The Starving Artist Mentality | Demi Agaiby

When thousands of people are in pursuit of the same goal that only allows a small fraction in, it creates a mindset that is dangerous as much as it is common Welcome to the sport psychology of, I’m Gabe Zelico. Today, we’re talking about the starving artist mentality. Also known as the scarcity mindset, is a pattern of behavior and thoughts that everyone recognizes in some capacity.  For those in the performing arts, it’s a feeling of needing to be perfect at all times. Essentially, this shows up in performers neglecting self-care as they prioritize gaining an edge over their competition in every way possible. The irony? Behaviors and thoughts brought on by this mindset end up hurting a person’s ability to perform consistently near their potential, leading to a vicious cycle. I’m joined by Demi Agaiby, a Mental Performance Consultant & founding director of Beyond Horizons Performance. With 20+ years of commercial and concert dance training and an M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Demi believes in integrating psychological skills training and mental wellness into all performance spaces. Demi is determined to support athletes & performers in achieving their goals while building confidence and resilience. Demi's website: http://beyondhorizonsperformance.com/ Demi's Podcast: Performers on the Rise Demi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondhorizonsperformance/ See highlights from every episode on Instagram⁠ and stay up to date with the podcast by following The Sport Psychology Of on your podcast platform. If you want to start working on your mental game, try out 1 on 1 sport psychology coaching with me, Gabe Zelico, by visiting my website ⁠www.zelicoperformance.com⁠ and schedule a free introductory call where we’ll discuss your goals, obstacles to success, and determine if we’d be a good fit to move forward.  You can also email me directly at [email protected] regarding private coaching or the podcast. Thank you for listening!