, 2023
- Mar 1, 2023 What's your can of spinach? Mar 1, 2023
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February 2023
- Feb 22, 2023 Rediscovering the love Feb 22, 2023
- Feb 13, 2023 Get that low-hanging fruit Feb 13, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023 The slippery slope of working from home Feb 8, 2023
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January 2023
- Jan 30, 2023 Eat a frog, I dare you. Jan 30, 2023
- Jan 24, 2023 Take a walk around the block. No, seriously. Jan 24, 2023
- Jan 18, 2023 My love affair with rituals Jan 18, 2023
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December 2022
- Dec 26, 2022 Are your goals "goal-worthy?" Dec 26, 2022
- Dec 20, 2022 A Reason to Struggle Dec 20, 2022
- Dec 15, 2022 Flow, Flow, Flow Your Boat… Dec 15, 2022
- Dec 7, 2022 Yes! I mean...No! I mean...??? Dec 7, 2022
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December 2021
- Dec 30, 2021 What I Haven't Told You... Dec 30, 2021
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November 2021
- Nov 30, 2021 Defrosting: Or, Pacing Ourselves as We Begin to Gather Again Nov 30, 2021
- Nov 10, 2021 They Have Life Coaches for That? Nov 10, 2021
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September 2021
- Sep 15, 2021 Stop Setting Goals for Your Pre-Pandemic Self Sep 15, 2021
- Sep 9, 2021 Compare and Despair Sep 9, 2021
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August 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 How to Avoid Future Tripping Aug 30, 2021
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April 2021
- Apr 1, 2021 Celebrating 17 Years of Capes Coaching Apr 1, 2021
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December 2018
- Dec 17, 2018 Featured Artist In Action: Randy Redd Dec 17, 2018
- Dec 2, 2018 Featured Artist In Action: Caitlin Kunkel Dec 2, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 28, 2018 Featured Artist In Action: Andrea Jones-Rooy Feb 28, 2018
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September 2017
- Sep 5, 2017 Mysteries Around The Corner Sep 5, 2017