How do I stay motivated when learning something new? I had to answer this WordPress prompt because of what I am going through right now.

I paint flowers, lots of them. I am currently trying to figure out this whole Etsy keywords SEO thing. I woke up and wanted to meditate and have a gratitude morning. Instead, I opened up my computer and headed over to my shop.

AND, I felt hopeless. It has been 6 months, and I have had a few sales. I like my work, but I know it’s in my story, presentation, and just learning where my buyers are. I want to paint and work from home. I paint in the mornings and be free to do whatever I want in the afternoon. Making art is one area of a creative business. Then there are titles, keywords, and the SEO that, frankly, I am sick of. Then there’s sharing your content on social media.

Then something in me said, ” We have to make this work. There is no if.” This is my dream. I am putting my feelings out there in the world and seeking guidance. I trust and believe the answer will find me! In that moment, I went back to last year’s work and added new pieces to my shop. Then I made a few changes to my keywords and switched out some frames. It was beautiful!

Inside, I felt like a kid in a candy store, or better yet, that kid who is told we are going to paint today; here are the tools, have fun! That is where the magic comes from.

How do I stay motivated when I am learning something new? I feel what I feel, give myself a pep talk when I need it, and get back in there and do what I love! Most importantly, I look for a positive lesson that I can learn from and move forward with.

When I am in negative thoughts, do I stay in that mode, or do I choose prosperity? Prosperity, of course.

Do I want to share my work with the world? I do! That is the biggest positive reason to move forward. And that made me smile. Here I am. I am going to go for a stroll and splurge on that dessert. I did!