How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Crochet Business

Why do we self-sabotage? Whether it’s fear of success, fear of judgment, or just the classic excuse of “life happened,” we often get in our own way when trying to grow our crochet business. In this episode, we’ll uncover the hidden reasons behind self-sabotage, how to recognize when you’re doing it, and—most importantly—how to break free from the cycle and stop self sabotaging your crochet business. 🎯

I’m going to be bold and say the number one cause of crochet business failure is self sabotage. You may be thinking that’s crazy. It’s the market situation, or it’s the algorithm, or it’s that people don’t value handmade products. But I’m telling you what I see is that the problems that most people face in their crochet business are internal problems.

-Pam Grice, the Crochetpreneur

Why Do Crochet Businesses Fail?

If you’re at the point where you just want to burn the whole thing down, it’s a culmination of many layers of sabotaging your own success. So we’re going unpack that. What does it look like when you’re self-sabotaging your crochet business? What can you do about it? Listen, watch, or read below to learn what you can do to move past self sabotaging behaviors. 👇

What Does Self-Sabotaging Look Like?

Self-sabotage can be thought of as the conscious or unconscious ways we hinder our own progress. Think of it as a yarn tangle induced not by an external factor, but by our habits, thoughts, and beliefs. Self-sabotage often presents itself in various forms such as procrastination, perfectionism, undervaluing oneself, and that notorious bugbear—comparison.

Recognizing the Patterns

To combat self-sabotage, awareness is key. Here are common manifestations:

• Procrastination: You repeatedly push tasks to the next day, constantly telling yourself you’ll have more energy or inspiration tomorrow.
• Perfectionism: You delay action until conditions are “perfect,” which rarely, if ever, materializes.
• Undervaluing Yourself: This sneaky saboteur whispers doubts about your worth, skills, or pricing, steering you into an undervalued pricing strategy or an unassertive business stance.
• Comparison: The thief of joy. Comparing your beginning to someone else’s middle can drain motivation and lead to stagnation.

Why Do We Self-Sabotage Our Crochet Businesses?

Understanding why we self-sabotage helps in addressing it effectively. Here are some root causes:

⛔ Fear of Failure: The possibility of failing can make us freeze and lead to inaction.

⛔ Fear of Success: Surprisingly, many fear the responsibilities and visibility that come with success.

⛔ Fear of Judgment: Concerns about what others think can powerfully dictate our actions and choices.

⛔ Fear of Overwhelm: The idea of biting off more than we can chew is daunting. The “life happened” excuse frequently arises from this fear.

Questions to Ask Yourself

To move past self-sabotage, check-in with yourself. Each time you catch yourself putting off a task or making excuses, ask yourself some hard questions:

❓ Am I avoiding something or is this a valid reason? For example, a medical emergency, a death in the family, or some other type of crisis are totally valid reasons for not doing something.

❓ What is the fear behind my avoidance? Is your avoidance coming from a place of fear, anxiety, or worry? If so, what are you afraid of? Perhaps you’re worried about what people will think or afraid that you’re not going to do it right.

❓ What is the worst thing that could happen if I succeed? This will tap into that fear of success. Maybe you think the worst thing that could happen if you succeed is that somebody will judge you because of stereotypes that successful people are arrogant or greedy.

How Crochet Business Owners Can Stop Self-Sabotaging

You’re not alone if these fears resonate with you. Strategies exist to help you break free from this cycle:

✨ Reframe Fear into Motivation: Transform fear’s binding power into a motivating factor. Ask yourself, “What can I prove by taking action?” and “What opportunities lie beyond this fear?”

✨ Micro Actions: The journey of a thousand stitches begins with a single chain. Start with one small task you’ve been avoiding. Accomplish it, and celebrate your small win.

✨ Embrace Self-Agency: Adopt a mindset of “I can, I will, I’m going to.” Acknowledge past achievements and harness that strength as you face current challenges.

Mindset Shifts to Break the Cycle of Self-Sabotage

To help you stop self-sabotaging your crochet business, grab your FREE Affirmations to get Unstuck. These affirmations, read aloud daily, help retrain your brain to welcome success and eschew self-doubt. 👇

Market Insights and Strategies for Your Crochet Business

For those crocheters eyeing market success, the upcoming Crochet Business Summit offers a treasure trove of strategies. In this three-day virtual event, you’ll learn from experts about business growth, mindset shifts, and marketing strategies geared toward enhancing your crochet business.

The agenda includes 22 speaker sessions with industry experts, as well as implementation time, with networking calls, co-working calls, and a planning session. We will have hot seat sessions where we’ll be doing coaching. I’ll also be sharing a master class on mistakes that people make in crochet business. With games, prizes, and giveaway, it’s sure to be a great time! I hope you’ll sign up today and join us March 5-7!

Conclusion

As we wrap up, remember that self-sabotage is merely a bump in your crochet business journey. Acknowledge, confront, and overcome it with tenacity and a willingness to learn. Reframe your fears, embrace your strengths, and participate in the crochet community to continuously grow.

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