7 Ways For Stay At Home Moms To Prosper In 2009

Don’t you just love the dawn of a new year? There is just something about starting the next 12 months off fresh and new that is exciting.

In this article I’m going to give you 7 tips to starting 2009 off in the right way for you and your business. Let’s make this year the best one your business has ever seen!

Tip 1: Let go of past failures

Nothing can ruin a resolution or a goal in general like dwelling on the past. If you’ve had a lot of failures in the last 12 months you are going to have to let those go. This year can be whatever you want it to be and drudging up the past can’t make it right, it will only hurt your future.

We’ll use the example of losing weight since that happens to be the biggest and most popular resolution. Say your new years resolution for the past 5 years has been to lose 50 lbs but you’ve never done it. Does that mean you can’t do it this year? Of course not!

The past has nothing and I’ll say it again… nothing to do with your future. Let it go or you’ll be doomed to repeat it over and over again.

Tip 2: Set realistic goals

If you need to lose 200 lbs you’re probably not going to lose it in a year and if you want to be a millionaire in your business you’re probably not going to get there in a year either. (Remember I’m saying probably, because really anything is possible)

If you set goals that are too big you’re setting yourself up to fail. Now I am not saying that you should set little tiny insignificant goals either. Think about what you really want from this year and set a goal that will force you to work hard and stretch but that is also attainable and you’ll be on the right track.

Tip 3: Create a blueprint for success

It’s crazy to set a goal without also giving yourself a way to accomplish it.

You can say “I want to lose 50 lbs.” all day long but unless you set up a diet and exercise plan you’re never going to get there. The same is true for your business. If you want to make $50,000 this year you’ll need to set yourself up to succeed by creating a blueprint for success.

How many hours a week are you going to work? What are you going to be doing to generate leads? How much will you be marketing vs. how long will you be training your team? You’re going to have to ask yourself all these things and more if you really want to win in 2009.

Tip 4: Don’t make excuses

Want to kill your resolution before February hits? It’s easy just make a ton of excuses. A real winner doesn’t make excuses. No you’re not always going to follow your blueprint to the letter but work hard to correct it right away and move on.

Successful people make plans not excuses.

Tip 5: Ignore the stumbles

“Well I ate a piece of birthday cake yesterday so I might as well eat this pizza today”

Over the next 12 months it is inevitable that you’re going to stumble a little bit but don’t let that one time thing turn into a habit and ruin your entire year. Just get right back in the game and act like it never happened.

Tip 6: Find a partner in crime

Finding a partner, teammate or friend who shares your goals is a great way to stay on track. Chances are they will be motivated when you’re not and you’ll be motivated when they’re not.

Having a partner in your goals gives you the accountability that we all need from time to time!

Tip 7: Celebrate the small victories

It can be said that losing 5 lbs is as big of a victory as losing 50. So make sure to celebrate the little victories in your business as it grows. Making your first $100, $1000 or signing your first customer up is something to get really excited about! It means you’re well on your way to creating a strong and life changing business!

Never forget about the little steps along the way that allow your to reach your big goals!