Sunday, January 13, 2008
Keeping Up When You Feel Like Giving Up In Your Online Home Business
Usually I write an article when I have a strong need to express my thoughts and feelings. Today is actually one of those days. I am feeling a little bit burnt out today in this very competitive, challenging, but exciting business. This is actually a day that I feel like "throwing in the towel" and walking away from this business forever. I am tired of posting so many ads, answering emails, and deleting junk mail. I am tired of talking to tire kickers who really never had any intention of getting involved in a home based business. I am just plain tired. I have been in my online internet marketing business for approximately 6 weeks now. I call myself an experienced newbie... since this is wnat I am. My learning curve is very high and very strong because of the time I spent researching, reading, posting, and writing in my online business. I have learned so much... and yet so little in a short time. I say this because there is SO much to learn in online internet marketing. This may actually be part of the reason why I feel discouraged right now. There is so much information that we have to take in, process, and explore and there is just not enough time in the day to do all of these things. Now when I say I feel like "giving up" I do not mean that I "will give up". I have to acknowledge these feelings strongly and take the feelings very seriously as well. My mind and body are telling me that I need to TAKE A BREAK! If I do not take a break I will become severely burnt out.. and may actually give this up for good. I do not want to do that because I have invested so much time, money, and creativity. I also actually enjoy this profession when I am not doing it ALL THE TIME. When I mention "ALL THE TIME" I actually mean that when I am not teaching piano (that is my day job) I am actually on the computer working in my online business. I had written a previous article about my life getting out of balance since I began to work from home in this internet business. It is still out of balance and it does have to change. My eating habits have improved, however, my exercise program is just awful. If I could give any advice to any internet marketer (experienced or newbie) it would be to walk away and take a very long break. I am going away for two days tomorrow and I will not bring my computer. I will practice what I preach and I know that I will come back to my online business refreshed and ready to make some awesome money online! Michelle Tukachinsky http://www.mtmarketing.biz http://www.moneyvideo.net http://www.greatsalesjob.info
Keeping Up When You Feel Like Giving Up In Your Online Home Business
Usually I write an article when I have a strong need to express my thoughts and feelings. Today is actually one of those days. I am feeling a little bit burnt out today in this very competitive, challenging, but exciting business. This is actually a day that I feel like "throwing in the towel" and walking away from this business forever. I am tired of posting so many ads, answering emails, and deleting junk mail. I am tired of talking to tire kickers who really never had any intention of getting involved in a home based business. I am just plain tired. I have been in my online internet marketing business for approximately 6 weeks now. I call myself an experienced newbie... since this is wnat I am. My learning curve is very high and very strong because of the time I spent researching, reading, posting, and writing in my online business. I have learned so much... and yet so little in a short time. I say this because there is SO much to learn in online internet marketing. This may actually be part of the reason why I feel discouraged right now. There is so much information that we have to take in, process, and explore and there is just not enough time in the day to do all of these things. Now when I say I feel like "giving up" I do not mean that I "will give up". I have to acknowledge these feelings strongly and take the feelings very seriously as well. My mind and body are telling me that I need to TAKE A BREAK! If I do not take a break I will become severely burnt out.. and may actually give this up for good. I do not want to do that because I have invested so much time, money, and creativity. I also actually enjoy this profession when I am not doing it ALL THE TIME. When I mention "ALL THE TIME" I actually mean that when I am not teaching piano (that is my day job) I am actually on the computer working in my online business. I had written a previous article about my life getting out of balance since I began to work from home in this internet business. It is still out of balance and it does have to change. My eating habits have improved, however, my exercise program is just awful. If I could give any advice to any internet marketer (experienced or newbie) it would be to walk away and take a very long break. I am going away for two days tomorrow and I will not bring my computer. I will practice what I preach and I know that I will come back to my online business refreshed and ready to make some awesome money online! Michelle Tukachinsky http://www.mtmarketing.biz http://www.moneyvideo.net http://www.greatsalesjob.info
Monday, July 2, 2007
How To Find The Perfect Roommates
If you have looked high and low, left and right and even peaked around the corner and are starting to think that finding your perfect roommates is just not possible, think again. You can find the roommates you have been looking for by following the old saying "ask and you shall receive". Simply by asking the right questions, you can find the roommates that are right for you.
To be successful you will have to ask questions that help you to find out more about the people you are talking to about becoming a roommate - information that they may not tell you otherwise. This may involve asking some tough questions but its better to do it now rather than regret it later. Remember, you will need to live with your new roommates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
By now you must be wondering what questions should I ask to find the perfect roommate. The questions you will need to ask will depend on whether you are looking for a room in an established household or are the one offering the room.
When you are offering a room, your questions will have to focus on whether the new roommate would fit in with you and other existing roommates. Here are some questions that you could ask that looks at the suitability of a person as a roommate.
1. Why are you looking for an apartment/house to share? 2. Have you lived with roommates before? 3. Do you like to entertain and have friends over? 4. Do you like to spend a lot of time at home or do you prefer to go out? 5. What kind of music do you like? Do have any hobbies or play sport? 6. What are your preferred food arrangements? 7. What would your ideal living arrangements be? 8. How would you contribute to the household? 9. What would you say would be your 3 worst habits? 10. What furniture would you be bringing? 11. How long would you intend to live here? 12. What are your future plans? 13. How much notice would you need to give before you could move in? 14. Would you be able to provide references, if needed?
When the tables are turned and you are looking for a room for yourself, the focal point of your questions will have to change. The questions you ask will help you decide whether or not you could live with existing habits and living patterns. Asking questions like the ones below will assist you when unlocking the real story to what lies behind closed doors.
1. How many people live here on a permanent and casual basis? 2. Do the people who live here like to do a lot of entertaining? 3. What are the arrangements when roommates want to entertain or have friends over? 4. Do the people living here, prefer to stay at home or go out? 5. What are the food and shopping arrangements? 6. How are decisions that affect everyone in the household made? 7. What are the responsibilities of each person living in the household? 8. What expenses make up the rent? Does it include electricity and water? 9. Are there any other expenses and if so, what are they and how much do they cost? 10. How often does the rent increase? Why has it increased in the past? 11. What happens to the bond that gets paid? 12. Who is responsible for the lease? 13. Is there any furniture in the room? 14. When would the room be available?
No matter what your current situation, remember the way to find your perfect roommates, is to ask the right questions at the right time. By preparing relevant questions before meeting potential roommates, you will find success and realize it is as easy as that saying "ask and you shall receive".
Good luck and happy roommate hunting!
To be successful you will have to ask questions that help you to find out more about the people you are talking to about becoming a roommate - information that they may not tell you otherwise. This may involve asking some tough questions but its better to do it now rather than regret it later. Remember, you will need to live with your new roommates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
By now you must be wondering what questions should I ask to find the perfect roommate. The questions you will need to ask will depend on whether you are looking for a room in an established household or are the one offering the room.
When you are offering a room, your questions will have to focus on whether the new roommate would fit in with you and other existing roommates. Here are some questions that you could ask that looks at the suitability of a person as a roommate.
1. Why are you looking for an apartment/house to share? 2. Have you lived with roommates before? 3. Do you like to entertain and have friends over? 4. Do you like to spend a lot of time at home or do you prefer to go out? 5. What kind of music do you like? Do have any hobbies or play sport? 6. What are your preferred food arrangements? 7. What would your ideal living arrangements be? 8. How would you contribute to the household? 9. What would you say would be your 3 worst habits? 10. What furniture would you be bringing? 11. How long would you intend to live here? 12. What are your future plans? 13. How much notice would you need to give before you could move in? 14. Would you be able to provide references, if needed?
When the tables are turned and you are looking for a room for yourself, the focal point of your questions will have to change. The questions you ask will help you decide whether or not you could live with existing habits and living patterns. Asking questions like the ones below will assist you when unlocking the real story to what lies behind closed doors.
1. How many people live here on a permanent and casual basis? 2. Do the people who live here like to do a lot of entertaining? 3. What are the arrangements when roommates want to entertain or have friends over? 4. Do the people living here, prefer to stay at home or go out? 5. What are the food and shopping arrangements? 6. How are decisions that affect everyone in the household made? 7. What are the responsibilities of each person living in the household? 8. What expenses make up the rent? Does it include electricity and water? 9. Are there any other expenses and if so, what are they and how much do they cost? 10. How often does the rent increase? Why has it increased in the past? 11. What happens to the bond that gets paid? 12. Who is responsible for the lease? 13. Is there any furniture in the room? 14. When would the room be available?
No matter what your current situation, remember the way to find your perfect roommates, is to ask the right questions at the right time. By preparing relevant questions before meeting potential roommates, you will find success and realize it is as easy as that saying "ask and you shall receive".
Good luck and happy roommate hunting!
Friday, June 15, 2007
How to Change Your Attitude Today!
Sure, it's easy to say, "Change your attitude and you'll change your life," but how do you do that if you don't know what to do? After all, if changing one's attitude was easy why don't more people do it? Especially if it means they could be happier, more joyful, and much more successful?
Honestly, I don't know. What I do know, however, is that changing one's attitude doesn't need to be difficult and, in fact, can be quite easy. . . . All you need is to consistently employ a few simple techniques and you'll be on your way. So, to get you started, here are my 10 tips to get you started on improving your attitude. Good luck!
1. Think like you want to be
It's tough to be happy, joyful, successful, etc. if you don't think that you are a happy, joyful, and successful person. Think it first, then do it!
2. Smile
There's no arguing with this one -- research has shown the smiling has both psychological and physiological effects. So, put a smile on your face and you'll be on your way to a change in attitude!
3. Immerse yourself
Read books, articles, magazines that help you understand and adopt the new attitude. Watch films or listen to music that inspires you and encourages you to change.
4. Change your actions
It's hard to change your attitude if you keep doing the same old stuff the same old way. Do things differently to start thinking differently.
5. Change your environment
Make your environment reflect the attitude you wish to have. Create the physical spaced that makes you eager to change.
6. Follow the leader
Find someone who already has the attitude you wish to have. Follow their lead, learn from their example.
7. Help others (and help yourself)
One of the fastest ways to change your attitude is to take the focus off yourself and to help others in need.
8. Get a little help from your friends
Let everyone know what you're doing and enlist their support to help you change and give you ideas. The more you feel like you're part of a group effort, the more likely you are to be successful.
9. Get a pro
If the change you desire to make is a big one or is extremely radical, consider getting the help of a mentor, counselor, or coach. These professionals can reduce the time & frustration involved as well as provide you with many new ideas to help you grow.
10. Be patient
Recognize that most changes occur slowly, over an extended period of time. If you don't get immediate results, don't be surprised and DON'T QUIT! Keep working, it'll come.
Honestly, I don't know. What I do know, however, is that changing one's attitude doesn't need to be difficult and, in fact, can be quite easy. . . . All you need is to consistently employ a few simple techniques and you'll be on your way. So, to get you started, here are my 10 tips to get you started on improving your attitude. Good luck!
1. Think like you want to be
It's tough to be happy, joyful, successful, etc. if you don't think that you are a happy, joyful, and successful person. Think it first, then do it!
2. Smile
There's no arguing with this one -- research has shown the smiling has both psychological and physiological effects. So, put a smile on your face and you'll be on your way to a change in attitude!
3. Immerse yourself
Read books, articles, magazines that help you understand and adopt the new attitude. Watch films or listen to music that inspires you and encourages you to change.
4. Change your actions
It's hard to change your attitude if you keep doing the same old stuff the same old way. Do things differently to start thinking differently.
5. Change your environment
Make your environment reflect the attitude you wish to have. Create the physical spaced that makes you eager to change.
6. Follow the leader
Find someone who already has the attitude you wish to have. Follow their lead, learn from their example.
7. Help others (and help yourself)
One of the fastest ways to change your attitude is to take the focus off yourself and to help others in need.
8. Get a little help from your friends
Let everyone know what you're doing and enlist their support to help you change and give you ideas. The more you feel like you're part of a group effort, the more likely you are to be successful.
9. Get a pro
If the change you desire to make is a big one or is extremely radical, consider getting the help of a mentor, counselor, or coach. These professionals can reduce the time & frustration involved as well as provide you with many new ideas to help you grow.
10. Be patient
Recognize that most changes occur slowly, over an extended period of time. If you don't get immediate results, don't be surprised and DON'T QUIT! Keep working, it'll come.
Your Mindset Determines Your Life
Your Mindset Determines Your Life by Sopan Greene, M.A. http://www.InspiredEnoughToChange.com
To keep at the top of your game you have to keep a clear head. You can't afford to fill up on news and negativity. The world's overflowin' with it and the only way to be a winner is to be in control of your thoughts.
Your thoughts become words, your words become actions and your actions become your destiny. Someone else came up with that, but I've always remembered it because it's true. Our actions show who we truly are and how shallow or deep our character is.
Where you are today is a direct reflection of the words, thoughts and actions you took days, months and years ago. No matter how much some people blame their parents,teachers, where they grew up, television, the government or anything else, the truth is that nobody got them where they are today but themselves. The longer we choose to not take responsibility for our lives, the longer we'll living uninspired lives that we don't love.
I've heard 40 year old adults who complain about their lives and take no responsiblility for what they've created. Give me a break. If you think you're on the recieving end of life you're mistaken and too lazy to do anything about it.
Simply think about the pictures you've seen on TV of people in third world countries. When I start to get mad about having to stand behind two people in a line at the grocery store I remind myself that a lot of people don't even know where their food will come from tonight. This shifts me from anger to gratitude.
The next time you notice yourself getting frustrated or angry about something in your life I invite you to shift your focus onto what's great in your life. It doesn't matter if you think you don't have enough money or you're mad at your dog for chewing up a shoe. Remember how much love you get from having your dog in the first place and how your weekly earnings are more than some people make in a month or year.
Keep your focus on what is working - for you and for others. We are bombarded with negative input all day long. We need to watch what goes in because our livlihoods depend on what we creatively crank out. Our heads need to be full of positive inspiration or free space where we can dream.
A recent study revealed that the people who watch the most television news are the most fearful in our society. Crime has been going down in America for over a decade, but since the news focuses on it and repeats it over and over, a lot of people are receiving multiple messages that the world isn't safe. These people end up being less confident and less successful as a result of being emotinally paralyzed to a degree by their fears.
Remember the old phrase "garbage in, garbage out"? If you Were asked to be on television based on the person you are today would be on Jerry Springer or Oprah?
Yeah, I know. You're probably laughing or snickering right now. I can practically see that questioning look of disbelief on your face.
You may even think that you wouldn't be on either one. Just imagine that there's a guy at your door and he's going to put you in a limo right now and you have to pick one show or the other to be a guest on or you'll be locked in your house for a month. (It's silly, but you get the point, I want you to get into it).
There's a definite difference between Oprah guests and Jerry's guests. Oprah's guests radiate confidence and have taken responsibility for their lives and have created lemonade out of lemons. Jerry's guests radiate low self esteem and think they're victims of life. Even worse, they think they have a right to inflict their negative self-defeating attitude on others.
Oprah people know that they're on the creative end of life. Jerry people choose to think they're on the receiving end of life. And the truth is that if that's what they beleive then thats what they get. It's an easy cop out to settle in life and a lot of folks do it.
It's important to keep a positive mental attitude nomatter what your life is like because nothing is more important than your thoughts. They determine how you'll experience the next minute, hour, day, week, year, decade and century. Rid your life of people and circumstances that don't inspire and enliven you. Life's simply too short to put up distracting drama and complainers who never change anything.
We all throw around phrases about how life is too short, but we don't live that way. Take at least one action today to reaffirm that you're creating a life you love.
Fire a friend who drains your energy. Read from an autobiography of a person who inspires you. Turn off the TV and write your goals and values. Take a walk in nature or with a friend who supports the best in you. Write a note to someone who has impacted your life in a positive way to let them know you're grateful for having them in your life. Rub your dog's belly and watch a doggy smile of ecstasy come out to greet you.
You're building a powerful future. Study successful people and you'll notice they all surround themselves with other inspired and successful people. Your life is your show, choose to be an Oprah person and aviod the Jerry people who show up in your life. Or better yet, treat the Jerry people you meet like they are the Oprah person buried inside them so we can all shine together.
Let your positive mental attitude infect everyone you meet and we'll all enjoy better lives.
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=> Ready to Erich Your Life & Empower Your Spirit? <= Grab your FREE e-mail course: "How To Get Inspired Enough to Change??!" along with 2 FREE eBooks: "Inspired Enough to Change??: 8 True Stories About Real People" and "The Inspired Enough to Change?? Quiz" mailto:webmaster87-41205@autocontactor.com ----------------------------------------
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About the author: Sopan is an author, mentor and teacher who is well loved and respected. Personal, compassionate, humorous, inspiring and full of innocent wonder; Sopan is skilled at working with people ready for change, raising their consciousness and upgrading their quality of life. His leading edge systems deliver results which many are joyfully choosing in today?s fearful, frustrating and stressful times. www.InspiredEnoughToChange.com
To keep at the top of your game you have to keep a clear head. You can't afford to fill up on news and negativity. The world's overflowin' with it and the only way to be a winner is to be in control of your thoughts.
Your thoughts become words, your words become actions and your actions become your destiny. Someone else came up with that, but I've always remembered it because it's true. Our actions show who we truly are and how shallow or deep our character is.
Where you are today is a direct reflection of the words, thoughts and actions you took days, months and years ago. No matter how much some people blame their parents,teachers, where they grew up, television, the government or anything else, the truth is that nobody got them where they are today but themselves. The longer we choose to not take responsibility for our lives, the longer we'll living uninspired lives that we don't love.
I've heard 40 year old adults who complain about their lives and take no responsiblility for what they've created. Give me a break. If you think you're on the recieving end of life you're mistaken and too lazy to do anything about it.
Simply think about the pictures you've seen on TV of people in third world countries. When I start to get mad about having to stand behind two people in a line at the grocery store I remind myself that a lot of people don't even know where their food will come from tonight. This shifts me from anger to gratitude.
The next time you notice yourself getting frustrated or angry about something in your life I invite you to shift your focus onto what's great in your life. It doesn't matter if you think you don't have enough money or you're mad at your dog for chewing up a shoe. Remember how much love you get from having your dog in the first place and how your weekly earnings are more than some people make in a month or year.
Keep your focus on what is working - for you and for others. We are bombarded with negative input all day long. We need to watch what goes in because our livlihoods depend on what we creatively crank out. Our heads need to be full of positive inspiration or free space where we can dream.
A recent study revealed that the people who watch the most television news are the most fearful in our society. Crime has been going down in America for over a decade, but since the news focuses on it and repeats it over and over, a lot of people are receiving multiple messages that the world isn't safe. These people end up being less confident and less successful as a result of being emotinally paralyzed to a degree by their fears.
Remember the old phrase "garbage in, garbage out"? If you Were asked to be on television based on the person you are today would be on Jerry Springer or Oprah?
Yeah, I know. You're probably laughing or snickering right now. I can practically see that questioning look of disbelief on your face.
You may even think that you wouldn't be on either one. Just imagine that there's a guy at your door and he's going to put you in a limo right now and you have to pick one show or the other to be a guest on or you'll be locked in your house for a month. (It's silly, but you get the point, I want you to get into it).
There's a definite difference between Oprah guests and Jerry's guests. Oprah's guests radiate confidence and have taken responsibility for their lives and have created lemonade out of lemons. Jerry's guests radiate low self esteem and think they're victims of life. Even worse, they think they have a right to inflict their negative self-defeating attitude on others.
Oprah people know that they're on the creative end of life. Jerry people choose to think they're on the receiving end of life. And the truth is that if that's what they beleive then thats what they get. It's an easy cop out to settle in life and a lot of folks do it.
It's important to keep a positive mental attitude nomatter what your life is like because nothing is more important than your thoughts. They determine how you'll experience the next minute, hour, day, week, year, decade and century. Rid your life of people and circumstances that don't inspire and enliven you. Life's simply too short to put up distracting drama and complainers who never change anything.
We all throw around phrases about how life is too short, but we don't live that way. Take at least one action today to reaffirm that you're creating a life you love.
Fire a friend who drains your energy. Read from an autobiography of a person who inspires you. Turn off the TV and write your goals and values. Take a walk in nature or with a friend who supports the best in you. Write a note to someone who has impacted your life in a positive way to let them know you're grateful for having them in your life. Rub your dog's belly and watch a doggy smile of ecstasy come out to greet you.
You're building a powerful future. Study successful people and you'll notice they all surround themselves with other inspired and successful people. Your life is your show, choose to be an Oprah person and aviod the Jerry people who show up in your life. Or better yet, treat the Jerry people you meet like they are the Oprah person buried inside them so we can all shine together.
Let your positive mental attitude infect everyone you meet and we'll all enjoy better lives.
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=> Ready to Erich Your Life & Empower Your Spirit? <= Grab your FREE e-mail course: "How To Get Inspired Enough to Change??!" along with 2 FREE eBooks: "Inspired Enough to Change??: 8 True Stories About Real People" and "The Inspired Enough to Change?? Quiz" mailto:webmaster87-41205@autocontactor.com ----------------------------------------
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About the author: Sopan is an author, mentor and teacher who is well loved and respected. Personal, compassionate, humorous, inspiring and full of innocent wonder; Sopan is skilled at working with people ready for change, raising their consciousness and upgrading their quality of life. His leading edge systems deliver results which many are joyfully choosing in today?s fearful, frustrating and stressful times. www.InspiredEnoughToChange.com
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