As hope appears on the horizon for a return to normalcy in a post-pandemic world, a serious question remains: Is 'going back to normal"  a good thing? Like the majority of professions, musicians and creatives like you experienced extreme hardships during the heart of the pandemic.  However,  we also learned major lessons, grew tremendously in our ability to pivot and reinvent ourselves, and even became possibly more marketable and savvy in our businesses.With all of those positive effects, maybe you shouldn't simply go back to your pre-pandemic ways even when the world begins to function again. In this Creative Checkup episode, host Allen C. Paul peels away the layers of the 'normal' lifestyle we used to live as creatives, and how the habits we developed in the heart of the shutdown should be applied in any environment or situation you may face in the future. LinksSign up for our next FREE Creative Masterclass to achieve massive success in 2021! godandgigs.com/2021training Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and EntertainmentRead our in-depth series on Creative Emotional LaborJoin our God and Gigs Facebook Group!Theme MusicPerformed by Teja Veal, from "The Hopeless Romantic EP”Tap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!