Decision Making for Procrastinators
Sometimes there are very good reasons not to make a decision but sometimes we are just procrastinating. Here are some helpful tips for making decisions.
Are you moving forward
Here are 3 questions to force some honest perspective. Sometimes we allow this to keep us from getting back on track. What does it mean to move forward in your career? Are you? It’s harsh but, either you are moving forward or you aren’t. No excuses! Just take the next step to move forward. Here is an exercise to get you back on track.
Get a head start the night before
Making decisions takes the most brain power. Learn how to start each day with the big decisions already sorted. This trick takes only 5 min and gives you a head start on the day.
Which idea next?
Having lots of creative ideas is the gift and the burden of being an independent artist. In order to help you sort out the ideas whirling in your mind try this matrix of questions to get outside of your head and look at the options with a new perspective.
Do what you love and love what you do
It is a crazy belief that you need to work at something else to support your passion. It’s way easier and more sustainable to build a business around your passion. Running a business is hard and when the going gets tough it is the passion for the art that will carry you through and help you see the value. When you love what you do for a living you never work a day in your life.
It’s called SELF esteem
When you work for yourself there is no one to give you the appreciation you deserve and need. Find out what you can do to “esteem” yourself.