The brick wall
The dreaded brick wall
And then it happens, you hit the brick wall.
Let me rewind! So it's been a whole month since joining Welalthy Affiliate! I did as everyone has said, I've followed the training and although still not yet fully complete I'm on a good road to having my own website up and running and I am linking affiliate links to my page what seems to be well. I found myself diving through the content and ideas were popping up all over my brain. I felt good! No great! I thought that's it I'm going to be able to stay at home with my baby and not fear the return of the rat race of employment and having to leave me child in the care of others.
With my boy being so young I was finding I was getting time to put together blog posts and pull in my ideas to pages and content felt like it was flowing.
Then my boy has started sleeping less and when he's awake I can't just ignore him, so it's a juggle of playing, teaching, praising, nursing, singing, dancing and rushed moments of trying to touch base here at Wealthy affiliate.
I was so confident when I started out and things were rolling well, but the last few days I really felt like I'm not putting in the time I was. It's hard to watch the training videos because I have to entertain my baby and I can't half listen because I miss out on taking it all in.
So now I feel like I've hit a brick wall! I've lost my drive and motivation. I'm doubting myself and the future I saw so clearly!
Deep breaths I keep reminding myself, Rome wasn't built in a day. But I'm definitely the kind of person who needs to see some results! Yes some pages have been indexed and I've had a dribble of visitors to my site. But no money as yet.
I'm stating to question my niche. Is it worth it? Will it actually make money? You see my wall is staring to feel bigger the more questions I ask.
How do you cope with brick walls? Especially when your time has to prioritise something other than building a business?
I'm not getting time to do regular self care at present with a baby, and I'm streaming through this post with a baby attached to my breast! Are there any mothers out there doing the same?
I'm looking for my silver lining!
I won't give up! This isn't in my bones to just drop something and I know that paying for Premium here at Wealthy Affiliate means I can't just stop because then I'd be wasting money and in a time like this here in the UK right now with all the energy price rises, we are barely scraping through the months, so I won't let me family down and waste my efforts. But I'm in a rut!
To anyone else who's found a wall, I see you and feel you!
Let's keep lifting each other up and if anyone has some words of wisdom!
I'm all ears!
From my heart to yours Tigan
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We all hit brick walls Tigan.. it is part of all of our lives!!
How we climb over them is what will help us succeed in the future my friend!
Life is never straightforward, so just do what you can when you can on your business and keep on moving forward my friend!
This happens to most people, Tigan. You are not alone there. And from the sounds of it, I can't imagine how you would have much time with a precious baby to care for. Hang in there. This is not a race and you need a LOT of patience, which is not easy. Just keep at it when you have time. "Baby" steps can take you down the right path.
Susan :-)
Thanks, I think sometimes it feels lonely in our individual paths but I have to remind myself I’m not super women! I can only do what I can between caring for my precious boy.
Remind myself to be patient !
Thanks 🙏
Hi Tigan
You're not alone; juggling caring for the baby and your online business could be overwhelming.
But, don't overstretch yourself, do the little you can for now, even if it's just a blog post a week.
Remember, your baby needs a lot of attention. With time as he becomes more independent, you can work more on your website.
All the best.
Yes you are right! I think sometimes I rush to a finish line instead of embracing the journey!
Thank you 🙏
Understandable on all counts,Tigan.
We have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and my wife does some work online and also sells used clothing here in the Philippines and it can be challenging to find the time for work while taking care of our daughter. Its all part of life and we just have to do the best we can do and not be critical of our efforts.
Mel
Yes thank you! I think the important thing is not to stop, just sometimes success feels out of reach. I will continue to do it lottle by little x
You are most welcome Tigan!
If we are doing something each day, even if only planning things further in our head, then we are already a success.
My publishing business was part time work for 14 years, then it became my sole source of income. We just have to keep moving forward no matter what.
Mel
Yes that is definitely something to keep reminding myself! Well done for Pershing your business and making it work out!
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We all have brick marks on our forehead where we have hit the wall. Just to realise that is what is happening to you makes it feel no better, but, you can plan around it.
For me, I just embraced the fact that not as much is going to get done. However I told myself that I must do one thing every day….no matter how small. And once a week I had to write a post.Just keep ticking over. And do what you are doing, talk about it. It will pass…
Stephen
Yes indeed you are right and I have to remind myself I do manage something small each day even if it is replying on here!
Got to keep motivated!
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