But as of two weeks ago, I am back working for myself 100% of the time! Eeeekkk. We made it, team. AGAIN. If you’ve been following this blog for a while (hands up!) you would know this isn’t the first time. I had a cafe when I was 21 (craziness! Haha) and there was a time around 2011 that I worked entirely as a freelancer from home.
To be honest, that experience, I’m not sure if it makes it easier or harder. I know now what my strengths are, but I also have a pretty clear idea of my weaknesses. I know what there is to be done to meet my requirements… However, I also know I have a tendency to disregard such things. But it’s time. I know it’s time.
This kinda sums it up.
I am ready. I’m sure I am. That, of course, doesn’t make it any easier to be responsible for paying my bills and taxes and all that other adult type stuff. In some ways, I know that focusing on that is keeping my attention on a downer. But, it’s always been where I’ve struggled.
Darn you focus, darn yooooou!
Getting business, pitching and delivering isn’t something I struggle with. Knowing how and when I need to kick it up a notch or move forward? Also not a problem when I trust my instincts. But what I have always found difficult is the operational (blah/meh) stuff. I’m an Aries with what we can only assume is ADD. I lose focus easily and find it hard to do the tasks that don’t interest me.
Like book-keeping, or taxes in general. Or paperwork and filing, even going to the post office. I get caught up doing the things I love to do and they can tend to go a little by the wayside. But don’t fret, I’ve learned my lesson. This time I have a book-keeper. Someone to keep me on track. I also have the voice of reason that is my accountant.
As I said, I’m ready.
And now, I have to trust that. Do what I know to do and continue to grow. Take time to do the things I love, sure. But make time for the things that I’ve let slip in previous ‘retirements’. I get to make my own rules. It means naps and afternoons in the sunshine. There’s time for seeing the family and coffee with friends. In fact, I’m finding it incredibly easy to fill my days. Haha. Pretty standard for me.
But now comes the fun part as piece by piece I settle into a groove. Creating little by little a life that’s perfect for me. That’s exciting, right? The real, when all is said and done, the awesomeness of it all. I get to decide. It’s all on me and it’s all up to me. No wonder I haven’t been able to wipe the smile off my face.
Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
That’s all very exciting! I can totally relate to the tendency to put off doing the boring things of business. I had a creative counselling session with a US photographer and that was one of the things we spoke about. She told me to break it down in to small tasks and to do one of those tasks as my first thing each day so that I could then do the things that excite me, and since I’ve put that plan in to action I’ve found it much easier to manage it and not get bogged down with the crappy stuff. Good luck with it all, can’t wait to see what you do!
Thank you, Kylie! Finding a new routine is what I’m figuring out at the moment. I might have to adopt something like this for myself. A rip the bandaid off type strategy. Haha.
Very exciting. I’m yet to work out how I’m going to earn money now my job contract is finished. I don’t have the same design / website skillset you do and not sure what I can do with my writing…
I’m sure you’re going to do really well! (And I love that you’ve taken the leap!)
Thank you Deb. It’s exciting times indeed. I’ll make sure I keep an eye out for any copywriting work (for us especially!). Maybe you should send me some info about your rates etc. so I can have it on hand. If you like?
That’s very exciting!!! I recently dropped my second business (I never loved it anyway but paid more) and gave myself permission to focus entirely on helping people work to evolve into amazing people they want to be. #ilovemyjob
It is! Just getting my routine down but otherwise, it’s been the best. So much time and freedom to create and do and dream. Loving it.
Good luck to you! A passion for your work will always lead to good things. I’m sure it will be great.
How exciting! If you can pitch and you can deliver, you’ve nailed it. You know that delegation is the art of management right?! I love that you are delegating the bits you don’t want or don’t like to do. Keep smiling!
It’s been a great start. Exciting for sure. And I’m getting much better at the delegating, MUCH better. Haha.