Ups and Downs - Today I Need Some Pick-Me-Up

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When I started my affiliate marketing journey, I braced myself for the long and difficult road ahead. I knew it wasn't going to be easy. I knew I will have to work tirelessly to achieve my goals. Some days I feel invincible but most days are filled with doubt.

I set up my website a month ago, have written 14 posts and as I expected, there is not much traffic and no sale yet. I know that it is too early to expect too much. But what picks my spirit up is hearing success stories of people like you who fought against odds, who was once in the same boat as I am. Care to share them for me? I am a sucker for fairy tales and happily ever afters. I want to hear yours. Your stories will surely infect me with some much-needed optimism that it can be done and if you can do it so can I.

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I hear you girl! It is very uplifting to hear success stories and we can ride on the energy of someone else's story for a moment without thinking in depth of how long and how much they had to deal with. We don't consider the battles they have had to go through in their lives, the sleepless nights, the effort, the support system, any and all factors that have brought them to this point of success. We think success is when you make so much money or have so many people visit your site, how about all the new things we learn everyday? What about the everyday miracles we experience?

To Quote Zig Ziglar: "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."

I personally believe that the main aim and life purpose of every creature is to BECOME GREATER than the last version of itself in every moment. We become GREATER versions of ourselves through many occurrences through life some "pleasant" some perceived on this plane of existence as "Unpleasant" Yet all things serve our progress towards higher versions of ourselves.

So I have often used this pep talk with myself in the past: I am taking a hold of my life like a Bulldog wearing lipstick right now! I picture myself as a bulldog wearing lipstick - lol it is the funniest picture and it keeps me from feeling sorry for myself and focuses my attention.

You Got This Sheila!

Much Love

- Kimberleigh

Thanks! Noted on embracing even the unpleasant part of the business. Good luck to you as well.

Thank you Beautiful!

Good morning Sheila,
I have been here about a month as well! I think often times we think that we should be a millionaire overnight or see financial progress immediately and I always have to remind myself that rome was not built in a day. We are laying the foundation for something that is going to create a steady business and a steady process! When I am doubting myself I always remember "my little wins". A month ago I didn't even have a website. I didn't even think I would ever have a website. Now I have a website and it is indexed in google! Those are little wins! I have not had a sale either but I think that comes with time! just keep on keeping on girl and your little wins will bring you BIG success!

-Kylie

Thanks. I'll try to dwell more on the "little wins" and try to learn more on how I can improve. Good luck to you too!

Good morning Sheila, your problem is not uncommon, as many of us go through this.
We all have different things going on in our lives while on this journey, and while you will not think t is relevant, it is. You see, we tend to get sidetracked with many things daily, and IT WILL THROW you mind and thoughts off for sure.

I will share with you my daily routine, as it may not be similar, I make choices to balance my day and block out what I do within those blocks. If you do not do this, you will find quickly, that you WILL get discouraged and feel that you cannot do this, and discouragement kicks in.

I wake up early to listening to my motivational speakers for at least an hr. or more. Les Brown, Tony Robbins, Lisa Nichols are just a few. Find the one speech that speaks to you that day, and listen with no interruption. IT WORKS.

Because I have to work, I am waking up to problems, or issues to make my current business work. I allow only 3 hrs of my day to deal with this part of my day. I do not think about WA, but am always writing notes, on things that happen, that I may learn from or write about.

I have no children at home, so it is just about me. If I do not stay focused, it is hard, but it is what makes me grounded, and push myself to accomplish what needs to be done. With WA. you must do the same. There are times you will get that spurt of energy, as you said. Take full advantage of that time, and write down your thoughts, and go back later when it is time, to think clearly what you need to do.

When I started back when, due to several reasons, one was in fact, I got discouraged, and wanted everything RIGHT NOW! and it wasn't happening as fast as I wanted, not knowing how much was involved, so I QUIT. that was back in 2017. I came back in 2018, thinking now it is time, unfortunately, medical issues caused me to leave AGAIN. I have been back less than 3 months, and I must say, I know like I know, that I am meant to be here, and I know I am going to be successful, but it will not happen now. I am making it a commitment to work as many hrs as necessary within the 24 hr. period. I know I will make my website and will make income, which is my goal.

I guess what I am saying to you if you want something bad enough, and feel that feeling of SUCCESS, you will make every effort to put as much time in to get there.

I didn't mean to ramble on, BUT, do not let anything get in your way, and see the light.

I wish you much success, and feel free to reach out anytime!

Have a successful Sunday, and hope to hear back from you soon!!!

Thanks for sharing. I will find a routine that will work for me. Keep me posted on what's happening on your blog. Good luck to us. 😊

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