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I Wasn’t Thriving Mentally, Even When My Etsy Shop Reached $10,000/Month- Issue 60 is Live!

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Handmade Seller Magazine
August 28, 2020

The September magazine is live! Not only is this our 60th magazine (WOW!), it’s also our special edition magazine issue about mental health! Every year we focus an entire magazine on discussing mental health as business owners and we’re so excited about this one! So many brave women have stepped up to openly share what their experience with mental health has been like, how it’s impacted their businesses, and how they have learned to cope and even thrive.

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Here’s a preview of what’s inside this issue:

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September Question of the Month

Last month we asked handmade sellers what strategies have best helped their mental health as a business owner. Read about their experiences with mental health and how they care for themselves.

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I built a business that supported my mental health challenges… and not the other way around.

Morgan earned $1,200 in her first month on Etsy and then grew to over $10,000/month before the end of her first year. But even though her business was thriving, she wasn’t. Read about her journey with mental health challenges and how she’s structured her business to work for her needs.

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Creating Your Relaxation Program

When the line between work and hobby gets blurred, do you find yourself less able to just enjoy creating? After meeting the “beast inside her brain,” Deborah is offering advice on how to overcome anxiety as a business owner and find ways to continue enjoying your work once you’ve turned your hobby into a business.

Artisan Shayna

After 10 years with anxiety, I found my purpose.

Shayna’s had a long history with generalized anxiety disorder that was exacerbated by her business. Read how she found help and is thriving with her new outlook.

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Brainstorming Your Brand’s Story

Dive into the elements of a great brand story, learn how to draft your own, and check out examples of wonderful business stories that will inspire you.

Artisan Anne-Marie

When all her orders were canceled due to COVID, Anne-Marie had a change of outlook.

Meet Anne-Marie and learn how her business took back off after a change in mindset when all her clients canceled their orders due to COVID-19.

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Funny Stories from Handmade Sellers

We all know that crazy and goofy things happen all the time while running a business, so we decided to start sharing a laugh about them!

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The Battle with Digital Burnout

Digital burnout leads to a lack of motivation, feeling like you need to work even more, and even depression. Learn about the dangers of our digital work and find ways to revive your routine and find balance.

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The September Newsstand

Get updated on the latest industry news, shopping trends, social media changes, and more!

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