Accountability thread!

[Youcandothisbusinessthing]

Morning!
I have started a very small ‘business’ but it’s probably more of an expensive hobby atm.
I want to improve it and grow, and am working on my mindset -my confidence and other stuff, is improving, which I’m delighted to say.
Im working entirely alone, which I find challenging, as I need to talk myself into it and keep the courage and momentum, so I thought I’d start an accountability post - inspired by some of the housework etc threads on mumsnet.

Any motivation/keep going tips welcome, and if anyone wishes to join in, feel free. We can motivate each other. I am going to use IWDOTT as a rallying cry for myself - I Will Do One Thing Today.

right!
Today I am going to..create 1 item, and then get my space ordered. ( otherwise I’ll procrastinate with ordering my space and housework etc). It is OK if it’s a bit rough I can sort that later. IWDOTT.

lionessadmirer thank you - what a lovely suprise to read such an encouraging post. You are encouraging me and I will keep it up - I’m finding that re reading it is helping me see that I AM moving forwards even if it’s tiny steps. You are right I think, persistence is key.
im delighted for you - 8 months of marketing and networking is persistence indeed, im glad it’s paying off.
You will write the website, it will be great - And I hope you did get Saturday off!

Today I got a whole morning to do stuff, annd ignored stupid interruptions , yay! I found I was trudging through a task when it dawned on me that I could do something more fun and come back to the task motivated, so that’s what I’ve done.
I sort of have a plan for tomorrow too, which is great. I was swimming a bit and am now more motivated so that worked!
Got to start afresh with the social media post tomorrow. Yikes!

So much for regular posting, 1 month has passed. How!?!
I am still missing momentum, it’s very sporadic, still I am moving forward, just not anything like the pace I wanted.
No excuses! Ineed more order in my day - I am getting less muddled and less stuck so that’s BRILLIANT. Everyone is also getting a less clean house and less interesting dinners 😀
I have begun posting on social so I need more of that (my Facebook page got banned, so starting again, thanks Facebook)
go me! I can do it !

Ps lionessadmirer how did you get on with the website?,
!

We had a death in the family - a short, sharp, fatal cancer. I’m next of kin and only female…….

that probably tells you all you need to know about whether we got the website done! I only got home yesterday….

however, my business partner stepped up magnificently and August was our best month to date.

I’m very sorry to hear your news. Cancer is a total xxxx.
I hope you are getting on ok and what a great business partner!
as for this non accountable accountability thread, I was struggling with mindset - but am finally getting somewhere mentally at least, hurrah.
Ive now got a poster with my company name above my desk, and samples that I can see to remind me that I am totally capable - when I stop procrastinating with life type tasks.
Am also super encouraged by glowing reviews and repeat customers!
now to actually photograph latest product. Baby steps.

Mindset is massive and female socialisation is a powerful thing.
Keep working towards self-belief.

Thankyou lionessadmirer I’m working hard at self belief- very easy to suddenly realise you’ve lost it. Protect it at all costs!) It’s coming back though - as is learning to be more aware of when I’m self sabotaging and working out ways to stop it.
todays need is now I need to work out how to be much quicker. At every thing!
got photos edited today.
noticed another massive self sabotage happening. Working though it . Good thing is I spotted it, it didn’t just subsume me. Getting there!
mindset is a crazy thing. Actually I’m learning it’s everything.

Well, I’ve realised that I’ve been hugely over ambitious and though it’s not great for my ego, have reigned everything right back and simplified my offering so to speak. I was putting myself under massive pressure to be amazing and successful from the get go. Think my mind is still hanging out with Gordon gecko not realising things have moved on since the 90s!

Well done. We are making good progress here -but I got excited by August and September and set a target for October that may be hard to achieve….

I’m sure you’ll do it - if you can carry in with your amazing business partner during the crap time you had, you’ll rock it now x
On my to do list - work on self esteem, focus, and saying no to using time draining people as a procrastination technique. I can do this!

Thanks!
got a new client today to we’re about 50% towards target now.

Well done, that’s good to hear!
I’ve had an hour with a brilliant coach who’s reminded me to protect my time. Getting There!

can i jump on?! I started building on an idea earlier in the year, got sidelined by life drama, and now am determined to get back on it. single parent and daughter is being homeschooled, so it's hard finding the time.but i'm determined to nail it this time around.

Hi justhisonenight you are very welcome to jump on. I hope you are finding some time to get in with your idea, it sounds like you have a lot in your plate that’s for sure.
if it’s at all reassuring, I’m still trying to keep my time for my business and me, DH has now decided we need to make the house lovely before Xmas, which of course means muggins here is spilling paint everywhere. I’m pretty certain that my new business won’t be decorating! Still, going to get up early to get orders out first. Good luck with it all!

@Youcandothisbusinessthing ah thank you lovely- i just noticed your username- it's what i needed to hear!

oppps no, it's never easy is it when the house needs a bit of work! i hope you can get it done and out the way and get back to what you love :)

I managed to get the last of my home page layout done on my website yesterday- which felt like a massive win.

I found out I'd already bought the domains some time ago, which i wouldn't remember doing, so that was a nice surprise- that past me did something for present me!

I've made a shortlist of potential items I'm going to stock from different creators and ordered the first product. When it arrives, I can start getting some photos of it, and then get onto ordering the next products.

i've booked a babysitter for today for my daughter and i'm either going to keep working at it, or I'm going to nap and get housework out the way, so I have more energy and mental space next week :) i think the latter is the best option.

I think we are going to hit our October target!

it’s definitely made a difference to how I prioritise my day, having a target

Wil post when we hit it

Good news both of you! I’m suprised at how many orders I’m getting which is super! What’s less super is getting my head around post - Canada has a strike, us has tariffs, Europe has customs forms. I can see why some companies only stick to the UK. Tomorrow I will create a bunch of social media posts, I mean finish painting the spare room!
go gettem everyone!

P.s. lioness re target - yes, a target a day definitely helps, all too easy to get lost on endless emails demanding your brain power and then I come to a confused stop. A target definitely helps keep my brain clear. Yours too I imagine.

Just checking in to make me accountable! Hope everyone is doing well.
Its taking me ages, but I am learning how to deal with a partner that doesn’t want me to be too busy doing this as the housework falls apart. I’m not the most organized person.
Crazily enough I’ve had to put a limited number onto my product. I’m proud because it means people want it! Would like to see how many I could sell though.
so much more to this business thing than the actual product!

Gosh that’s impressive!
we are keeping to the same target for November. December is often quiet for us. And in January I’m going on holiday!

have set up a basic Nest pension scheme. Felt very grown up!

Hurray and well done lionessadmirer that is very grown up indeed! 3 gold stars 😁
Im coming clean - all my talk about posting on social and building awareness, hasn’t actually happened. Maybe 1 or 2 posts. Facebook blocked my account and now I am TOTALLY confused with what account is what . Any tips on getting over mental blocks or good learning material re the nuts and bolts side of meta business etc PLEASE let me know!
On the plus side the momentum is encouraging. I’m SO GLAD to have persisted - lioness you pointed out how important that is. It’s still a micro business/hobby, but beginning to have hope! Keep going everyone!

Thank you
my kids are grown so persistence is easier for me. This business is a 10 year project.

We made the October target
we are having a good month so far
a few challenges understanding the needs of a subcontractor

We sold one fridge magnet in our shop yesterday. Hoping for a better day today 😀

😳that doesn’t sound good. I hope today is better by miles.

How was Saturday Topcat?