Time to Step Back a Bit or Maybe a Lot
I have been doing some deep thinking lately and especially last night and decided to take a step back in being here at WA
I need to re-focus on various areas not only on a personal level but also for my websites
After all this is the reason I came to Wealthy Affiliate is to learn how to build a website and gain some financial freedom in doing so.
Don’t get me wrong I really enjoying chatting and helping many here and along the way have met some awesome members along the way.
Some who have become more than family to me and I am so grateful for that.
There are times I have helped others and giving my thoughts and views and I know that has helped them in many ways which I am thankful.
However, many times my words have not always been applied to myself even though I know it should be.
So I will pop in from time to time but I have three parts I want to focus on now for the time being
1 Work more on my websites which I have neglected for a while I need to re-do some old posts and created some new ones
2 Work more on me spiritually and to get back to doing and applying what I say to others for myself.
3. Do more healing work for me.
I know I have let myself down on this as I have put too many things in life ahead of me and my aims and goals in life.
No more of this so-called statement of “Do what I say not what I do”.
Yes some things are the day-to-day aspects of life that need to be done it’s call living and at times it can take me away from here.
However, there are times I could easily have re-grouped and use the better time for myself but I didn’t and started making excuses to myself even though I was aware that these excuses are excuses but more like procrastination.
However, I forgive myself and have started to increase my meditation and healing for others but very important for me.
I started to develop a lazy attitude which I don’t always apply which is how can I help others if I don’t help myself.
One main excuse I used to tell myself is that are important and need my help, therefore, I put others ahead but in reality, I need help for me first then others
Which many times it is hard as I care very much about others going forward so sometimes it can be tough as I want them to feel better. in the meantime, I am the one struggling instead.
Time to be my old self once more.
Lately, I have seen many posts on mindset, abundance affirmations, and more, which is so wonderful to hear and read and know that those members will continue to move forward in many ways.
Those who know who I am talking about I am so proud of your achievements and will always be there for you where I can.
I will still set aside special time for some dearest friends if they want to still connect that is a given
But at other times I will be working for myself for me rather than hanging around WA. Don’t get me wrong we are at a fantastic place and there is so much to learn and apply but I can’t just hang around too long
I have a personal motto, which is
“Strive to succeed and You will Achieve”
Now it’s time to live up to my own motto and apply this for me.
So continue to go forward as I said I will pop in but not as much as I used to.
I also need to look after my health as well as some may know need to get an angiogram and most likely Angioplasty in Feb. I already have two stents placed after I had my heart attack back in 2008 and found my heart health has worsened as time goes by.
Lately, I have been feeling more strain and tension on my heart and getting more tired for some simple physical chores around the house so another reason to re-evaluate myself.
I know more healing on myself will help more in many ways not just physically but also get myself back mentally and more importantly spiritually with the way I was in the past, which I have neglected.
So wishing you all well and hopefully catch up with some of you soon rather than later.
Namaste Dear Friends you mean the world to me.
Andre
P.s. sorry If I don't respond as normal but I will eventually
Thanks
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Hi Andre,
I think you are definitely moving in the right direction. Our good health is our most prized possession and I’m really happy you are rearranging your priorities to address yours.
Drop in when you can and I will continue to look forward to your excellent posts.
Best of luck!
Be Well,
Frank
Thank you Frank I do get email notifications and still will respond to those where and when I can.
Finding it hard at times to step back when I want to help others so will need to learn to put the brakes on at times.
thank you for your comment
Andre
Hello Andre,
I hope you're doing well and business is good.
Thank you for your blog post, Andre. I fully understand where you're coming from, I have been in similar situations. I thoroughly enjoy reading and commenting on other members blog posts etc. And of course, it's great to be able to help others and learn from each other.
However, there does come a time when we have to decide how much time am I spending on Wealthy Affiliate? And how much time am I spending on growing my online business?
How much time could I have dedicated to writing content if I wasn't reading other people's blog posts and associated tasks? This is a question I often ask myself.
On the other end of the scale, I feel that helping others, reading their blog posts also is a motivation factor. So I can see both sides of the story.
I have been at ambassador level several times and I believe you have Andre. I think sometimes it's good to take a step back, I did before Christmas and I will do again. I just have a little bit more time this time of year as my off-line business is not quite so busy at the moment.
Just one more point, I don't want to undermine Wealthy Affiliate whatsoever as it really is a fantastic platform. Sometimes it's just hard to get the balance right!
Anyway, I look forward to seeing you around and wish you all the best. Thank you for your input, it's appreciated.
Have a great day.
Roy
thank you Roy
Yea been At no 3 twice over the last 7years once when it was only 12 and once at 25 ambassadors.
The ranking never meant anything to me it is the help you give to others along the way that was important not the position you hold.
To many people feel they need to become ambassadors for the title and position. They will learn one day.
Take care going now
Good morning Andre,
Thank you for your reply.
Very well said indeed, I hear you.
I believe there are many people who should be spending more time on their online business rather than becoming an ambassador. On the other end of the scale, there are people who are genuinely successful, making money and using Wealthy Affiliate to expand their business. I fully understand that and it makes a lot of sense.
I think becoming an ambassador naturally is much better than actually trying to be an ambassador!
Have a great day and thank you for your input over the years.
Roy
Thank you Roy and totally agree with what you stated to be there naturally for the right reasons rather than for the title spot.
Have a great day
Here it is 7.30 pm Fri as I write
Andre
Thank you for the update Andre on where you are at.
You are one of the WAmily that I really respect, look up to, and care about. You really helped me last year while my Mum was in ICU, and for that, I am forever grateful.
As they say in the airline industry, put your own mask on before helping others. I know it's true, but like you, I always help others before myself. In some ways, that does help me, knowing that I have helped others, but at the same time, I can also suffer for it.
There is a very fine balance, and I'm also in a similar place to yourself. I haven't fully stepped back, but I have stepped back a little. I am still popping in every day, just not every hour, like I used to. I fell ill over Christmas and New Year, as you know, and that was my body telling me to be careful.
I believe that you are making the right decision, but please don't be a complete stranger! Hamish and Maria said the same thing, that they were stepping back for a bit, but they never did pop back.
I hope we do see you around in the near future, but I completely understand, your health must come first, as does your business :-)
Thank you Chrystopher (AKA Our Batman) also a pleasure chatting with you and helping where can. Glad I could help in some way with your Mum's issues and I look up to you many times as well.
i hope you are getting better as well you will be in my thought tonight when I mediate which will be soon.
I have no intention of leaving WA here till at least Dec 2021 and plan to stay longer, for now, unless someone upstairs has other ideas.
This is a quote I found just now.
It may explain a lot apart from health for now bye
Take care and keep helping others as you usually do but like me help your self and yes wear your own mask before helping others. Love that
Take care
Andre
hi Awesome Andre --- i've already stepped back these past days and glad that i've just had a chance to catch your post here!
Ditto!
Thanks kindly for all your help and insightful wisdom of sharing!
Appreciate YOU! -- more than you can imagine!
Your areas of focus is worthwhile as for the next couple of months -- it is an excellent time to go within and to do some inner work.
The past months / year has been tough on everyone.
It truly is time to replenish and to re-nourish oneself and to be prepared for the wonder & beauty of life ahead!
Yes, very much 'brilliance' shining at the end of the tunnel!
keep well dear one and yes, please do drop me a note from time to time to share whenever you might feel uplifted!
all the very best, cheerio :))
Thank you, Princess and you will always be my Princess.
I did spend a bit of time here today it is really hard to let go especially when I see no replies to a question and I have to answer rather than let it slide.
But will be going out soon as I am working on some new posts and research for my site which is more important as you know.
Don't worry Princess you are not forgotten and I will when I can pop in and keep an eye out for you.
Blessings, Cheerio, and Namaste :)
You are appreciated too don't forget that
so keep going forward and enjoy life as it is meant to be with joy, smiles and happiness
Your fellow warrior
Andre
*** Yes, Absolutely!
It's best to stay on the positive side of the ledger so to speak!
And to get the 'priorities' done first and outta the way -- i'm feeling better already with the some of the 'bits' that i've been working on the past days and indeed, more as yet.
keep moving forward -- and sometimes, it's perfectly ok to take a pause, rest up well and get those 'must do' things done & gone!
Having been up as a WA Ambassador four times is plenty!
Now it's back to the offline world as a real one!
Keep well, happy & healthy!
Obi-wans and Jedi knights and Warrior Princess all need to re-direct on occasion.
all the very best, cheerio :)))
Ha you are the second one to talk about obi-wans love it.
Agree taking a rest but still working on the websites is still going forward compared to giving up totally which I have no intention to do.
Be well my Princess you are truly an Ambassador regardless of whatever rank may be.
Andre xx
*** You, too, always Awesome Ambassador par excellente!
blessings to you for everything good in life .. xox ... ***
Ditto Princess and thank you for all you have done here not just for me but for all members alike.
Chow Princess xoxo and then some heheh
Andre, you are such a treasure.
I do understand but know that I will miss you.
You are a great support and so very inspiring.
You MUST take care of you FIRST.
If you are feeling tired, your body is telling you something.
Listen to it.
Know that I will keep in touch.
Namaste.
Cassi
Thank you Casse at the moment I am watching Kyle as are you he just mentioned that 1 hour which stated in one of your post.
Take care
Blessing my friend
Andre
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Take care Andre you are Salt of the earth, one of lifes caring souls. All the best as you confront your health issues and have successful outcomes.
All of us from time to time need to recalibrate so wishing you well on that front as well.
Alex
Thanks appreciated