As artists, its important that we're continuously inspired. Inspiration and motivation come from a variety of sources. What's yours?
Inspiration and motivation come easy for me and sometimes can be my downfall. I get easily excited about a lot of opportunities and as most of you know, I'm busy enough as it is...taking on more work should not be a part of my daily routine. After started GBA, I decided that was it - I needed to foster and grow my existing adventures and take a break from starting anything new. So, here it is today - I put my foot down on new projects. Moving forward, my total attention is geared towards my two gift basket companies, The Gift Basket Association and The Women's Networking Alliance. There, I said it.
But where does the motivation and inspiration come from? Have you thought about what inspires you to design a new basket or study a new opportunity? What about a new idea that would compliment your company? If you're having trouble getting motivated or finding inspiration, here are some ways to perk it up:
1) Watch for negativity. I know it sounds great but there is some negativity in our industry and everytime I see it, I get motivated. I look at it and say, "hmmm. I don't ever want to talk like that or be like that. How can I ensure I'm NOT like that?" It inspires me to be a better person. Use negatively to drive your positivity.
2) Take a walk. Clear your head and start thinking about the things that make you happy, content and elated. For me, it took a trip to Sonoma for me to realize that I wanted to create gifts that meant something to me. Our Tuscany gift basket came from that trip and we sell about 1 a week.
3) Partner with good people. Pick good people to be around regularly. One of the reasons I started the Women's Networking Alliance was to surround myself with good, hardworking, caring people. I am so inspired by all of them. It's a two way street so make sure you inspire and motivate them too.
As always, I'm here if you ever want to talk and perhaps I can help you find your motivation and inspiration.
Debbie
Inspiration and motivation come easy for me and sometimes can be my downfall. I get easily excited about a lot of opportunities and as most of you know, I'm busy enough as it is...taking on more work should not be a part of my daily routine. After started GBA, I decided that was it - I needed to foster and grow my existing adventures and take a break from starting anything new. So, here it is today - I put my foot down on new projects. Moving forward, my total attention is geared towards my two gift basket companies, The Gift Basket Association and The Women's Networking Alliance. There, I said it.
But where does the motivation and inspiration come from? Have you thought about what inspires you to design a new basket or study a new opportunity? What about a new idea that would compliment your company? If you're having trouble getting motivated or finding inspiration, here are some ways to perk it up:
1) Watch for negativity. I know it sounds great but there is some negativity in our industry and everytime I see it, I get motivated. I look at it and say, "hmmm. I don't ever want to talk like that or be like that. How can I ensure I'm NOT like that?" It inspires me to be a better person. Use negatively to drive your positivity.
2) Take a walk. Clear your head and start thinking about the things that make you happy, content and elated. For me, it took a trip to Sonoma for me to realize that I wanted to create gifts that meant something to me. Our Tuscany gift basket came from that trip and we sell about 1 a week.
3) Partner with good people. Pick good people to be around regularly. One of the reasons I started the Women's Networking Alliance was to surround myself with good, hardworking, caring people. I am so inspired by all of them. It's a two way street so make sure you inspire and motivate them too.
As always, I'm here if you ever want to talk and perhaps I can help you find your motivation and inspiration.
Debbie
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