Laser Focus

As most of you know, I sell my novels and craft items at an artesian market called Ledge Craft Lane in Grand Ledge, Michigan. I have always done a variety of yarn crafts that varied widely from cup cozies to wrist warmers. Last November, I took a smattering of my inventory to a Winter Market in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. I had a few of everything I crochet on display, along with all four Yarn Genie Mystery novels. I thoroughly loved seeing the children enjoy my hand-crafted items. I loved talking to readers about my books. Still, having a little bit of everything with no theme or focus on what I was offering made my table look more like a "rummage sale."  
That made me realize my life would become less complicated if I narrowed my focus to what I enjoyed most about being at the market. When I return to the Winter Market this Saturday, December 16, the wrist warmers, mug cozies, pot holders, and other smattering of items will be replaced with a wide assortment of hand-sized animals with colorful collars, baskets, blankets, and toys, with my books and bookmarks displayed on a separate table. 
If you are like me, the holidays can be stressful, as we spread ourselves too thin trying to be all things to all people. Let go of that pressure and focus on what matters most to you. For me, that is children and books.