About Liana

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My studio is located in Brisbane, Australia. For the past 10 years I’ve been enjoying creating jewellery designs from an array of mundane materials. Tupperware and knitting needles have remained a firm favourite. My designs have been published numerous times, graced the shelves of many wonderful galleries and stores and been worn by those whose aren’t afraid of colour and attention. All of which I am very grateful for. For several years I’ve also been fortunate enough to work with many businesses as a coach and workshop facilitator.

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Why I'm Self-Employed


I'm self-employed because I can have more of the life I want than if I had a job. I'm saying this because I get a little worried sometimes about why people want to be self-employed and how it can sometimes be in conflict with what that they truly value and want from life. Maybe I just need a little reminder myself, because being self-employed is not an easy thing to do! 

Here are a few things I want from my business: I want to feel my work is meaningful and helpful to others. I want to create joy and beautiful things. I want to be paid fairly for the work I do. I want to use my talents. I want to have a voice. I want freedom and choice. I want to be able to say no. I want to feel valued. I want to know why I'm doing something and know that reason resonates with me. I want it to be fun. I'm prepared to work hard as long as it is meaningful and rewarding. I want to learn new things. I want to progress. I want work that is flexible and allows time for family, friends, adventure and good health. I know I'll feel challenged and a little afraid sometimes, but that is for the sake of  growth and I welcome that.

Honestly, self employment can be wonderful or it can end up a terrible nightmare. I've had experiences of both. I just think it is important to look at your big life picture, in terms of your needs, values and wants and decide from there what is best for you. The answer doesn't have to be self-employment or job. It can be a little of both, or it be a tweaking of the type of business you run. I don't have all the answers in this blog post because we are all so individual. What I am saying is it is important to ask yourself why. And ask yourself often. 

ps. this isn't meant as a plug for my business coaching, but if you are interested in that you can shoot me through an email liana@lianakabel.com




  


13 comments:

From Broadway said...

I'm sure it's really nice to be self-employed and be answerable just to yourself!

From Broadway

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ella said...

Very well said! Going self employed was the best thing I ever did, I can't imagine not being in control of my time now!

Anonymous said...

really pretty!!

Becky

Shanza said...

Self employed in the real deal in this century and years to come, just like Arabic Mehndi Designs

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