Some mornings, you can't even stand to check the email.

So here I sit, early Monday morning, and I am literally scared to turn on my computer. I have a small, nagging nervousness in the pit of my stomach, and I really want to be back in bed, safe and secure in doing nothing.

Sound at all familiar?

There is no huge project looming, no angry client to deal with, just me, my substantial workload, and this worry that I don't know what I am doing, what I need to do, or how to do what I'm not even sure needs to be done! Confusing? Confusion is part of the problem I face some days.

Being self employed, with no boss or coworkers to turn to for advice, proofing, or support, I am faced with this unique work challenge more days than not. I love my work on the days I feel qualified, helpful and like I am 3/4 of the way down my project list! I love connecting with clients, creating successful campaigns, or delivering a new design that makes them look fabulous! But then doubt creeps in when I am too busy to check it, and I feel just the opposite of love: fear.

This is when I turn my thoughts away from what I don't know, to what I do know. That God, or the one Mind, is all the support I need. I know that God, as my source of intelligence, creativity, activity and intuition, is in constant communication with me, sending me all the right ideas that I need in my day.

I spend a few minutes focusing in on Truth, on good. I affirm for myself that I am the creation of God, and that the divine Mind governs His creation each moment, each day. And if this is true, then I have the ability, the intelligence to do my job, to know what needs to be done and how to do it!

I sometimes write out these ideas, confirming that all of creation is a reflection of divine qualities of intelligence, truth, strength and dominion. Part of that dominion means having control over my day's activities, and my thoughts as well. I write out what I know to be true about myself as a reflection of these qualities, as well as what I know isn't true, the negative things I don't want to buy into. I continue this process until I feel confident enough to tackle my day.

Sometimes this means I am inspired to read a few internet chats or sites about a particular service that I offer, to gain industry tips and confirm that I am heading in the right direction. Sometimes, this affirmation of the true source of my understanding is enough to encourage me to just 'get to work!' and I find I resolve a few projects very quickly, which lightens my work load, thus reducing the pressure I was feeling.

Then, throughout my day, when small feelings of doubt or worry try to creep in, I am able to refer back to the foundation I prepared in the morning, and re-confirm what I know is true. I see this process as a form of worship really. To give credit to the Creator for the intelligence that She expresses in me is a wonderful way of saying "thank you," I think.

Or, I could just say it, too: "Thank you!"

Now, I need to get to work!

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