Life & Happiness: You Have to Work At It Everyday

Life: You Have to Work At It Everyday

Happiness, it is something that doesn't come easily.  Some of us have to work at it everyday.

We have to make ourselves smile now and then. Not because of some "condition" but because life has its ups and its downs.  (which is something we all must accept).  There'll be some good times and some bad times.  Life, like everything else has its evolution, life and death.  

With everything that is happening in the world today, we still have to smile everyday.  We have to keep a "level head".  I'm not saying to deny all your bad moments.  No.  It is very important to acknowledge moments of sadness. We are all made of flesh and blood and we do bleed.

But, once you've acknowledged your sad moments and let out those emotions -you've cried or hugged it out, or whatever your thing is.  Mine is; I become a recluse, I stay in, and analyze.

Anyway, back to the subject at hand, Life/Happiness. We have to bring forth a smile until we believe we are happy and we begin to feel we are happy and then we can love instead of hate.

Even through the rough times we may have, Smile, Hug, Love.  That is how we heal. ..
So start working at it everyday.   jc

Always Look Your Best

I disliked so much when I was at a dinner party and as part of the conversation it is revealed  that I am an actress.  Automatically, people are like "Act".  Or if I they find out I sing, they are like "SING."  Right then and there they want me to bust out in song and dance like if I was a toy.  I was insulted.  I was also very timid.  I was raised very humble and showing off was not part of my up bringing.

Today, it's a different story,  I find joy when people ask me this. And at the drop of a dime, if someone asks me to sing, I will sing.  If someone asks me to Act, I will recite the monologue that comes to mind. I am no longer shy about my talent.  In fact I look forward to the opportunity.

I have found as an actor you always have to be ready.  You always have to be in an attitude of success yet approachable.  You don't know who is watching or who knows who. Or when the opportunity will appear.

Two weeks ago I was invited to an event.  I thought I would show up, say hello to the people that needed to see me. And I would quickly exit. I would stay there one hour tops.  When I arrived I was met with an opportunity I couldn't refuse. I was asked to cohost the event.  Get on stage and do what I do best, be me.  Luckily I looked great and I felt confident enough.  I was ready. The evening was a success.

Later the individual who asked me to cohost let me know.  The reason he asked me to co-host was because I looked really good and he could not let that go to waste.

Let me tell you I was happy regardless of the reason.  It gave me an opportunity to get in front of head of studios and my peers.  I was ready.  I was dressed and all I needed was the opportunity.

So my friends, always looks your best.  Always have a magic trick ready to go.  I will pay off I guarantee.

Work Smarter Not Harder!

In my blog dated August, 21st,  I talk about applying a new strategy to work.  Of course I'm particularly speaking about Acting.  But, honestly, my advice can be applied to any career.

You can't just let your agent do all the work.  As an actor you need to get out there and find work and meet people.  Most Actors first begin to submit on casting sites; Actors Access, LA Casting, Frontier, Backstage,  The People Network.  That is what I was doing, submitting day in and day out to these casting sites.  It took time and the return was minimal.

 My New Strategy is to meet with Casting Directors and attend their workshops.  Along the way I've been privileged to meet also Writers and Producers.  Thus far I've submitted my first script to a well known  production company (I'll go in detail on another blog),  and I'll be shooting an episode for the web series, "Love and Consequences".  Today I followed through with writing a letter recommended to me, to the head of a production company in New York.  We share the same passion in that we enjoy working in both film and theatre and I look forward to working with them.  I'm happy to share with you that I've also  just received a recognition of my talents from City of Los Angeles and a commendation from La Comision de Fiestas Patrias Ecuatorianas. For my contribution during the Ecuadorian Festival.

Thus far my strategy is working, though it's still in its early stages.

Now it's your turn.  Try implementing a new strategy toward your goals.  You will know that it's working when you start experiencing results.

You are always welcome to share with me your strategy!

Sincerely,

JC
www.jccadena.com