Meet - #CAPSULEmuse Ieva.
Hello, I am Ieva Prudnikovaitė, a singer. Music came into my world with mother's milk, and it didn't let go afterwards, it was an extremely significant spot in our family's life. It seems that without doing anything purposeful, it attracted, absorbed and carried away... Do I have professional dreams? I keep thinking where are the limits of self-realization. Maybe there were more ambitions in my youth, later they transformed into a slightly different understanding and values. Today I understand that dreams are alive as long as they do not become blind careerism.
What is difficult about my job? I don't even know, from the very beginning I loaded myself with endless, as I understand now, unnecessary and not always adequate requirements for myself. Perfectionism created an unsafe and stressful environment. I'm still learning to allow myself to be wrong.
I like structure in everyday life. Planning creates a sense of security. And my daughters are at the top of my priorities now. I am not afraid to combine my professional plans with their needs as a mother. Yes, self-expression, aspirations and hard work are important, but time for yourself and a calm mind are just as necessary. Slower "turns", simple daily rituals, silence, deep breathing help to concentrate and calm down emotionally. I am learning to give myself that "first" help - to listen to my needs, thoughts, fears, happiness and accept all this as a part of my personality. The work of a teacher is like a rut in everyday life, and my creative plans can be freely varied. Such a combination has both the concreteness that suits me and the ability to shape my time according to needs.
“I feel that the things or activities that interest me or suit me better change along with certain stages of life."
I feel that the things or activities that interest me or suit me better change with certain life stages. I have to admit that I still do not fully know myself and my needs. I often rely on intuition, which dictates actions and decisions. Let's say the attitude towards rest has changed - unlike before, now I like quite passive rest. Slow and non-committal time with family and friends is most energizing.