Is it time to move on and admit defeat?
Having signed up to a yearly subscription at WA I am not sure what to do as the subscription is almost up and I need to renew it. I would really appreciate some advice as I have not earned any money so far. Mainly because I am stuck on Level 3 of training 'making money' with getting affiliates on board on my websites. I want to promote certain products and I get scared to ask in case I am rejected. Plus, I need more posts to make my websites look worthwhile. Just a note, I have been working on personal stuff as to why I am stuck on making money too.
Firstly, I think WA is a great platform and I am reluctant to let it go. There are so many benefits such as creating four websites, the training and enjoying this great community.
But I failed - I wasn’t committed, I made up excuses, I am lacking discipline and I don’t treat myself seriously. I also have trouble visualising and getting out of my comfort zone. These are traits listed on Twacks post ‘6 reasons why people fail’ and I tick all the boxes.
Image: Tetiana Shyskina - Unsplsash
My main problem is distractions. I am a painter and if the situation arises I end up spending extra time painting rather than writing a post. I love writing posts but it does take time researching and writing and then I find I spend all day writing and none painting. These are my excuses.
I find it hard letting go of things so if anyone has any inspiring stories to tell I would love to hear but not advice. When we don’t succeed the best thing is to hear how others resolved the situation rather than you 'should do this and you should do that'.
This may be my last post and if so thanks everyone for all of your support,
If it’s the least offered - learn from others,
Arrivederci,
Alexandra
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The only way to be sure you won't get rejected by affiliates is to try. What's the worst that can happen? They reject you, you add more content, make sure you receive site comments and try again.
Don't let inaction ruin your prospects.
I wish you all the best. Jim
It would be ashamed to see you go, Alexandra.
By the way that painting looks so relaxing and warm to look at so great work on that.
You have some awesome interests such as painting, yoga, chakra, and energy healing.
These are all great niches you could use and in fact, you can use them to interact with each other at certain times not just for your website but also for yourself.
Perhaps check out some websites online on these or what niche you have chosen and see what they talk about and receive ideas for your own website.
this can help gain some further insights on writing but also on a personal level, insights to help yourself.
Yes, I know motivation can suck at times (in fact many times) and that is the time to push yourself more.
You have already mentioned Twack's post.
Do you realize something amazing happened then when you read Twack's post?
You took a great opportunity to recognize where you stand as per the post.
True you said you ticked all the boxes but just by acknowledging this in itself is a great step forward many others would just blame others and the system rather than recognizing things themselves.
So be proud of yourself on that alone.
I still at times feel frustrated with writing and struggle with motivation.
When it does get me I flip over and play some computer Games online (in your case Painting) and just stop thinking of what I really should be doing and that is working on writing or making what changes I may need for both my websites.
However what I have found by taking my mind off writing and my websites I find that I get more inspiration at the weirdest times that just come through then I just jot it down on paper nearby or take a note on the mobile and get to that later.
Those times of frustration and thought's of giving up has it's own unique name.
It's called Procrastination I used to see it as an enemy and get angry and frustrated which will (if I allow it) to lead me astray from what I really should be doing.
Now that I recognize procrastination I wouldn't call it my friend but I see it more as an advisor to life.
This allows procrastination to let you see things differently rather than allowing them to take over and become that enemy again.
Procrastination has visited me many times in the past and still tries to barge in every now and then but I recognize it now and don't allow it to own me.
I now know it is then to guide me that changes need to be made in whatever form.
Yes, there are life issues than may stand in the way at times but I now see them as challenges, not obstacles as procrastination would like me to think if I took its original way of thinking.
Personally, I found this to work for me, seeing the opportunity procrastination what to show me rather than wanting to own me.
Now I just focus on researching and writing it tends to flow through better than if I just sat down in front of the computer and say ok today I will write a post then just stare at the computer and all goes blank.
So perhaps you can do the same just take your mind off writing and your website then go to do what you really love such as your painting or your Yoga, meditating with Chakra's and Energy Healing and you will find not only are you more relaxed and refreshed you reset your mind to greater things.
This will help you let go of the thinking that will most likely will stress you out more if you are just sitting in front of the computer.
Should you still think of leaving you can always change from yearly to monthly if that is the case.
However we all believe in you and as you stated WA is an amazing platform,
Don't forget we are all here to help you should you need questions or advice so don't be afraid to ask.
You don't need to let go of things just work out a way to rearrange some tasks you do just don't give up hope.
Perhaps you can use artistry as you know best to express your thoughts, views, and struggles in your painting then reflect on the end result and you will receive even more answers that will come from within.
The only difference between doing the painting now even though you love what you are doing is to don't allow Procrastions to tell you what to do and that would be to give up everything else and just do painting on its own.
Procrastination knows this instead, say to this visitor that you are only an advisor in life and not my boss, yes I know you know it love painting but there are other things I also want to do so give me thoughts and positive options to expand on what I know and love to do.
Add your knowledge on energy healing and chakra balancing and apply that to yourself.
If you wish with your permission later tonight my time (its 1.30 pm Sunday as I write) I will send some Reiki Healing to you.
Believe in yourself, be proud of all you have done, and know you are here for the greater good in many ways.
As Dr. Wayne Dwer stated
"Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change"
Here is another quote which you already know
"Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn" Ralph Waldo Emerson
I have this quote handy nearby to remind myself that I don't need to struggle but to look at it from a different perspective and then apply that in life not just websites but life in general.
Wishing you nothing but the best and know you will make the right choice available to you in life.
just been looking at your blogs post you wrote not so much as the content but more for you to read your last two titles you gave which came from you in your thinking at the time which if you think about it was applied in advance for you now.
Andre
Thank you Andre for such an amazing reply and I am really grateful for the time and effort put into it. I would really love some Reiki healing and I will spend time absorbing all of the information you have written. Starting with Dr Wayne Dwyer to change the way I look at things and watch them change. It feels like a time of transformation to stop worrying about income and focus more on the present moment. which not only applies to me but I feel to the whole world in these unusual times,
All the best,
Alexandra
You are very welcome Alexandra and yes will send the distance healing later tonight my time thank you for your permission much appreciated with that.
Totally agree with you when we face such situations and there are blockages that is when the time for some form of transformation is needed.
Besides, before we can fix the world we need to fix ourselves first and I know you are already well on the way in doing so.
When is doubt remember the quote or better still write it down somewhere you can easily see it as a reminder to keep you on track with whatever you wish to do in life
Take care
Namaste
Andre
It sounds like your reasons for starting at WA haven't changed you just became stuck and didn't continue the training. We all have fears and thinking about them can and does make us drift.
Perhaps consider what products you want to sell and start signing up for things that you are excited to promote. It's very rare to be turned down as an affiliate so apply, apply, apply.
Dig back into the lessons and keep us posted on your 'Why'
Lily 😁🎶
Thanks Lily for this information and I have found products I would like to sell so will just give it a go and keep going back to the lessons.
I appreciate your comment,
Thanks :)
Alexandra
You are so welcome Alexandra. I do understand how your art can drag you away as I'm a professional singer/guitarist but I always remind myself of my why. ( I want to travel the world jamming with friends at festivals) This always gets me back on track. 😊🎸🎸
Lily
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Best of success to you in whatever you do, Alexandra!
Jeff
Thanks Jeff :)
You're very welcome, Alexandra!
Jeff