- The holidays are in full swing, and the new year is fast approaching! I know that we all could use a fresh perspective on the challenges we faced in 2020. Remember, whatever perspective you tell yourself is the story that will follow you into 2021! “The story in your mind becomes the story of your life” -Kody Bateman So what story are you telling yourself and, even more importantly, conveying to your clients? A: Are you talking about your events and travel plans being canceled? Are you talking about how much you miss meeting people in person and making connections, one coffee and one chat at a time? OR… B: Have you been creative with new offerings to serve your clients virtually and celebrating the new opportunities and possibilities that the challenges of 2020 brought to you? Certainly, with every passing year and every new year yet to come, a lot will continue to change. Indeed, the story you tell isn’t about distorting the facts or glossing over the challenges of the past. It’s more about taking a positive outlook and choosing what to take from your experience. Perhaps most importantly, when framing the story in your mind from this year of unpredictability and challenges, it’s also about being positive and creative in the story you are sharing with your clients. I urge you to take time during holidays to create a story in your mind that will bring happiness and positivity to you and your clients in the coming year and beyond. P.S. If you’re looking for creative ways to develop your business relationships by bringing positivity, happiness, and gratitude, I have some ideas I’d love to share with you.
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How to make social media work for you
- Social media is a monster in a closet; some are scared to open that door for fear of tackling it! We know we can tame this monster, but where does one start? We know that nearly three-quarters of all Americans and 3.6 billion people worldwide use social media. And it just continues to grow! Mostly because social media helps people:
- Find and reach new markets
- Build brand awareness
- Drive sales in business Now, let’s open that closet door and tackle this monster because it may not be as big and scary as you think. Here are some tips to help out when tackling social media:
- Have a good social media plan with a clear goal to achieve success.
- Research which platform your audience hangs out at. You don’t have to use every platform.
- Pinpoint your audience so you can add value to the right people and market.
- Build relationships so consumers can get to know who you are and what your brand stands for.
- Use the right tools to simplify your social media marketing. Believe me, there are plenty out there to help you.
- Monitor and interact with relevant conversations to keep people engaged and grow the know, like, and trust value. Remember, you can start with a couple of key networks and build up to more over time! Most importantly, social media may or may not be for you. So, whether or not you’re doing brand marketing online or staying offline, it’s about being your authentic self and developing relationships.
Why having a personal brand is important
- Building your brand loyalty can be really fun! Ask yourself: who are you, and what do you have to offer? For sure, people in sales understand how powerful the know, like, and trust value is when building and increasing: customer retention, organic referrals, and the bottom line. Believe it or not, increasing all of the above comes down to branding yourself more than the product or service you sell! This doesn’t mean your service or product doesn’t add value; what it means is people do business with people they know, like, and trust! So, how does one build brand loyalty with the know, like, and trust factor? Through your personal branding, of course! Start building your brand by asking yourself these questions:
- How do people benefit from working with me? This is your emotional appeal.
- What are the words I would use to describe my work? Determine your description of what you do and who your brand is for.
- What do I do that makes me stand out from everyone else? Developing relationships so strong that when customers need or hear of someone needing what you’re selling, they think of you.
Not every mountain is worth the climb……
Define what is meaningful to YOU. Just because one coach or trainer says work 24/7 like no one else does so you can play like n one else does later…..doesn’t mean you have to, or that you are not giving it your all if you don’t.
What is meaningful to YOU?For me, my FAMILY has been #1 all my life.I started my journey back becoming self employed in 1993 when I was pregnant w our 2nd child……
Things have been rough, I have had some $10 months, some $100 some $100 months, some $10000 months (and many other numbers over the years……
But my FOCUS was and still is my FAMILY.
If you work so much that you neglect your family, you may be successful one day, but lose your family in the process…..then is that worth it?
I have heard many trainers say “treat your business like a business not a hobby” but in that some also say, if you are not working it 10-20 hours a day you are treating it like a hobby and not serious.
That is their opinion, and I disagree. This world and this life is about relationships…..Even if you are not married and don’t have kids, you still have other relationships in your life.
But everyone is different – you need to figure out what is important to you – and then yes, figure your schedule and WORK when you are working time on your schedule…..
Be PRESENT with your FAMILY and other RELATIONSHIPS when it is that time….
I have not always been perfect, and I have a workaholic mindset…..but I watch myself, and I have learned to schedule myself…..still a work in progress…..every day.
But I work consistently and productively when I am scheduled to work. that is the difference, and one of the big secrets to my success 🙂 <3
Avoid burnout, and what to do if you are there
- Everyone experiences burnout in one way or another. Especially since COVID started and now we’re almost into the holiday season. Most importantly, it’s crucial to be able to recognize and determine when and how you are experiencing burnout! Here are a few types of burnout and ways you can avoid experiencing it and how to overcome it if you do:
- Overload: Setting and sticking with daily goals will help you feel achievement each day. Achieving daily goals will give you time to enjoy hobbies and give you that much-needed me time that is hard to find time for if you feel overworked and unorganized in your daily tasks.
- Neglect: Lack of motivation! Negligence can be debilitating when it comes to work or other responsibilities. Find ways to celebrate your small achievements. Feeling proud of what you accomplish has a vast impact on your daily grind and work experience.
- Under-challenged: Boredom sets in! Find a way to make your work fun by creating challenges. Being successful at challenges will fuel your passion and enjoyment for work and build the confidence and momentum you need to take you out of burnout funk.
- Follow your intuitions and promptings
- Find a way to serve others daily
- Celebrate daily accomplishments
- Make time for yourself
- Change a bad attitude
- Learn to say “no” when needed
- Understand your priorities
Widows go to Orlando
#Meetings for 3 days straight, 9am-9pm but filled with so much content, real #information, no #fluff, #tips, #tricks n #ideas to get you from where you are to push you to where you want to be, where you need to be, for you, for your #family, for those you have #influence over.
I have literally filled up my first notebook w all my notes already n only halfway thru the send day.
#WonderfulWidowedWoman
#WhatsYourStory?
#WeAllHaveChoices – we all have stuff that happens, and new n different shoes we have to walk in, but it’s our choice what we do, with those steps God gives us
Wearing #Yummie leggings and #Venus top, with a #Pashmina scarf