This Is Ryan

I have many goals and intentions for this year, but my most important goal is to follow Ryan’s advice at the end of this video.

I commit to being more compassionate, more patient and more kind to myself this year.

This doesn’t mean 2023 is going to be easy. I have an action-packed and ambitious year ahead.

But I can be really critical of myself, which is why Ryan’s advice is so meaningful.

Instead of celebrating how far I've come, in the past I would obsess over each and every mistake. Instead of focusing on what I was able to do, I would focus my attention on what's missing or what’s wrong.

It’s a heavy weight that I can now see has actually slowed me down over time.

Self-compassion and patience will give me energy to continue growing as an artist. I also believe that it will give me access to healthier consistency and allow me to burn out less.

So what would 2023 look like if we ALL decided to be 10% kinder to ourselves?

Notice that I didn’t say 100%.

And to be honest, I think even just 1% kinder would be a big deal for so many of us.

Thank you Ryan for taking time out of your day to slow down and make art with a stranger.

Big love,

PS: If you want to see the behind the scenes video of me approaching Ryan and taking these photos, check out my Instagram or my TikTok.