# 43. When You Don't Feel Ready For January, Do This

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Podcast: [Creative Business Spark](https://stenobird.com/podcast/creative-business-spark-7305970)
Published: 2026-01-19T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://members.artwithanne.com/podcasts/creative-business-spark/episodes/2149153944
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## Resource

EPISODE DESCRIPTION Feeling like you didn't make enough progress last year? Struggling with January's "fresh start" energy when you're just plain tired? This episode is for you. I'm sharing the story of Janet Hild, a textile designer and Creative Business Mastermind member who accomplished three major business milestones in 2025—while raising three kids, teaching at the master's level, and working part-time jobs. Her story will help you reframe what progress actually looks like and recognize the wins you might be overlooking in your own creative journey. What You'll Learn: Why we're measuring progress all wrong (and what to measure instead) How Janet went from "exploring what's next" to making progress across multiple fronts Why playing the long game beats chasing viral moments Links & Resources: Janet Hild's Work: Ink + Sun website: https://www.inkandsun.com/ Next Steps: Get started for just $10 with the   From Doodles to Dollars® Workbook . Expand your surface pattern design skills in The Pattern Design Academy   Self Study Program . Click   HERE  for details. Ready to expand your creative business? Explore   The Creative Business Mastermind   where I share my proven framework for building a successful and wildly profitable creative business online.   By application only . Spot are limited. Click   HERE   for details and to apply. Join my email list and get my weekly Doodles Digest  Newsletter .

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