Overwhelm

This week I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed.

The business has been growing so fast in such a number of directions that it was beginning to look bulgy and have a life of its own.  I felt that I was trying to drag along a heap of rats in a sack. I didn't feel like I was in charge.  I like being in charge.

So I phoned a friend - a friend that I know has been through the same with her businesses - and I sat in Stirling Station car park and listened to her tell me it as it is.

and I realised that I need to focus on what is at the centre of the business - the things we make and sell to our customers on our website and on Not on The High Street - and not worry about how that fits with all the other bits around the edges (wholesale, books, consultancy etc. etc.)

So I drove back in the sunshine, along the carse which is my favourite road, then I took some photos of what I feel is at the heart of Snapdragon and I put on a recording of my very favourite business book - Rework by Jason Fried - The tag line "It's simple until you make it complicated."

And now I am going to print some mugs

 

Comments

[Nicsknots]

Jane, I could have written this post today, I feel like I am sinking in a sea of urgh at the moment, being too busy, not productive enough, etc and Nicsknots is loads smaller than you so you have my sympathy.
I hope your chat with your friend helped and you are feeling more focused now. xxx

[manda mcgrory]

I think I'll phone you next time Jane!! I'm completely overwhelmed at the moment and could do with a good talking to ;)
Really glad you were able to find your focus again xx

[LollyandBoo]

Jane, Lolly & Boo is miniscule compared with Snapdragon but juggling everything else in life I sometimes feel completely consumed. It's always good to just get going again and start ticking things off the eternal "to do" lists though isn't it? x

[Vonnie Sandlan]

Jane I wish I had something valuable to add, but this constant feeling of being overwhelmed was why I closed The Life Craft and returned to a quieter, more manageable life. You have great people around you and you're the success story so many creative people aspire to be. I know that you'll find a way which works.

Sending you chocolate digestives and buckets of lovely tea x

[Skybluepinkish.wordpress.com]

I'm sorry you felt so overwhelmed, I know how debilitating it can be. But congratulations for recognising it and doing something about it. I left it too late and it has taken me a long time to get back to being "me" again and accept that there have to be boundaries.
gillie

[MARZIPANTS_UK]

This post couldn't have come at a better time - I've been feeling so overwhelmed recently & have spent much of the last few weeks running round in circles, in a flap & not achieving anything!

You're so right, it's really important to focus on the core of your business & get back to basics, which is exactly what I've done today & I feel much better!

So many of us seem to be in the same boat, I wonder if there's a forum or anything we could all join so we could share our experiences & offer support & encouragement when needed.

I'm going to check out Jason's book too, sounds good.

Have a good weekend everyone & remember..... keep it simple!

Maree - www.marzipants.co.uk

[snapdragon]

Thank you for all your kind comments - I think it is a common feeling when you run your own business - and probably a symptom of good things!
J x

[longchamp tasche 1623]

Die Ideen, die Sie hier bereitgestellten i diskutieren extrem wertvoll. Es erwies sich als eine wirklich angenehme Überraschung zu erwerben, erwarten mich, nachdem ich heute erwachte. Sie sind ständig auf der Bühne und einfach bewusst sein. Dank viel der wertvollen Ideen, die Sie wurde geteilt haben unten.

[magasin new era]

Estoy de acuerdo con usted.