The Balancing Act
Lauren Middleton
There are some weeks when I feel like I am absolutely chasing my tail. I think of all of the things I need to do and get overwhelmed. Let me just start with saying that I do not have kids yet so to all of you moms I commend you! I am sure I sound pretty silly compared to you superwomen!
One of my beautiful babies “Koey”
I currently have two official jobs in addition to pursuing this dream with my artwork and trying to take care of all of my horses. I have big dreams for them as well! Until this past year, my main focus was my horses. They still are, but I have changed my perspective on how to go about achieving my goals with them. I want to have a little breeding program, small scale compared to most, but I have always enjoyed raising and showing the babies! I have learned that there needs to be quite a bit of selling involved to keep this going in the right direction, which I admit is difficult for me. The thought of them being successful and going on to make other’s dreams come true has been a new source of pride, and I love it just as much. Growing up opens new windows that change our view on life, that is for sure.
I am rambling a little bit to ultimately say this week has kicked my butt! Trying to focus on new things for each business while remembering all of the things I need to accomplish to do a good job at everything is difficult. Whenever I get to that overwhelmed stage I mentioned, I think about how cool it is that I can even do the things that I am doing. There are many quotes out there that basically mean give yourself a break. So that is what I try to do. I pat myself on the back and think of how far I have come in all of these aspects and remind myself of the small victories each day.
Work in progress with Destiny’s One of a Kinds!
All of this being said, this week I collaborated with Destiny Norris and Destiny’s One of a Kinds on some new ideas for my studio, got my horses ready to go to one of my favorite shows of the year, wrote a couple of articles for Cutting Horse Central, and sent out applications for a few new insurance prospects! Now that I think about it this week did not kick my butt; I kicked its butt!
I have learned over time this is the best way to look at things. Lord knows I do not always do it right off the bat, but I eventually find my way. For all of you out there doing a million things at once, you are awesome; continue to be go-getters. Everything will get done, and your dreams will be achieved. We got this!!
“ If you set goals and go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you”