Owning my own business has taught me many things about myself. Ive learned that I can make wise business decisions, I can manage the accounts and taxes for my company, and I can type with one hand while holding a sleeping 6 month old. All of these things have helped me develop into a much more confidant person. My business has also given me the freedom to test my limits and see what I can accomplish.
Running a home-based business has become a large part of my identity. Not in a selfish, See what I can do! way, but in a positive sense. It has given me the confidence to know that I accomplish things that I never thought possible. Before I was a work-at-home mom, I wanted to be able to be at home with my children, but I also felt that I needed more. I needed something for me alone that would make me feel strong and confident. I also needed the opportunity to keep in touch with others to avoid the isolation that often accompanies stay-at-home moms.
There are three key areas in my life that I believe my home-based business has helped me develop:
Passion
When I began my website it truly was something for ME. I wanted to compile work at home...