building habits: jump tour
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Making the jump to own your own business can seem overwhelming. There are all sorts of things that you have to take into account before making the leap into entrepreneurship... branding, quitting your full time job, marketing yourself, growing your following, getting a business license, taxes... and the list goes on and on. It can be so overwhelming that you scare yourself out of doing it because it makes you second guess yourself, your will power, and your dreams. But, at the end of the day, it really is true what Oprah said - "You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." ... although I would add one small extra statement to that... "You get in life what you have the courage to ask for and the will to work for." And if you don't pursue your dream job, then you'll end up working for someone to help pursue theirs.
When Savannah and I started Maiedae, we had no idea the amount of energy, tears, and sweat we would pour into making our dreams a reality. We love taking the visions our client's give us for the look of their business or blog and making them a reality through our designs. We are so grateful that we get to work with such amazing clients - that usually end up becoming our friends! :) Was it scary starting our business? Heck yes! But it has been completely worth every second to be able to be truly passionate about what we do every day and have fun doing it!
I think a lot of people who want to be their own boss or create a business they love struggle with creating successful habits in order to get there. I talked some last year about creating successful habits and the reason I think this is important is because working for yourself doesn't come easy - you need to be disciplined and be willing to work hard - both of which require good habits. So... Stephanie and Ashley have asked me to break down my thoughts on building habits.
Accomplishing goals and building habits require accountability. It's important to have at least one person who knows about your goal and who you feel accountable to if you don't accomplish it. This helps so that you don't give up the goal and also gives you someone to encourage you through it. Make sure this is a person who is willing to ask you hard questions that challenge you throughout your habit-forming and doesn't just wait til the end to say, "Oh, did you do that thing you wanted to do?"
2 \\ TIME
One of the hardest parts of growing your business is really utilizing the time you have well - especially if you are working a full time job while doing it. There is so much out there to distract us every day - whether it be technology, things we need to do around the house, kids, our 9-5 job, relationships, and the list goes on and on. Staying focused and being efficient are just 2 of the necessary tools you need in order to make the most of the time that you have. So what are some practical ways to make the most of your time?
*Create a Schedule - When you know what you'll be doing and how much time it takes to do each task, it's easier to realistically schedule out work and get things done.
* Use the Pomodoro Method - 5 minutes off, 25 minutes on - It really works!
* Schedule out Free Time - It's very important to take breaks, but when you are working for yourself sometimes it's really difficult to not feel overwhelmed or guilty.
* Be Consistent & Realistic - Having a consistent schedule can make a huge mental difference in your day to day productivity. When creating a consistent schedule, be sure to be realistic about what you can and can't accomplish in a given day.
* Don't Work Where You Rest - It's important to create a workspace separate from where you rest or sleep. This helps create boundaries both mentally and physically that are healthy for yourself and your relationships.
* Say No - Because you have a limited amount of time, you'll have to get good at saying no to things that do not fit within your schedule or your vision for the business.
3 \\ MOTIVATION
This one is tricky. I think a lot of times I struggle with building a habit because I haven't really thought through the why of what I'm doing. I haven't really asked myself why I want to accomplish a goal, why it will be good to do, and what I want to walk away with. Without that motivation, it's easy to dismiss a goal, forgetting why I'm doing it in the first place.
* Indie Business E-Course
* The Anti 9-5 Guide by Michelle Goodman
* My So-Called Freelance Life by Michelle Goodman
All in all, maintaining a full-time job and working to grow a business takes a lot of hard work and time. Keep your chin up, stay organized and persevere. You can do it! I hope this topic was helpful to you!! Please share your extra thoughts and tips in the comment section below and be sure to head over to the Jump! site to gain helpful insights from other bloggers and their stories! :)
Making the jump to own your own business can seem overwhelming. There are all sorts of things that you have to take into account before making the leap into entrepreneurship... branding, quitting your full time job, marketing yourself, growing your following, getting a business license, taxes... and the list goes on and on. It can be so overwhelming that you scare yourself out of doing it because it makes you second guess yourself, your will power, and your dreams. But, at the end of the day, it really is true what Oprah said - "You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." ... although I would add one small extra statement to that... "You get in life what you have the courage to ask for and the will to work for." And if you don't pursue your dream job, then you'll end up working for someone to help pursue theirs.
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When Savannah and I started Maiedae, we had no idea the amount of energy, tears, and sweat we would pour into making our dreams a reality. We love taking the visions our client's give us for the look of their business or blog and making them a reality through our designs. We are so grateful that we get to work with such amazing clients - that usually end up becoming our friends! :) Was it scary starting our business? Heck yes! But it has been completely worth every second to be able to be truly passionate about what we do every day and have fun doing it!
I think a lot of people who want to be their own boss or create a business they love struggle with creating successful habits in order to get there. I talked some last year about creating successful habits and the reason I think this is important is because working for yourself doesn't come easy - you need to be disciplined and be willing to work hard - both of which require good habits. So... Stephanie and Ashley have asked me to break down my thoughts on building habits.
building habits
1 \\ ACCOUNTABILITYAccomplishing goals and building habits require accountability. It's important to have at least one person who knows about your goal and who you feel accountable to if you don't accomplish it. This helps so that you don't give up the goal and also gives you someone to encourage you through it. Make sure this is a person who is willing to ask you hard questions that challenge you throughout your habit-forming and doesn't just wait til the end to say, "Oh, did you do that thing you wanted to do?"
2 \\ TIME
One of the hardest parts of growing your business is really utilizing the time you have well - especially if you are working a full time job while doing it. There is so much out there to distract us every day - whether it be technology, things we need to do around the house, kids, our 9-5 job, relationships, and the list goes on and on. Staying focused and being efficient are just 2 of the necessary tools you need in order to make the most of the time that you have. So what are some practical ways to make the most of your time?
*Create a Schedule - When you know what you'll be doing and how much time it takes to do each task, it's easier to realistically schedule out work and get things done.
* Use the Pomodoro Method - 5 minutes off, 25 minutes on - It really works!
* Schedule out Free Time - It's very important to take breaks, but when you are working for yourself sometimes it's really difficult to not feel overwhelmed or guilty.
* Be Consistent & Realistic - Having a consistent schedule can make a huge mental difference in your day to day productivity. When creating a consistent schedule, be sure to be realistic about what you can and can't accomplish in a given day.
* Don't Work Where You Rest - It's important to create a workspace separate from where you rest or sleep. This helps create boundaries both mentally and physically that are healthy for yourself and your relationships.
* Say No - Because you have a limited amount of time, you'll have to get good at saying no to things that do not fit within your schedule or your vision for the business.
3 \\ MOTIVATION
This one is tricky. I think a lot of times I struggle with building a habit because I haven't really thought through the why of what I'm doing. I haven't really asked myself why I want to accomplish a goal, why it will be good to do, and what I want to walk away with. Without that motivation, it's easy to dismiss a goal, forgetting why I'm doing it in the first place.
A Few Suggested Resources for Growing Your Business
* Dream Job E-Course by A Beautiful Mess* Indie Business E-Course
* The Anti 9-5 Guide by Michelle Goodman
* My So-Called Freelance Life by Michelle Goodman
All in all, maintaining a full-time job and working to grow a business takes a lot of hard work and time. Keep your chin up, stay organized and persevere. You can do it! I hope this topic was helpful to you!! Please share your extra thoughts and tips in the comment section below and be sure to head over to the Jump! site to gain helpful insights from other bloggers and their stories! :)