my photo identity [wisconsin portrait photographer]

two weeks ago I hit an all time low (cue me signing a song from my pop punk days by all time low). I had just paid my taxes, not leaving me much in my bank account. I hadn't had a photo shoot in a couple of months and I didn't know what to do or where to go from there. My office and organizational skills were a disaster. I literally paid my taxes and left angry and worn down. That night I cried, lots (yes, admitting that I totally had a mental breakdown). I was exhausted. I am working 7 days a week plus running a photography business. There are days were I have no motivation to even touch my computer because I am so worn out after a long shift. I wasn't posting pictures anywhere. I had pushed photography aside for a little too long. That night I went to bed feeling terrible, but I woke up the next morning and became so determined. Determined to turn everything around. I was so focused. Honestly, I don't think that I have ever got as much done as I have these past two weeks. I finally sat down and figured out my organizational software that I have had forever (I think I am most proud of this). I got all my contacts, shoots, and (even though it took about five days) a contract that you can now sign online! I started posting on facebook again and made myself a promise that I will keep in contact with all my clients, old and new. (expect lots of emails people) You have no idea how much my mood has changed. Even though I'm working just as much at my other jobs, I am now so much more organized in my business that photo work isn't as daunting anymore. I have to keep reminding myself that it takes time. My business won't be booming after only a year. It's been a rough journey so far, but I'm so determined to make it work. This is what I love and want to do for the rest of my life. So now that I've got my first "what am I doing owning my own photography business" meltdown in, I am so ready for this next photography season.