#1) Believe in myself.
Putting myself into my work, into my words, and into my relationships is so hard for me because I try to please everyone. I assume that they won't like what I have to offer, and I fear their disapproval or disgust. This resolution is a wide-reaching one, requiring that I
- stop looking for outside approval
- start saying/making/doing what is in my heart
- value my own thoughts and efforts.
#2) Take things one step at a time.
Right now it's taxes. And getting my ridiculously awful business records in shape. And cleaning/rehauling my studio. And figuring out an Etsy shop. And designing new pieces. And casting new molds, making new pieces, testing new glazes, applying for new shows---
You get the idea.
Every time I start hyperventilating, I stop and identify what the next step is for what I'm doing today. I have the rest of my life to become a super-awesome expert; it doesn't all have to happen this month or even this year. Yes, it's a complicated lifestyle full of challenging tangles to unravel and huge tasks to complete. But like Jordin Sparks warbles, the only way we get there is one step at a time.
It helps that I LOVE that song!
If you have a resolution attached to your artistry this year, let me know in the comments!
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YAY to the Etsy part! #2 looks pretty insane, but you can do it! I really want a shark or imps in the ashes, and I know everyone on Etsy will love you. It's either Etsy or more local shows, I must insist.
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Hi Julianna-- Thank you for saying again how you want me to get on Etsy, comments like this will get me on there sooner rather than later!
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