Shall I quit?
Shall I quit?
Shall I quit?
Yes, I have to admit that this thought has been on my mind over the last few weeks. However, I don't really want to quit, my circumstances made me consider making this choice.
Distractions on my journey
These 2 gorgeous girls are my world and my main distraction at the same time, lol. My baby girl has been teething with ear infections and several viruses have been bothering her over the last weeks. Of course, resulting in many tears and a demanding baby, who want to be close to mum, pour bubba. Nothing gets done and the smallest jobs seem impossible like making a coffee f having a shower, so online business is definitely not on the books other than minor actions.
Coronavirus
Than the coronavirus started enrolling, I have to admit, I did found it really hard to concentrate on writing on my website. We watched the news a lot and followed the constant changing updates. The risk to lose jobs became closer, living day to day became the norm.
Then the moment was there I decided to pull my girls out of daycare what resulted in juggling work, so either my husband or I am looking after the girls. This was not too hard as we were both getting quiet at work due to the Coronavirus. However, it was a big change in our current routines.
I felt quite sad and emotional to stop this journey. We love our daycare and it is always a nice moment of socialising while we there and the girls love to play with there little friends. How long can my little girl don't see her friends, nobody really knows the answer. 😪 My eldest is Kindy which is great preparation for the big school. Would she be able to return before the year is finished in December? Nobody knows the answer.
Time management
I read many people writing about spending the extra time you got resulting from Coronavirus, on your business. I only wish, but for me, I have less time than ever having the girls full time at home. Most of the time pockets I used previously on my online business, disappeared with the current changes. Tree weeks of no writing become a reality and I feel rather frustrated.
When will I have time again? Shall I cancel my membership and continue my journey in the future when my circumstances have changed?
No more work
Even though I was waiting for this moment, it was still a weird reality when my employer messaged me last night that the moment was there, and no more work was available at this stage. My service was no longer required at this stage.
Really, I know that it was coming as the business where I am working have been affected by the Corona virus-like almost any other business and I became one of the many others losing their job, at least for now, and probably for the next few months considering the forecast. It is just the strangest feeling to not be needed in the near future.
Something positive happened
Yesterday I finally got into writing and started a review I had in mind. While looking op a price of a product in Google I bumped in an article I wrote about the product previously. The searching term was not even a keyword of the article and the article don't rank by for on the research tool, so quite frankly, I couldn't believe to find it in spot 8. There was a little positive vibe the universe send me for encouragement. Thank you, Universe.
Final thoughts
There you go, just like that solid aspect in our life are not so solid anymore. Everything changes quickly and nothing in for certain. Even though Wealthy Affiance is the word every penny while losing jobs and supporting a family you do reconsider all your choices to see if it still fit the circumstances. I don't generate an income out of my online business, which is fine, and I have less time to spend at this stage.
This made me consider that it may be a wise move to stop altogether and save the money and pick it up later at a better time. While saying this, it is everything I don't want. So probably I just hang in there and try to find new time pockets and keep going at this stage. Of course one of the other thoughts are, is it really word all the effort, and am I really ever going to see results. I know only those who give up fail, but I have to admit that the thought crosses the mind. Please bear with me and send positive vibes.
Keep safe all, Jude
Recent Comments
52
I say hang in there for you and your girls. Keep chasing your dream. What's wonderful is that we can move as slowly as we like. Believe me, I'm a turtle. 🐢 Never quit! As long as we are moving forward all is good. I wish you all the best in whatever you decide.
Thanks, Mick, I think I will hang in there. Happy to know I am not the only turtle😉
Thank you for your kind comment, I appreciate it. Jude
I have had this feeling several times since I have been online, yet many times while raising my children I understand your struggle.
this global issue right now will be gone and whatever time you can use in the business will bear fruit.
There is never a perfect time with children. Work out just an hr a day if possible and have your spouse give you that time. It's about balance.
Take care,
Bill
Hi Bill, thanks a lot for your lovely comment. I will hang in there, for now, see how things go. I have just been approved by some nice small affiliate programs what is encouraging and give me a different direction to work in. Amazon just stresses me out with all there rules and regulations, so I try to avoid this for now as much as I can. 🙃
I hope to find some more time soon to keep moving forward in a half-decent pace. Thank you for your support, I appreciate it. Keep safe. Jude
Hi Jude, it is a time when we are all making adjustments, and if we are not then we should be.
It is always hard when we are at that phase in the family cycle when all we seem to be doing is treading water and trying to make things fit. Especially when the little ones are crook and there is uncertainty in the job market.
It is a tricky one and many are also faced with that question is this going to work for me.
It is always a hard one to answer at the end of the day it is only us that can do that. So if you can try to stay, it may mean that you cut back on activity, but perhaps go for the quality. You may be surprised by the outcomes.
I don't want to pour cold water, but if we leave it is a huge hurdle to make a comeback, over the years I have seen the odd person do this, not many have succeeded.
We are all struggling with this, no matter what level, even Kyle and Carson will be in discussions.
Look to the future.
Best wishes.
Alex
Hi Alex, thanks a lot for your comment, I appreciate it a lot. I will hang in there and try to adjust in a new flow to find time in the current situation. I just don't like to be a turtle much and enjoy some reasonable progress and a half-decent pace to get satisfaction.
Let see how we going to travel in the next couple of months, a wonderful community make a world of difference and is something I am very grateful for. Best wishes and keep safe. Jude
See more comments
Hello Jude,
Thanks for sharing your post.
I remember when my two girls were the same age as yours.
We were running a business together while they went to daycare.
When one or both were sick it was always a balancing act.
I wish you all the best in whatever you decide to do.
All the best
Darren :)
Thanks a lot Darren. yes, it can be very busy when they are little, but the again, before we know the are all grown up so we try to enjoy it as much as we can. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it and will hang in there for now. Best wishes, keep safe. Jude
Thanks, Jude.
Our two girls are now, 25 and 20, they grow up so quickly.
Wishing you every success here in WA.
Darren :)