Today I have been diving deep into SEO and website optimization. I find that my brain is jumping from one subject to another, I have so much to do. From content planning, blog post writing, SEO key word research, market research, and website optimization I find myself feeling overwhelmed. Not to mention I run a hand made and custom jewelry business and that involves hand making the product, coming up with product prototypes, photography, website descriptions, and more. I just hope that this is all worth it in the end. I’m a one woman show right now, working by myself and trying to get this off of the ground. I can’t afford a professional photographer right now, although thats one of my goals for the next year. I literally have $50 to my name, and 90% of the materials I have for making jewelry I bought 3 years ago. I’ve been trading work for supplies at a local business as well since I have no money, which has proven to be a god send.
It has always been a dream of mine to start a business, and just like so many other people in the world, to love what I do for work and to make a difference in the world. I guess I just need to slow down and enjoy the journey, to not rush, because everything will work out the way that it should and work in perfect timing. I was trying to open this e-commerce store by December of 2024 for the Christmas season, but now I’m realizing that may not be possible.
Sometimes we have to reassess where we are at in life and readjust our goals. That doesn’t mean we are a failure as person, business owner, wife, mother, father, friend, or coworker. It just means we are human, with feelings, a soul, and a life to live. Nothing is perfect, and most things are messy, I’m learning that lesson more as I continue on this journey of opening a business of my own.
Restarting my life has been a lot of hard work. I’ve had to go it alone very often, and I just want to write this message to say if you are doing the same thing, you are not alone, I’m here, I know what it’s like. I know the hard work you put in everyday, the long hours of getting up early, staying up late, and working for no paycheck initially. You have my utmost respect, and I want to cheer you on! You’ve got this. I know somedays it doesn’t feel like it, it feels overwhelming and it can feel like the world around is imploding. It’s okay to feel that way. Just don’t stay there. Be strong. Move. One step at a time.