Over the past few years, I’ve really started to notice how my expectations set my experience. I won’t go all woo-woo about setting intentions and bringing things to life, but I do believe that when you’re looking for something, good or bad, it will become apparent.
I was house-hunting for over a year during the pandemic, but none of the houses or apartments matched my needs or budget. When the right house was finally available, things just fell into place and it’s a perfect fit.
When I decided to commit to launching my freelance business in September 2022, I found great inspiration in a couple of new-to-me podcasts. Through one of those, I came across a course designed just for someone like me – a mom, working full time, looking to add extra income and start building my own success story. I bought the class and dove in for weeks of study, design, and planning. It was energizing!
I started my LLC in October and began to update this website and social media to make my first proposals. During that time, my local writers group had an in-person meeting and I was able to meet with the executive director and mentioned that I was launching a VA/freelance business. Within days, I was asked if I would be interested in a volunteer editor in chief position for the group’s literary journal. I’ve never taken on a project like this, but it aligned with my new venture and I couldn’t say no! What an opportunity, to learn new project management software, work with a dedicated team and follow/develop SOPs, and have a concrete goal with a target end date.
Now it’s December 2022. Having been on the EIC project now for about two months, I have an idea of the time I need to budget for that project, and I’m ready to add more clients. It’s an exciting time, and I’m looking forward to growing this business in 2023.
What are your business goals? Personal goals? Do you feel like you have too many tasks to do, keeping you from the work you love? Let’s set up a call and see what I can take off your To-Do list!
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