part 3 of the 30 day challenge update

Day 18: I made a list of the different ways I could get an outside review. For example: I could meet with a more seasoned professional dancer for feedback on my work. I can arrange to meet with a colleague for honest feedback on my work. I could also contact someone from a different art medium (like a photographer or costumer) and ask for feedback on my work. Costuming is something that Iโ€™ve been struggling with for a while. I often run out of time to finish costumes or run out of funds to enhance costumes. There are less skilled performers making more money simply because they have their โ€œpackageโ€ down right. A photographer can give me feedback on the look Iโ€™m presenting overall. Maybe I do need those over the top false eyelashes to create a stronger stage presence.

Day 19: This was indeed a busy day and a strange way to spend โ€œquality timeโ€ with anyone. I received a phone call from a friend who was in a bit of a pickle. Her flight was delayed and her cats needed tending to. After checking on the cats, I had a meeting with a dancer from my troupe. Then I rushed to the studio where I ran auditions for more troupe members. The purpose of spending quality time with 2 friends is that as a small business owner, it seems very easy to lose track of what is happening with friends who are not small business owners. Iโ€™d like to give this one another try.

Day 20: This was what my husband and I referrer to as a โ€œdo-do dayโ€. I had a lot to do, which I did do. Reorganized my costumes a bit (I have more dresses than I realized), made follow up phone calls (task from 10/8), compiled my lost sales and projects rejected (task from 10/14), looked at my budget again, and started a referral list (task from 10/16). I also managed, choreography, contract negotiation, laundry, and just cleaning up my house. I did not manage to โ€œshare a photoโ€. Iโ€™m okay with that though.

Day 21: Started the day by filling all of my casting needs, then found myself stuck when it came to updating 2 websites. Thatโ€™s right, stuck. I know what needs to be done, but mentally, I just donโ€™t feel inspired to do it. I just reached out to a few friends for some advice on Website maintenance overload. Normally, I would say there is too much on my plate and simply hire someone to take some of my workload. Iโ€™d like to make it through the holiday season without having to increase staff. Instead I want to put more money towards marketing. Now time to go back to my list of โ€œareas to improveโ€ and reevaluate my plan. Um, I have a plan right?