There are many days when I struggle to get any work done. That’s not a good thing when you’re trying to build a creative business. No work means no money. Nevertheless, the truth is some days are hard.
When I am overwhelmed with self-doubt. Low self-esteem issues haunt me. And when I generally feel like throwing it all in. I don’t share this with you lightly. It feels a little vulnerable to be this honest. Especially in this social media arena where it’s expected that we show our very best lives. Our perfect interiors. Make-up. Small business. Or fashion. Our “perfect lives”. I share it because I know I’m not alone. That even at 56yrs when I feel like I should have my life together, there are too many days of self-doubt.
I share it because I think it’s ok to feel like this. To feel stuck. To procrastinate. To cry about it and feel the frustration. It’s been like this for a couple weeks now. Not every day. But too many. So yesterday I sat with my hubby and had a good cry about it. Unintentionally the tears spilled and I told him my woes. My frustrations. My inadequacies. And it’s ok. Life isn’t perfect. It isn’t meant to be.
My Dad used to say it was character building. To face challenges. To overcome and find solutions. So here I am today deciding to keep going. To keep moving forward and make small steps each day towards my goals. Crying helped. Talking helped. Journaling helped.
And having my inspiration board next my desk helps. A reminder of my goals and dreams. Pretty things that inspire me. Gifts from family and friends. Reminders of why I do what I do. It helps to have them close by when I’m working and more especially when I’m struggling.
So if this is you too, it’s ok to take time out and feel those frustrations. Or sadness. It’s ok to feel stuck. Just don’t stay there too long. Talk to someone. Take time out. Get a new perspective. And know that you’re not alone. Feel free to comment below or contact me via my contact page if this resonates with you too.