Yesterday we were talking about the website I’m trying to design for a mate, and while it was great to hear his enthusiasm, I found myself being the voice of gloom. “Maybe wait ‘til you see what I can mock up before you spend money on your domain and hosting quite yet”; “I’m a total beginner”; “I just hope it looks okay for you”.

His throwaway comment – that he wants his chosen domain name, whether I design the site or someone else does – actually hurt a tad. But then – if I’m sitting there basically trashing my own abilities, why the hell would he have any faith in them?!

I do think I’m more optimistic, generally, since I joined this site. But I have to stop slating myself at the first step – keeping expectations down isn’t necessarily the best thing, and how much more happy would life be if I just got swept up in the enthusiasm without being the great voice of ‘But’?!

Also, if I keep focusing on my fears that the end product will be a bit duff, then I’m limiting myself and my motivation from the get go. Silly girl!