Welcome to my first blog!
Welcome to my blog. The other night, I finally figured out how to incorporate it into my site, after some trial and error, so here we go.... In this blog, I plan to write about all things inspirational, quotes, things I think are inspirational, updates on what I am doing personally and also in regards to my glasswork. My wish is that you will leave my site feeling more inspired than when you arrived. Also, that maybe you will think of me the next time you think about purchasing a unique gift for family or friends.
I figured my first entry would need to be something that had impact. Little did I know that inspiration would come its way to me in the form of an email from Mac Anderson, and his simple truths newsletter that I subscribe to. This man is truly inspirational and I love it! Mac Anderson is the man who founded Successories, the inspirational posters you see in some offices and homes. The posters usually have a great photo with an inspirational message or quotation.
The email was promoting a book called "The Race: Life's Greatest Lesson". In the email there was a link to a movie about the book topic. When I watched the movie I developed a lump in my throat, and I had one of those Aha moments that Oprah refers to.
This video made me think about the trade show I did this past weekend, and how disappointed I felt about my results shortly afterwards. (I was not thinking of the bigger picture) Its was a small show in my home town. I did well in sales at last years show, that I thought for sure I would do well at this one. But I was wrong. I was so disappointed that evening that I went to bed right after dinner, feeling exhausted and defeated. I had felt like the boy in The Race story, I felt like giving up.
The next day it got quite sunny out, so gardening was the item on that days agenda. There is something about gardening to me that is so therapeutic, similar to how I feel when I do my glass work. It clears the mind, and allows for positive thoughts to come in. I started to feel better about the show I did the day before, and thought about how it was more of a networking, awareness and marketing event for myself and my glass work. I started thinking about how I could expand my artistic abilities, so that my work will appeal to more people. I started thinking what I could do for the next show that will improve my results. All in all I felt much better about the show on the weekend, and about my abilities to make each show in the future a positive experience.
As of today I have received two calls from people at the show who are interested in making a purchase. One lady who made a purchase from me during the show received so many positive comments on the piece when she has worn it, she asked me for a stack of business cards to help promote me. So far my site stats are higher this week than they were the week before. So I am feeling pretty good about all of that!
I guess the lesson here as in the Race movie, is Never, Never, Never give up! Here is to not giving up.
Have a great weekend and for all you mothers out there, have a wonderful mothers day!
Shelley
:-)
I figured my first entry would need to be something that had impact. Little did I know that inspiration would come its way to me in the form of an email from Mac Anderson, and his simple truths newsletter that I subscribe to. This man is truly inspirational and I love it! Mac Anderson is the man who founded Successories, the inspirational posters you see in some offices and homes. The posters usually have a great photo with an inspirational message or quotation.
The email was promoting a book called "The Race: Life's Greatest Lesson". In the email there was a link to a movie about the book topic. When I watched the movie I developed a lump in my throat, and I had one of those Aha moments that Oprah refers to.
This video made me think about the trade show I did this past weekend, and how disappointed I felt about my results shortly afterwards. (I was not thinking of the bigger picture) Its was a small show in my home town. I did well in sales at last years show, that I thought for sure I would do well at this one. But I was wrong. I was so disappointed that evening that I went to bed right after dinner, feeling exhausted and defeated. I had felt like the boy in The Race story, I felt like giving up.
The next day it got quite sunny out, so gardening was the item on that days agenda. There is something about gardening to me that is so therapeutic, similar to how I feel when I do my glass work. It clears the mind, and allows for positive thoughts to come in. I started to feel better about the show I did the day before, and thought about how it was more of a networking, awareness and marketing event for myself and my glass work. I started thinking about how I could expand my artistic abilities, so that my work will appeal to more people. I started thinking what I could do for the next show that will improve my results. All in all I felt much better about the show on the weekend, and about my abilities to make each show in the future a positive experience.
As of today I have received two calls from people at the show who are interested in making a purchase. One lady who made a purchase from me during the show received so many positive comments on the piece when she has worn it, she asked me for a stack of business cards to help promote me. So far my site stats are higher this week than they were the week before. So I am feeling pretty good about all of that!
I guess the lesson here as in the Race movie, is Never, Never, Never give up! Here is to not giving up.
Have a great weekend and for all you mothers out there, have a wonderful mothers day!
Shelley
:-)
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