Today’s prompt is a great one…I honestly waited for the prompt last night before going to bed. I know I’m a little intense, but as soon as I read it I knew what I would blog about. The prompt for today is :
December 5 – Let Go.
What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why?
(Author: Alice Bradley)
Oh course the first thing you think about when reading the question is the classic ending of a relationship, friendship and of course death. Obviously these would be hard topics to discuss but for me it’s something completely different, something I’ve had to struggle with for years.
I’ve been a graphic designer for a little over 7 years and though I am confident in other areas of my life… when it came to my design, let’s just say that I was insecure. I felt that I wasn’t great, that so many others were better than me and because of it, I didn’t know my worth and would practically offer my services for little or nothing. Well this year… I let go of DOUBT. Of doubting myself as a designer, of doubting that I am actually worth what I ask for and that I deserve it.
Obviously I know I am not the best, but I am good, and it’s thanks my family, friends and clients that I finally realized it. It took me 6 years. Could you believe it. All that time doubtful of my talent.
I finally decided to up my prices this year to what I consider I am worth and am beyond happy. Bye Bye doubt. You have made me insecure for way too long! I once had a friend tell me “you are amazing at what you do, and if someone truly wants to work with you, they will understand the value of your work and pay for your services” It’s the best advice I ever had and I try not to forget it… then he continued to say “don’t prostitute yourself”. haha, trust me, I know what that’s like..eh, in the design sense I mean.
So 2010 was a doubtless year (in the design aspect of my life at least)
What (or whom) did you let go of this year?
Posted by: Kelly | Glamour This! official blog of Blushink with 4 comments
Good for you and great post.
I love this. Doubt is a BIG one. We all face it, we all struggle with it. And letting go of it can be so liberating. Good for you and thanks for sharing
Love it. What a wonderful and powerful thing to let go of.
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