A big decision..
Categories: Etsy, Health/Weight Loss
About 2 months ago, I finally took the plunge and opened my own Etsy shop. I had a blast sitting at my sewing machine and making new shop items happen.
It was wonderful to check that off the ol’ 101 in 1001 list.
However, I came to realize that the personal projects that I love doing were on the back burner. I wasn’t making quilts. I wasn’t making the homemade gifts I planned to create. I was stressing about making my shop into something.
Personally, I hated that idea. More stress? Crafting is supposed to be fun…an escape away from the stress. It’s supposed to be where I can come home from work, unwind in a few yards of fabric or skeins of yarn, and smile/enjoy the finished product.
I also felt like this blog turned into a blog about nothing but Etsy stuff. That was what I felt like my life was turning into..taking on this Etsy shop. I really didn’t like where that was going, and neither did y’all! I lost quite a few readers when I started blogging about Etsy! (Boo…hope y’all come back!)
Also, having the shop left me little to no time to really do anything else. The health/fitness part of my 101 in 1001 is still completely abandoned. I feel like I need to focus on this, because a healthy lifestyle is something I’d really love to (and really need to) attain.
You might think I’m just a quitter. However, I see closing my Etsy shop not really as quitting, but rather, a sign of recommitment to the things that SHOULD take priority in my life. I’m committing to LOVING my craft room again, and also, committing to loving the beginnings of a healthier lifestyle. 
If you’re curious, I may open my shop again (one day). However, when I do, it will be when I’m absolutely sure that I have the priorities in my personal life under much better control.
Good for you! Way to re-evaluate and reprioritize. I’m sure you’ll be much happier.
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sounds like the perfect decision for you. You never would have known if you hadn’t tried
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This sounds like a step in the right direction! Not an easy one, but an important one. Here’s to a healthier + happier year… and a craft room that is once again a refuge for you, Amy!
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Good for you! Hobbies or passions should never feel like work
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It takes courage to change direction like this! Sounds like you made the right decision!
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Good for you. Sometimes quitting isn’t a negative thing. If not only hoarders would be successful! It takes a smart person to cut back where necessary. Sounds like you did what is the best decision for you!
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Good for you! Seriously, I get it…and have pondered the idea of doing the same thing. While it’s fun to think about getting paid to do your hobby, often it actually prevents you from doing just that! I posted less than half my Christmas DIY projects because I was too busy with Etsy custom orders to write up the posts…and that makes me sad. It’s all about balance and cheers to you for doing something that helps you achieve that!!
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