We all have obstacles we overcome to make what we are doing easier, more fulfilling, or profitable. An obstacle of mine is balancing my family and work. It definitely not my biggest obstacle (I have a harder time keeping myself on task) but I will say it's my most important. My family comes first, always. That's why I'm trying so emphatically to make my new life work. I love to be at home with my children. The problem here is that they sometimes don't understand that I'm not "playing" when I'm on the computer, or that when I'm in my studio that I can't drop everything to help them build a fort or watch a movie. OK, sometimes I do drop everything... but if I let them get me distracted every time I started working... ooo, that's a fun game.
So, how do I overcome this obstacle? Include them in my adventure! They are as proud of my shop as I am, sometimes more. My 13 year old is my advisor (see my 100th post). She helps me decide what goes with what, and helps with color choices. My 7 year old is my social manager & cheerleader (see "In awe of my daughter" post). She tells me what to tweet, and gives me ideas to promote my shop. They work right along side me most times. I am very fortunate to have a studio with a ping pong table in the middle. It has transformed into a huge craft area... most times filled with drawings and projects. They help their dad with his shop too. I think they like helping dad more... but who wouldn't want to be playing in the mud... wait for me guys!!!
We take it one day at a time & keep our eyes on the horizon, with love in our hearts.
What are your obstacles? What have you overcome?
We take it one day at a time & keep our eyes on the horizon, with love in our hearts.
What are your obstacles? What have you overcome?
