Balancing Business and Creativity
Running a creative business is a constant balancing act. On one hand, there is the joy of designing, stitching, and carving. On the other, there is the practical side of running a business, teaching workshops, and keeping everything organised. I remember times when I felt pulled in multiple directions, trying to fit teaching, making, and managing everything into a single day.
Over the years, I’ve learned that balance doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly or all at once. It means making space for what matters most at any given moment and accepting that some days will be more productive than others. Some mornings I dive into the studio fully absorbed in a project, and other days I focus on emails, planning, or preparing for a class. Both are important, and both feed into each other.
I often remind my students that creativity thrives when it is nurtured, not rushed. Protecting your making time, even when there are other pressures, is essential. Balancing business and creativity is not about perfection; it is about finding a rhythm that allows your work and your joy to coexist.
Running a creative business is a constant balancing act. On one hand, there is the joy of designing, stitching, and carving. On the other, there is the practical side of running a business, teaching workshops, and keeping everything organised. I remember times when I felt pulled in multiple directions, trying to fit teaching, making, and managing everything into a single day.
Over the years, I’ve learned that balance doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly or all at once. It means making space for what matters most at any given moment and accepting that some days will be more productive than others. Some mornings I dive into the studio fully absorbed in a project, and other days I focus on emails, planning, or preparing for a class. Both are important, and both feed into each other.
I often remind my students that creativity thrives when it is nurtured, not rushed. Protecting your making time, even when there are other pressures, is essential. Balancing business and creativity is not about perfection; it is about finding a rhythm that allows your work and your joy to coexist.
Until next time,
Moji x