This session is such a game changer for me. I can be the world's most nervous person. (hahaha!) just on that I have been intentional lately about the words I speak because words have power to shape our futures, so want to frame that better. This is my daily challenge to regulate my breath and take my time before I speak, before and when I am dancing also, as well as when interacting with people daily. My big challenge this week and what I am going to implement in my screen acting class is the physiological sigh! and just before I film my scene. The camera does not lie and you can see nerves clearly on screen. This will help me to be more present. Stop thinking of my next line and be present with scene partner. Also when teaching, I teach a Zumba class twice a week and a Broadway cardio fitness class. I have been intentional about my breath to get through those routines and be able to speak to my class. This technique is everything and will help me in regulating the nervous system and get through my class. Amazing! @Taylor Scanlan you will so relate. I did a non pro show of Cats in 2008. I played Skimble. (ohh i dream of playing him professionally) the breathing - omg - singing, dancing was an absolute biatch! lol! I remember breathing deep in that diaphragm. The challenge for me was singing, dancing because I would take short snatch breaths and it almost killed me hahaha. Thankyou for todays teaching.

I really appreciated hearing the anecdote about the performer who came into their prime in their thirties. As I enter my late 20s, I've felt like I'm running out of time. When I graduated drama school in 2019, I was at my fittest and most motivated. Cut to losing those first two years out to the pandemic, I was really thrown for a loop in terms of the timeline I had dreamed up for myself. I know it's going to be an ongoing challenge for me to overcome the fear of getting older in the industry without the CV credits to back me up (and not being able to keep up with these incredible fulltime dance kids), but I'm feeling much more hopeful, inspired and reinvigorated than I was before.

Hi beautiful creatives. My name is Tim and I am a performer that has just come back to the game after several years away. Life, work and other things got in the way and I have had a beautiful reacquaintance with my creative self in the past year - a reckoning you could say. With that comes experience, maturity but a lot of self doubt - can I do it, will I make it. I am 50, yes, and I never thought I would say that but I am of an age. I graduated Brent St Performing Arts in Sydney in 1999. Hahaha. I then toured on the cruise ships with Royal Caribbean for a time back in my 20s. Went on the audition circuit. Attended classes in acting - 16th St, TAFTA. But hit the brakes on that in my 30s and never went back to to it. Regrets (I have a few, Lol). I don't want to bore you all with my life story. But 2025 for me is about really going for it in a major way and plans to get an agent, audition again, get my brand out there and book the gig, So thats why I am here. To be encouraged, inspired and work on my mindset. Taylor you are a godsend. Thankyou for sharing your beautiful light and your knowledge. I can't wait to get started.

  I am already experiencing significant mind and heart shifts and it is only day 2 of the 5 -day challenge. BOOM !I just wanted to share a reflection after Day 1. Success for me is showing up. If I am waking up in the morning, breathing, living, and doing all I can do to be present and working on my higher self and my heart and literally just showing up in life then I am a success. Three words that came to mind when I think of WORTH - My words were Heart - Value - Gold. Funnily enough 5 years ago it was 8 shows a week (definitely in my heart still) fame, to be seen, if I wasn't seen or in a show or noticed then that dictated my life. My heart has changed, because my soul has evolved and, my value in myself has increased. I am GOLD that has been refined in the furnace and coming out pure GOLD. This is where I am at. Being the person I want to be before I do the 8 shows and not even just getting the gig, just in life. Doing the work that my future self will be grateful for. Also letting go of the past what's is done. Lets build for the future. I feel like I have a second chance at it. I am letting go of the pre-conceived notion that I have to be a certain age. That I didn't go for like I should have. (regrets need to go ) But now, this present moment, I am doing the work to get to where I want to be. So much to read here I know. This challenge has really resonated with me and I am so grateful to the universe because it is where I need to be now. There is a significant heart transformation taking place and Taylor, I am so grateful for you, such a heart of gratitude. So much more I want to say. But thankyou (getting emotional)! @Taylor Scanlan Reply Jump to latest comment

Hey performers! 🚀 If you’ve signed up for The 5-Day Mindset Challenge, it’s time to kick things off the right way! 🎭 We’re hosting a LIVE Welcome Party on Zoom this Sunday at 6PM AEST to set you up for an incredible week ahead. 🎉 📍 Head over to the “5-Day Mindset Challenge” section inside the classroom to find all the details & your link to join! What’s Happening at the Welcome Party? ✨ How to get the MOST out of this challenge & see real mindset shifts ✨ What to expect from the 5 days (masterclasses, mindset boosters & guest speakers!) ✨ The key to showing up ready to ditch self-doubt & build an unstoppable mindset ✨ A chance to connect with fellow performers, ask questions & get excited for Day 1! 💡 Benefits of showing up LIVE: 🔥 Get your mindset in check before we begin 🔥 Set powerful intentions for the challenge 🔥 Connect with like-minded performers who are in this with you 🔥 Get behind-the-scenes insights on how to get the biggest transformation 🚨 Not signed up yet? There’s still time! Head to the 5-Day Mindset Challenge section inside the classroom, grab your ticket, and save your spot before we begin! Still unsure if this is for you? 🧐 👇Check out this landing page for all your questions to be answered👇 https://the5daymindsetchallenge.showit.site/ If you’re in the challenge, go check out the classroom now to grab the link! Can’t wait to see you live & kick off this journey together! 🎭✨ Drop a 🎉 in the comments if you’ll be joining us live! ⬇️💬