Why goal-setting doesn’t work for makers (and what to do instead)
If you've ever sat down in January, written out a big list of everything you want to achieve, felt really motivated for about two weeks, and then watched the whole thing collapse ... you'd be forgiven for thinking that maybe goal-setting just isn't for you.
But I don't think that's quite right.
I think goal-setting can work really well for makers. The problem is that we're usually trying to do it against a massive headwind, and that headwind makes everything harder than it needs to be.
Everything You Need to Know About Makers’ Momentum Club
Have you ever heard of Makers’ Momentum Club (MMC)? Put simply, Makers’ Momentum Club helps artists, makers and craftspeople transform their businesses into thriving careers. The club has over 400 painters, potters, bookbinders, soap makers, jewellery makers,...
How to get your plans back on track
It's Monday night. The week has only just started and you're feeling defeated already.
Why?
Because even though you did all of your planning for this week, and decided exactly what you were going to work on, Monday morning came along and ruined it all.
Can Creative People Stick to their Plans?
We've all seen those articles about how creative people are special. Probably when we were scrolling social media, procrastinating on some task for our business that we know we need to do, but don't know how to start.
They're clickbait for creatives. And they make us feel good. We feel special - like we have some superpower that only a few are blessed with.
But we probably should also feel a little patronised and undervalued too.
The mistake that makes it hard to achieve your goal
There are many reasons why so many of us fail to stick to the goals that we set ourselves.
But a really big one is that quite often, we set goals based on what we want to happen, as opposed to what we're going to do.
And you might be thinking, isn't that the way it's supposed to be?
Work Habits That Set You Up For Success
Running your own business is a very different experience than working for someone else.
In this post, I'll share some habits you can develop that not only set you up for success, but will help you to gradually step into the role of a business owner and let go of some of the old ways of working that won't serve you now.
Don’t Make These New Year’s Goal Mistakes
In January it can seem like the whole world is setting goals and feeling super productive. But if you're a maker, January can actually be a really difficult time to set new goals and make changes in yourlife and business.
How to Stick to Your Goals
Do you find it hard to stick to the goals you set for yourself? Do you start with the best intentions but by the end of the year you can't really remember what they were, and you probably haven't achieved them?
How to figure out why you’re not getting anywhere with your business
Sometimes another year rolls around and we feel like we're still pretty much where we were last time. And even if we have made progress, it can be frustrating if you feel that there is just so far left to go.
Is the Maker’s Yearbook right for you?
Is the Maker's Yearbook going to work for me if......? This is the single most common question we get asked about the yearbook, and it's the single most common question we get asked while the yearbooks are for sale.
How To Set Boundaries With Your Customers
Are you a people pleaser? Do you hate saying no to your customers? Do you hate saying no to anyone? I think a lot of makers, especially those in the first few years of business, find it really hard to set boundaries with customers.