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Setting time boundaries is an vital tool for an musician to learn to use.
Paula Eder of ” Finding Time Tips and E-zine” states, “If you can’t say no, could be you don’t know where your boundaries are”.
Community service and donations are ofttimes requested from musician s. Paula suggest in her action step to “List each area you say “yes” to where you wish you’d said “no”. These are your 1st boundaries”. Boundary musicians have learned to prevent saying “yes” and wishing they had said “no”. Creating more respect for their musician time. Careful planning…saying “yes” to things  we  really want to do, frees time for activities  we  really want to participate in.
When your day in the studio is finished, take time to prepare a priority list for the next day.  set ting boundaries with your list gets chores out of the way fast. Leaving time for work in the studio or community service. Virtually all of all it leaves time for enjoying being an artist.
Being involved with family ofttimes consumes much of an  performer’s  time. Communication in this area is  surprisingly vital. You know your family is rushed, frazzled and work hard to make a living and, you want to advocate. But, your musician time needs consideration also. Discuss these needs, come to an agreement that leaves each individual with time to advocate each other. The boundary musician is able to return to the studio feeling nice about time spent with family and time to create.
Prepare a sign that’s posted at the entrance of your work space that obvious ly indicates you’re working. When the sign is removed it signals that you’re free to talk and interact with others.
How do you  set boundaries? Do family and organizations need to learn your musician boundaries? Talk to me about the way you handle these situations and still make time to establish your art.