No article this week, just something to think about…

This week I have been moved by the song “The Motions” by Matthew West. It really had me thinking about my own life and business and how I have been going through the motions. I have been struggling a lot lately knowing something needs to change, yet not really knowing what or how and so I just keep going, keep trying.

I started researching the song and found the story to be so inspiring. Although Matthew wrote the song prior to losing his voice for two months, facing uncertainty he discovered the true meaning of the words. Sometimes we have to go through “stuff” to fully understand. In case you are curious, here is the video montage and song.

The words he wrote on the wipe erase board “I don’t want to let people down, I’m always doing something. or should I say, chasing something…” really spoke to my heart. I don’t want to let people down. I have to always be doing something, it helps me think. I can’t just sit and think. I have to be moving, whether it is walking, running or even doing mundane chores.

With my business I have been going through the motions as well. Doing what needs to get done, but never getting to the building or promoting part. I’m not making client attraction a priority. How about you? Are you making client attraction a priority or just going through the motions of what needs to get done each day?

I talked it over with my husband and he feels I put too much pressure on myself. My daily tasks for my business requires some sort of creativity (scrapbooking, writing articles, etc.) every day. He says trying to be that creative every day is sapping the well dry. Could he be right? I never thought about it this way. I thought perhaps I’m just not that good of a writer, or too much of a perfectionist, worried it’s not good enough.

One thing I’ve done this past week is to find a mentor, someone who has been there, who understands and can guide me through. It is hard for me to ask for and accept help, but everyone needs help. Just admitting that is huge. After talking to my mentor last week, I already feel everything is going to be just fine. The pressures I put on myself will subside, tasks will get done and really, I’m doing just fine. I had a wonderful weekend with family and friends, full of laughter and relaxation. And now this week I’m ready to tackle the world!

Anyway, something for you to think about. Are you going through the motions with your scrapbook business?