Kim's Blog

The Cycle of Business

As September numbers come in, state budgets fall short, and the news is full of uncertainty- this can be a time to become disillusioned. It can be hard to be motivated when jobs are at stake, projects are on hold, and fear takes a front seat.
It is times like these I seek solace in various stress-relievers. I try to exercise more, read inspirational material, and look at the bright side of things. I hug my kids a bit tighter and watch light-hearted shows ( gasp, dare I say reality shows!) to take my mind off of the economy and the things I cannot control.
I repeat, I cannot control them!
So, if I cannot control the economy and I cannot control the state and federal budget shortfalls, what can I control ( I am a control-freak admittedly)?
Well, I can control my frame of mind, I can control the mood of my company and I can control the decisions I make in order to steer my small business through these times. I can control how I treat others under stress, I can control the quality of work my company puts out and I can control how to learn from this experience- the cycle of business.
So, I am choosing to look forward.  I am choosing to not let fear control my decisions. I am choosing to stay strong for my employees, my family, and myself. I am choosing to accept the past, handle the present and anticipate the future. I am choosing to make decisions that make my company stronger.
One decision that I am particularly proud of is that I have hired a new VP of Editorial. Kathy Laya comes to us with years of experience and knowledge.  Kathy brings wisdom, a hard work ethic, and a team mentality. Kathy embraces the culture we have built here at Shakespeare Squared. 
I hope you’ll send Kathy a welcome email at klaya@shakespearesquared.com as she gets settled in.
So, you see, I am choosing.  I am in control of some things.  I am looking at the bright side, I am certain we will see an upswing. 
Now, hopefully, you will look at the circumstances differently as I am.
How will you choose to handle the stress? 
Share, please. We could all use the insight!