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Pushing Passed Procrastination

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I've been meaning to write this post for quite some time, but haven't gotten around to doing it. (Humor!)

Procrastination is a word I learned at a very young age because it was a big part of my life. It is a behavior that I find myself slipping into easily if I don't monitor myself.

Procrastination will bring your business to a stand still if you find yourself there often, so let's look at some causes of procrastination and ways you can get things done and grow your business.

Fear – when it comes to business, there are so many things that can create fear. There is fear of failure, success, creating videos, creating a blog, asking for help, writing emails, or calling leads.

What it all boils down to, is fear of making a fool of ourselves, of being embarrassed. 

Someone once told me that when I try something new, I'll suck, but then I'll get better as I practice. That actually took a lot of pressure off me, and they were right, I sucked, and then I got better!

So be prepared to suck when you start, keep practicing, and then get better.

Fatigue – we often put off what needs to be done when we are just too tired to do it. So I recommend that same thing that your mother would probably tell you…

Eat well, be sure that you are getting adequate rest, drink plenty of water, and eat nutritious foods.

Determine what time of day your brain functions best and get your most difficult tasks done then.

For me, my brain doesn't even wake up until noon, so I schedule my big activities in the afternoon and early evening.

Overwhelm – I hear this a lot! If you find yourself saying that you are overwhelmed, you are doing more harm than good. You will eventually start believing what  you tell yourself, so without going into too much detail here, please, do yourself a favor and stop using the word overwhelm.

Instead, learn one new thing today, and then know that you are one step closer to where you want to be.

Be supportive of yourself and proclaim that you are getting better and better. 

Try that for 30 days and then let me know how you enjoy the results.

Leave a comment below and let me know how you are able to get a  handle on your procrastinating habits.

Much love,

Cathy

P.S. Share this with a fellow procrastinator, and do it now. LOL!

 

 

How to Manifest Dreams Into Reality

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Manifest Dreams

Have you heard people talking about how to manifest your dreams into reality and wondered what that means exactly? Or, perhaps, you are wondering how one would go about doing such a thing. 

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Do you have a business that you are struggling to make a steady income with?

Do you know what needs to be done, yet never seem to get it done?

I was on this live call the other day and felt the information was too good to keep to myself.

Check out this recording by Brian Fanale about how to manifest your dreams into reality and then comment below with your thoughts. 

I'll bet you can't listen to this without getting fired  up!  LOL!

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Be sure to share with someone who might benefit from hearing this.

Much love,

❤  Cathy

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Simple Ways to Create Exceptional Value

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Learn how to create exceptional value in all you do.

 

Do you find it difficult to make a sale in your business? For some, this can be a real struggle; both to make a sale, and to get past that icky feeling of being “salesy”, which most of us don't like. In today's post, I'd like to how to create exceptional value.

You can't actually “make a sale” because you can't make anybody so something they don't want to do.

What we can do, is provide an opportunity that allows a sale to happen.

People are drawn to you, not by what you say or do, but how you make them feel.

And people enjoy doing business with those they know, like, and trust. So, how do we get there?

In business, any business, your worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.

For this reason, it is important that you are providing value to your audience.

When you think of your job description, think of it not as someone who is in sales, but someone who creates value.

Value is what another considers to desirable, or have worth. More value is assigned to something that's qualities give it worth, or importance, especially as compared to its cost.

Let's look at how to create exceptional value.

Excellence – do what you do well to create value. Don't create just enough value to get paid, see how much more value you can create than what you are paid for . That is what creates excellence.

Simple examples when greeting someone might be;

  • smile and make eye contact
  • pronounce their name correctly
  • dress well
  • offer assistance if needed

For a dog groomer:

  • be sure to use the dog's name when talking with the owner
  • offer suggestions if the owner seems overwhelmed
  • be sure to listen to the owner's request for their dog's cut
  • add a pretty bow when done and let the owner know how good the dog was

In a restaurant:

  • Listen carefully to people's food orders
  • Be sure their order is cooked to their specifications
  • Check in to see if they are satisfied with their food
  • engage, make eye contact, and smile

For a blogger:

  • Know what your audience is searching for
  • Be sure your post title describes the article
  • Give them the answer they are searching for
  • Ask them to engage with their comments

These are all things that people enjoy, but rarely get. So when they get it from you, you will stand out. This is how you create exceptional value.

When you create habits of value, you will crate a habit of excellence. 

What is the cost for creating excellence? Nothing.  When people can count on you for excellence, you become their stability in a world of change and uncertainty. You become their “go-to” person. 

Excellence + Consistency = Exceptional Value

Simple; right?

What do  you do in your business to create exceptional value? Please share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below.

Keep giving value,

Cathy

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5 Simple Steps to Increase Productivity

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 Let's increase productivity!

Do you often find yourself at the end of the day and wonder where it went? Perhaps a bit disappointed because you did not accomplish the tasks you had planned? Would you like some tips to increase productivity and leave you feeling quite pleased with yourself at the end of the day?

I used to be quite good at staying busy all day, yet never accomplishing the things that really needed to be done in my business. Feeling the need to increase productivity, I have devised a short list that I think you will find helpful.

Set goals and plans – Setting goals is great, but without a plan, they are only dreams. So map out your plan on a calendar with all the tasks that you will need to complete.  Have a to-do list for each day, week, and month, and check them off as you complete them, or continue them to another day if you need to.These will need to be updated regularly as you progress. At the end of the day, you should be able to look on your calendar and see how you did that day.

Focus – This seems super simple, but in this day and age, we are always tempted with distractions that take us away from our goals. If we are to increase productivity, we must focus on the task at hand and not get distracted. Social media, emails, texts, and phone calls can all drag us away from where we need to be. If you need to, close your Facebook tab, or mute your phone, and do it for until you have completed the task at hand.

Create routines – This is a great way to get yourself in the habit of doing what you need to do. We all know how difficult a bad habit can be to break, but a good habit is just as difficult. Create a routine each day and commit a portion of  your day to increase productivity in your business.

5 Simple Steps to Increase Productivity

Stay healthy – When we are healthy, our mind is able to function at its best, and it's the simple things that can make a huge difference. Here are some things to incorporate in your day:

  • Eat healthy
  • exercise
  • drink plenty of water
  • take a break and stretch for 10 minutes every hour with nice deep breaths
  • find time for play and laughter each day
  • Spend time outside each day
  • Sleep well

Learn/Do/Teach – This one took me awhile to learn, so I'd like to share it with you now so you can avoid the rut I got stuck in.

The internet is wonderful, it allows us to learn so much online, and that's great, but we really need to do something with that knowledge when we get it. It's really common for us to think we still need to learn more before we implement and share, that is incorrect as it keeps us stuck.

One thing we need to do is apply what we have learned, and apply it immediately. Not after we watch 100 more videos on the topic, or read another 10 books, but right now. You will continue to learn more as you are doing more of what you learned.

The last part of this tip is teaching what you've learned to others. When we teach to others, it helps reinforce what we have learned, and also puts us in a position of authority.  Completing all three of these steps will help you increase productivity in your business.

Simple; right?  🙂

Be healthy, be happy.

Cathy

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3 Tips For Building Your Online Business

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Building your online business

Did you sign up for an online business with an MLM only to become frustrated because people you share your products with keep telling you “NO”? Friends and family hesitant to answer their phone when you call? Here are 3 tips for building your online business so you can keep your friends and family while creating an income.

1. Join a community of like-minded people

Some people have tried working an online business, it got difficult, money wasn't pouring in during the 10 day trial, and they quit. Instead of taking responsibility for their actions, or inaction, they tell people that the business was a scam and it doesn't work.

Still others, would really like to break out of the 9 – 5 prison and create the lifestyle of their dreams, but friends and family are sharing their stories of failure, telling them that online businesses are pyramid schemes, and warning them not to make the same mistake that they made.

It's quite difficult for a person to follow their dreams when those around them are constantly telling them how foolish they are.

Instead, surround yourself in a community of those that are already doing it! This is where part of your inspiration and support will come from when you are building your online business.

2. Give your business the time it needs to grow

As for time, the more you can put towards your business, the faster it will grow. When you are starting, it will require more time, but as things start to become more automated, you can enjoy the benefits of being out enjoying life while your business does the heavy lifting and creates an income for you.

Remember, this is YOUR business, you are not working for someone else. You will get out of it what you put into it. You'll need to lose the “employee” mentality and create a new “entrepreneur” mentality.

3. Invest in the tools of the trade

Every business needs tools of some kind, and you'll need to know how to use those tools to your advantage. Those that try to learn what then need on their own will suffer greatly and become quite frustrated due to lack of results.

Most people who start an online business will quit in 90 days. Some will quit in 30 days or less. That is generally not long enough to master even the most basic skills.

Here are some tools that will help you grow your business:

  • custom relations manager – to keep track of all your leads, prospects, and customers
  • autoresponder & funnels – to capture leads and stay in contact with them
  • blog – to brand yourself, share your message, and connect with others.
  • instant value & relationship builder – so important when you're new!
  • lead generation products that you can sell as an affiliate
  • access to an education and training library – also important when you're new!
  • a supportive community of like-minded people

These are the basics that you will need when building your online business. This list may look a bit daunting, and some of the items may even seen a but foreign to you. But…

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There you have it, 3 Tips For Building Your Online Business.  Your comments and questions are always welcome below.

Work hard for your dreams and be kind to yourself along the way.  ♥

Do you know of someone else who might value from this post? Feel free to share it now.

To your success,

Cathy

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Avoid Self-Judgement, Boost Your Confidence

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Avoid Self-Judgment

Do you look in the mirror and begin to judge the person looking back at you? It can sometimes be difficult not to; right? Whenever possible, avoid self-judgement and boost your confidence instead.

Let's take a minute to see how this might influence our lives.

Avoid Self-Judgement and Boost Your Confidence

I'm currently going through a daily meditation series with Deepak Chopra and Oprah. They offer them a few times per year and I always enjoy starting my day off with a meditation session. You can learn more here and get signed up for the next one.

In today’s meditation, we looked at how to heal self-judgment. Self-judgment is the compromised belief that gives rise to feelings of guilt, shame, self-criticism, and self-recrimination. Self-judgment happens when one part of our divided self judges another part of us.

Instead of our self functioning as an integrated whole, it fights and resists itself.

This leaves us feeling divided, depleted, and unhappy – the opposite of our core belief “I am fulfilled.”

I am interested in self-judgement because I've noticed that when we judge ourselves, we are not usually judged in a positive way. We tend to be very critical of ourselves, and often, not very forgiving.

If we were to ask a friend to judge us in the same way, we might be surprised to a very different response.

Perhaps our friend would be more likely to comment on how friendly and helpful we are, artistically talented, or even a pleasure to be with.

Boost your confidence

Can you look in the mirror at your wonderful self and share a compliment or two? Or, do you look in the mirror and feel shame, guilt, and lack of self-worth?

This is a really important question because you will become what you believe.

If you believe you are a person worthy of love, money, and a joyful live, that is just what you'll get.

If you believe you are a person who is unlovable, life is always unfair, and each day will bring nothing but stress and frustration, that is just what you'll get.

My challenge to you today, is to stop by the mirror each day for 30 days, and give yourself a smile, a compliment, and a kind thought. See if you don't begin to notice things changing in your life.

You may notice people returning your smile, showing more of an interest in who you are, and wanting to do business with you.

Although it may seem a little awkward at first, but that's okay, it's just between you and the person in the mirror!   🙂

Comment below and let me know how you avoid self-judgement and boost your confidence.

 Live. Love. Laugh. Avoid self-judgement.

Cathy

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