Some days will feel like you are going excrutiatingly slow, with no growth and no prospects. Other days will feel like you are going off in a million different directions at once and none of them feel good!

Take a few minutes to gather yourself and read on.

On the days when you are feeling overwhelmed, give yourself permission to take a time out. Ideally you will have a sweet spot to retreat too – if you don’t, create one. Mine is a gigantic overstuffed recliner that I curl up in with my dogs and just close my eyes.

When you are feeling like things are too slow, take the time to work on your marketing. Write an article, update your blog or plan your marketing strategy for the next few months. Pick a software program you’d like to learn and grab a free trial to fool with.

Call in the heavy artillery – your support network. Make use of your support network when you are feeling low or discouraged. Listservs, Facebook friends, Twitter followers or any other support network you may have will be more than happy to offer their support and encouragement – all you have to do is ask!

Any self-employment venture is an up and down prospect – but being prepared will help you deal with the ups and downs much easier.

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