Controlling anxiety!

Patience is definitely a virtue, unfortunately one I don't exercise enough of when I'm feeling anxious.  While painting the only elements you control within that moment are the tools in which you use to create art.  For me the paintbrush, oil stick, spray paint, palette knife, and canvas are all things I can freely alter and change at will.  I try not to think will this piece sell or what kind of criticism will I receive when I go to display my paintings.  Truthfully, I don't control the outcome of other people's opinions nor their expectations of my work.   If I can remain persistent and at the same time demonstrate patience everything will work itself out in life and art.