How to Be Your Own Cheerleader: Staying positive (and sane) as a solo sewist, with Kate Wooden
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We chose this career knowing that we’d often be working solo, but what do we do when loneliness kicks in? How can we protect ourselves from the negative thoughts that creep in?
In this episode, one of the most encouraging seamstresses I know, Kate Wooden, shares how she keeps it all in perspective. Kate has a sewing studio in her home, and knows full well the struggles of a solo seamstress. Being responsible for every facet of a business can feel like…a lot. And without a game plan to keep our thoughts in check, working by and for ourselves can be daunting.
Join us for a friendly chat about the thoughts that get stuck in our head, and the ways we can refute them.
Here are some takeaways:
-audiobooks are your friends! Listening to audiobooks and podcasts is a great way to keep our minds busy while sewing. Don’t let your negative thoughts take over!
-Remember to give yourself grace. Having all the responsibilities of running a business, making deadlines, and keeping our home in some kind of order is a big deal. Give yourself grace for bumps along the way
-Focus on the awesome clients. Once we overthink about the unpleasant experiences, the uncommon ride clients, it’s hard to dig ourselves out of that thought pattern. Appreciate the wonderful moments, and have that be your daily drive!
-Enjoy the work! Kate loves working with pretty fabrics- that joy is not lost on her! Sometimes something as simple as appreciating the beauty can be a life saver.
To learn more about Kate, check out her Instagram, @katesalterations and be inspired!
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