The excitement of working at home full time can quickly wear off unless you make sure you have a balanced life. To get the optimal benefits from your business, you must be passionate about it and believe 100% in what you are doing. It is important to have an end goal firmly in mind, a plan in place to reach the goal, and the steps to follow that will lead you to your goal. Jim Rohn says that a successful entrepreneur will work just as hard on his own mind and personal development as on his business. It is also imperative to keep your physical health in the best possible shape.
Be passionate about your business
When you think you have the best offer, products, systems, information, etc., then it’s easy to share this enthusiasm with others. If you don’t believe in what you’re doing, stop now. Find something you really want to be involved in and something that will deliver positive results for those who will use what you have to offer.
It is much easier and cheaper to keep an existing customer than it is to find a new one. Provide exceptional service to everyone you deal with. Treat them with respect, listen to what they are saying. Ask for your birthday (You only need the day and month). Enter all these details into a spreadsheet and then it’s a breeze to send them an email to greet them on their day. Little things like this will help you stand out from the crowd as someone who cares more about the customer than the money you make.
have a goal
Without a goal, you are like a ship without a rudder, or a wind-up toy going in circles. You are working but you have no clear idea why. Spend time writing down your goals. Set short-term goals to achieve in a week. Perhaps your first goal is to have a written list of goals with realistic deadlines within 7 days. Have specific goals. “I want to be rich in two years” is not a goal, it is a dream. Zig Ziglar cites research that has shown that those with a well-defined written plan will succeed at a much higher level than those without clear goals and guidelines. Ask yourself “Where do I want to be in 12 months?” Then write down your goals and focus on the results. Now get going! It’s that simple. Just set your goals, follow your plan, commit and you will achieve it.
The plan to reach your goal
Success doesn’t just happen. It’s something you prepare for, and you need a plan. Mark yourself a 90-day plan.
First: choose your goal. Is it finding a great business opportunity? Is it the number of customers? Number of downlines? amount of income?
Second: Determine how you will meet these objectives. How many people do you need to talk to every day, week and month, how much reading do you need to do, other activities needed to achieve these goals.
Third: Evaluate your goal each week to make sure you’re on track. If you are not reaching your goal then double your effort.
Break your goals into manageable steps. Congratulate yourself when your plan works well.
Step by Step – The Daily Trading Method (DMO)
When you have your plan in place, spend some time determining what your priorities are. Spend the most time on what will give you the most benefit. Don’t procrastinate. Work first on accomplishing the most difficult task. Start by keeping a time journal for a week. Include everything you do from the time you get out of bed until you go back to bed. This is a difficult task and requires commitment. If you can stick to this, it will be worth it. How much time a week do you spend in the shower, thinking about what to do next, watching TV, etc.? You will be surprised where you can save precious time when you look at this journal. Next, make a plan for your day. Enter into this all that will be accomplished in the day and the time you will allow for this to happen. When you have a realistic BMD and stick to it, you’ll be amazed at how much more you’ll accomplish in a day.
Personal development
Jim Rohn says, “Spend more time on yourself than on your business.” He is correct. For x number of years you have had your current mindset and current beliefs. You have slowly been conditioned to this since you were very young. What has this given you? If you want more, then you must become more. Start reading books that can broaden your mind. Put into practice what you read. Some of my favorite authors are: – Jim Rohn, Susan Jeffers, Robert Kiyosaki, Louise Hay and John Keohoe. Check them out and find others that will ‘talk’ to you.
physical well-being
You need enough activity to keep all your moving parts in good working order. Choose the form or exercise that suits you best. Remember to incorporate warm-up and cool-down exercises to avoid pulling or straining your muscles.
Find time every day to relax. Take a break once or twice a day for at least 15 minutes. Sit or lie comfortably, close your eyes, breathe deeply and slowly. Listen to some relaxing music. Without interruptions, just focus your attention on your health, happiness and abundance of everything you need.
Choose meals and snacks that are kind to your body. These are natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, salads, cereals and legumes. These are ‘live’ foods. Avoid foods that are over-processed, stored too long, or high in sugar or fat. These are ‘dead’ foods with little to offer nutritionally. Variety is also vital, helping you get the wide range of nutrients your body needs.
a balanced life
When you have the above steps in place, it will be a simple matter to use the steps to make sure your life is in balance. Write a list of everything that is important to you. This will include things like spending time with family, being with friends, social events, movies, theater, sports – watch or participate, exercise, spend time in the community, spend time with your god, walk the dog. By following these steps, you will have a better chance of having a highly successful home business.