5 Steps To Crushing Your Goals

Like most people, you probably took inventory at the beginning of the year and made plans and goals for the year. Yet, the experts say that 30 percent of the people who make New Year's resolutions have given up by Feb. 1 and over half will concede defeat by July.

Why does this happen? It happens because a resolution, by definition, is simply the expression of an opinion, will or intent. It is not a goal. Resolutions also tend to be very vague. Example: "This year I resolve that I will get a better job" or "This year I resolve to be a better person."

Let me give you an analogy. In some ways, a resolution is like the canvas of a tent, while the goals are like the poles and stakes. You can't expect to raise a tent without the poles and stakes to support it. Likewise, you can't expect to fulfill a resolution without having goals to support them.

Using the tent analogy, those that are truly successful in raising a tent have probably also reviewed a list of instructions that told them in what order to complete specific tasks. In our resolutions and goals example, this would be the action plan. The action plan is the roadmap that will tell you what needs to be done and when to do it in order to achieve your goals and fulfill your resolutions.

1. Analyse what you wish to accomplish. Think about what is most important to you. Look at where you are today and determine where it is you want to go.

2. Identify your key objectives. Rank-order them, and limit yourself to no more than three. (Five if you must.)

3. Create an action plan. This is where you say, "Here's what I plan to do and here's how I plan to do it." This must be written using SMART goals, which are "specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely." Ex. Resolution: I will lose weight this year. SMART Goal: I will walk for 30 minutes three times a week beginning on February 1.

4. Prioritise your plan. This is where you say, "Here's the order that I plan to do them in." Use the 20/80 rule and focus on the 20% of the tasks that will produce 80% of the results.

5. Implement your plan. This is where you say, "Here's how I will put my plan into practice." Then do it! This should include a regular review and celebration process. Weekly is best but no less than monthly.
   

If you follow these simple steps, you will not only be able to accomplish your goals, but keep your New Year's resolutions! Good luck!

What is the ONE big goal you’d love to have achieved by the end of this year? Drop it in the comments below.

Why not pop over to my FACEBOOK GROUP and discuss it with lots of other women in business working from home and setting their goals.

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Capitalise on Your Network Marketing Journey - We All Have a Story!

My first ever conference and car award - 6 months after starting my busIness I earned a car, A HOLIDAY TO TURKEY and a replacement wage income - 2012

When it comes to promoting your business, it will help you in moving forward by sharing your journey – no matter where you happen to be in that journey. Sharing your story with your prospects can help people relate to you and feel like they can do what you have done as well.

Think about it...what are some of your favourite success stories? They are likely the ones from people who had the same kinds of goals or struggles that you had. The ones where people were able to overcome those struggles to achieve their goals. We love these types of stories because they enable us to put ourselves into the story and imagine how it will feel when we achieve that type of success. This goes for product testimonials and business testimonials. We all root for the people who are like us in some way. We want to see them succeed because they give us hope that we can too.

Another great reason to share your journey is that great testimonials spread like wildfire. I bet you have seen some testimonials within your company that everyone knows about. Generally, people with those popular testimonials get shared a lot. Which means your name gets shared a lot. That, in itself, can bring you quite a bit of attention as people want to work with someone who has had success with the products or the company. In fact, I would view it as your journey being part of your brand. People buy the brands that they feel a connection to. I know this only too well myself, I had no experience in the industry, started, smashed levels quickly and everyone wanted to know how and were inspired to give this industry a go because they related to my own journey and story (this was also the start of building my own brand).

So how do you go about telling your direct sales and network marketing story? I think that there are at least 5 critical components to any network marketing journey:

1: Your Initial Introduction

The first thing that you want to do is let people know how you found out about the products and the company. Perhaps you had a problem that needed to be solved or a need that needed to be met. Perhaps you were invited to a home party. Perhaps a friend invited you to try the product or sign up. Perhaps you saw someone posting about it on Facebook. Let them know how you first became aware of the products and/or the opportunity and what made you look into it more.

various achievements including another car, laptop, speaking events and free iincentive trip holidays for bothe myself and husband.

2: Your Objections

Now is the time when you can block objections that people may have by bringing up the objections that YOU had (and we all have/had them). Maybe you thought the products wouldn’t work for you. Or that it was too much of an investment for you to make at the time. Maybe you were even one of the people who thought that network marketing/direct sales was a pyramid scheme and that you wanted nothing to do with it. Tell them what your objections were. You will likely get the attention of people here who are feeling the exact same way. When they hear that you had the same concerns that they do, they will want to hear about what, exactly, changed your mind.

You can read more on my post about objections about starting a perfume business - they are the same across many companies

3: Why You Took The Leap

After you have talked about how you were introduced to the products/opportunity and addressed any concerns that you had, tell your audience why you decided to take a chance on it. Was it a powerful testimony that pushed you over the edge? Was it the compensation plan that drew you in? Did you try the products and fall in love with them?

4:  How Your Life Has Changed

How has your life changed since you started your journey? How are the products impacting your daily life? How is the additional income making things easier? What about the other benefits, such as the new friendships, the flexibility, or the joy of being your own boss? Even if you aren’t making a lot of money yet, how is what you are making helping? Even if you still work another job, what are the benefits of having an additional source of income?

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5: The Future

Finally, what is the prospect for your future? What are your goals for your business? How do you imagine your life will be one year, five years, or ten years down the road? Will you have complete time and financial freedom? Will you be able to go on family holidays without counting the money at every payday to make sure you have enough or will it help pay for your child’s education? Will you be able to retire early and focus on enjoying a job-free freedom? Dream big and let everyone know that you have complete faith in being able to do this because you have seen it done by others in your company do the same.

Anything is truly possible with a network marketing & direct sales business, I know, I am living the results of having a dream, goal and taking action with them!

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Tell me a little bit about your journey. Why did you get started and what is your “why”?


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50 Money Affirmations to Manifest Wealth, Prosperity & Abundance

Are you interested in learning how to use the law of attraction to manifest money? If so, you’re in the right place!

One of the best ways to get started manifesting money using the law of attraction is by using affirmations. 

And in this blog post, I am going to share 50 of the BEST affirmations for manifesting money! 

 ·        I am a money magnet; prosperity flows to and through me.

·        I am worthy of endlessly increasing my income.

·        I love myself and I am good enough to be rich.

·        Money flows to me in expected and unexpected ways.

·        I release negativity and welcome an abundant mindset.

·        I receive all the abundance life has to offer.

·        I embrace unique offers of income.

·        I  have an unlimited source of income and wealth in my life.

·        I release all negative financial energy.

·        Money flows to me easily and effortlessly.

·        The world is better when people like me are rich.

·        I use my money to improve the lives of those around me.

·        Money constantly flows into my life.

·        Everything I touch turns to gold.

·        I am the master of my abundance.

·        I am perfectly aligned with the energy of abundance.

·        I attract opportunities that manifest more money.

·        My finances increase beyond my wildest dreams.

·        Money brings me and those around me joy and comfort.

·        Money and love work together in perfect harmony.

·        I am the master of my money.

·        I am the master of my abundance.

·        I am an expert at managing large sums of money.

·        I am most comfortable with large quantities of money.

·        I handle extreme success with grace.

·        Money expands my opportunities and experiences.

·        I love money and money loves me.

·        Wealth follows me everywhere I go.

·        I grow richer and richer every single day.

·        Money and abundance find me attractive.

·        My actions create constant wealth, prosperity, and abundance.

·        Prosperity is drawn to me like a moth to flame.

·        I enjoy a prosperity mindset.

·        I am wealthy and abundant.

·        I always have more than enough money.

·        I make choices that further my earning potential.

·        I am a creative being who generates income effortlessly.

·        I find money easy to come by.

·        I have more than enough resources to accomplish all my goals.

·        I am surrounded by the energy of wealth, money and success.

·        Wealth is pouring into my life like water from a fountain.

·        I need bigger containers to hold all my money.

·        I am grateful for all the abundance in my life.

·        Today I attract wealth, abundance, and well-being.

·        My wealth shines from within me.

·        I enjoy sharing my wealth and resources with others.

·        I release all limiting beliefs.

·        Money comes to me so easily.

·        I love making money – I have so much fun!

·        Money loves having me as its master.

Which one will you try this week?

Remember to feel it and say it with intention. It’s time to get manifesting!