Category: Mindset

    What are Core Beliefs in CBT?

    CBT stands for cognitive behavioural therapy, a form of talking therapy which helps people who are suffering with mental health problems. It can help to change the way you think about yourself, those around you and the wider world through addressing common underlying problems which might be getting in the way of your success, health and well-being.

    During cognitive behavioural therapy, there are often core beliefs which are identified and addressed. These are often the same for many people, and most of them will fit into several distinct categories, such as love and relationships, family, work and self-esteem.

    What are core beliefs?

    Core beliefs are the beliefs that people have about themselves. These can be negative, such as the beliefs that other people are better than you, or that you’re not good enough for something or somebody. Cognitive behavioural therapy seeks to address some of these core beliefs which can be very limiting to your life and self-esteem.

    However, core beliefs can also be positive. You may have generally positive opinions about yourself, with just a few negative beliefs which are getting in the way of your life in some way. Core beliefs are the beliefs that we hold about ourselves, and may be generally negative or generally more positive.

    Why understanding core beliefs can help with so many other things

    While it’s good to talk about your problems and the things which are stressing you out at the moment, many people underestimate the importance and the value of getting down to the root of the cause. Many problems are caused by core beliefs about yourself that you haven’t even though about, never mind thought about changing.

    When you start to think about your core beliefs, your mind will open up to other things too. You will start to think about how your negative thoughts on body image have contributed to your negative opinions of yourself at work or your lack of confidence in the work place. You might find that you behave differently in certain situations or around certain people, and this could be done to experiences you have had in the past or during your childhood which have shaped many of your beliefs.

    Core beliefs are a key part of each person’ mind, and in order to fully understand yourself and analyse what you’re thinking, you need to understand your core beliefs first.

    If you want to develop a Success Mindset to be successful in business go here for FREE training 

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    What Is The Biggest Obstacle You Face When Starting A Home Business?

    So you want to start a home business?

    When you look at starting a home business as a new entrepreneur, you look at all the things you need to do to get started.

    Website

    Sales Pages

    Traffic

    Product creation

    Design graphics

    Social media

    Funnels – what are funnels?!

    All the other requirements like taxes, books, government regulations and so on ..

    All you want to do is find the customers who need your solution to their problem or what they desire…..

    All the equipment or technology you need to create a functioning business can seem like the biggest obstacle to starting a home business but it is not the biggest obstacle.

    The biggest obstacle to starting a home business is YOU!

    Paralysis

    Your brain will get overwhelmed by all the “things” you have to do in your business.

    Your Mind is powerful and it is great at collecting knowledge from here, there and everywhere.

    But that can be overwhelming and cause “Paralysis Analysis.”  You will become overwhelmed by all the information and get STUCK. What should I do next?!

    Well… take a deep breath ..and make a step by step checklist of what you need to do and cross it off as you do it.

    Perfectionism

    Don’t try to be Perfect.

    Perfectionism can also cause paralysis in terms of “waiting” till I get this done and it takes longer than you thought and suddenly, it has been three months of you trying to perfect a sales page.

    Imperfect Action is better than no Action.

    Perfect is unattainable so don’t even try for Perfect. Just Perfect Enough to get moving!

    The Next Best Thing

    There is no quick way to make money with a home business. It is about building a business that has systems in it to keep the cash flowing. So always following the newest idea on how to make the cash flow will get you into chasing the quick money instead of a business. It is called the “Bright Shiny Object” syndrome and the promise of the “NEW” has always moved people to buy but you don’t want to move “off your path” chasing rainbows, you want to be focused on a path to your business such that you can see how it works.

    The Business of At Home Business Membership

    As an entrepreneur working in home business, I have (and still know) known the challenges of being in home business so I have developed a Membership to help others get their home business started quicker and easier.

    Check it out at  The Business of At Home Business here.

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    Passion is a Trait of the Mindset of the Entrepreneur

    We’re going to be talking about your passion your passion for your business.

     

    If you don’t have the passion to get up and do everything every day for your business then you’re in the wrong business so you get out of it.

     

    So let’s look at your passion for your business.

     

    Do you get up every move every morning eager to share your knowledge and skills with others or even just do the paperwork for the business?

     

    Do you feel the desire to get out and do the business?

     

    Do you go and have a belief in your product during your service that you believe so much in and that you’re so passionate about it you’re willing to work extra hours every day; extra hours you can spend with your family but you know that you’re going to be making life better for them if you can get your business going at a better level?

     

    Than you may have the passion to be an entrepreneur.

     

    Unfortunately it is a myth that it’s an easy ride to be an entrepreneur.

     

    It’s a very hard one from one day to the next, you never know where your money’s coming from.

     

    You never know what’s around the corner.

     

    Of course we never do in life as well but it’s not like a job as being an entrepreneur you’re not getting your regular paycheck.

     

    You have to bring in the money to pay  for your business.

     

    So every day you have to figure out “what can I do to get my sales, my leads and my engagement to get the connections with others so that they want what I have to sell” or “what I have as a product or an idea.”

     

    Of course, we’re looking at a home business and whether it is offline or online home business you have to have the passion for it.

     

    You know you have the passion to do that business because:

    you have a family to support or yourself to support;

    you have to get out there and make the connections;

    You have to do the marketing;

    you have to do the networking;

    you have to do the bookkeeping and other chores of being in business;

    but you can leave the bookkeeping when you have the money for it.

    You can do some automatic social marketing media for social media and that kind of thing for your offline business online.

     

    But if you don’t have the passion to walk those dogs in your business choice or clean those floors ,if that is your business, or sit at the computer for days then if that’s not your passion then don’t do that.

     

    Which reminds me, for example, I do know how to do bookkeeping and I do some volunteer bookkeeping now.  But luckily, we have a bookkeeper in our business so that I don’t have to do the bookkeeping.  Because any day that I do the bookkeeping, I’m a very crabby person because I don’t like bookkeeping. I could go out there right now and have a bookkeeping business. But I wouldn’t enjoy it. So yeah, if you have any questions about booking e-mail me but I’ll send you on to someone else who enjoys bookkeeping. 🙂

    I have the passion for organization and productivity and keeping the business on track and getting everything ready and dealing with customers etc. etc. otherwise we wouldn’t be in this business that we’re in.

    So, have a think about when you’re thinking about what kind of business you’d like to start or what kind of business do you have.

    Do you get up every day realizing that it’s important for you to have the passion to be organized to be productive so that you can make the money;  make the sales; make the leads; get the engagement that you need for your business?

    Do the networking; do the marketing for your business so you get more sales for your business?

    Do you have the passion?

    So that is the question today on Mindset Monday.

    It’s probably not a good idea for you to go into business if you don’t have a certain passion in terms of what you’re doing because being an entrepreneur is a very hard life and it’s a myth that it’s easy.  It does have its pros and cons and you have to be ready to take the challenges on. But you have to have the passion first in order to be get through the challenges and get through the trials and get through the day to day  and make sure that you’re always being successful as entrepreneur.

    Passion is a trait of an entrepreneur.

    If you aren’t passionate about your business you’re thinking about starting whether it’s Internet marketing or it’s dog walking then don’t do it.

    You need the passion.

    So that’s an important point I wanted to make.

    You need to have passion if you’re in business because you just need it in order to survive.

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    Beyond the Hill

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    Have you ever wondered why you keep on with your dream of your own business?
    You can see it just over the hill. You know it is a sound idea and you know there are clients out there who need what you have to give. However, when you look at how far you have gotten towards that dream versus where you thought you would be by now in your business, do you get frustrated?
    We all do.
    I’m beginning to think that human beings have always looked beyond the horizon and we make goals that no human being could do with the time, life and things that come up in our life.


    For example, I had made the goal to create a membership site and have it ready by end of June but who knew that spammers would come and violate inside WordPress so I have to slow down in my forward motion.
    I had a good frustrated, grumpy day growling at my poor husband (who knows nothing about internet and WordPress) and snapped at clients. Luckily (my husband says) I can cry and get rid of the frustration and sit down, take a deep breath and ask “okay how do I fix this?”


    Well, three days later of research and contacting busy support desks, I may have resolved this issue and I can move forward again.


    What helped was deciding “okay, yes, I have this issue but what can I do else to get closer to the dream?” So, I moved one step forward by building a sales page. There isn’t a membership site to sell but …Wow! when that membership site is built , it will be amazing and I have an awesome sales page waiting for it.
    So, when you are feeling overwhelmed with life, time and challenges hindering your progress, ask yourself, what is one step forward today even if it is just a blog post or a video or something else you can create to move you forward.

    Categories: Mindset, Positive Attitude

    Does your job make you happy?

     

    Whether you have to commute to work or you work from home, are you truly happy with what you do?  It is a sad fact that many people are desperately unhappy with their job. When you are not satisfied with your job, this can cause a multitude of problems both at work and home. 

    When i worked as a drafter in my first job, the economy was up and down so I went from job to job. In my first job, I enjoyed the people i worked with and it was great having a pay cheque.  However, when the economy got slow, there was rumor that someone would be laid off (this was the days when jobs could be lifetime). In those months, I started having stomach problems and I even went for a scan.  I never made the connection until after I had been laid off myself and the stomach pain was gone almost instantly. Your work can affect your health. 

    Everyone in the house feels your stress. You feel miserable and your body aches. 

    It might be time to make a change in your life. You can see if you can change your job or make a transfer. You could see what or who is making you unhappy at work and see how you can resolve it. Or you can take a break from the stress by taking time away from work. 

    It may not be possible for you to take time off work or even when you do take time off and upon your return, you know that there is the same situation. Once your health start deteriorating, you really need to consider a change. 

    You could:

    • see if you qualify for a re-training program 
    • try a different field in the same job or
    • try a change in location with new people can make a difference.

    Depression is rampant in middle aged men and so is the risk of suicide. The death rates in the U.S. and Canada in this age group is high and happens far more frequently than you might think. 

    If you are truly unhappy in your job then talk to your doctor and take action before it is too late. Many people have made mid-life career changes so why not you? 

    A new mindset for you would be to consider changing the way you make the money for the lifestyle you want. Why go back to a job that is killing you?  

    Stay there at your current job  for awhile while you consider taking your life into your own hands and create a business that you enjoy doing.  Have you thought about what you need for the lifestyle you want? What income will sustain you and your life? Have you ever thought about running your own business? 

    The Business of At Home Business quiz and workbook would help you look at your vision for your life and the type of business you might be interested in doing.  So download the workbook here for free!   

    Take control of your life! 

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    James Altucher best advice to a teenage daughter

    You can’t lead a horse to water to drink.

    This is a great article on Medium by James Altucher about families and entrepreneurship.  As he said, he was always working even when he is young. For me, I was lucky to be in a middle class family so if I wanted something like  my first camera, I did babysitting to save for it.  

    However, you can tell others what they should do but if they don’t want to do it, they won’t unless they see the value of their Return on Investment (ROI).  By investing the time and energy into going out and telling people about your service and facing the possibility of being rejected,  this can be quite an intimidating step to take for people. 

    Maybe if entrepreneurship was taught in school (it is in some schools) then young people would be more open to the idea of controlling their destiny by starting their own business. 

    For you I would recommend reading some books by entrepreneurs on starting their own business like 

    Read further on how to setup a home-based business or even what kinds of home businesses there are in the world with books like:
    Start Your Own Home Business after 50 by Robert Bly
    Start and Run a Real Home-Based Business by Dan Furman
    The Smart Woman’s Guide to Online Marketing, Power up Profits by Kathleen Gage

    and download my workbook Be Your Own Boss here to start thinking about what business you want to be in to control your own future! 

    The Best Advice Ever To A Teenage Daughter Who Needs To Make Money

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    Always Be Positive

    Be Awesome

     

    Develop Positive Habits the Easy Way by Using Choice Bias

    Choice bias is the reason why the same sandwich tastes better when you order it off a menu compared to when someone else picks it out for you. It’s also an effective tool for teaching yourself good habits.

    Studies have shown that our preference for making our own choices can be used to reinforce learning.

    Changes in brain activity make us more likely to repeat actions that lead to rewards. This is especially true when we’re in charge of the prizes. Learn how to use choice bias in your everyday life and get the results you want.

    How to Use Choice Bias in General

    1. Pick your own rewards. Use what you love and turn your virtuous actions into habits that will become ingrained in your character.

                 You might be motivated by a special dessert or an extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning.

    2. Be flexible. On the other hand, now you know that choice bias is basically an illusion.

                That gift certificate your boss is offering you for working on a holiday is just as valuable as the one you’d select for yourself.

    3. Recognize your own power.

              Even if you feel powerless, there are choices available to you. You may be unable to change your circumstances, but you can change your response.

    4. Limit your options.

               As much as we love choices and rewards, you can have too many of them. Trim your list down to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

    5. Act quickly.

                  Strengthen your lessons by acting quickly. It’s okay if you treat yourself to both a pedicure and a car wash. Prompt reinforcement helps your brain make more powerful associations.

    6. Repeat and repeat.

                   Forming new habits requires sustained effort. Fortunately, that means you’ll get to enjoy even more rewards.

    How to Apply Choice Bias in Specific Situations

    1. Step up your parenting.

              You may remember your mother asking if you wanted to eat your carrots and broccoli, or just your broccoli. Choice bias works with children as well as adults.

    2. Advance your career.

               There may be long stretches of time between raises and promotions. Give yourself a pat on the back with fresh flowers or a new book each time you complete a training course.

    3. Reinvigorate your business plans.

                Maintain your spirits if you’re struggling with starting a new business.  Give yourself a break occasionally. Show yourself a good time on a limited budget with free movies from your local library or a walk through the park.

    4. Make housework more fun.

              Do you procrastinate when it comes to cleaning the toilet or mowing the lawn? You’ll start looking forward to your least favorite tasks when you know that there’s a reward afterwards.

    5. Stick to your diet.

               Snacks are easier to resist when you have a variety of nutrient dense foods in your meal plan. Try vegetables from every color group to help you get all the required vitamins and minerals.

    6. Quit smoking.

               Giving up tobacco is the most important health decision you can make. Studies show that multiple strategies can increase your chances of success. Wear your nicotine replacement patch and attend support groups while you entice yourself with attractive rewards for staying away from cigarettes.

    7. Exercise regularly.

              Are you having a hard time talking yourself into climbing on the treadmill each afternoon? Your workouts will seem more pleasant if you alternate among yoga, running, and swimming.                           Variety is the key!

    Channel the power of individual choice and make it work for you.

    What could be better than strengthening positive habits while you reward yourself for making smart decisions?  

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    5 Powerful Mind Success Strategies

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    5 Powerful Mind Success Strategies 

    Building a business is a fantastic and challenging experience. You can wake up exhilarated to begin your day and go to bed feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. The key to success is to maintain a positive, yes you can do it, mindset.

    Easier said than done, right? Here are 5 keys to help you create and sustain a positive mindset so you attain the success you desire.

    1. Surround yourself with successful and positive people. The influence people have over our own personal energy is amazing. Moods and attitudes are so easily spread – think about how much of a difference a simple smile from a stranger can make for your day and then magnify it 1000 times to demonstrate the power of positive and successful friends, family and associates. When you have people around you who inspire you, believe in you and want you to succeed, there’s no room for doubts and even when they creep up, they’re quickly swept away.
    2. Create a mantra or an affirmation. Repeating positive affirmations has been shown to get people through tough times and to actually help them truly believe what they’re saying.
    For example, “I am building a powerful and profitable business.” Many of the most esteemed business professionals have used the same affirmation strategy to attain their success. To find the right affirmations for you, consider writing a quick list of your doubts, insecurities and complaints. These can then be quickly turned into affirmations.

    For example,

     if you write that you’re always feeling disorganized then your affirmation would be, “I am organized and in control.” Repeat your affirmations several times a day and feel the power of positive thinking.
    3. Capture negative thoughts. We all have negative thoughts from time to time, however, negative thoughts and emotions can derail us and prevent us from achieving all we desire. Of course catching those negative thoughts takes practice and persistence. When you find yourself thinking negative thoughts or having negative emotions, find a trigger to turn them around. The affirmations mentioned above are a great way to turn the negative into the positive. You can also find quick pick me ups like a favorite song, a walk outside in the fresh air, or some exercise to help improve your mood.
    4. Set goals/intentions and then be willing to let it go. The law of attraction says that we attract what we focus on the most. However, desperation, needing your business to be a success, sends mixed messages and a lot of negativity into the universe. Set your goals and intentions and then let them go. A certain amount of faith in yourself and in the power of attraction is necessary. Give it a try.
    5. Be grateful. Gratitude is perhaps the single most powerful and positive tool for success. When you’re grateful for all of the wonderful things and people in your life the challenges you face seem significantly less important and are more easily dealt with.

    Consider keeping a gratitude journal and make a practice of entering into it daily. That way, when you’re facing challenges a quick peek at all the amazing things in your life will make you feel as if you can tackle anything. Additionally, an attitude of gratitude helps you maintain a positive perspective and to face challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles.

    Success is within your reach and with the right attitude you can accomplish anything you set your sights on. Embrace these five powerful mind success strategies and you’ll build a better business and live a happier, more satisfying life.

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    5 Secrets

     

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    5 Secrets of Successful Home Business Entrepreneurs

    Successful home business entrepreneurs are not born; they’re made. They make themselves successful by practicing certain habits. Without these habits, it’s nearly impossible to weather all of the storms you’ll face running your business.
    Here are 5 of the secrets of entrepreneurial success.

    They’re Passionate

    The best home-based businesses are driven by passion. The entrepreneurs behind them do what they do out of love and not purely a profit motive. Success is easy to achieve if you love what you do. Each failure along the way, no matter how monumental, will be just a minor bump in the road. Your passion for what you do also allows you to put in the long, crazy hours your business will sometimes demand of you.

    They Focus

    One of the major challenges, especially for new home-based businesses, is staying on course. There are so many ways to market and make money online that it’s easy to be led astray by shiny objects. Most home business entrepreneurs’ brains are brimming with new ideas, and these can also get you off track. You may end up spreading yourself too thin and never achieving results with any one thing that you do. Instead, focus on one goal at a time and don’t start on the next idea until you get results.

    They Don’t Make Excuses

    Successful home business entrepreneurs never whine or make excuses when things go wrong. They take responsibility for keeping their business running and work out their problems to make that happen. For example, let’s say that you spill coffee on your keyboard, your 5-year-old has a nervous meltdown, and you need to spend the afternoon taking care of emergency car repairs. Life may be a mess today, but your clients and customers don’t want to hear about it. It’s unprofessional to make excuses.

    They Keep Growing

    Although you might want to put your home business on autopilot, there’s simply no such thing. Once you attain a comfortable level, it’s time to start defining your next goal. Successful entrepreneurs never stop growing their businesses. To them, it’s always a work in progress. Find a new segment of the population to market to; develop new products that your current market can use; branch out and get into a whole other business.

    They Expect to Succeed

    Your home based business will always have its highs and lows, but when you expect to succeed at the end of the day, you can take whatever adversity comes your way. For successful entrepreneurs, success is not an option; it’s THE option. There is simply no other possible outcome in their game plan. Make the decision at the very beginning of your home business journey that you will stay focused on success no matter what happens along the way.

    If you’ve read the above list and you’re thinking, ‘That doesn’t sound like me,’ don’t give up yet.

    Remember that all of these are mindset habits, and you can create new habits if you work at it deliberately. Not everyone can be a home- business entrepreneur, but everyone can become one if they truly desire to. Try the “Be Your Own Boss Quiz” and see what you think about yourself. 

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