Relationships are tough! We all carry around insecurities and doubts. But do you carry a fear of vulnerability, are you afraid to lose control, or does some part of you believe that you are actually unlovable? These are actually defense mechanisms that are both working at keeping you from being in a potentially happy relationship as well as trying to protect your fragile psyche. If you find yourself in a pattern of constantly sabotaging your relationships or picking the same partner with similar characteristics over and over, or never advancing to the next level in your career, then read this post on how you can overcome your self-sabotaging ways and have happier relationships!
Whether in your personal or professional life, a pattern of sabotaging your relationships can occur anywhere.
**Disclaimer – I am not a mental health expert, this post is strictly my personal opinions and what has worked for me in my life. I do not guarantee the same results. Please seek out a medical professional for a personal opinion.
Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?
Years ago, the famous cartoonist, Walt Kelly, wrote this immortal line for his character, Pogo Possum: “We have met the enemy … and he is us.” When it comes to relationships, we often turn out to be our own worst enemies.
The true enemy could indeed be your inner self. Once we get rid of our self-defeating practices, we have won half the battle. To follow Sun Tzu’s advice, in The Art of War, if you know your enemy, it allows you to outsmart and defeat him.
If you apply this principle, in this case to yourself (the enemy) and really get to know yourself, your limitations and your standards, this will truly allow you to defeat the patterns that you have followed over and over, which have lead to unsuccessful personal and professional relationships in the past.
How to Stop Sabotaging Your Relationships
In order to stop sabotaging your relationships you need to change your patterns. Believe me when I say, even though it takes real consistent effort, it’s not impossible.
You must rethink the way you’ve been doing things. You must apply new standards to your life and experiences.
There’s many ways your personal and professional sabotaging habits can get in the way of how you relate to your intimate partners as well as your business partners.
It’s possible that you haven’t come to terms with your tendency to pick ‘losers’ who match your negative view of yourself.
Recognize your role in this.
If you believe you are worthy of someone intelligent, attractive, on high moral ground, deserve mutual respect and love then you won’t ever settle for less.
The same holds true if you believe you are worthy of a position that inspires you to be your very best and pays you what you deserve then you won’t ever settle for less.
Ways you may be sabotaging your relationships:
1.You are controlling and rigid in the way that others should treat you and are easily disappointed. With this scenario you set up the rules so no one will ever make you happy and then when they don’t meet your expectations, your suspicions are confirmed. It’s a ‘self-defeating’ prophecy that you have laid down so no one can ever win.
Your family may say that you’re too ‘Picky’ because you keep ending relationships or jobs over seemingly petty situations, but since you never set up healthy boundaries in the beginning no one knows what to expect.
2. You have issues with real intimacy. You both crave it and reject it. You find yourself either demanding to be loved which turns your partner off completely or play the stonewalling game and shut down whenever stressed.
3. You tell yourself internally that this relationship or this job will never work because you inherently feel inside that you’re not good enough. That you won’t be able to make this work and you may as well throw in the towel.
4. You are a people pleaser who doesn’t like conflict of any kind. You sabotage your relationships because you think that your partner or your employer will only love you or promote you if you’re easy to be with, don’t cause waves and make them happy and never show that you’re in a bad mood or object to something. However, this can backfire with you winding up feeling very resentful and quitting the relationship or the career altogether.
5. You are sure that it’s NOT you but your partner or your workplace that is the one at fault. You spend hours on end analyzing the behavior and words and complaining rather than taking responsibility for your role.
People are only human and we vary on a day by day basis in terms of different stresses we are under and other circumstances beyond our control.
6. You take every little thing to heart and examine it under a microscope thinking he or she must not love me or like me anymore or respect me if they talk to me in a certain way or are impatient or just in a foul mood. Because after all you’re perfect all the time right?
7. You constantly test your partners love for you. You become overly needy and possessive and start putting them through a battery of tests designed only for them to FAIL so you can prove your insecurities were right, this isn’t safe for you and you need to leave.
If you tend to ruin decent relationships and professional opportunities you need to examine how your personal baggage is getting in the way of creating a loving partnership and fruitful career.
Ways to avoid self sabotaging your relationships
1. Go to a therapist and really examine your history.
Sabotaging your relationships goes back to your childhood. For example; if you’re drawn to the excitement of meeting and starting a relationship with a ‘bad boy or bad girl’ – someone who has a lack of morals, character and is untrustworthy – learn about how your parents’ unhealthy habits have affected your choice in partners.
If you have a habit of being enthusiastic once you start a job and then easily become overwhelmed or disappointed this can stem back to childhood as well. You make suffer from a lack of resilience.
2. Accept that you are part of the problem.
If you have a fear of abandonment and rejection and you are constantly ‘setting’ up scenarios that lead to your disappointment you just might be the puppeteer controlling this. There’s no such thing as utopia in relationships, and no perfect partner and no perfect career.
3. Examine what type of characteristics you truly want in a partner and in a career
For example: It’s unlikely that you will meet “Mr. or Mrs. Right” in the “wrong” places. If you don’t want a bar fly for a boyfriend, or a party girl for a wife, then don’t go looking in the wrong places.
Often, women will meet a man in these types of places and begin to date him, and then when it turns out that their man wants to hang out in bars all the time or is an alcoholic, they are surprised and disappointed.
It’s also unlikely that you will get the job of your dreams on an disreputable website for example. Or if you are willing to accept anything just to ‘pay the bills’.
Likewise for men. Sure you’re attracted to someone by the way she looks physically but who is she really on the inside? Do you keep picking women who are externally attractive only to find that they are either shallow, dense, have bad habits they’re unwilling to break, or lack true character?
Some women are drawn to powerful men. As Henry Kissinger once stated, “Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.” However, these women often find that the powerful man they attracted lacks the sensitivity that is also important to her.
Powerful men are often self-absorbed…that focus on their personal goals is how they became powerful. With many of these men – top executives, politicians, pastors – their families and significant others take a back seat to their first love…their vocations.
Many have not found the balance between work and home. Be careful…relationships with these people can often be a lonely journey. Therefore it’s so vital that you put time, effort and value into yourself and truly invest in yourself. Your ambitions and the training that will take you to where you want to go.
Many times, we choose partners whose basic values are totally different than ours. It is critical that what is important to your partner matches what is important to you.
Watch for signs to determine what is important to your significant other. This can prevent the tendency to walk into a potentially bad situation.
4. To stop sabotaging your relationships – Stop having a victim attitude
When you see yourself as the ‘poor me’ victim, your actions will confirm a negative view of yourself. Remember the law of attraction. People can read this all over you!
It will show up sometimes in very subtle ways: body language on a date or an interview that tells someone you are insecure, canceling dates or appointments, playing passive-aggressive games, not calling back, making someone jump through hoops to test their feelings for you, and many, many more.
Focus on your strengths that helped you achieve what you have in life. Let go of unrealistic expectations and visions of where you ‘should be’.
Don’t obsess about past mistakes in life whether it’s a career choice, a bad partner or something else you regret. If you’ve learned from it then you’ve gained essential experience.
We need to destroy the negative patterns that keep us repeating the same mistakes over and over. After all, you cannot make a different dress using the same old pattern. As the saying goes, “if you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you always got.”
5. Do not move forward in a damaging relationship or career out of fear of not having another choice or chance.
Make certain the people you date and hang around with have common values with you when it comes to the important things!
Remember certain ‘destructive’ traits that your former partners had and try to make a conscious effort to choose a different type.
We should not only learn from the bad choices that we make, but learn from the mistakes of others to avoid making them ourselves. In that way, you can stop sabotaging your relationships and move from being our own worst enemy to being our own best friend.
Until we feel worthy of abundance, of love and of happiness, we will sabotage everything that comes our way.
And I do mean everything! A great job, weight loss or fitness goals, a full bank account, and a wonderful relationship will all fall beneath the burden of our negative view of ourselves.
6. Change your thinking patterns to stop sabotaging your relationships
You can rewire your thinking patterns that are utilized by the subconscious mind. Your sub-conscious mind can gradually be reprogrammed. This process will take some time but it can be done.
The first step is having keen awareness of your thinking patterns. When you have negative thinking you need to change it to a solution.
You need to be in the business of passionately solving your problems. When you run into an obstacle, just re-evaluate the situation and try looking at the event from a different perspective.
Notice when you feel an emotion about something, and then preempt the feeling before you let it completely take over in your mind. When you apply this method you are rewiring the connections leading back down to the emotional brain from the intellectual brain.
It is vital that you start to create new pathways of thinking in our mind. Just think of your mind like a circuit board and you are severing connections from the negative circuit and soldering new connections to the positive circuits. Now your thoughts are positive energy currents that are traveling away from the negative circuit boards in a totally different direction.
If you have trouble doing this yourself a therapist who specializes in CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This can help with these techniques. Just like any muscle in your body you just need to retrain your brain!
When a negative thought about the goal you are accomplishing comes into your mind, preempt the thought and replace it with a positive thought about a solution. The negative circuits will gradually get re-wired to move to the positive thinking circuits.
It won’t happen overnight, but with consistency there will be improvement, and new thoughts, options and ideas will begin to develop. Once you clean up and rewire your head space you will have more room for the more positive and creative solutions that your already possess. The golden nuggets of creativity can be brought to the surface once all the cobwebs are cleaned from your inner circuit boards.
Other forms of collateral damage that come with a low self-esteem are as follows:
• You’ll attract the bottom of the barrel personally and professionally. People can sense when someone doesn’t feel good about themselves from a mile away and take advantage of it. If you don’t value yourself, why should anyone else? Confidence is a huge aphrodisiac.
• You will make up excuses not to better yourself, blaming it on heredity, a bad hand dealt to you, poor genes, rotten childhood, missed opportunities, and a million other non-productive situations. If not now, when? Do you want to be singing the same song a year from now?
It may be a work in progress but you can do it. Just remember you’re not alone.
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For example, most weight loss plans don’t fail due to laziness… they fail because the dieter has already set up in their mind that they can’t do it before even beginning.
When you believe you are important and worthy of a healthy body, healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes will come to you easier than you can imagine.
This is your only shot at an amazing life on this planet. You and only you hold the power to turn it around completely. Talk back to the voices who tell you, you can’t. Rip up the labels and whatever you do stop comparing yourself to others.
Each day is a new day to start anew! Pull out a blank canvas and fill it with bold statements and goals that show who visualize yourself as being and this is will naturally guide you to where you need to be going!
It’s very helpful to make a ‘Vision Board’ that shows the life you are creating for yourself and what you want to achieve. Write down achievements daily no matter how small. Then look these over at the end of the week to see all that you have accomplished.
Once you create this world for yourself you will start to attract those special people who deserve to share it with you.
This post was originally published on healthyfoodlife and Thrive Global by Emily Standley who wants to help you build your best life ever working for yourself and being your own boss! Sign up for our weekly newsletters to learn how!
I enjoy sharing positive home based business opportunities and side hustles as you well know. This is my review on a product-focused, eco-friendly, highly reputable, home-based business. If you’re looking to stop fattening the wallets of Jeff Bezos and the other big box retailers – This may be the exact opportunity you’ve been looking for. I’ll let you be the judge.
This company has been slowly but steadily rising to the top of their industry with their high quality, affordable selection of eco-friendly wellness products. It has become the largest and one of the most prominent online wellness products in North America and around the world. If you haven’t guessed it’s because it’s not widely known. Even though they’ve been around for 35 years.
And in full disclosure I am a preferred member of this company myself. I like what they stand for and my family uses all of their products. Why? Keep reading and I’ll tell you.
They are known for carrying a wide variety of over 400 exclusive health and wellness products that are non-toxic, cruelty free and eco-friendly.
Presently, the company boasts that it sells products to 2 million people worldwide every month.
This company is called Melaleuca. It’s named after the Australian tree shrub that produces the healing tea tree oil that helps so many ailments.
They’ve thrived in an incredibly competitive industry because they focus on customer loyalty, and its focus is on complete customer satisfaction which is one key feature that has boosted its customer base over the years.
Melaleuca is regarded as a ‘wellness company’ because, besides the company’s above-stated functions, it has a series of products that target its customers’ total well-being. This company focuses on the following:
They don’t do any advertising and have no distributors. It’s really just an ecommerce store you can order from directly.
In fact, the only way customers can purchase their eco-friendly products is directly from the website.
As I said they don’t do any marketing or advertising so they can pass on the savings to the consumers. The only advertising they do is through word of mouth.
I’ve read some views on the web claiming this to be a MLM company. Although on the surface it may appear so simply because they participate in revenue sharing and their members can earn long term residual income.
However upon digging deeper into their business model you can see that they go against many of typical MLM practices.
The founders are against and disagree vehemently against any MLM models stating that their practices are not worthwhile for ‘the little person’ who wants to have a home based business.
How is This Company Different From an MLM?
The main difference between Melaleuca and an MLM such as Avon, Amway, Herbalife etc. is that an MLM—relies strictly upon distributors who purchase and resell their products. That’s the hallmark of multi-level marketing.
Typically most MLM executives are former distributors.
The products they promote are expensive and not affordable for everyone.
That begs the question: If this company doesn’t use the MLM model, how can it be an eco-friendly, wellness home-based business opportunity?
The answer is actually quite simple.
As mentioned this wellness brand relies only on word-of-mouth referrals to market its products.
When a customer shops online, a percentage of their purchase is paid as a commission to whomever referred them. This is where people confuse them with an MLM.
Why Makes this Company So Special?
Founded in 1985, this wellness brand manufactures and sells over 400+ products ranging from beauty products, laundry detergent, household cleaners, toothpaste and vitamins, to weight loss and sports nutrition items.
That’s what really caught my attention, it is just how many products Melaleuca offers. All their products are packaged in an eco-friendly manner and they’re items people use every single day.
Not only that, but people seem to really love the products. This is clear from being in business so long! The company reached $1 billion in annual sales a few years ago, and it continues to grow every year. It also has a really high A rating with the Better Business Bureau, which says a lot about how a company is run.
This wellness company has a high monthly re-order rate among its customer base. I’m talking really high—like over 96%.
When that many customers are buying and using products month after month, it’s no wonder the company is doing so well.
Here’s a quote from Twitter from the current CEO’
We are about two hours away from reaching $2 billion for the first time in our history! Tune in to Facebook live to watch the event. You helped build this company. We would love to have you there when we cross this milestone!
— Frank L VanderSloot (@FLVanderSloot)
So what is it that people like so much about these products?
I talked to a friend who has been a long time shopper with them for years, and she said this:
First, she said, they offer so many products that it’s like walking into a CVS or Walgreens—except you don’t have to schlep out to the store, you can order the products while wearing your pjs, and have them delivered to your front door.
There is a large selection of cruelty free makeup and cosmetics, lip balm, shampoo and body wash, antiaging products, snack foods and drinks, coffee, and tea, essential oils, ibuprofen, supplements, protein powder for athletes, household goods, baby items…the list just goes on and on.
Second, is the price. My friend said she spends less for the exact same items at Amazon or Walmart.com. And much less than the grocery store that charges a huge markup on items. A lot of specialty eco-friendly and wellness online businesses charge an arm and a leg for products that haven’t gone through the quality control of these products and aren’t that great.
And last, she told me, is the quality of the products. This company is huge on going green—this scores big point in my book. They use only natural, biodegradable, eco-friendly ingredients and formulas that are safe for the environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a consumer direct marketing company?
Yes. This company was pioneered from the consumer-direct business model. The business rewards its members for new consumer product purchases. You can earn bonus points for shopping and rewards to other stores of your choice.
This is not to be confused with multi-level marketing which is a business model based on multiple levels of product distribution.
This companies’ policies prohibit the resale of its products. So if you see them on Amazon or elsewhere that person is in violation of company policy.
The vast majority of their customers are preferred members, meaning they have a shopping club membership and can order products directly through the company’s website.
What products do they Sell?
This wellness company offers a wide variety of household goods geared towards a healthy green lifestyle.
These include; supplements, energy drinks, healthy foods, eco-friendly cleaners, essential oils, bath and body soaps, moisturizers and lotions, cruelty free cosmetics, laundry supplies, essential oils, nature inspired gifts, fragrances, acne cures, medicines, and many more are all part of their name.
One of the most popular products is their moisturizing lotion. It’s called Renew. It works as well or better than the top major brands and is much less expensive because they save so much on advertising.
How Does Their Laundry Soap Compare to Tide?
The biggest difference is their Eco-friendly laundry products are concentrated up to 9x.
Most store-bought brands such as Tide are only 2x. This companies laundry products are non-toxic and 100% environmentally friendly.
Cancer Causing Chemicals in Laundry Detergents
Many commercial laundry detergents contain artificial colors, which the Environmental Working Grouphas identified as a cancer risk. Some of these colors include: 4-methylimidazole, imidazole, 2-methylimidazole and FURAN, all of which the organization indicates are “known to cause cancer” or “may cause cancer.”
Eco-friendly cleaning products contain no toxic chemicals or parabens.
Is this a legitimate company?
Melaleuca was founded in 1985 and does over $2 billion in sales annually.
The company operates in over 15 countries. It is a very successful international business based in Idaho and sells over 450 products ranging from nutritional supplements to laundry soap and eco-friendly, toxin-free home cleaners.
It is a consumer direct marketing company, and NOT a multi-level marketing (MLM) company.
MLMs have multiple levels of product distribution, which is something this company does not allow.
The products are all safe for families—when I first heard of them this was one of the absolute requirements. And that they do not test on animals!
They don’t contain any toxic or harsh chemicals that can really be dangerous and unhealthy. Not a single one of their products even require child-proof caps!
No safety caps! That is unheard of.
Basically, my friend told me, “My family and I use dozens of these products every day; my kids love them, and they’re totally safe; they’re a higher quality and a better value than the junk sitting on grocery store shelves; and sometimes when you purchase from Amazon you’re getting a product from a 3rd party vendor – you don’t know what could be in them.”
“I buy them online at my convenience; and the company sends me a few hundred bucks every month just because I referred some of my friends and family. There’s no better reason than that.”
Most people are joining Melaleuca’s membership model that gives them the chance to purchase their products for a discounted price of at least 30 to 50% of the retail price. If you do join, you are called a ‘preferred customer.’
How About The Business Opportunity?
If you’re looking to start your own at home eco-friendly wellness business, the good thing is you don’t have to sell any products or carry any inventory. The company takes care of everything for you. They can even build you your own website.
Your only ‘job’ is to help new customers set up their shopping account.
Becoming an independent marketer with them is very simple, together with your enrollment form as a preferred customer, you fill in the business agreement form.
There is a fee of $19/year to join. Which is much less than Costco’s fee of $60.
Once you referred a new customer, you can earn up to 20% commission on their product purchases.
After you’ve referred 20 customers you can earn a 20% commission. This holds true for as long as they remain a customer AND you also receive earnings on all the people that your original customers referred as well.
As you can see in the screenshot, you get a 7% commission on product sales for up to seven active customers. It increases to 14% for 8 to 19 customers and eventually to 20 % for twenty plus paying customers.
For the first month of enrollment, you can earn a 50% commission.
Commission payments are getting paid for up to 150 points a customer spends each month.
They pay advanced bonuses and commissions down to seven generations depending on the status you have achieved on the business ladder.
Pros Of This Eco-Friendly Home Business Opportunity
The business model is very well thought out and fairly simply for absolutely anyone to do with the goal to help new customers to sign up for the ‘Preferred Customer Membership.’ You don’t need to sell products or carry inventory.
The startup costs of $19 per year are very low.
Otherwise there is no upfront investment.
Key Point! You’re not putting more millions into Jeff Bezos’ or the Walmart family’s pockets. The companies shares it’s profits with its members which I love!
There is full revenue sharing capability where you can earn a recurring long term residual commission on existing customers with their monthly purchases.
They don’t invest in advertising, so they keep costs down and are able to share profits with it’s members.
There is no risk for trying. They have a 100% money back guarantee on everything.
The products are wonderful, high quality and eco-friendly and non toxic to people and the environment.
There is a wide variety of choices in every category for everyone in your family.
They ship directly to your home or office
I love the eco-friendly approach and the fact that customers can earn loyalty points and money back on product purchases.
You can purchase directly from the website and earn bonus points and reward dollars back with other vendors.
The company has a very solid business plan and executive leadership being on the market for over 30 years, and annual sales of $2 billion.
The company provides you with everything you need to start and offer excellent training and support
They have an A rating with the BBB.
They’ve given over $100,000,000 to their associates
By becoming a member you’re helping to enhance your life and the lives of others
The Cons Of this eco-friendly Business Opportunity
Even though this company has been around for over 30 years, not too many people know about the company and its products.
It can be a bit more challenging to refer new members if they have never heard of the company.
Any new business or venture takes work and you get back what you put into it. This is a legitimate business model to start if you’re interested in starting your own eco-friendly business or simply trying non toxic products that are better for your health and the planet.
If you are able to invest between 10 and 20 hours of work a week then you will surely succeed!
Are you looking to start a new career? Daunting perhaps especially if you’ve been doing the same thing for many years, but definitely doable. Especially in this digital age. The current times have caused many of us to shift and pivot in many areas of our lives. Whether you’re looking to move along a similar path that allows you to utilize the skills that you’ve perfected for many years, or make a complete career overhaul into an entirely different niche, there’s a whole host of ways you can get started and earn more money for yourself and your family as well as gain more personal satisfaction and flexibility. Read on to learn how.
Whether you’ve been a stay at home Mom or Dad for many years, have worked part time, or have had a successful career outside the home, there are many options out there! The most challenging part is choosing! Changing careers allows you to have another chance at fulfilling your real passion, make extra money and improve your life and connections.
If you are going to be switching to a brand “new” career that requires a new set of skills, then you will need to have a resume that will list any and all qualifications you have for the position you are applying for.
This doesn’t necessarily mean the skills you have developed through employment or education but also those that you acquired through volunteer work, hobbies, or personal experience.
There are also those who decide that they are ready to quit their jobs and try something brand new on their own.
This may be starting their own business or writing the great American novel that they have had in mind for most of their lives.
Create a list of the top things you have an interest in. This way you can gather the courage to go after your dream and accomplish what matters most.
There’s no better time than now to start an online business from home:
Here are 10 ideas to help you get started changing careers:
Online Consulting Services
If you have special knowledge, skills or talents that you could share for a fee, the Internet provides the perfect avenue to launch a consulting business.
Hundreds of college graduates and laid-off professionals have learned to market themselves to find online clients who will pay for consulting services.
If you feel like you left your brain behind after college or after the kids came along, dust it off and make a move to create a home-based consulting business that brings in money on your terms.
Just like any ecommerce enterprise, start by launching a professional-looking website to represent your consulting business, and join social media outlets to promote it.
The Internet provides a variety of software tools to assist with running a home-based business.
Emails, whitepapers, web conferencing and video chatting are good ways to communicate advice and share ideas with clients online, but it’s also always a good idea to make sure you’re accessible by smart phone.
Being a customer services representative from home requires a computer with high-speed Internet access, a landline telephone, or cell phone/headset, and a quiet work area where you can answer consumer inquiries and complaints without interruption from family or other household distractions.
Possible earnings are in the range of $15ph – $50ph, depending on experience.
Companies are looking to hire CSR and remote workers in all niches from Computer software developers, Marketers, Health Administrators, Designers, Programmers, Receptionists, Consultants, Bookkeepers, SEO experts, Copywriters, Accountants, Web developers, and many more!
Also what’s known as Vlogging. Video is the popular newest kid on the block.
Video blogging makes it much easier to get your point across, with a lot less typing and editing. Just like putting your thoughts and advice via a text blog, your video blog can be an effective way to build a loyal web audience and earn money from home.
The more engaging the videos, the more attention you will get from users, and that means more cash in your pockets.
You can push your own products too, with graphic banner ads or links that lead viewers straight to the sales pages of your online store if you have one.
The sales can be quite profitable with effort and consistency.
I use an app right on my phone called ‘teleprompter’ which lets you read a script directly from my phone. It’s quite awesome!
Blogging online is a tried-and-true method to make money, and video blogging puts a whole new twist on it. It’s more effective, easy to do, and free to try.
Graphic Designer
There’s an endless need for talented designers for business cards, brochures and flyers, infographics, etc.
You can easily start a desktop publishing business from your home office.
Invest $20 into some business cards from Vista Print that you designed and $200 into a one page professional web site.
People that have the ability to create organization out of chaos will find that they can start a very lucrative business for $20.
A personal organizer enters someone’s home or business and rearranges closets, furniture and garage space, to create a well-organized area.
There are many people who use this service, and it is a very large industry in large metropolitan areas.
You can invest your twenty into business cards and a small classified advertisement in a local paper.
Digital organizers are another highly popular product that is inexpensive to produce and you could turn into an online business.
This ICE Binder Kit is great example of an organizational digital creation piece and a must for every family – it keeps everything organized in one place so no one’s scrambling around looking for important information when they need it most.
You could learn how to design one of these easily, open up a shop on etsy or Shopify and sell your own!
You can make a very good living selling new or used items on eBay.
It is free to join eBay as a seller, and it is free to establish a PayPal account to collect your payments.
You can invest your $20 into used merchandise you find at garage sales. Everything eventually sells on eBay; just make sure you charge the right amount for shipping.
I discuss this topic in much more detail in these posts:
As long as you have an in home office space set up with a fast, reliable computer, smart phone, printer, headphones, equipment and whatever other devices required you are good to go.
Pinterest Virtual Assistants are in very high demand for bloggers and digital entrepreneurs and command an excellent salary in the range of $20-$50 per hour.
Pinterest VA’s are commanding 5 figure salaries helping bloggers and business owners manage Pinterest. Become an expert at this niche and start your own business!
Tutor
The need for qualified tutors is always in demand. You can start this business with a box of business cards and some brochures. Distribute your information at local schools and libraries for free.
✓ Earn passive income from anywhere
✓ Fulfill your dreams
✓ Inspire others
✓ It’s affordable and requires no prior knowledge just passion
✓ You become part of a great community
✓ You build your confidence
✓ You learn new skills
✓ Escape the 9-6 grind
✓ You grow your creativity and so much more!
Who knew blogging could have so many life-changing benefits?
Starting a blog was one of the best decisions of my life. I started my blog as a hobby and now I earn a full-time income from blogging. (I earn between $4,000 – $6,000+ per month from blogging).
Blogging has allowed me to work from home, have a flexible schedule, travel anytime I want, and more. Just a few years ago, I was so miserable at my Corporate soul sucking job and now I am the master of my destiny!
I work hard but it’s at something I absolutely LOVE doing!
Anyone who loves to write and wants to share a message and help others should start a blog.
We all have something to say in our own voice, and want to spread awareness about a topic or many topics that are important to us. The main thing is to want to help others.
Your blog should be focused on a subject that you know something about or even have a passion to know more about and want to help others with.
The wonderful thing about blogging is that your blog can be about anything you want it to be – it’s a spot on the internet that you can call your very own.
Plus, anyone can make money blogging.I never even heard of WordPress or half of these terms before I started my blog.
If you put your mind to it you can do it too!
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1. Take a close look at your financial situation. Will the new career mean a cut in pay? How long will it take, if ever, to replace the income of the old career?
If there is going to be a pay cut start planning now to make the right financial changes, increase savings, pay off debt so you’ll be more financially comfortable when you do make the career change.
2. Develop an informational phone or in person interview. Talk to people already working in the career.
You are not actively looking for a job at this point but acquiring information about the career, requirements, education, salaries, and career path are just some of the data required to open up additional research on the new career.
3. Act as if you all ready have the desired career. Read and study what experienced individuals do to remain up to speed on changes and new events the career.
Go to trade shows, seminars, lectures, webinars and workshops that those in you planned career attend.
In other words, network whenever possible. Put the title of the desired career on your ‘virtual’ business card on your computer.
6. Write out your career plans, goals, desires and what you have tried and can see yourself doing.
Have a periodic meeting with yourself on your progress.
Tell others about your plans and enlist their help in making your career change happen.
Beautiful, detailed life and blog planners to keep you organized and on top of your game plan!
Don’t Stress About Your New Career
Be flexible in moving into your potential new career.
Perhaps working as a temp or a freelancer would be a good first choice and a step in the door. Develop and look for options.
Keep your resume up to date. As you complete relevant study update your resume. Emphasize your experience and accomplishments as they match the new career job requirements.
Attitude is everything. Read appropriate books to keep you in a positive state of mind. Associate with others who have the same positive attitude.
Add exercise and healthy diet components to your career plan to stay at the top of your game.
It will build on your confidence and reduce stress; you will come across in your job interviews or any interactions, virtual or otherwise, as engaged, focused and physically fit.
While we’ve all been enduring this Pandemic; worrying about the future of our health, children, lifestyle, finances and loved ones, our mental health has taken a severe hit. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in both adults and children. Aside from physical health, mental health is paramount to one’s entire well being, work production, relationships, self care and so much more. So today I’m putting blogging tips aside and focusing on 5 ways you as a blogger can improve your mental health daily.
5 Simple tips to improve your mental health every day.
Stay grounded, feel balanced and improve your mental health in five simple ways.
People are starting to become more aware of the importance of mental health, and more importantly, they are starting to understand how to strengthen and take care of it as best as possible.
Much like you take care of your body every day by doing some physical activity or eating fresh organic, healthy food, it’s important to make sure you nurture your mind and emotional psyche on a daily basis.
Here are 5 simple tips to improve your mental health, day in and day out!
1) Stay organized:
With virtual organizing consultants like Marie Kondo, Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker, and other de-cluttering gurus and trends sweeping up the nation, many people are starting to adopt a more organized and simplistic lifestyle.
This can do wonders for your mental health, and offer a wide range of benefits, such as enhancing your focus and emotional stability.
People living in messy environments are more prone to mood swings, stress, and depression.
If you’ve been working from home here are some tips to help manage:
Whether it’s a partner, a friend, or a person at work, all our relationships have different dynamics.
Even during quarantine some of us still need to deal with other people on a daily basis. Just under closer quarters!
Some people can be a positive force in our lives, but others might drain our energy from us.
It’s important to recognize negative or toxic types of people and learn how to deal with them in the best way.
Many people are trapped in submissive or narcissistic relationships or have patterns of emotional abuse and codependency, which might damage their mental health in various ways.
If you think you are in a relationship with a toxic personality you need to assess how best to manage this by speaking with a professional to form a get away plan or have the person in question enter therapy.
Do you find yourself spending too much time drifting off from your task and browsing on your Instagram feed, while you should be working on your next eBook or digital course?
With so much pulling at our attention online today there’s many pretty shiny objects vying for our attention.
While it might sound like an innocent goof, getting distracted too often is a bad habit, which can seriously damage your attention span on the long term, and cause feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Set some rules for yourself and try to minimize distractions while working.
The food you eat might have a direct impact on your mental state.
Eating junk food and foods high in sugar or carb-dense food on a daily basis might be an immediate reward for your body: A slice of cheesy pepperoni pizza is delicious when you bite into it, but what happens after?
Lack of proper nutrients due to a poor diet, as well as other feelings such as guilt or shame for indulging in unhealthy foods too often, can contribute to an unbalanced mental state, as well as various emotional disorders.
Eating super foods and other foods packed with antioxidants, complex carbs and protein can give you a mental edge providing more clarity, energy and focus.
I find that certain foods infused with CBD help me to relax, especially at night, and allow me to be more prepared for a stressful day.
5) Wake up earlier in the morning:
Do you find yourself rising later in the morning when working from home?
This might sound like a big chore at first, but if you make an effort to wake up earlier, you will experience a huge difference.
If possible, set your alarm between 6 and 7, and allow yourself some time before you need to get ready for work or other commitments.
Waking up earlier and taking some time for yourself in the morning can be helpful for your emotional health and mental acuity.
In particular, 10 to 15 minutes of light exercise early in the morning can help your mental status throughout the entire day.
Hydration: signs you aren’t drinking enough water.
Never underestimate the importance of drinking your water! It might affect you in ways you might not even realize yet.
We always hear about how important it is to drink enough water and stay hydrated.
Yet, many of us fail to take the necessary steps to maintain the proper fluid intake every day, and as a result, our health might suffer from it.
Here are some signs you might not be drinking enough water to stay healthy every day!
Drinking coffee, tea, alcohol or other beverages.
If you drink anywhere from 3 to 5 coffee drinks a day or drink alcohol several times a week, you might actually get dehydrated.
Even though you might be sipping on beverages consistently through the day, drinks such as coffee and alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, cocktails…) can actually dehydrate your body.
Alcohol is a strong diuretic, which means it causes a person to urinate more frequently, therefore losing more liquid.
You can safely drink coffee and tea every day, and you should always drink alcohol in moderation. When you’re out for a wild night or you’re planning on drinking a bit more, make sure you offset your alcohol intake by also drinking plenty of water between drinks!
This will help you stay hydrated, and it might even prevent the downfall of a huge hangover the next day! In fact, the worse hangovers often come hand in hand with the most dehydration!
Dealing with frequent headaches or migraines.
Many people struggle from frequent headaches or migraines. If you find yourself suffering from such issues on a daily or weekly basis, you are probably confused as to what’s causing your headaches!
In most cases, dehydration is the simple cause behind most migraines. Try being more mindful about how much water you drink.
You might be able to see improvements quickly.
Experiencing lack of energy and mood swings.
If you often feel sleepy or dizzy, chances are, you might be suffering from dehydration.
Many people who are chronically dehydrated often experience fatigue and lack of energy, as well as confusion, inability to focus and irritability.
How can you improve your hydration on a daily basis?
Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your overall wellness, including having a positive impact on your mental and physical health.
The good news? Staying hydrated is actually quite easy – all you need to do is to drink enough water through the day! If possible opt for water instead of other beverages.
Energy drinks might have a nice hydrating power, but they also feature plenty of sugars or other substances that might not be good for you if taken on a regular basis.
In addition to that, a lot of sodas and sparkling beverages with flavors (such as lemony water) are often very acidic and might damage your teeth.
Clean, plain water is often the most optimal solution, especially if you want to make sure you quench your thirst in the best possible way each day!
Conclusion
There are many things you can do to improve your mental health during these very trying times and many resources out there that can help during a crisis.
Remember – there’s no stigma involved with mental health! If you or someone you care about needs immediate help with a mental help issue call the mental help hotline.
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Your mind has a tremendous amount of power. In fact, this power can be positive, or destructive, and it only depends on you! People have the incredible ability to empower themselves and be strong about what they want to achieve. However, disempowering beliefs can easily fire back with anxiety and fears of failure. Learn how these mental blocks can get in the way of your financial success, and how the power of positive thinking can actually improve your finances!
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Most people dream of becoming wealthy, and financial independence. However, success and money aren’t always easy to attain.
Some people fail to realize that one of the biggest obstacles on their path towards wealth is…themselves!
That’s right. How many times have you found yourself making excuses for not succeeding? How many times have you blamed the circumstances, and focused on all the “what ifs” in your life? Trust me, you are not the only one.
There are millions of people thought the world who struggle with these feelings. They are so locked into their fear of feeling, that they can become overwhelmed by it. As a result, they build a brick wall between themselves and their success with such mind-blocking beliefs.
Keep reading to learn more about it, so you can tear this wall down once and for all! Most of us have some mind-blocking beliefs.
They might stem from a wide variety of sources, including stress, pressure from external commitments, expectations, and lack of communication with others. The good news is that you can replace these mind-blocking beliefs, and replace them with something that will actually empower you.
The catch is, you need to be aware and open with yourself! Below, you will find a list of useful mental suggestions and self-motivational exercises, which will help you fight off your mind-block and turn the negatives into positives!
Before you submit to failure, it is important, to be honest with yourself. If you are indeed failing, why is it happening?
If you refuse to look at your faults, you will never be able o fix them. However, being honest with yourself is not just about looking at what you do wrong. It’s also about looking at what you do right!
Don’t be afraid to acknowledge your strengths! If you can get a clearer idea of your strengths and weaknesses, you might be able to eliminate that nasty mental block once and for all!
Work Smarter, Not Harder.
When trying to achieve wealth and financial independence, it is actually quite easy to get burnt out.
Working harder is not always the best thing you can do. Some people work themselves to the point of exhaustion trying to achieve their goals in life, and yet, they might actually find themselves going nowhere.
Being tired and out of focus is another reason why you can experience some serious mental blocking.
In order to avoid that, work smarter, not harder!
Taking breaks is important, and you need to value your time as a powerful asset, just as much as you value your own money or your hard work.
One of the best way to achieve mental stability and become more productive is to manage your time more effectively and avoid overworking yourself.
One of the best ways to eliminate your mind-blocking is definitely to embrace a more positive attitude.
If you get rid of all your bad thoughts and try to replace them with something positive, you might find it easier to fight off that looming feeling of anxiety.
Stress and anxiety can be some of those feelings that mostly lead to mind blocking. They might often take control of your life if you let them, so start removing them before the seed can sprout.
If you feel like you’ll be getting anxious about something, take a step back and talk yourself out of it.
Is this really a problem? What can I do about it? Is there any way around it? If you look at anything logically, you might be able to come out with a viable solution!
As they say, don’t forget that PMA – Positive Mental Attitude.
Being confident is not just a really positive state of mind. It is also a very important attitude to succeed, especially when it comes to making money and achieving financial success.
If you do not believe in yourself, who will then? Being confident is the first step forward towards making your dreams come true.
Don’t just hope that you’ll make it.
Believe you will, and the positive energy will manifest into the success you’ve been dreaming of.
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Be patient and play the long game.
If you are working towards achieving success and financial independence, you probably already know that these things likely won’t happen overnight. In fact, you need to be patient and committed.
This is a long game, like cricket, rather than a formula one race! Many people fail because they give up when they realize that becoming wealthy and financial independence is not a quick process.
If you can stick to your guns and understand that this is something that takes time, you can definitely remove another mental block preventing you from succeeding.
In conclusion, this article is only the beginning. There are many, many reasons why you could experience mental blocking, besides what we discussed earlier in this article.
It’s up to you to take a deeper look at yourself and try to figure out what went wrong and why you are struggling to become as successful as you deserve to be.
Always remember that your life is worth it and that you are the one in control. You can determine your own future, and much like an architect can design a stunning building, you can design your own success and be as happy as ever!
EFT Can Help Remove These Barriers to Your Financial Success
This remarkable technique is known as EFT, which stands for Emotional Freedom Technique.
This innovative solution has been making headlines recently, as more and more people are starting to learn about its incredible power, and its person-centric approach.
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), more commonly known as Tapping, is an innovative and holistic treatment that targets the root cause of mental blocks.
Continue reading to discover how EFT can help you to gain control of your financial situation more efficiently than you ever thought was possible!
What is EFT?
Let’s get started with the basics. Although the name might sound quite modern, EFT has been around for centuries. In fact, it is an ancient Chinese technique, which has been passed on from generation to generation.
EFT uses acupressure to treat psychological conditions and help a person declutter their mind to remove mental blocks, which might be linked with why you are unable to gain success financially.
Conclusion
You can use EFT in your daily life to help each day go more smoothly.
Subjects in one small study reported feeling more accomplished and in a better mood on days when they practiced EFT for their tasks than on days when they wrote out a simple to-do list.
EFT can be used for both physical and emotional problems and its power has been known for well over 5,000 years.
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2020 should be named the year of anxiety. Between the Covid Pandemic, fears for the future, businesses closing, personal safety, public protests, need I mention more? We all feel anxious from time to time and entrepreneurs are no exception. Just because we don’t have to deal with a boss breathing down our necks micro-managing everything, co-workers gossiping behind our backs, or daily gridlock, the struggle is real. Working for oneself and staying consistently motivated as an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart! The pressure is all on you and only you to make it happen. Affirmations help me to quell the rising pit of fear that rises up every now again during these precarious time. I hope these can help you too.
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Entrepreneur Pressures
As a creative entrepreneur you’re the CEO, CFO, president, project manager, creative director, accountant, secretary, editor, designer etc, etc all in one.
There’s no one else forcing you to meet your goals, earning requirements and objectives. Therefore it’s vital to remember and consistently repeat power affirmations to help you power over and slay whatever anxiety or trepidation you may feel on any given day.
You need to CRUSH these negative emotions so you can get to work!
A plan of action and daily schedule is vital to follow.
So is the power of affirmations whenever you feel the tinges of anxiety coming on. Short, frequent breaks are also very important to ease the mind get those creative juices flowing again.
How to Use Power Affirmations to Ease Anxiety
I use power affirmations to ease anxiety on a daily basis. Starting with first thing in the morning. I find they’re extremely motivating and get me to feel more positive and energized.
They can work for you too no matter what profession or niche you’re in.
What are the most effective ways to use Power Affirmations?
Pick one or two affirmations and begin using them immediately. Do not wait until you create the perfect affirmations for your specific situation before you start using them. The future is now. Procrastination is the killer of success. Immediate action creates momentum. Repetition of positive thought sustains it. Do not base your choice by whether or not you already believe the affirmation or if the belief seems possible to you at this time.
Repeat the power affirmations with emotional intensity and a feeling of certainty will eventually install the beliefs in your subconscious mind. At the very least, pick a generic affirmation like Every day in every way I am getting better and better. Then you can always choose or create other power affirmations later after you set specific goals.
Resolve right now to start using affirmations within the next 60 minutes. Write the power affirmation at least 10-20 times per day. For best results, write it down 10-20 times as soon as you arise and 10-20 times before you go to bed. This allows you to set your direction before the day starts and plant the seed in your subconscious mind before you go to sleep. If you do this consistently, you will naturally find this thought re-occurring in your mind several times per day. You will begin to notice the power affirmations shaping your other thoughts through the course of the day. As the power affirmations create more and more similar thoughts, you will create a direction and build momentum towards the desired results.
After you write the affirmation 10-20 times, repeat it aloud in front of a mirror 5-10 times. Anxiety Help is a process so repeating the affirmations aloud further installs the beliefs into your subconscious mind. It is very important to repeatedly both write and audibly state your affirmations for maximum effectiveness.
As you write and audibly repeat them, feel the emotional power of the affirmations in your body. Visualize yourself as having already created this result in your life. Feel the way you would feel if you already had this result in your life. Hear the things you will hear when this affirmation becomes an everyday reality. Breathe the way you would breathe if this affirmation were already true. Move your body as if this were already a conditioned belief
Now let your positive thoughts of power and certainty guide your actions. Live consciously. Take complete control of your own mind rather than passively allowing the influences in the media control it for you.
Does this type of conditioning take time and effort? Absolute , on a daily basis. There is no something for nothing. This is where most people fail. They do not follow through with these steps every day for a long period of time. They get inspired for a few days after hearing a motivational speaker or after reading a book. Then, after the motivational high wears off, they fall back into their old habits.
Event training through short seminars, is necessary and great. But Process Training, training that guides your every day habits, is the real key to sustained results.
Process Training is achieved through sustained exposure to the learning material over a prolonged period of time. And it requires constant review and correction until the skill is installed as a subconscious habit (like how you learn to drive a car).
Most people who think they can get all the information they need by attending a couple of seminars or listening to a best selling program one time will usually be disappointed.
The information just goes by too fast to allow it to really soak in.
Why do you think we see the same commercials over and over again? Or hear the same slogan? It is because that advertisers know if they can get our attention for 30 seconds (or less), to watch the same commercial multiple times over a period of days, weeks, months, years, they know they can sell us billions of dollars of merchandise.
Is it not time that you used the exact same technique to condition your mind on purpose? Take control of your mind and get help to keep that anxiety at bay so you can move on with what you have to do.
Listen to motivational speakers on audio tape on a regular basis. Daily is one effective way to add process training to your life, however, many of the thoughts they communicate race by without having a chance to take root in either your conscious or subconscious mind.
And there is often a lot of fluff just to get to the main points that will really change your life. It is much more difficult to take advantage of the power of repetition which is crucial to create long term results.
Repeat these Power Affirmations Daily!
First breathe.
Then repeat:
My Power Affirmations work!
I create new Power Affirmations for myself everyday.
I repeat my Power Affirmations everyday with emotional intensity, certainty, and faith.
My Power Affirmations allow me to consistently tap into the unlimited power of my subconscious mind.
My Power Affirmations are now creating thought habits that will to guide me to my desired objectives easily and effortlessly.
The more I repeat my Power Affirmations with a feeling of certainty, the more accessible these power beliefs are to me when I need them.
I know that the repetition of affirmations is the easiest and primary method of voluntarily creating the emotion of faith. So I feed my subconscious mind thoughts of faith by repeating my power affirmations every day with emotion and physical energy.
My thoughts are creative. My Power Affirmations are now creating the reality I desire.
My Power Affirmations positively influence my subconscious mind while I sleep.
My imagination now creates whatever I believe and conceive.
I now have all the resources I need to achieve my goals easily and effortlessly.
Every day in every way I am getting better and better.
I set definite goals and create new Power Affirmations(TM) to achieve them quickly and easily.
Today I am using 100 percent of my minds capacity.
I now have easy access to the information in my subconscious.
All subconscious information is being revealed to me now.
What I imagine I can do.
I am knowledgeable and wise
I am now making amazing progress towards all of my goals.
My subconscious mind is now revealing everything I need to know to create and fulfill my mission and purpose in life.
I am consciously aware of my beliefs. I only hold onto beliefs that support me.
I now see and feel my goals as already accomplished.
Using my Power Affirmations, I expand the powers of my subconscious mind everyday.
Whatever I conceive and believe I can achieve.
I create my own luck everyday.
I achieve my goals with joy and laughter.
I visualize what I want to be and act as if I am already what I visualize.
Through consistently repeating my Power Affirmations, I can now create any reality that I desire and get anxiety help.
My Power Affirmations are the expression of my beliefs and convictions. The stronger my convictions, the more powerful their effect on my subconscious mind to bring about the results I desire.
My Power Affirmations are now creating habitual thought patterns of success, positive thinking, and positive living.
These affirmations are the corner stone to many anxiety sufferers recovery. Comment to let me know if you use any other helpful affirmations in your life!
In today’s tough times, most are hard-pressed in making ends meet even if you’re currently employed with a regular source of income. For some, a typical 9-6 job is no longer even enough. If this is the case the best thing to do is venture into making money online with the goal of supplementing, and even replacing a regular or traditional job income all together.
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This article outlines the top 6 online money making ideas that are not only quite lucrative but can also be quite fun and really tap into your creative spirit. Note- Each one requires varying degrees of work so depending upon how much effort you want to put into your new gig – whether you want it to be a side hustle or a full fledged all consuming career is completely up to you.
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In the words of John Chow top blogger who earns 30K+ monthly… “I had a job for 8 months and it sucked! I hate working!”
I feel the same, which is why I love being a digital nomad and being my own boss. Blogging allows me to do this!
But you must have a passion for whatever it is you do. I don’t care what it is! Or else it will be drudgery my friends. And life is too short. Don’t get me wrong. Working for yourself is hard. But the options are endless and if you have what it takes (mental persistence) you can earn an unlimited amount vs. working for someone else = limited.
A lot of creative people use these methods to earn an extra part (or full time) income online that makes ends meet to help pay off bills, debt, student loans, go on vacation, purchase a new vehicle, or because they’re tired of the 9-6 grind and want a whole brand new career avenue.
To start an online business is scary but if your motivation is there and you have a burning desire that nothing can change, don’t let anything get in your way!
The internet has not only changed how we communicate and research for information but offers an unlimited amount of income opportunities out there to the ones who are willing to learn the ways to grab it!
There’s simply never been a better time in history to be an entrepreneur.
Let us count some of the ways…
How to Make Money Online in 2021
Become a Profitable Freelancer
One of the most common ways to make money aside from having a traditional job is to offer your services as a freelancer.
If you’re an artist, graphic designer, writer, SEO specialist, web developer, financial/tax advisor, bookkeeper, digital marketer, social media consultant, copywriter, content creator, health and wellness expert, there are literally hundreds of options out there.
Teachable and Podia are one of several online course creation platforms that offer ways for people to build their own courses and market them online.
Whether you’re a blogger, a vlogger, artist, tutor, scrapbook creator, photographer or coder; Teachable and Podia or even Udemy can design a beautiful, professional course for you.
This is a great income source for someone who wants to share their knowledge with others.
Podia is simply an incredible software that lets you create and sell all your digital products and courses with NO TECH OR CODING WHATSOEVER. I LOVE IT and their customer service is amazing. They take care of everything for you from payments to 3rd party app integration and everything in between.
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An artist/illustrator/photographer for example, needs to be able to show potential clients what they can offer them if they take them on as a client.
Independent authors and web publishers are constantly looking for people to design book covers, websites, infographics and logos for them.
If you can’t hire your own web designer there are tons of professional options from BluChic available in the form of themes, templates, landing pages and more.
Self-published books have exploded in recent years. Amazon and other numerous independent authors are looking for editors who would like to have their work edited for a more affordable price than the norm in the publishing world.
I published my ebook on Amazon through their KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) platform. It was simple, direct and fast.
You can take on editing jobs or even be a ghost writer to help the author craft the whole book, guide, resource or project. This is how I got started and now make $600 per day!
A popular aspect of freelance writing is accepting article writing gigs and help online publishers like niche website owners and bloggerscontinuously feed their sites with fresh quality content.
The key here is quality content, to build ongoing relationships with your clients and build your reputation.
Freelance writing is a great money making idea because you can completely control how much work you take on.
If you’re just getting started in freelance writing you’ll see lots of websites like Upwork.com and other places to land your initial gigs.
However, I don’t really recommend ‘content mills’ for writers because you’re literally getting paid peanuts to pour your heart and soul out for valuable writing gigs and be in competition with other folks from other places who will work for close to nothing.
And…they take a cut of your profits too!
That won’t help pay your bills here in the US of A where your rent bill can be close to 80% of your expenses!
If you’re interested in pursuing freelance writing as a profession I recommend you read this post for a huge wealth of resources and tips to get started:
Ever bought something off Amazon and eBay? Yello! Most of these sellers are people just like you and me operating their own bookstores, gadget shops or computer retail stores off their homes.
There are several ways you can start selling stuff as an online retailer. Read below!
One way is by buying a stock of supplies and keeping inventory to ship yourself or to become a drop shipper where you partner with a drop shipping supplier that will ship your inventories to your buyers directly from their warehouses.
Benny Hsu from Get Busy Living sells his own t-shirts through a drop shipping company. Benny uses Teespring, a shirt and apparel drop shipping and manufacturing company that allows you to design your own products and sell them via its platform.
Benny earned $100,000 in five months through selling t-shirts. He tested several designs and after he found which ones sold well, he sat back and watched the sales come in.
The best way to get started with this money making idea is to create a website from from Wix, Squarespace or WordPress but if you’re not technically inclined I highly recommend Shopify for an easy do it yourself eCommerce site.
They make it so easy to build and manage your online store with templates and shopping carts, intuitive apps, SEO and social media built right in. Merchants pay zero transaction fees!
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Once you do that you can start selling stuff you can find inside your home or upload items directly from Ebay or from a site like Aliexpress. I don’t know about you but when I went through my house I practically found thousands of dollars worth of items that I never used any longer!
Items like old jewelry, DVDs and unused craft items, kitchen items, garage items, tools, electronics, clothes, baby items, accessories, collectibles, and more.
You can also buy things that are on sale at Walmart, Target etc. and sell them online for regular prices or get stuff from your local thrift stores or library sales.
Facebook also has an online Marketplace where you can easily list your items right from your phone, set a description, a price, and the geography of where you want to sell.
Instagram is also into the game of online selling with their marketplace called Inselly.
Because Instagram is a real-time, visual network, that is what sets it apart from its other social media brothers and sisters.
Aaand it also means that you need to lead your sale with an eye-catching image. Take the time you need to get the photo right. That means selecting a photo that is square in shape, easy to identify, and void of distracting lighting issues.
If you’re going to be a reseller the key is on being able to check the current prices of the items you’re looking to resellbefore you buy them to make sure you’re actually going to make a profit.
This is where your smart phone will come handy, all you have to do is download price scanning/comparison apps like FOB Scan.Amazon also has a super easy to use scanner app that you can use right from your smart phone!
As well as tons of other jobs you can do for just a few minutes of your time or full time! I regularly hire folks from Fiverr for tasks I just don’t have time to do.
Open Up A YouTube Channel
YouTube users watch over 4 billion hours of video a month so there are always people willing to watch your videos. A person who plans to make money off of YouTube needs to decide on a niche or what they want to talk about in their videos. Do they want to teach a tutorial or give a commentary?
If someone owns all of their material legally, than they’re eligible for the partner program.
With original ideas and constant promotions, an internet entrepreneur can set up shop on YouTube in a matter of minutes. Although it might take a lot of work, the payment after a while can be pretty big but just like any other content marketing businesses, 10 YouTube videos won’t make you a happy camper.
It’s always a numbers game, think of it as having your own TV show where you’re the host, producer and channel owner.
This requires a great deal more planning, some technical know how – however there are youtubers out there who do everything with a smart phone and a microphone, some editing tools and good lighting!
Animoto is one company that makes it very easy to create simple yet professional videos.
Now, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy right? If you want to go for the big bucks Social media can reap you serious money but you do have to be in it to win it!
There are various levels of influencers hence; micro/mid tier/macro or mega influencers (the Beyoncé’s & Kardashian’s of the world)
Micro influencers are on the rise though and can command some serious money with Advertisers if they have between 1,000-100,000 followers on Instagram.
Complete Guide to Being a Micro Influencer
Add an affiliate marketing strategy onto that and you are raking in 6 figures easily.
According to Charlotte Cowles from The Cut – There are three main ways to make money on Instagram. The first method is Sponsored content, which usually entails a flat fee that you or hopefully an agent have negotiated with a brand.
While sponsorships are widely considered to be the most lucrative strategy, one survey of 5,000 influencers showed that the majority of them — 42 percent — charge between $200 and $400 per post; not exactly quit-your-day-job cash. But! This can rack up nicely once you have enough sponsors.
Read this to connect with brands and get paid sponsors:
Most influencers supplement that income with the second tactic: commissions from selling other brands’ products. And the third, most direct approach is to use Instagram to market your own products for sale, if you have them.
Monetizing Social Media
Which brings us to the next and most common method of monetizing Instagram: commissions. Earning a small sum for every customer they herd toward a brand is most micro-influencers’ entree into larger partnerships.
This is where affiliate platforms — third parties that help connect influencers, brands, and consumers — enter the picture. Some of the most popular ones are Skimlinks, Shopstyle Collective,Shopify, Clickbank, ShareASale, and Amazon’s affiliate program.
Although their commission models differ (some pay for clicks, others for sales), they all provide ways to trace an affiliated brand’s business back to the influencer who boosted it.
To sum it up, sponsorships, campaigns, commissions, and/or sales of their own products is how an influencer makes money on Instagram. But to attain this, your followers trust you, believe in you, and come back for more.”
There is saturation in the industry, yet it’s showing NO signs of slowing down.
Affiliate marketing is set at a growth rate of 6.8 billion, yes billion my friends by 2020. Get in the Game NOW.
Create And Sell Your Own Products
A lot of online marketers found that they can make money faster with creating their own products than creating blogs or niche websites.
This of course is beyond the realities of most beginning online marketers but if you have some time to spare, product creation isn’t really that difficult as you may think.
Creating a physical product to sell on Etsy, Ebay or Shopify or a Digital info product (eBook, eCourse, Guide, Printable etc) on a subject that you know and love will reward you hundred times over.
Sell Other People’s Products Without Selling
Join the largest online eco-friendly shopping club in North America and get paid loyalty dollars and rewards along with residual income just be referring others!
Come to think of it, if you have a product of your own, a lot of other affiliate marketers are willing to sell your products on their websites and email lists for a commission helping you reach a very wide audience that’s impossible for you to reach on your own.
Start a Self Hosted Blog
Building and publishing your own blog or website is the best way to build a long term business system that will build an excellent source of passive income depending upon the amount of time, energy and effort you have to put into it. It’s definitely a task that you are in for the long haul.
The first 3 items on the list will serve as a source of speedy income.
Offering freelance services on established freelance job boards helps you piggy back on their traffic being that they’re the “go to” places for people who are looking to outsource stuff they don’t like to do themselves.
Retailing on Amazon or eBay can also attract sales faster than if you’re going to build your own online store as they already have the traffic of shoppers whose mindset is to scout for products they want to buy online.
It’s free to list products on Amazon and you only get charged when you actually sell something while eBay will charge you a listing fee when you list a product for sale.
I do find that Amazon’s fees are a bit steep and that’s the reason Facebook and Instagram as well as other apps have gotten into the game.
Fiverr on the other hand is the world’s “go to” place for small jobs people want outsourced. It may not be as promising as the first two money making ideas listed herein but they do pay for each gig you deliver.
If you’re seeking a flexible, lucrative career you can do from anywhere, THIS IS IT!
Pinterest marketing is a full time job in itself and numerous virtual assistants are taking advantage of this opportunity and making bank creating their own businesses from the sheer overwhelming need for it.
Click here to learn more about becoming a Pinterest Virtual Assistant on your own schedule!
Become an iBooks Author
Create and publish amazing books for iPad, iPhone and iMac. Available free on the Mac App Store, iBooks Author is an amazing app that allows anyone to create beautiful textbooks, a handbook or manual for business, or a travel journel for personal use — and just about any other kind of book — for iPad, iPhone, and Mac.
With galleries, video, interactive diagrams, 3D objects, mathematical expressions, and more, these books bring content to life in ways the printed page never could.
Once you’re ready to publish it has a step by step process so you can submit it to iBooks for purchase or free download.
These are just some of the best ways to get started making money online which can earn you an income between $500-$5,000+ per month or a whole heck of lot more depending upon how much passion and effort you want to put into it.
These are NOT get rich quick overnight schemes but legitimate business formats. The best thing is that there’s no limit on the amount you can make. It’s completely up to you.
The hardest part is picking which one you will devote your time and energy towards.
I earn a full time living and then some from my blog and a mixture of these methods. There’s no reason you can’t live the lap top lifestyle and earn passive income any number of ways too! You just have to get started.
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Comment and let me know which method you chose! Remember to like and share on social:))
In this new day-to-day reality of dealing with the social distancing resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we as entrepreneurs are prepared for a lot of things, whether it’s a seasonal shift in sales, less traffic, or a host of unexpected family members joining us in our journey in trying to accomplish work from home tasks. Although the flexibility of working from home can leave us disorganized if left unchecked, it is this same flexibility that also attracts people to starting their own business. When fully embraced, having complete control of your day can be used to increase production and grow your business. Here are 13 ways to stay more focused and productive while working from home.
This Pandemic has in no uncertain circumstances left us unsure about how to cope in these strange times.
I know that this is a scary and isolating time both personally and professionally. I hope you’re staying safe and healthy, and that this article can help you with with some tips for staying focused and productive while planning for business challenges while working from home.
I personally had to be as agile from my old days of going from being a dancer, to a single mom, and then making the pivot many times as an entrepreneur. And while it can be stressful, it can also be a time of great innovation and extreme growth.
As you’re creating your work from home plan for business, here are 13 things to focus on that can help you be more productive:
1) The Importance of Giving Value over Selling
Believe me I understand that you have a company to run, and I’m not suggesting you start giving things away for free or putting your health at risk to keep your business open. What I’m recommending is that you take a step back and think about what you can offer from home that would be beneficial to both you and your clientele.
Maybe there is a way that what you offer could help people in this difficult time. There’s a shortage of face masks in this country for healthcare workers and the general public.
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Is there a way you can adapt your current marketing model to better serve both your customers and community?
Tips and Strategies for Staying Focused
2) Dedicated work area.
This is definitely a luxury in most homes and especially small apartments but you should make the effort to find and make a dedicated work space.
If there is someone in the house with you all day as is the case with my Daughter, everyone needs to understand that each person should have their respected work areas.
Providing yourself a delineation between home and work space will help make it clear that only work activities should happen in the dedicated work area. If you have a partner to help with young children this naturally makes life easier.
It is important to have boundaries and expectations when it comes to your work area. Now that you have your dedicated work area it is a good idea to establish your work hours.
3) Establishing your work hours.
It is your work day, so instead of working haphazardly through the day set up your work hours. I generally start my day somewhere in the area of 8:30 or 9:00 am or later depending how involved I am with other matters in the home.
I generally break for lunch around noon or 1:00 pm and take some time to take care of errands or take a necessary breather, meditate or even a power nap or soul cleansing walk.
After lunch I generally work until 5:00 pm.
There will be days that I will start earlier or even pick up writing after dinner, but at least deciding on a quitting time is helpful. Working from home you can get into the habit of ‘not turning off’ which can lead to burn out quickly.
Once you have your time set your ‘on’ hours the days become more structured around what you are trying to accomplish.
I try to make it a point to get out of my PJ’s and sweatpants and put on actual clothes. Being that I live in FL it’s always warm so a tee short and shorts or skirt will suffice but I do make it a point to brush my hair, put on some make up and make myself look presentable in case I have to do a video or a Zoom meeting.
Wearing these types of clothes make you feel like you are not really working and this will make you prone to distractions. Making it a point to get dressed every day definitely has a direct impact on your work performance and productivity.
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First things first. Have a list of what you need to get accomplished first and get that out of the way.
Yes, I know you are bombarded with emails first thing in the AM, texts, phone calls and so forth. Put them in ‘triage’ priority and knock each one down in order of importance.
In the morning I do scan my email and immediately delete anything and everything that is not of any concern and star those things I need to tend to but can wait.
6) Get the unpleasant tasks out of the way
Just like going to the dentist – get the tasks you don’t want to do out of the way first.
If you’ve been putting off your invoicing or accounting processes for a while now buckle down and get them off your list.
They’re only holding you back from getting to other important things.
7) Turn off all communication
Just as if you were at an office that didn’t allow cell phones and social media act that these policies exist while you’re working.
It’s a lot harder when you’re at home but you must! Dedicate a specific time when you are not to be disturbed with phone calls, texts, social media notifications etc.
Let all family members know that this specific time is a no contact time. Unless the house is literally on fire they are not to bother you.
8) Set certain target points
If you are a sales person and have to make a certain amount of calls on any given day don’t stop until you’ve hit your target.
If you’re a blogger and have to complete 3 to 6 guest posts every 2 days to improve your SEO make sure you complete those.
If have to go to Quora daily and answer 15 questions to promote your new website then do this.
Nothing works for me and most writers better than deadlines.
When you have all the time in the world nothing gets done. Deadlines are a set point when you know that you must get something done.
Setting a deadline creates a trigger point in your brain that you have an endpoint to complete a task.
10) Batch Similar Tasks Together
Having systems in place will help you tremendously. When I got started I was all over the place. This is true of many entrepreneurs. Systems is what will save you from ‘shiny ball syndrome’.
For example; set all your social media up via automatic scheduling. Batch it all at once across all channels so you can set it and forget it.
Don’t have time to create social media content and schedule it? Hire someone.
Handle all your emails at once. Create all your email marketing for one month.
Do all your billing at one time.
Dedicate a certain day for all your email communication. This can take some discipline because we get so many emails on any given day but they don’t all require responses that same day!
Same thing for writing/proofreading and publishing. I set Tuesdays and Thursdays for writing.
Make sure to get up and stretch every hour if you’re sitting at the computer all day.
There are plenty of exercises you can do right from your chair. Get up and walk around, do squats, seated bench presses, head rolls and leg lifts!
Take a brief walk outside, with the dog if you have one. Clear your head. It’s so important and will help your creativity and flow.
Take a moment to see what other family members, if you have any with you, are doing and working on. Listen to soothing music – but not the kind that puts you to sleep!
12) Eat healthy meals
It’s important to stave off weight gain and the temptation to always go to the fridge when working from home. The fridge is not calling your name no matter how many times you may hear it!
Eat regular high protein healthy meals plus low carb snacks to keep the engine burning regularly.
Skipping meals is not the way to keep weight off!
Try not to eat at your desk! I am guilty of this but when I do it’s a greek yogurt with chia seeds, honey and fruit.
Nuts, turkey jerky, high quality whole grain bread with tuna or salmon, peanut butter, steel oats, eggs, tofu or tempeh, turkey wraps (skip the whole fat mayo), avocado (healthy fat), grilled chicken breast with romaine & tomato, or low carb spinach tortillas with low fat jarlsburg cheese and turkey, low carb pasta, turkey meatloaf, quinoa, lentil vegan meatballs are examples of we eat regularly.
Regular consistent, high protein meals will keep the weight off while you’re at home and maintain muscle mass.
Try to plan inexpensive, healthy meals in advance so you’re not scrambling last minute for some crappy fast food to order in or pick up.
Conclusions and observations
Working from home is not for everyone but we’ve all been forced to make a change of lifestyle with this Covid-19 Pandemic.
You have to be a disciplined person who is able to tune out the distractions while being motivated, focused and able to be productive.
You also need to be a good communicator and let your family, friends and neighbors know your goals and expectations about your work day.
Reward yourself for all of your efforts!
It’s not unusual to miss even the most unappealing features of a standard full-time job. Most commonly, people that work from home have difficulty coping with the loss of a regular social routine in the workplace.
The consequences of isolation can be wide-reaching. As your brain begins to spend more time thinking about isolation and a lack of social engagement, it can be hard to remain motivated about your business.
Psychologically, that isolated feeling can quickly lead to anxiety for some so make sure you spend time connecting with others through social media, Skype, phone calls and other ways while we’re in ‘social distancing‘ mode.
Physically, the struggle to stay motivated and engaged without social interaction can lead to comfort eating, caffeine overdoses and more.
Almost everybody that works from home has felt isolated at one time or another. So, how can you deal with this incredibly common feeling? What practical steps can you take to stop your home office from becoming a prison? And how can innovative new services make it easier for you to start new relationships with friends and potential customers?
Practical Steps To Staying Healthy While Working Alone
One of the most crucial aspects of avoiding that isolated feeling is a clear, well-defined objective.
Although you will hopefully have objectives in your business, here are a few things to aim at for the sake of your well being.
Plan A Varied Working Day
Working from home brings with it some flexibility, but too much freedom does more harm than good. A sense of independence and control can, over time, become nothing more than a disorganized, unproductive working pattern.
The first thing that anybody should do if they are to work from home is invest in a good diary. In this diary, plan a clear schedule for your working day, including all of the work that you will need to do, alongside administrative tasks. Examine this schedule – is it varied?
Most people fall into patterns of the same ole’ same ole’. For example, sending emails, writing a letter and publishing website material is all essentially the same task – sitting at a computer and tapping away at the keys.
Try to find new ways to make your work more varied. Particularly, look out for chances to mix things up.
Could you make a phone call instead of sending that email? Could you create a interactive webinar or do a Facetime Live video or Zoom meeting?
The possibilities are endless now.
Maintain A Work-Life Balance
How The Web Can Help
As the web becomes an increasingly social place, people that work from home have more opportunities to engage with people during their working day.
For almost every kind of business, there are websites with dedicated discussion forums.
Not every conversation here needs to be about work – many forums allow people to simply chat about any subject that they choose. Try searching the web – Google even has a ‘Discussions’ tab that you can click to find forums with ease.
Alternatively, get involved with social media.
Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit and Facebook are fantastic marketing tools, but they are also places where like-minded people chat about every subject under the sun!
The Social Aspect Of Business Networking
Even though talking with other people online can be great, there is no replacement for a face-to-face conversation with another human being!
Zoom, JoinMe or Facetime Business networking groups are an effective way to get more of these face-to-face conversations. Even better, networking could lead to your next big sale!
Primarily, these sessions are focused on business. You will have the opportunity to speak one-to-one with other attendees: those in similar industries, those who could become potential customers.
Like many women on most days I seem to have to juggle all my roles. On other days just three or four. This is why I founded Socialbuzzhive. I recognize what it takes and how to set up an online business from home with all distractions of everyday family life and work.
I feel very passionate about building businesses at home as I believe that lots of people want to create a better work/life balance and work from home, either setting up a new business or working as a freelancer.
There are hundreds of genuine opportunities for people but often people do not know how to start. I want bloggers and entrepreneurs to empower anyone who wants to work from home profitably.
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