Welcome to the finale of our CREATE spiral series! Today we're diving into expansion - when you're ready to be seen in a bigger way but the thought of taking risks makes your heart race.I share my three circles framework for understanding your capacity for risk: comfort zone, stretch zone, and terror zone. Plus the crucial piece most artists miss - how to recharge after expanding so you can take progressively bigger steps without burning out.What You'll Learn:How to read your nervous system to know when you're stretching vs. pushing too farThe difference between healthy recharging and avoidanceCommon expansion mistakes that lead to burnout or stagnationWhy expansion creates an upward spiral back to curiosityPractical steps to start expanding strategically this weekKey Takeaway: You don't have to be fearless. You just need to take one small, strategic risk and then care for yourself afterward.Perfect for artists ready to submit work, raise prices, or share more boldly - without the overwhelm.Do you spend more time thinking about making art than actually making it? Start things you never finish? Make work and then stack it against the wall, facing inward, so you don't have to look at it?If any of that sounds familiar, I'd love to chat.Click here: savvypainter.com/survey to tell me what's going on. If it seems like I need more info, I'll reach out to schedule a call.Thanks so much!Support the showAnd hey - if this episode hit home, do me a favor, leave a review on Apple Podcast or come say hi on Instagram: @savvypainterpodcastI’d love to hear this episode resonated you. ❤️

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