I always try to share the more uplifting elements of my life and business – however, I am going to let you in on my challenges today.
I just finished checking and answering emails (and that’s ALL I’ve done), and it’s already noon! What the? Usually I am past this by 9 or 10, and usually I have a better attitude about the time I spent. I generally enjoy checking my emails. Not today!
I have a LOT of production work to get done this month. This is supposed to be a good thing. Instead of tackling it one day at a time, today I am worrying about the entire month, which is not helping me at all.
I am afraid, as all artists are, of the blank canvas.
I am four days in to a new journey in yoga and health. I’ve been going with my husband to an awesome hot yoga studio nearby, and eating good foods and drinking plenty of water. In a few MORE days I am going to feel amazing, but I currently feel grouchy, sore, and like I’m getting the flu. Toxins are moving through me on their way out. This affects my business-self (since hey, I’m the same human in my life and in my work.) I’m a grumpus about the fact that my previous yoga experience didn’t have me in tip-top shape to handle this with ease. I feel I’ve been lazy, and I’m judging myself.
Finally, a part of me is afraid that my dream of owning my own business – and having extra vacation time to spend with family – is going to turn into having a busy schedule like everybody else, and maybe even less vacation time. This fear is not based in reality; so far, I have had more flexibility at the holidays and have been able to write my own calendar within reason. I can become very “busy” before it starts eating into Christmas time. Maybe I’m just resisting growth in general today. Supposedly we are all a little scared of success.
ahhh. I feel better already! Thank you friends, colleagues, clients and even potential clients for the space to be honest. I’m going to go take care of myself with lunch and tea and then I’m going to “kill it” this afternoon. A little illustrating and I’ll be back to myself in no time.
If you have any fears today, I want you to know that you are not alone.
Also… it is Friday!
