It seems that many are turning to the Internet for a way to make some extra money. After all, any extra money is better than no extra money, right? However, folks are going about it all wrong and then find themselves stuck. Are you one of those individuals? Not too long ago I had someone ask me how I do it all. Mainly, how do I keep up with all I do online.
My simple answer was organization but more simple than that was my desire to do it all. Sure, it’s an added incentive to earn money, but first and foremost, I enjoy it. I have consulted with many that are merely doing what they are doing for the money. That may be suffice for a time but in the long run, they will find themselves, burnt out and unhappy.
When you are unhappy, your business suffers, your family and those around you suffer and ultimately depression begins to take place. It’s a downward spiral that truly doesn’t need to happen. Unfortunately, I see it every day and those individuals seem hopeless, until the one question is asked.
The question that is asked is ~ What makes you happy? Some will say making money, makes them happy. Others will say seeing their family taken care of makes them happy. Others will say, that helping others, make them happy. Do you have the answer to that simple question? Determining the answer will help you get unstuck.
Recently I spoke to an online friend and determined that she was engaged in a business she had developed only for the money. In fact she mentioned that she was doing what she did on a daily basis for the money and that alone. She was not happy and actually did not enjoy the daily tasks but needed the money. Does this sound familiar? Wouldn’t it be easier to find what you enjoy doing and turning that into something that can make you money? Perhaps it’s teaching or perhaps you are a whiz at developing graphics, writing, or making a craft; whatever you are are good at can be easily turned into a lucrative business.
Too often we neglect what we are good at or what may come easy to us and forget that others may have a difficult time with those same tasks. Sitting down and determining your talents, your gifts, your assets will help you in developing a business that will not only help you earn extra money but you will truly enjoy doing. Are you stuck? Sit down and write out everything you are good at. Don’t neglect what you may think is obviously simple to you. You may find that you will be unstuck rather quickly and earning an income at what you truly enjoy.
Dr. Daisy Sutherland is the Founder/CEO of Dr. Mommy Online. She is a doctor, author, mentor, speaker, wife & mom to 5 children. Dr. Mommy's mission is to ~ Help Busy Women and Men with her 'Get Real' approach to living a happier and healthier lifestyle. Watch for new book: 'Letting Go of Super Mom' coming out August 7, 2012.
Another excellent post Dr. Mommy. I must say though that you are quite an inspiration considering your responsibilities with family. Organization is one of your answers as to how you manage? Then I look very forward to your tips and posts on being organized!
This post is similar to the Barefoot Executive’s “discovering your why”. Why do you want to have a business. And you’re right, making money is not enough. It’s like I tell my clients about losing weight. Wanting to look good in your clothes won’t keep you going when you want to emotionally eat. There has to be a deeper why.
Love your new look too! Blog looks great…
Thanks so much Ginny for stopping by and your kind words…Yes organization is definitely key for me, but what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another:) The deeper why is what I try to make folks ponder…it’s in there somewhere..once they tap into it…everything changes:)