for lessons in everything you do (both success and failure) the more quickly and drastically you will improve. You're not alone You read blogs like this one to get advice and support from people who know what you're going through; and these blogs run because there are plenty of other people like you, who need that information. Everyone who's started or starting their own business will have stories for you about these dark days when everything simply feels too big and impossible -- I like to call it the "low selling blues". And those who started their journey before you will be able to tell you the end of that story, when they persevered, and slowly improved and grew their knowledge and abilities. Whether you're selling online or have some other business, there will be times when there is more demand for you than others. For us online sellers, summer tends to see a drastic drop in sales, and we even see huge differences in our sales numbers during different weeks of the month. A bit of research will help you to find out if this is what you're experiencing, which might help you to breathe a sigh of relief -- it's not me, it's the darn customers! If you're still feeling rotten, invest some time in yourself, and do whatever it is that you do to relax. Our brains don't compartmentalise our emotions, meaning that if you cheer yourself up by forgetting about work, you'll feel more positive when