Artists are frequently told to think outside the box, be creative or seek originality. These are not entirely incorrect but they neglect a key point- nothing is original.
Don’t crush yourself with expectations then feel bad about it when you aren’t successful.
We’re not very good at sticking to what we say we’ll do. Our thoughts and actions often diverge without us having much control over it.
Understand what happiness isn’t. Please understand that getting a bunch of likes on Facebook or Instagram does not constitute happiness.