Did you make a New Year Resolution?
I didn’t make one, in fact I haven’t made one for years.
I like the idea of starting the New year with a theme. Last year my theme was to overcome fear. This year I chose the theme: Perseverance & Pushing through.
I love this quote from Marie Curie. I keep it on my inspiration board and read it whenever I feel down.
Yup, I feel down sometimes. Its not particularly easy to me to be self-employed. Sometimes I totally feel like I have no idea what I’m doing.
Being self-employed comes with the insecurity of not knowing when the next contract will come, taking risk, and making mistakes.
I think the hardest thing for me has been to try not to compare myself with others in my field. It often robs me of my joy; I just never win.
So I am Pushing through these insecurities and I try to dig deep to find confidence in myself, and in that little something special I have inside me. Mainly I try to enjoy the journey, the growth, and the learning process. I find joy in little things, my son’s genuine laughter, Earl grey tea, and signing.
Are you self-employed? What do you do to push through when things are rough? What do you find joy in?
