Just Start

Ever since I was little I have always had creative business ideas floating around in my head. I would almost come up with new ideas, products and concepts every couple of years. From ’Eish and Oom’, my fashion brand when I was 10 years old, to ’Scopa Creations’, my home made candle/homewares business, and to ‘Happy Lab Co’, my aromatherapy pursuit. I absolutely love the idea of creating something for myself and seeing where it takes me. The flexibility of working for yourself at your own pace, in your own time, and not answering to anyone else is so appealing. I’d often go so far as having labels made and test products lined up to go, and then… nothing. It’s as if I get a bad case of analysis paralysis and overwhelm myself with two main thoughts of a) what if it’s a complete flop and b) what if it’s hugely successful and it’s all too much.

The brain is such a powerful thing! My fears are at the complete opposite ends of the spectrum and these thoughts are enough to park any ideas and return to my day dreaming state of thinking how cool it would be to create something of my own. If I turn my rational brain on I would counteract my fears by saying; a) if it’s a huge flop, who cares?! You get out of it what you put in so if it fizzles out and you are comfortable with that, then it’s ok. There is so much to learn if it doesn’t go to plan and you should not feel embarrassed for trying, and b) success can be scary but you are still in control, imagine how far you can take this and how exciting it would be watching it evolve and open up other doors. If it all gets too much then reassess and stop. Easy peasy right?!

If a friend came to me with a similar case of imposter syndrome for something they are are passionate about and wanting to pursue, I would be nothing but supportive and encouraging for their venture. Why do I not treat myself with the same love and respect? I’m sure I’m not the only one and after speaking to friends, especially female friends, I feel that we are very good at nurturing the people around us at the same time as being our own worst critics.

So this first post ’Just start’ is me building the courage to just have a crack, doubts or no doubts. Something that honestly makes me feel uncomfortable and very vulnerable, but this is me putting it out to the universe. My exploration in to understanding the human body and finding a balance in all aspects of life. The start of feeling rounded.