6 Struggles of Starting a New Business While in School

6. Not being taken serious
I may be young and I may still be in school, but why does that mean I can't have my own business? If I have the talent and will power I will make it happen.  Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates started things on their own when they were just in college! So why can't I do it too? Never say can't!!

5. Location
Living away from home and at school does make things a little difficult when trying to build my new business.  My school may not be in the best location to connect with people in my hometown, but why not take advantage of all the people that are around in college? This way I can actually spread awareness of my business to people from different areas!

4. Having another job
Well when I started this business adventure I wasn't working or in school at the moment and I didn't realize how much time my jobs would occupy my free time.

3. Work Space
Living in a dorm I don't really have that much room to begin with so I definitely don't have enough room here to have a permanent workshop/work space to set up an area for my new business.

2.Passion vs. Responsibilities
I want to work on growing my new business, but I also know I have to focus on school and put as much effort into my school work as I can.  I have to be able to balance what I want to do and what I have to do.

1. Time Management
The fact that I have to go to classes, do homework and work my 2 jobs while I want to begin my new business endeavor time management is key.  I know that school comes first and I will be done soon, while my business can last for years to come.  I am lucky to be able to do school work while working both my jobs, which helps! So I ask that everyone please continue to follow me on IG @lexpdesigns and make sure to look out for more items come May when my life slows down a little!

My College Meaning of YOLO

Well Hello wonderful people!

And yes you are wonderful, why wouldn't you be?

Sometimes you may not think much about yourself, but always remember that there is always someone who thinks you are WONDERFUL and AWESOME, and most importantly YOU! And guess what.............

you'll never guess!!

No one else is YOU!

That's right you are the ONLY you.

So why not be the best and most AWESOMEST person ever! (And yes that may not be a "real" word,  but that's just how awesome you can be!  Just like EVOO, maybe it will be in the dictionary one day and you're picture could be right there next to it.......you never know, it could happen.) 

But seriously, 

"Today you are You,that is truer than true.There is no one alive who isYouer than You."
- Dr. Seuss

We all have those days there we get in those weird moods, but just remember when you catch yourself get down on yourself for being you remember those wise words of Dr. Seuss....Seriously!

So have you ever let people walk all over you and didn't stick up for yourself?

Yes? Haven't we all been there there before whether it be with certain people, in certain situations, or in different times in our lives.  

And I just wanna say, I think most people have experiences this at some point in their lives and if they never have that's great, but that doesn't mean it's never gonna happen.....unfortunately. Just because you've gotten this far in life and it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't just like anything else in life!

Similarly, if it has happened before and you may not think you will ever be able to stick up for yourself, let me tell you from experience........The more confident you are with being you the easier it will be to stick up for yourself.  

For 20+ years I was that quiet one who was non-confrontational (well with everyone but my brother of course) and just went with the flow to an extreme level were in so many situations I allowed people to always tell me what to do and even as stubborn as I am I wasn't able to stand up for myself where it be if I didn't agree with someone or I had other thoughts and views to share.  I was more just sitting back in most situations and watching as the world went by around me.

But do you want to know what changed me?

College!!....that's right. You may have heard this before, but it's true. College is a time where you're not quite a full adult yet (in the case of a traditional student) but you're not really a kid still either.  I may not have realized how much college was changing me until after it had already begun.  I had people noticing me acting differently and that it all made sense.  When I knew it had the possibility to impact me so much and not all academically I think I was able to change even more.

I like to think of College as a test run at being an adult. And it gives so many new meanings for the saying that we have all come to know....

However, as many people use this term to mean "who cares" or "I'm doing it anyway cause I may not get a chance again I'm young why not?" but I like to think of it as having a little bit of a deeper meaning even if it is a childish phrase.  So it seems to be the perfect word for college....Right?

It's a little childish still, but depending on how you apply it, it can really have a strong impact on your life that can change your future forever. College is a time to explore, discover, have adventures, learn, grown, to find yourself, and maybe even leave some things in the past.  

As I begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel that is college it's all coming together and I'm really seeing how much college has benefited me.  I've had to do things that I would not have had to anywhere else.  I've learned how to survive a morning running on a few hours of sleep, how to handle disagreements, how to cram a semesters worth of information into studying the night before for an exam, and so much more! And some things I still don't think I know I have learned.

But I think the most important thing I have learned through my college experiences is to just be ME!

I have meet people, had jobs, and entered a professional path that have all forces me to come out of my shell.  From being that quiet girl starting college not knowing anyone and sticking to the close friends I've always known to becoming actually outgoing and being able to talk to a complete stranger. 

I hope that any of you who have struggled with the view of yourself will be able to see yourself the way you really are....maybe not today or tomorrow but one day......hopefully soon!

As I said the only thing you can really be in YOU! And why not let everyone see what that is whether its being the star athlete? or the smartest in the class? or the funny one? or maybe even just the quirky one who's random all the time?  No matter who you really are, only you can be that YOU!

So as I said "Let College Be Your YOLO!"

However you wanna think of it............

just also remember that You Only Live Once......so make sure the you that is living is the TRUE you!

From the extroverted introverted College Student trying to live the life of ME

to anyone needing a little push

to be yourself in a world that is always trying to conform everyone.......

Business women/Future Teacher/Motivator/Writer/Me,

LexP10

Introducing Me

Hello readers & hopefully new customers,
I am happy that you have checked out my very first blog!

I am just a 20-something, college student finishing up my undergrad education in elementary education while pursuing a new adventure as a businesswoman on the side exploring my artistic side.  Over the years I have worn many hats and this is just me putting some of my skills and love for something into practice!

For years I have enjoyed many different crafts.  After many years of crafting for myself, close friends and family I decided to take the chance to turn my passion into a business opportunity and allow others to enjoy my creations.  I've always been into creating things with my hands.

I've enjoyed woodworking since I was able to work with my Pap in his workshop when I was little and painting has also always been a hobby. I've managed to incorporate many things that I'm interested in including: woodwork, painting, staining, rustic look, and decorating to name a few, to hopefully bring enjoyment to others as well.

Just hoping to start a small side business to sell some of my crafts.  You can check out my projects on my business Instagram @LexPDesigns. I'm looking forward to sharing more of my business experiences with you all throughout the coming months as I take on my new adventure!

Aspiring Businesswoman/Artist/Handy woman/Teacher,

 LexP Designs