Many people join internet marketing so that they can quit their day job, normally in hopes of becoming financially free. But what does being financially free actually mean. I have seen some discussion about this subject lately and decided to check it out a bit.
So how do you go about setting a goal with this system and what exactly does SMART stand for?
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Affect
R = Realistic
T = Time
Lets say your goal is to lose weight.
Many people list ‘financial freedom’ as a goal, something that are going to be working towards day after day, but do they know what this goal actually means? Have they put a number on the work they are doing so hard to achieve this outcome? In many situations these people become discouraged if they are not financially free within their set time period, but as your lifestyle changes so will your needs, so it is more effective, to set material goals as your financial freedom. For example Having No Debt could be your long term goal, but for your own sanity, make some short term goals, like paying off your car loan. Otherwise it will feel like you are trying to drag down a brick wall with a spoon.
Even if you set your first goal as, making your first $1,000 in a month, it is much more satisfying to reach a small milestone, than to struggle for what feels like an eternity for a lager one. Goals are an extremely important part of any progress you hope to achieve in life, they are the driving power of WHY we do what we do. My first goal was make $1,000 per month, and a sub goal of that was to make a sale that month. Keeping focused on these goals you are able to achieve and even exceed them when you keep up consistent and focused action.
Do you have your goals posted down somewhere? Do you look at these and remember the reason you got into internet marketing in the first place?
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Whatever your goals may be, staying motivated is essential in conquering these goals. Whether you are trying to lose weight or start your own business, staying inspired through the process may be a little harder as time goes by. It may not be hard to get motivated when you first begin, it’s carrying this inspiration beyond the first phase of your goal that may be hard. However, if you are dedicated to achieving your goal, read on for more tips on how to stay motivated.
Push yourself forward, even when you feel like you’re not making progress. Pushing through the tough spots will help you get to where you want to be, even if it doesn’t feel like it now. For instance, are you trying to lose weight? You may have even sought out a personal trainer for help. Stay patient on your journey. Remind yourself that it probably took years to gain the weight and it will take time to lose it.
Continuously envision your goal. What is your ultimate aim? Have you been trying so hard to reach it that you’ve just been getting lost in the chaos? Getting too preoccupied with the technicalities of reaching your goal can be consuming. Make sure that you think about your ultimate goal while you are going through the motions.
Plans sometimes change. You may have thought that pregnancy first would be your priority in your adult life, however, you may have been too consumed with your career. Evaluate your priorities and use patience as a means to reach your goal.
You may feel a bit discouraged when it seems like you’re not getting anything done right. However, stop this thought process and simply believe in your ability to achieve. If you do not believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. After all, you will teach people how to feel and think about you.
Remind yourself of the things you’ve done right. Remember the successes. Keep track of all of the things you’ve succeeded in doing and all that you’ve accomplished along your journey so far. This will help you push out self-doubt from your thought process.
Get help when you need it. You can not do everything on your own. This is applicable for starting your own business, or if you’re simply trying to put your new sleigh beds together. Avoid unnecessary frustrations by seeking the help of people who know what they are doing. When you are not stuck on a problem area trying to resolve it for what seems like forever, it will help you stay motivated easier.