So Stinkin' Proud of Myself

So today I went to the asian market and I did a video.  An edited video with music and credits and everything.  I am so stinkin' proud of myself!

That's why I haven't been writing this blog as much. In addition to this blog, I have another blog, a few twitter accounts, and a few fb pages that I run for my business.  To say that I am busy would be an understatement. I do have great fun though.  Fun is good!

Anyway...I'm in the process of learning how to make, edit and get more views and likes on my videos. I have always wanted to learn this and now that I am more committed than ever to having a successful at-home business, this is just one more of those things that I am learning to master.

So I will master it. Give me some time and I will! The expert in anything was once a beginner.

If you do videos for your business, I recommend The YT Ranking Routine to learn how to get organic views, likes, and shares.  I only just started using this program and I am already seeing an increase in mine. Phil really knows his stuff!

Everyone have a lovely day!

Just Take the First Step

Yay!  I made it through the first day of my 60 day juice feast!

Today is day 2 and I woke up feeling good.  I've had my hot lemon and a really awesome green juice.  Eventually I'll make my way upstairs, take a shower and shoot the video of the day.  It'll be fun!

For now I gotta work at least for a little bit.  Work on what?  Well the other blog, the social media stuff and the book of course.  The book is nearly done for content but I need to figure out formatting and what or where am I going to put it out there.

See, I've been doing a lot of research about selling books as a self publisher.  Man, I gotta tell you that there are so many places to do that it's almost crazy!

I was originally going to just put up a webpage for it and go that route, but the more I am learning about epublishing and the market that maybe that's not the best way for me to market it given that I don't really have a following just yet and because of my disdain for making websites.

G and I talked at length about these issues earlier this week and we agreed to put off doing the website until later.  Boy did I ever breath a sigh of relief cause having and making a website was really stressing me out.

I'd also like to figure out a better format for it to make it even snazzier than it already is.  I am so proud of this book that I just want to make it the best I can before I put it out there for people to read it.

So that's where I'm at today. Living, working, juicing and loving life.

Motivation. I Has It Not Today

Motivation.  I has it not today.

I'm not sure why either.  I imagine my lack of motivation is directly proportional to the fact that I didn't sleep well last night and then I woke up with a bit of a headache.

Anyway...I made a promise to myself a few weeks ago that on days like this instead of checking out for the day and just resting, I would still get up and do something to promote my  business. Today that consists of checking a few of my ad campaigns, doing a bit of promotion on twitter and pinterest and writing this blog (even though I'd rather be taking a nap.)

So on motivation.  There are so many quotes and memes and inspirational books written about motivation that are really great, but really at the beginning or end of the day it's up to us to do what needs to get done. We are the captains of our own destiny and success.  We pilot the boat.  Without us, our boat just sits in the water and we get nowhere.  Ultimately, nothing gets done.

I struggle with motivation quite a bit as I believe many people do.  I think it probably stems from the fact that I am my own boss.  No one is telling me what to do everyday or how to do it.  I don't have to live up to anyone's expectation but my own.  I have to tell me to do things. (ha ha)  I have to be the one to decide what to do and how to do it everyday.  When I am feeling like I do today,  I know I have to stay motivated if I want my business to be successful. I have to kick myself in the ass and get on my computer and do my work despite the fact that I just really do not feel up to it.

So I'm here.  Writing my blog and checking a few things off of one of my master lists.  Eventually, I will lie down and take that nap I so desperately want today.  Later I'll probably read a book or watch a bit of TV. I will enjoy today for what it is and be thankful that I do work from home.