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My insurance documents arrived on Thursday so now I have everything I need to practice shiatsu professionally — except the energy to do it! These past couple of months have really drained me; work has been particularly intense, and stacking shiatsu and decorating on top has taken its toll. I could push myself to get out there and get my business cards in shops and cafes but realistically there's no way the universe will send me clients as depleted as I am so I plan on hanging back for a week or two, just coasting and taking it easy until the time is right. I booked myself in for a shiatsu from the man on Wednesday and I can't wait!
Ok, a caveat. I said I had everything I needed, but one of the things I have is not right. The website. I had been really pleased with it, but some comments from a friend coupled with an article I read made me realise I've fallen into a bit of a trap with it, a trap that lots of complimentary therapists fall into. I think I know how to fix it, but it needs my brain a bit sharper than it is at present. That's another reason for not distributing business cards yet: that strategy relies on the website backing the cards up.
Luckily I'm not relying on this to (for instance) pay my mortgage! I have to keep reminding myself that the main purpose of this venture is to get a flow of treatments for my second and third years — and the second year doesn't even start until October so there is no pressure to have clients right now. I have to keep telling myself this (ie here) in order to not go bezerk!
Ok, a caveat. I said I had everything I needed, but one of the things I have is not right. The website. I had been really pleased with it, but some comments from a friend coupled with an article I read made me realise I've fallen into a bit of a trap with it, a trap that lots of complimentary therapists fall into. I think I know how to fix it, but it needs my brain a bit sharper than it is at present. That's another reason for not distributing business cards yet: that strategy relies on the website backing the cards up.
Luckily I'm not relying on this to (for instance) pay my mortgage! I have to keep reminding myself that the main purpose of this venture is to get a flow of treatments for my second and third years — and the second year doesn't even start until October so there is no pressure to have clients right now. I have to keep telling myself this (ie here) in order to not go bezerk!