What's Your E-Resolution For 2005?
Copyright © 2005 by Fabian Lim
e-mail: fabian (at) bizsuccessonline.com
The year has just started and NOW is the best
time to plan
ahead for the year.
If you're like most people, you wake up on New Year's Day
with a resolution - a self-promise to complete and
accomplish a certain challenge.
You probably wrestled with it the night before.
On this glorious morning you feel optimistic, confident and
determined to keep the promises you made to yourself.
Your purpose isn't just the disposal of certain bad habits
OR behaviors.
You WANT to succeed online, don't you?
So, what is YOUR "resolution" for your online business this
year?
Is it to make your first online sale?
Is it to publish an ebook?
Is it to make $100,000 annually?
The truth is, it really doesn't matter how easy or
difficult you set your online goal.
What matters is you have developed a plan to achieve your
goal and have made a firm commitment to execute your plan.
If you are one of those people who makes resolutions every
January then forgets about them by February - it's time to
change that this year.
Because 2005 IS gonna be your BEST year online!
But keeping resolutions isn't always easy.
It's mapping out and following a course of action, that's
dependent upon your own effort and commitment.
The best intentions can change quickly when they meet with
the constant potholes of daily living.
Delaying plans until "a more suitable time," may be a
fast-fix solution when the squeeze is on, but it won't hand
you the confidence you'll get, if you keep resolutions and
attain your goals.
Here Are Five Tips To Help You Achieve Your "E-Resolution":
1) Provide Yourself A "Reason Why"
You need a good "reason why" you chose a particular
resolution in the first place. Your "reason why" will help
restore your belief in yourself when times of trial and
temptation pop up!
Wanting to achieve time and financial freedom are two common
reasons why people strive to succeed online. But they are
by no means the only reasons. What is YOUR "reason why"?
2) Set Realistic And Measurable Goals
Take small steps, pace your success. Look for progress -
not perfection. Find an online mentor, someone who is a
good example - someone whom you respect and trust.
Customize suggestions to meet your needs. Pat yourself on
the back when you meet small goals. This allows you to
personalize your own program for success.
3) Seek Support Whenever Possible
Expressing concerns to others should be an emotional outlet
which inspires you forward. There are many online mentors
out there who will be willing to help you online... if you
just ask!
The online world is constantly evolving. The only thing
constant online is 'change'. And change is difficult to
cope with because it meets with the naturally occurring
resistance that it creates. Gently push through your
resistance. Remind yourself about other positives. View
change as a challenge!
4) Develop A 'Learning' Mindset
As mentioned, the internet is an ever-evolving community.
What worked six months ago may not work six months down the
road. You've got to keep abreast of the online evolution.
And the only way you're gonna keep up is to develop a '
continuous learning' mindset. To this end, online forums
are the best places to 'hangout' and observe what's hot and
what's not.
5) Reward Your Achievements
Build up confidence in your inner self that already knew
you could do it. Resolutions are easier to keep on a daily
basis. Set-backs are a realistic part of change. Focus on
self-care and hold tight to your dreams.
Start employing the above tips and strategies and you'll be
one-step closer to achieving your New Year's resolution.
Make Your "E-Resolution" A Reality!
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Fabian Lim is a Web Analytics & Internet Marketing Consultant.
He helps organizations and individuals succeed online.
Visit his website at
http://www.BizSuccessOnline.com and
blog at
http://www.fabianlim.name
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