Was 2012 kind to you? Will 2013 be different?

I encourage you as we walk into this new year, determine what you have allowed to hold you back over the last 12 months, maybe your entire life. What excuses have you made? How many times have you said I will do that tomorrow? How many times have you said I cannot afford that, or even worse having to tell your children, we can't afford that? What did you accomplish on your goal list for the year?

I don't know about you however I remember those years that I put things off, that I didn't work the way I should of, where I made excuses in place of action, where I watched my life dwindle away into hardship and sadness, the years where I was simply surviving and watching the world pass me on by verses being the one IN THE WORLD CHANGING IT.

Now that I am a professional, DEDICATED, ACTION TAKER and have been able to watch not only my life but SO MANY others that I care about change around me due to commitment and action over the last 1 year... I only have a few things for you to help bring awareness to your life...

What is 2013 to you? What are you going to COMMIT to now for a new time, a new day, a new opportunity to create the life you envision? Are you COMMITTED to taking the actions every day? Are you COMMITTED to writing out your specific goals and knowing that you already have them accomplished this year? Are you ready to make the decisions and choices NOW, to create that tomorrow that will brighten and beauty your life and most importantly other's lives?

What choices have you put on the back burner that could have changed your life in the last 12 months? You know the ones where you say, I would have started that new business BUT I didn't have the money, then you went and spent $500 on materialistic things you did not need. I would have taken on changing my health, losing that 20 pounds BUT I didn't have the time. I would have spent more time on personal development BUT I just work way too much. I would have spent more time with people who inspire me BUT I already have all these people I say yes in my life to now (which usually are people who are sucking you dry of your positive energy). I would have given back more BUT I couldn't even pay my own bills, how could I help someone else?

I AM NOT just telling you that you can CHANGE that, I have SHOWN that you can. I have proved that no matter what circumstances you come from or experiences you have been in, ALL you have to do is make the choice and take action. You have to be the IMPACTOR not the victim.
QUIT the excuses, QUIT the pity party, get OVER yourself and just choose right here and now that you will do WHAT IT TAKES to make those changes in your life by doing what will ALLOW those in.

I encourage you, don't wait to the 1st. Do it TODAY. COMMIT today. Make the DECISION today. Take the ACTION on what you envision today.

As we walk into this New Year, I am sending you all my heart, love and light within your journey. Know the BLESSING you are to this world and how incredibly talented you are. IT IS in you, you have got the goods, just BELIEVE in yourself enough to use them. And surround yourself with those who have what you want and will light up your life with positivity!

Thank you Jennifer May for your amazing, inspiring words!

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Consistency is Key

Working from home cannot always be easy and is not always easy. Honestly the first couple of years are the hardest when growing a home business, website or opportunity. Even a home job takes a lot of self-discipline and motivation. You have to get up every morning to get the job done. You must put in the work, effort and consistency every day to accomplish your goals of being successful from home. What you will find is that many who have those so called "Work 30 minutes a day on your computer and make $10,000 a month" websites, ads and spam as we call it, they are just pretty much putting on act. It is not that easy to work from home, it takes work, effort and heart just like anything else worth working for does. Those who start their search on work from home can get suckered into these so called "Opportunities"... which basically all hype and no truth.

Here is the truth of being successful working from home. It takes WORK and CONSISTENCY every day. The success, freedom, income and happiness are not going to be just given to you; you have to earn it. You have to put in the blood, sweat and tears to make it happen. Don't be fooled by someone just trying to recruit you into their opportunity. Honesty is always the best policy. Those who will be honest with you on what it will take to be successful are the ones you should trust. Not those who tell you it is as simple as spending 30 minutes a day on the computer. This is where the base of this Article comes in... Consistency is KEY in the success of working from home. No matter what you choose to do, you must be working it day in and day out just like you would a 9 to 5 outside of the home job you would go to. You need to make it an obligation and a responsibility to work each and every day. Once you put your Home Business, Website, Opportunity or Home Job a PRIORITY in your life (Just like your Family, Children, Job, etc.) that is when you truly will start seeing results.

Here a Few Tips on how to be consistent…

1. Set a schedule daily that you will abide by. Write a list of the different things that need be done, times you will do them and accomplish that schedule. Even making a checklist that you can keep yourself accountable for is a great way to abide by it. (No matter if it is 2 hours a day or 10 hours a day, ABIDE by your schedule)

2. Do not take huge breaks in between. (For example do not take days off or weeks off at a time, unless it is necessary, as this will get you out of the flow and less self-motivated each day)

3. Write your goals, WHY and dreams in front of you. Create a vision board. Print out these three things on bright piece of paper and leave in your house, your car, the back of your doors; where ever it will remind you on WHY you are working consistently every day.

4. We all have bad days and moments where we do not want to work. Get up and work ANYWAYS no matter how you feel. Stay in the motion daily as losing this motion will assist you in losing yourself motivation to make it happen.

5. Work on personal growth and development daily. A great article was done on what this entails called What is Personal Growth? And why is it Important to my Home Business and Life? This is one of the biggest parts of staying consistent. Learning how to build a better you and always growing yourself as a person and Leader will ensure you are working daily on these goals and dreams.

Again, making your home business, website, opportunity or home job a top priority in your life you will achieve the goals and dreams you strive for. Consistent daily steps will bring you to the finish line strong. Just remember the old story about the Tortoise and the Hare... Slow and Steady wins the race! It is not how fast you start it is if you FINISH STRONG!

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Stop Making Excuses

You need to go after what you want.  Live the life you want and deserve.  Don’t be too scared to take the steps to make that change.

First you need to be completely honest with yourself and admit that you truly do make excuses.

What are you really saying?

Your excuse: I don’t have the time
What you’re really saying: I am not willing to create the time needed to change my future.

Your excuse: I work outside of the home.
What you’re really saying: I am exhausted and want to continue to live my life like this forever and ever.  I am too scared to make a change or step out of my comfort zone. I want to come home from work, make dinner, watch TV  go to bed and do it all again the next day even though I hate my job.

Your excuse: My business isn't working.
What you’re really saying:  I am not following the system (trainings) provided to me.  I am not taking action.

Your excuse: I am not getting results /  My network is too small to help me succeed.
What you’re really saying:  I am not talking to people daily.  I am not taking the right actions to create results.  I am scared to pick up the phone.

Your excuse: I have been working so hard and nothing is happening.
What you’re really saying: I am not truly following the system.  I don’t have faith/belief in myself.  I am unsure of myself and that this really can work.

Your excuse: Why is everyone moving up/getting promoted and I stay where I am at.
What you’re really saying: I am comparing myself to others so I don’t have to face my own issues.

Your excuse: I have children.
What you’re really saying: I am hiding behind the fact that I am a parent and am scared that if I put in more time into my business that I’ll neglect my kids.  I am not treating this like a business.  It is not on the top of my priority list. 

First off,  STOP SAYING “I”.  Take yourself out of the equation.  What you do needs to be about others and helping them, so come from the heart and not the mind.  

Don’t make time for excuses!!!!!!  

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For a Fresh Start Follow Your Heart

Here are three truths I learned recently that have helped me to stay on track, get back on track or to start over when need be.

1. Follow Your Heart
Revisit what is fueling your passion. Ask yourself, "Is my love showing?", "Is my heart in what I am doing?", "Do I love what I do well enough to work through obstacles?" When your desire to succeed is strong, you will have the inner fortitude to keep going. If you are feeling frustration, it is quite difficult to display passion - and it is your passion that draws others to you.

To release your frustrations I suggest that you:

*Step away from your business for a moment. Take a deep breath and regroup.
*Remember WHY you are working in business and WHAT you are working for.
*Forget about yourself and focus on helping others.

2. Freshen Up!
With all the current woeful economic news, I have made a concerted effort to stay fresh. I've also made a deliberate decision to not let the dire news drain me of my energy or spirit. I have accepted the fact that I need to build more relationships to get the same results I desire. I am dedicated to keeping myself fresh and sharp. I have developed an immunity plan to protect my heart and passion, preserve my energy and deal effectively with the harsh realities around us. What will refresh you?

Below are a few tactics that help me to stay refreshed:

1. Meet new people either online or in your local area. Attend with no particular agenda except to form a few new relationships and trust the universe to lead you to the right people.
2. Read an inspiring book to keep your mind in the optimal place. Some suggestions are The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams by Deepak Chopra
3. Take time off - schedule a time to play. Go to the movies, see friends or do something for fun.

3. Start or Re-start

Get started now or start again! Determine what consistent actions you need to do each week so that at the end of the week you can feel your situation is improving. Improvement and self-growth are great gifts to give yourself. These are simple ways you can show yourself that you love what you do and are willing to invest in yourself.

Follow these three truths and you will give yourself a fresh start whenever you need it.

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Facing Your Fears

Fears are something that can scare you away from doing something you’ve always dreamed of doing. You can set out to achieve a goal and then something may happen and your dream can go down the drain within minutes.

When this happens you have two options to consider. One is to let the dream go away and the other is to overcome the fear and set out again to achieve your goal. I found a quote that fits perfectly with the second option.

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.”
James Neil Hollingworth

In my opinion James really had something when he said that quote. Some thing is more important than the fear.

Fear is a feeling and nothing more than that, so it’s likely after you think about what you’re going through and you decide what actions you can take to overcome it, you’ll be able to achieve your goals.

Mostly likely your fear is because you’re afraid of the outcome of a situation. For example if you’re afraid to talk with your friends and family about your business, why do you feel that way? Simply put, you’re afraid of the outcome. You have a fear of the word no and you’re afraid how you’re going to feel if they say “NO.”

You need to take “you” out of the picture because in this industry it is not about you; it is about them. (The person you’re talking to) So once you take “you” out of the equation things will start to fall into place.

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What Are You Really Living For?

"I wish I'd spent more time at the office." History has never recorded these as anyone's last words. I'm fairly sure it never will. "I wish I'd spent more time with my family" is a much more likely deathbed sentiment., right?
List the three things in life that mean the most to you. Taken together, they might be your reason for living.
Here's how Americans completed that list in a recent national survey. The number listed next to each item indicates the percentage of people surveyed who listed it among their top three priorities. (So obviously the numbers add up to more than 100%.)
Priority Percentage
Family life 68%
Spiritual life 46%
Health 44%
Financial situation 25%
Job 23%
Romantic life 18%
Leisure time 14%
Home 11%
Got your list? Good. Now next to each of the three note the amount of time you spend on it each week.
Shocked?
If you aren't spending large chunks of time on the three elements you've listed as the most important priorities in your life, there are three possible explanations:
1. Important things don't necessarily require a lot of time.
2. You're mistaken about your priorities.
3. You aren't putting your time where your priorities are.
My family and my leisure time are on the top. Now that I have a work at home business, I can stay positively focused on my family and leisure time. I'm thankful everyday that I work from home.
What are your priorities? Are the ones you want to be on the top really at the top? They should be. Take charge of your life. Make them your top priorities!

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