Lacking Motivation? Try This!!!
Let me tell you something. I'm 22 years old, have a two year old son, and work a full time job. My day consists of getting up at four in the morning (I try but, don't always succeed) so I can have an hour to myself to write and work here at WA, get myself and my son ready to leave for the day, drop my son off at the sitter's, go to work for eight hours to put up with a boss I can't stand (while checking my WA account on breaks, by the way), leave work, go pick up my son, get home and get straight to cooking dinner for my family, followed by eating and feeding my son, cleaning the dinner dishes, spending at least a half hour of quality time with my son, followed by trying to get maybe an hour and a half of work done here at WA and on my site before giving my son a bath, and then finally going to bed for the night (hopefully some where around ten thirty).
Pretty grueling schedule, huh? This is my life day after day. It's difficult, it's trying, it's nothing if not tiring. Oh, and the weekends? Usually, just as busy. There's the never-ending errands, the major house cleaning, and the Sunday night dinner at my in-laws house. Most of my spare time is spent working on my online business. The closest thing I have to a social life now and days is when one of my husband's friends comes over for dinner or to play video games.
How do I do it? It's not how, but, why!
Yes, I have a busy life. However, that busy life doesn't stop me from dreaming of the days of freedom. It doesn't keep me from fantasizing about the day I can finally tell my boss everything I think about her, have my son home with me so I can spend all the time in the world with him, maybe take a vacation for the first time in the six years I've been in the work force, and do all of this still being able to pay my bills.
I manage all of these things willingly and happily because I haven't lost my ambition or my motivation, I haven't forgotten that the reason I came here was turn all of these dreams into realities. And one day that will be my reality, my promise to myself and my son.
So, if your lacking motivation or even just want to give yourself a little reminder of what your doing here? I want you take a about five minutes to do two great things for yourself.
One: stop thinking about what you haven't done or been able to accomplish yet, and think about why your here? What brought you here? What motivated you to decide to invest your time and money in this? I can't speak for everyone but, my motivations consist of financial freedom, being able to make more time to spend with my family when my "job" is finally out of the picture, going back to college to get my degree, and being able to give my son the life he deserves. To me, these are extremely powerful sources of drive. I've always been ambitious but, these are thing that keep me moving forward day after day. The things that remind me why I'm here and why I'm going to stay here until my goals have been accomplished. Don't forget your reasons for being here, they're to important to be forgotten.
Second: Take a look at some of the posts in the Success Forum here at WA. Now, when it comes to money and accomplishments, that's the best motivation you can get. Think about this, these are all fantastic success stories from people who started out just like you. People who are living their dreams because of the information and unyielding support they found here. I spent months researching different affiliate marketing products and groups before joining WA, and all of them were full of talk about overnight riches from people I don't know, can't talk to (even if I buy their product), and probably got the picture of "themselves" from Google Images. The people in the Success Forum? People right here at WA, people I can easily connect with, get advise from, and people who have nothing to gain from talking about their success here at WA. They do it because they want you to realize that you can make it, YOU CAN DO THIS!
And, in case this didn't occur to you, think about what a rare gift it is that they want to take time out their day to tell you what they've accomplished, and why you can accomplish this to. I'm sending out a big thank you to all of you because, this is where I'm going to go if I ever feel like throwing in the towel.
I've been at WA for just a little over a month now, have only made it to Day Eight in the 30 Day Success Club, and haven't made a dime yet.
But, I'm going full steam ahead. I refuse to give up my dreams, and I sincerely hope that you don't either.
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Hi Danie, you've got the exact mindset and motivation that will prove to take your business to very high levels of success. You're a busy person, a mom, and someone who is able to dedicate time and energy into achieving a goal. You're able to focus on your accomplishments rather than what you have not achieved. This kind of mentality is what it takes.
Every day for Kyle and I over the years has not been smooth sailing, things come up, things take time, things don't work. Being able to stop and take a look at what you have achieved is powerful - it gives you motivation to continue learning and improving.
The message that you've provided in this post is awesome because EVERYONE here at WA has what it takes to achieve their goals. Kyle and I provide a platform with all the tools you need - the rest comes down to each person's individual drive and dedication to learning.
I wanted to also mention something about your writing. I enjoyed reading this blog post, and based on the comments, many others have too. You're good at writing and this is going to help you immensely with your online business.
You are going to succeed with this, you've got everything it takes and have a refreshing outlook on achieving your goals. Thanks for the post!
Thanks for reading, Carson. Glad to know you think I'm good at writing, I've always liked to think I am (while also thinking that it could be better) but, it's nice to know someone else agrees with me.
As for me succeeding in my online efforts, well, as you read I have absolutely no intentions of failing. I have far to much to gain so, as far as I'm concerned failure is not an option. I just wanted to remind everyone not to give up so easily.
I've read far to many comments already within WA about how quickly some people tend to give up from lack of instantaneous gratification. Wake up call, it doesn't exist! Nothing every happens as quickly or as easily as you'd like it to but, that doesn't mean it can't happen. I just wanted to remind everyone of that.
Thanks again!
WOW - 22 - i've got corns older than that!! that's my segue into your thoughts on motivation - anyone who has kids nowadays has pretty much the same schedule - it's not exactly what you pictured when you decided to bring them into the world - but you made that decision and it sounds like you're doing the right thing by trying to make your son's life a great existence - kudos to you - not enough people realize the severity of the task - i'm 56 and my kids are 18 and 14 and i've just really figured out what i want to do with my life and WA is a huge part of that goal - i won't say that i've wasted my time but to be plugged in like you are at your age - my compliments to you - my only advice is to take some time to 'smell the roses' - savor life's everyday firsts like your son's first words or his first step or his first potty - you never get these days back so enjoy them while they're here - also you have a job and you have a healthy family so that should be motivation in itself
i'm a newbie like yourself and i can't wait to get back to WA any chance i get to pursue my goals -- keep the fire burning!
Danie, terrific post, which will be very inspirational to many newbies who will hesitate at times as we all have done at some period during our online business start up.
Well done and I wish you all the success in the future both to you and your family - and I am sure you will make success happen for you because you have the will to do so.
Best regards
Hudson
Beautiful well written post!! I was doing the same thing at your age. I also returned to school and earned my nursing degree and worked part time with a 2 year old then got preggers with 2nd daughter...lol!
I'm here at age 40 because unfortunately in my line of work I can only affect change in a limited, albeit meaningful way. I want to help thousands, if not millions of seniors & their families. Can't do that with rules & regulations & crappy bosses...
A word to the wise though. Do not burn bridges. I was young and on fire like you as well. I was (and still am) a champion for senior rights. I did make it a practice to tell my superiors how I felt about them when I obtained a better position in another facility. I thought I did it in a professional way. Didn't matter. It came back to bite me in the rear. No matter how succesful you become, leave your mark in a dignified way. Kill them with kindness, Danie. Your boss will be in awe at how classy you are!
Kudos to you dear! (I want to call you honey, you are only 3 years older than my oldest, lol!!!!)
Great post! With that mindset and dedication you will succeed keep working you will get there!!! Wish you the best of luck,
Veronica
Awesome post Danie!! If you keep yourself in that frame of mind, you will go along way. Thanks for posting and good luck!!
Lovely post and a great example of how you can manage your life to take actons to fulfill your dreams.
Best wishes
Beverley
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hi Dannie
you just lifted up my spirit. i never knew people abroad get to work this hard. i only want to ask one question is it so easy for you to write, cos it's not that easy for me. i'll love to visit your website cos if you'll let me.
thanks a lot and keep up the struggle.
Hi Firstborn!
Thanks for reading my post, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wouldn't say it's always been easy for me write. I'm fairly sure I've always been fairly good at it though.
The most difficult part for me is getting started with my writing. Getting that first sentence to come out the way I want it to seems impossible at times but, once I've got that first line out, the rest just seem to flow naturally. I enjoy writing, it's always been a passion of mine. And I'm grateful that joining WA gave me a platform to pursue my writing habits more than I use to.
And, please, feel free to visit my website (www.parentingyourtoddlers.com).
It's pretty primitive at the moment but, I'm working on it. Let me know what you think.
Thanks!