Realizing The Answer Was Always Obvious
Have you ever heard the saying "I was looking for an orchid, and I overlooked a rose?" I guess that describes my search for narrowing down my niche. I listened to everyone's helpful advice and started to whittle away at the 'health weight loss' or health and wellness niches. I kept searching keywords and phrases, checking all the particulars and then I remembered a comment about seniors or the elderly. It was like lights went on in my brain and I could see so clearly the path I needed to follow.
I guess I was gun-shy after caring for my parents over the past three years, but once the idea unfolded in my brain, I felt like I had found my way. I had been so lost on what to really do that I was passionate about that would be helpful to others, I felt a bit silly at being so blind to the obvious.
Sometimes you can find your niche without help, but for me, I needed to hear what others had to say about my dilemma in my previous blog. Those wonderful people who offered help and counsel to me, I am forever in your debt. You helped me to see what I needed to do and that was to narrow my scope, and in doing that, I realized what I truly was passionate about and wanted to share and help others deal with caring for their parents.
I feel my old confidence returning and the creative juices are beginning to flow again. It has been over three years since I felt truly alive and carefree, I think this is the turning point in my personal and professional life, I have my wonderful memories and a bright and happy future. They say everything happens for a reason, so I guess my rant on my blog wasn't so bad after all.
Oh, did I forget to say, I love it here at WA? I truly do and I think it is the whole community atmosphere that makes it more like family. Thanks everyone! And in case you are wondering, the picture is of my momma and best friend, Barbara Ann. The world's most perfect mother!
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I'm dealing with aging parents right now. I don't know your family situation but don't forget to deal with siblings and the family dynamic as you approach your niche.
Congratulations on identifying your focus.
I will be including siblings and the family dynamic also. My husband is one of nine children. I can get a great deal of perspective and input from him. His mother died from ALS at the age of 83. His dad had congestive heart failure, strokes and Type II diabetes and passed away at the age of 69. Great people, my inlaws. I have often described them as "The Waltons" because that is the closest I can get to the way my husband's family truly was!
Labman, remember to take time for yourself when dealing with your aging parents. I didn't and I got really sick a week before my dad passed. I barely remember the funeral and I was in the hospital 3 days after the funeral. Stress caused ulcerative colitis and I don't think I want that pain and agony again. Oh, and if you every need to talk, let me know. I will be here for you anytime.
Ah, you spoke to my heart here. I have taken care of the elderly. It is a noble and beautiful profession. God bless you for taking good care of your parents. Seniors have so much to offer us. They always touch my heart in very special ways. Thanks for the post. Good job!
Thank you Kathy. I was this way when I was a little girl and my momma's mom was sick in a hospital bed. I was always going to talk to her and I would cream her face and hands and brush her white hair. Grandma Carrie was such a wonderful woman, she was 1/2 Cherokee Indian and I loved her dearly. I was the only grandchild allowed around her because the others were so wild and jumped around and scared her. I just sat by her bed and talked to her.
You are never too old to learn and you can always learn from the older generations. I think that is what is missing in the world today.
Sure glad you are where you are and going to where you want to go! Keep it up and you will rise up! Inspiring post! Thank you.
David
David, I hope I will rise up, if I don't it will not be because I didn't try. I am taking things a bit slower than I really would like, but I don't want to rush and miss anything in the training and I am still having a bit of a fight with my theme on my website. Get one thing working and something else goes wacky. I really liked my big website I have with GoDaddy. I think I will check and see what I need to do to use it. I understand the workings of it better than the WordPress.
Oh, and I am glad I inspired you. You are most welcome!
Bob, I hope I am on the way up, but I will be patient and get there soon enough. My momma always told me that haste makes waste. She was a wise little Irish/Cherokee lady.
(Follow the recommended training) and you will succeed. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen. It takes time and commitment. I am sure you will succeed in your endeavors. You are in the right place.
Bob
That`s why WA is so powerful, we share ideas we help each other out. I am glad you have found your subniche, sounds like a good one. Love the picture of momma Barbara Ann! If you ever need any help just let me know,
Veronica
I agree, WA is such a caring place, something I truly had not expected, but I certainly do appreciate it. I hope the niche works well, I would love to help others.
The picture of my momma was taken about a week before she died. She was such a beautiful woman and so talented. She sang and played guitar and had themost ornery eyes I have every seen! LOL She was a real treasure.
I will let you know if I need help. I appreciate it.
See, just sitting down with yourself and finding that peace with it all. I am so happy for you. :) But I have to say, my Mama had to be at least as perfect as your mother! I won't say she was more so, but I am sure they are both very proud of their daughters! Love ya, girl! Very beautiful picture of your Momma!
Yes Joyce, our mommas were 100% equal in their perfection! We were very lucky to have them. I know they are proud of us.....they loved us! Wish you could have seen her with her long black hair and in her 30s, she was a real beauty. She was a fiesty little gal and so very full of fun and laughter.
Yes, my Mama was fiesty too! LOL She was a little woman, 5'1, 120 pounds, but had spunk! Yeah, spunk! I miss her so much, as I am sure you miss yours too! :) My Daddy was awesome too, as I am sure your was! Have a GREAT day! Missed seeing you yesterday!
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I started reading this blog, you were looking for a niche and you mentioned "weight loss". I thought "oh no, another one ... " and I stopped reading.
I moved to your profile page and scrolled down to your websites, I cliked to open, and ....
What I saw really hit me! The niche you have chosen is a gold star, it is not another trendy commercial plastic, it is something real, something important, something far above just trying to make money online. I know nothing about online marketing yet, I don't know whether you can make money on it or not. But you are doing something important, something with a real value! WVLadyRebel thank you for your job! You are my real inspiration. That's what I would like to find for myself - a niche I will be proud of no matter how much money it will bring. Thank you!
P.S To everyone who's got "weight loss" niche - please don't feel offended, I would never say it is not right or cheap or anything like this. If this is what you are fascinated about - that is perfect niche for you.
It is just so popular now... and it is me being jealous as my first niche choice was ... weight loss... :-)