When we are running our small businesses, no matter at what stage we are at, there is a point we come to where something just clicks.
It’s that light bulb moment of “this is just right” or “I know that this is where I’m meant to be going”.
photo credit: Chuck “Caveman” Coker
I have always been one to plan and have always known who I am as a person, even when it was probably better to be a sheep.
So it scared me when I started on this journey into business. It’s no secret that I fell into working for myself and it was never part of my ‘plan’. As much as you can plan for your business, some of it is just taking a leap and hoping something will break your fall.
When I planned my first trip overseas, I got that click. I knew it was right for me. It was what I needed to do. And I have been waiting and listening out for that ping ever since I started on this journey.
And I think in the last month I’ve finally got it. It just feels right. I know what I should be doing and I’m making steps to make that a reality.
Closing the store was the beginning of it but I think it was the logo and website re-design that was what really made it click. It’s ridiculous how much fun I have doing my job. Sometimes I wonder if that’s right to feel that way. But then I remember that that is part of the plan. Doing what you love.
It’s like the puzzle pieces are slowly coming together. They might even be in the same room now!
One thing that I am loving about this small business journey, and sharing it with you, is that there is always something to learn and something new and amazing going on.
Even though I have so far to go to get my business where I want it to be, that click let’s me know I’m heading in the right direction.
I don’t think you can know when that click is coming for you, but I do think you can start moving towards where you think it might be and have fun along the way.
Have you had a light bulb moment for your business? Are you moving in the direction you think you will find it?
P.S. Be sure to check the blog on Monday, as I am revealing the secret project details!
I relish those moments. A good friend of mine said something yesterday that turned into a bit of an “aha” moment for me. Things just going right. But then peppered in the middle are the “OMG what am I doing?!?!” moments too. Have to take them as they come I suppose :-)
We really do! :)
When I decided that just because I didn’t want to make or sell jewelry anymore, doesn’t mean I can’t sell beads.
My light bulb moment was to break through the rule I had created in my head.