78. Managing Anxiety and Perfectionism in a Jewellery Business with Karen Smith

Karen Smith struggled with anxiety her whole life, but she didn’t realize she could do something to manage it until she started therapy during art school. Now, Karen is the owner of Metallium Jewellery, and she teaches jewellery making classes. In this episode, Karen opens up about the ways anxiety and perfectionism have impacted her career, and she shares some of the best strategies she’s found for coping with her anxiety and equipping her students to do the same.    Episode Description: If you experience anxiety and perfectionism in your business, you’re not alone! (1:23) How did you become a jeweller? (2:28) When did you start experiencing anxiety? (7:08) How did anxiety impact your business and career? (10:18) What coping strategies have you learned to help you manage your anxiety? (12:39) When did you discover your passion for teaching? (20:23) Do you take time to look back and feel proud of how far you’ve come? (25:44) What do you say to your students when they’re struggling with negative self-talk? (27:36) What next steps are you planning for your career? (29:37) Do you have advice for those who are struggling with anxiety and perfectionism? (31:50) How to connect with Karen (32:48)   Resources Online Diploma in Silver Jewellery Metallium Jewellery Metallium Jewellery Instagram Metallium Jewellery Facebook   Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook!