So you are either a fan of Facebook, or you can’t stand it. If you’re like me, you love Facebook and if you are in the Network Marketing industry you probably use Facebook as a cost effective way to generate interest into your business. My main use for Facebook is definitely to keep in touch with friends and family and I think it’s great. I love that you can have friends from all over the world and be able to see photo’s and chat to them even though they are so far away. I also love the positive quotes and pictures people post and also seeing where friends are holidaying to. Facebook is also helpful because if you want some advice there’s plenty of people who can assist.

So if you are in Network Marketing like me, you have probably had dozens, if not hundreds of people poaching you their business or their new opportunity. There are so many ways that will get you deleted instantly. Really Facebook is all about making connections and building friendships. In my opinion here are a few things NOT to do to recruit new people into your business…

Posting your opportunity on other peoples walls - Not cool to post your link on other friends personal walls AT ALL.  I can’t stand it when someone I haven’t even had a conversation with shares their business opportunity link directly onto my wall. Not only do I see it but my friends sometimes do too. In saying this, it is ok to post on a group wall, for example Network Marketing or Personal Development.

Posting a link to your opportunity on someone’s post - Another no, no is when a friend posts something on their own wall and instead of commenting on that post, someone puts their link in the comments section. Totally rude and unprofessional in my opinion.

Sending your link to people via message you haven’t even connected with - This is probably the main mistake people make. I get this all the time, not only on Facebook but on Skype as well. I’m not really sure how this approach works, but in my opinion, if someone posts a link into my messages and I have no idea who they are, I am likely to think it is spam and I won’t click on it. I also think it is important to at least build a connection with someone first and unless they ask you, don’t even bother giving them your link because they aren’t interested and by doing it you could loose this connection for good.

Tagging someone in your opportunity - oh this one! Yep, every now and then someone tags me who I don’t know. So I click on it thinking there’s a picture of me and it goes to a link or something they are selling. This approach might work because lots of people will see it, but I think it’s a little unprofessional.

Constantly posting about your opportunity on your own wall - constantly posting every five minutes about your business not only fills up the news feed, but your friends get sick of seeing the constant ‘join my opportunity’ posts and delete you. The way I first got into this industry is because one of our Facebook friends was constantly posting about all the amazing holidays they were having and all the cool things they were buying. That tweaked our interest into asking them what they we were doing. They were having fun, living life and obviously making great money! In saying this it is okay to post about your opportunity. My suggestion is to keep it to one or two a day and then just keep enjoying your life! People are always watching so keep it positive!

Intuition is so powerful, only if we choose to listen to it. We have all heard the term ‘Women’s intuition’ and all of us, especially women have it in us. I began paying attention to my intuition, or my gut feeling a couple of years ago and it has served me well in so many ways. Last year I had a strange looking spot on the side of my nose. It wasn’t dark or oddly shape, it was just white and something just didn’t sit right with me. I get yearly skin checks so I could have ignored my intuition and waited for the next check to come around. After all it wasn’t brown or raised at all, however I had a feeling to book straight in and get it looked at. Lucky for me, the spot was removed and it turned out to be a skin cancer. At only twenty eight years old, this was a bit of a shock to me. I could have been in a lot of trouble if I had of ignored my intuition.

Intuition serves me so well in all areas. I am an extremely good judge of character when it comes to people. Most of the time if I get a bad feeling about someone it is normally right. There has been times when I have ignored my intuition and things haven’t gone my way, but that just reminds me that I have to pay attention and be more in tune with myself on a daily basis.

So how do you know how to follow your intuition? Firstly you must go with your ‘gut feeling’. We have all heard this term and whenever you have a good or bad gut feeling about something you should pay attention to it and go with what feels right. You have to trust your instincts. It’s quite tricky to know what the right thing to is when you don’t fully understand it, so always trust in yourself and know that you will make the right choice.

It amazes me that people can give up on their dreams because they have hit a certain age, or they have had children and don’t have time, or they think that too much of their life has been wasted to achieve anything more. It’s never too late to start again or to set new goals. My mum was a single mum for most of my childhood and she worked very hard to provide for my brother and I. At forty years of age, when my brother and I were in our teens, mum decided to go back to Uni to develop her nursing skills and complete her Bachelor of Nursing. Of course this wasn’t easy (especially having two teenagers that liked to have a good time) but mum continued through the four years via correspondence and completed her studies with mostly distinctions and high distinctions. I was so proud of her and she has instilled some good values in me to always try my hardest and to follow my dreams.

What about the good old Colonel Sanders? He was sixty five years old before he found success with The Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise. Now KFC is one of the largest retail food systems in the world. Sanders went from living off a social security cheque to making millions. He drove from town to town, often sleeping in his car to get the word out to restaurant owners about his chicken recipe. He was turned down over one thousand times, however had the belief and persistence to continue pursuing his dream. He never quit, never gave up and certainly didn’t think he was too old or it was too late to be successful.

Although Andrea Bocelli grew up loving music and playing many instruments as a child, his adult years began studying law and he didn’t pursue a career in singing until he was in his thirties. He got his big break at the age of thirty four. Andrea is now known all around the world for his amazing voice and has had many successful records including ‘The Prayer’ which he sung as a duet with Celine Dion. The Prayer won a Golden Globe and was nominated for many other prestige awards.

The point to these inspirational stories is to never give up and to follow your heart and what you believe in. It’s never too late to make a change and reset your life. Why not live with no regrets? Move forward knowing you have given things a go living life to the fullest!

‘All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.’ Walt Disney

Lately I have been having some really spaced out, trippy dreams. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m pregnant and I am experiencing some significant changes in my life or if I am just remembering more of my dreams. Either way it’s pretty fun to try and interpret there meaning, because most of the time our dreams are sending us some sort of message, whether we can figure it out or not.

If we are open to the fact that we can learn a lot from our dreams, it’s pretty amazing at what we can discover. They can provide you with ideas or clues on a project you might be working on or they can warn you against something coming your way. Many artists, scientists and writers get their inspirations and best ideas from the dreams they have had. Generally dreams aren’t visions of the exact thing that is going to happen, but they could be warnings about certain areas of your life or they could be a sign that a change is coming.

‘Dreams are like an agreed upon rendezvous point between the conscious and the subconscious minds. It’s your mind reflecting on what is happening in your life and giving advice on what you could be doing. Each dream reveals a deep meaning and insight into our current situation. Dreams are always about us. In nightmares they are shouting for our attention and handing out warnings. Peaceful dreams are pointing a direction, or holding a missing piece of the puzzle. Utilize this valuable advice and you’ll learn to interpret much more than just your dreams.’ Elevate

There are so many theories about dreaming. Some say we all dream. Others say we don’t. I believe we all dream, however we might not all remember the dreams we have. I do think that ALL of the dreams you have are about YOU in some way. The fun part is trying to figure out what your dreams are actually tying to tell you. For example, one common dream you may have experienced is the dream of falling. This has happened to me before and it was quite scary. It actually woke me up. What this means is you might have some insecurities or anxieties. You might be overwhelmed about something that is going on in your life. This might also have something to do with your relationships or working situation.

If you have a dream you can’t figure out you can always research the meaning and it will give you some clarity about what it all means. Happy dreaming!

Network Marketing is a huge industry and many people have made millions of dollars in their businesses. But how many people really understand what Network Marketing is all about? I know in the past talking to friends and family, they are totally confused about what it is that I do, so today I thought I would share a few of the main questions that might come up for you when you are looking into, or have just started in the Network Marketing industry.

It’s a pyramid scheme!

Look out!! What have you joined? It’s just another one of those pyramid schemes….I’m sure we have all heard this one at one stage or another, or maybe you have thought it yourself. A pyramid scheme is a non-sustainable business model that involves promising payment or service, primarily for enrolling other people into the scheme. Pyramid schemes are illegal pretty much everywhere and they do not distribute or supply any products. Network Marketing companies have great products and you normally do not make any money from enrolling someone. People tend to get confused because in Network Marketing you build a team of people, and then they build a team and that’s where the whole pyramid aspect comes from. It’s pretty much the same as a normal place of work. You have your boss, then you have your managers and then you might have shift supervisors and then the staff. Same thing.

If you don’t get in at the ground floor you won’t make money!

New Network Marketing companies are constantly being created. Many times I hear “You have to get in now while it’s at the ground floor” or “You will make so much money joining before the launch”. In my opinion, this is just a way that pushy recruiters can get you to join immediately and they can get off to a cracking start. In a legitimate Network Marketing company, you can join at anytime and still make more money than the people that have been there from the start. The company I am in has been operating for coming up to two years and people that got started two months ago are already the top income earners. It really depends on how much effort you put into your business.

My Up Line doesn’t help me so I won’t be able to make money!

Unfortunately in the Network Marketing industry there are the occasional bad apples that are so supportive until you join and then once you have given them money they go into the Network Marketing witness protection program, never to be heard from again. If this has happened to you it doesn’t mean you are doomed from the start. A good Network Marketing company should provide regular training and support that you can tap into on a daily basis. Also just because your up line isn’t around, find out who is above them and reach out to them instead. Find another leader in the company and mastermind with them. The majority of people in this industry are here to support and help people, so don’t ever feel you are alone because there are always others that will assist you.

You can make tons of money by not talking to anyone!

I have heard this one many times but when it comes down to it, Network Marketing is about talking to people and building relationships. Yea you might get the occasional prospect that sees the big picture and signs up, but if you don’t talk to them, there’s a high chance they will probably drop off and not do a thing with their business. This industry is all about helping people and supporting them and talking to them!

You have hassle your family and friends!

Some companies out there promote the idea that the only way to make money is to hassle your family and friends. Although it is great to talk to your warm market about your Network Marketing business when the time is right, this is not necessary in building your team. There are hundreds of ways to market your opportunity and most of the time; the people that join your business are going to be people that you don’t know. Many people are extremely successful joining family and friends to their team; however don’t be put off joining a Network Marketing company because you think this is what has to be done.

So that is just a few misconceptions about Network Marketing. There any many in any industry and I think it’s important to look at the facts and do your due diligence when starting any Network Marketing business.

I often hear of times when people have quit in life so close to completing a challenge or a goal. There is a story I read about in Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill that I would like to share today…

It was about a man in the gold rush days that staked a claim and went to work with a pick and shovel and began to dig for gold. It was hard work, but he was so determined to find gold he kept on digging. After weeks of digging he discovered a shining ore but to bring it to the surface he had to purchase some machinery. So he covered up his discovery and between him and his relatives they came up with the much needed money for the machinery and had it shipped out.

The man went back to the ore with the machinery and after the first car of ore was mined, he was told he had one of the richest mines in Colorado. So down went the machinery and up went the hopes of this man. A few more cars and he would be out of debt and very wealthy. But something happened….The gold ore disappeared and he assumed his luck had run out. He continued to drill on but still no sign of gold. He decided to quit and sold his machinery to a junk man for a few hundred dollars. This junk man was very smart and called in an engineer to assess the gold mine. The engineer discovered that only three feet away lay the rest of the gold that made this very wise junk man, millions of dollars!

How many people quit just three feet away from their success? It really makes you wonder doesn’t it? I hope this story has inspired you to keep focused and to stick at something even if it feels too challenging. Times can be tough but persistence and determination will keep you on track.

I have had such an easy pregnancy and I am getting so excited because there is only two months left to go. Wow! It has only just begun to sink in that very shortly I am going to be a mother and my whole life is going to change. I remember months ago when I was making the decision to have children, I said to a friend that I didn’t feel ready yet. He said to me, “Trust me, as soon as you are pregnant you will feel ready”. He was right! Probably from the twenty week mark I began to get really excited and I started feeling great about motherhood. I think with the Hypnobirthing classes I attended and my positive attitude I have become so confident and so ready to become a parent.

I’m sure some expecting mothers go into their last couple of months worried and scared about what is to come, but for me I am really calm and excited about the new journey we will be heading on with our little man. I am actually a little impatient because I have everything organised.
I am very grateful to have such supportive people around me. For some they wonder how they are going to make ends meet or get through it alone. I think the most important thing is to remain positive and trust that you will be great and you can do it no matter your circumstances.

I’m definitely expecting that over many years to come my life is basically going to be run by my children. As a parent, I think it is so important not to loose yourself and to not give up on your dreams or goals. There is no reason why you can’t continue to cross those things off your bucket list. Many parents give up on their future to raise their children and I think you can definitely balance things out a little, so you can still strive to accomplish your goals. Isn’t it better to raise our children believing they can achieve their goals and do anything they choose. We are our childs first role models and we can teach them so much at any age about aiming high and making the most out of life.
That’s how I am going to raise my children anyway. I would love any comments from parents out there who have achieved a goal or followed your dreams while being a parent. Would love for you to share below..

In any area of your life it is so important to keep learning and growing. I have been in network marketing for a few years and I am constantly spending money on books and courses to improve my knowledge and my ability. If we think about it, the more we learn the better we become. We spend over ten years learning at school on a daily basis and why is it that most people stop as soon as they leave school? Do they think they know it all at the ripe age of eighteen?

I have learned so much in my adult life and I not only think it’s from the books I have read, but because of my life experiences and also surrounding myself with people that have the goods. If we spend time regularly with people that have done what we want to, and been where we want to go we are definitely going to pick up some nuggets along the way. If you’re thinking to yourself, “I don’t have anything I need to learn” or you’re not excited to learn, then you are thinking too small. There are soooo many things in this big wide world. Everyone has hobbies or interests. Why not learn about travel, or learn a new sport or instrument. It is never too late to increase our learning and grow as a person. When I was a swim instructor it was so inspiring to me that an adult would come to learn to swim. Many of them were over fifty and for them it was about being able to go in the water with their grandchildren and overcoming a fear they had had for so many years. It’s never too late to accomplish great things in your life!

Your company may provide you with great training, however you get addition training from other great network marketers that have created amazing success for themselves in this industry. One of the well known names in network marketing is Mike Dillard. Mike spent four years struggling in network marketing doing everything his up line taught him and still not having any success. Using the skills taught in this series of videos and eBook, he was able to build the second largest team in his company. Magnetic Sponsoring is so informative and a must for any network marketer. Magnetic Sponsoring gives you the dos and don’ts of the industry and a new way to look at how you are marketing your business. I have read it a couple of times and I’m always picking up new ideas.

Whether we choose to admit it or not, we all experience limiting beliefs through out our lives. We all form beliefs from a young age and as we grow up. As a child, beliefs are placed on us by others and we also form beliefs from what we learn ourselves. For example: We learn that if we turn the hot tap on and put our hand under it we will get burnt.

So what are limiting beliefs? A limiting belief is a negative or false belief that we create in our own minds by making an incorrect conclusion about something in our life.Limiting beliefs force us to live below our potential and keep us in our comfort zone. When we allow limiting beliefs to take over us, we can not unlock our inner potential and we go through life under achieving and struggling to live a fulfilled and positive life.

At any stage, we can experience limiting beliefs and we can form these beliefs not only from what we think, but from what others say to us as well. Think about how much negativity is out there in this world. The media is full of negative rubbish that could force you to form limiting beliefs. When my husband Mike was in high school, one of his teachers asked him what he wanted to do when he left school. He told her he wanted to be a radio announcer. She told him he wouldn’t be able to because he wasn’t a good enough English student. If Mike had of formed a limiting belief about this and listened to what his negative teacher had told him, he wouldn’t have spent ten years travelling the country doing breakfast radio shows! He was very successful and this example shows us that we have to listen to our own thoughts and beliefs and ignore other peoples limiting beliefs they might place on us. It is very important to pay attention to your thoughts and squash those limiting beliefs before they consume us.

How do we get rid of limiting beliefs? Change your thinking and your language. How many times do think or you use the words can’t, won’t, try, need? These are all week words and constantly thinking you can’t do something is pretty depressing. Why not start saying I can or I will. Something as small as changing how you think and speak is a great start to squashing those limiting beliefs. If you have an area in your live that you want to improve, start by affirming the positive. For example, if you are scared to get a blood test instead of saying “This is going to hurt so much” Say “This is going to be the easiest blood test I have ever had”. Speaking from experience, this works wonders for me!!

You must expand your vision for what is possible. Break free from what has been conditioned in your mind and know that anything can be achieved if you set a goal and believe you can do it. Understand that you can make a choice to believe what ever you choose. Don’t let your past or other peoples influences stop you from aiming for greatness!!

This video below is awesome! Do you think he would have had the same results if he wasn’t blindfolded?

So many of us go through life without a purpose or vision about what we want to accomplish. It is so difficult to achieve our goals if we aren’t clear on them. I have written in a previous post about the importance of writing down our goals, but there are many other creative ways to set goals and get excited. So if you haven’t already heard of the concept of a vision board, I would love to share with you a little about them.

Vision boards are used to help provide clarity and maintain focus on the goals we have set for ourselves in a fun, creative way. Vision boards are not only great for adults; they are an excellent tool for children as well. It is fun to do, so why not sit down with your kids on a rainy day and put one together. All you need to do is find a surface that you will be attaching pictures to, some pins or glue, and of course some pictures or words you would like to use. I use a cork board for my vision board and I use pins to attach the pictures. This way I can move things around and take down the pictures of the goals I have achieved and place them on a separate board. The picture to the right is my vision board..

So it’s really easy to begin on your vision board. I mostly use Google images but you can get pictures from all over the place. You can use magazines or catalogues or why not have a photo taken of you sitting in your dream car? How powerful is that?
Be really clear when choosing your pictures. If you have a goal of going to Hawaii for example, pin up a picture of the exact resort you will be staying at. If you want to go to the snow, find a picture of someone snowboarding or skiing, or if you are a little adventurous like my husband Mike, find a picture of a helicopter dropping skiers onto the slopes! That’s what he wants to do one day!

It is also very important to put your vision board in a place that you will see it Every day. My vision board is hanging on the wall in my office directly across from where I sit. I look at it everyday! It’s great to be able to feel how it would be to experience the goals you have attached to your board and it’s even better to be able to take some of the pictures down of the goals you have achieved. Best feeling ever!

So why not go have some fun today and start creating your vision board? It will assist you in staying focused and positive and it’s lots of fun.