by Austin Alexander | Mar 7, 2019 | Anxiety, Artist, Conversation, Culture
Most of my life people have seen me as outgoing, extroverted, super social. I may have been accused of talking too much more than once–it’s something I still actively work on. I am the guy that friends say, “yeah everywhere we go he seems to know...
by Austin Alexander | Sep 12, 2018 | Anxiety, Fear, Life
I can’t smoke your weed My ego won’t let me. You’ve never had to compensate for anything real. You’re so bland and beautiful. I want the real thing No more smoke screens You’re trying to smash a spider with a sledgehammer. A life of chaos...
by Austin Alexander | Mar 4, 2018 | Random
#realtalk I was literally afraid while drawing this. All sorts of doubts and fears ran through my head. Brought on by years of conditioning on how I should behave as a man from friends, family, and the world at large. You might be like “dude, chill...
by Austin Alexander | Dec 27, 2017 | Action, Art, Love, self-esteem
I’ve found in my life, vulnerability is the biggest solution or point of relief for me when I’m facing overwhelming adversity, anxiety, anger, or an affliction. Vulnerability keeps me open. It makes me more likely to find empathy for myself and others,...
by Austin Alexander | Sep 11, 2017 | Acting, Anxiety, Art, Artist
“I was talking with another actor and teacher today about nerves and anxiety in preparation for an audition, call back, or working on set. [Earlier in the day at a callback] He was asked to make changes to some choices he had a made for a role. I asked him how...
