We artisans have a tendancy to let depression get to us (I know I do!!)
Here are a few things I've found to be very, very bad to do:
Undervaluing your expertise.
Setting overwhelming goals that have to be accomplished by, um, now.
Constantly comparing yourself to others.
Letting money dictate what you do.
Expecting your family to be super, uber supportive (that doesn't always happen).
In the family thread, making only what your family would love
Basing the success of your entire career on one project.
Sticking only with what you know.
Bowing to societal pressures.
Not knowing your limitations (but do try to push them, you never know what you are capable of)
I hope that things are looking up a bit today. I have my ups and downs but I don't have anything even close to the number of things that you have to juggle every single day. Just know that you impress just about everyone that you come in contact with :)
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