A lot of the time we go through our everyday life doing the same thing all of the time. We rarely challenge ourselves and we just tend to continue doing the things that we are the most comfortable with. We stay within our comfort zone. When you are challenged to step outside your comfort zone, something amazing happens. You develop more confidence and a new found self belief and a fire starts to burn inside you. Stepping outside your comfort zone is so important for our development. It makes us a better person and makes us feel really good.

There are so many advantages to getting outside your comfort zone. Not only do you build confidence, but you get to experience so many more exciting things in your life. Back before I started my personal development journey, I was terrified of flying. It was pretty ironic because my husband Mike is a pilot. The company I was with had conferences all around the world in exotic locations and the first one was in beautiful Hawaii, so I figured I had two choices… I would definitely have to stretch myself, get scared and uncomfortable and get on that plane, or I could choose not to go, stay home and be extremely disappointed with myself, missing out on the experience of a lifetime. I decided to suck it up, be brave and get on the plane. Yea it was scary! I have flown many times since then and no flight will ever be as scary. There was a drunk, psycho man on the plane and he was running up and down the aisles, bumping into people, trying to open the door near where I was sitting and eventually had to be restrained and sat on. We ended up having to divert to Fiji so he could be removed from the plane and arrested.

We ended up getting to Hawaii five hours later than we should have, our luggage was delivered late and the flight home was delayed because the radios stopped working! What a classic. I can laugh about it now but for my very first flight over seas, it was the scariest thing I have ever done. But the positive was that I got through it and was ok! No matter how scary something is, if you push yourself and remain calm, you will come out the other end a better person. Because of what happened on that flight, I am now so much more confident whenever I get on a plane. With what I experienced on my first flight I know I can deal with any adversity that comes my way.

The reason I decided to write about this topic today, is because it was only last weekend I was pushed outside my comfort zone in a pretty big way. I have never been one to love getting my photo taken. Most people are either extremely camera shy or the complete opposite and love to jump in every picture they can. A friend of Mikes offered to take some maternity pictures as I am in the later stages of my pregnancy. At first I thought, No way! I had put on a little bit of weight as you do when you stop doing the amount of cardio I was, and also being pregnant your body changes and grows in ways that sometimes make you not feel the best. Don’t get me wrong, I have embraced this pregnancy and had the easiest time with it, I just wasn’t sure if I could be comfortable being in front of the camera.

So it didn’t take me long to change my mind. I thought why not? Yea it would stretch me outside my comfort zone in a big way, but this is something I could do and have with me forever and I thought it would be kind of cool showing my son when he is older. The weekend was awesome. I used it as an excuse to pamper myself and have a bit of ‘me’ time so by the time the photo shoot came around I was relaxed and calm about it all. Holly the photographer made me feel really comfortable and it was such a fun day. I am so grateful to have such a fun husband too. Mike helped me relax by being silly, trying to get in the shots by planking on the rocks behind me. I feel great about the photos. I have only seen a few of the edits and so far they look great. I’m definitely glad I got outside my comfort zone, and challenged myself. I think the most important thing is to make the decision to go for something and then just do it. Once you have decided, it is much easier to go through with the challenge. You just have to take the first step.

If you think back over the years, how many times have you given up on something because it was too hard, or you couldn’t be bothered or you just lost all motivation? People fail in life so many times and sometimes you probably think to yourself…What if? What if I had of finished that task? Would my life be different today if I didn’t quit?

Many people fail in Network Marketing and it’s not because of the products or the company or the people. Most people that fail in the Network Marketing industry are the first to point blame at everything and anything before they take accountability for their own actions and decisions. It all comes down to what you are willing to do and to sacrifice to be successful. Here are a few of the main reasons, in my opinion that people fail in their Network Marketing business.

What…It’s not a get rich quick thing??

So many people come into the Network Marketing industry thinking they are going to make money super fast! They think as soon as they join, they will be rolling in cash. A Network Marketing business….is a business and it requires work. You don’t go and buy a Subway franchise, not open the doors and expect to make money do you? A Network Marketing business is exactly the same. If you are brand new to this industry it does take a while to learn about what you are doing and if you aren’t marketing the opportunity and talking to lots of people, you aren’t going to make money. It surprises me how many people quit after only being in the business for a few weeks. They expect the money to come to them immediately and if it doesn’t they start blaming other factors for the lack of their own success.

They are not fully committed…

Having a business that you work from home can be quite challenging to stay focused and committed. Lots of people in Network Marketing think they are doing everything it takes to make it work, however they spend the majority of their day procrastinating and doing pointless ‘work’ on the computer. To be successful you have to be organised and focus on the most important activities, like prospecting and generating leads. If you don’t have anyone to talk to, you won’t make money!

Selling the product…

Many people come into Network Marketing thinking they have to sell, sell, sell! Selling is what puts a lot of people off. If you go into this thinking you have to sell the product or people won’t join, you’re handling it they wrong way. Firstly people are looking for a change. They want to be able to join a business they can operate and if you go in with the hard sell, they will most likely think…I can’t do that? I’m not a super sales person! The most important thing is to find out about the person and build relationships. Find out what they are looking for and why they want to make a change in their life.

The Blame game…

Another reason people fail in Network Marketing is because of their lack of accountability. If they aren’t having the results they expected they start the blame game. They say their up line isn’t helping them, or they don’t know what to do, their prospects don’t call them back, bla, bla, bla. The list could go on for ever. Instead of looking for reasons why they are not having success, they should be looking at what they need to do to create the results they expect.

Getting ready to get ready…

When many people get into a Network Marketing business for the first time they tend to become overwhelmed by everything. They spend so much time going through websites and training that their brains become overloaded and they don’t know where to begin. So instead of taking it right back and focusing on the most important part, they get trapped and confused. Lots of people fuss about, trying to know every single detail of the compensation plan and the company when really all of that isn’t even that important. Talking to people is number one and it is scary at first! Really scary! Some people give up on their Network Marketing business before they have even built up the courage to start calling people! They don’t give it a shot because they freak themselves out by all the procrastination they have done previously. Once you start though, you think to yourself…Why did I wait so long? It really isn’t difficult at all!

Like I said before, Network Marketing or any business requires hard work, dedication, motivation and discipline. If you aren’t willing to put in the hard yards at the beginning, don’t expect to reap the rewards later on! It’s always a choice and choosing to quit or fail is the easy option but definitely not the one that will get you closer to your goals. Stick to it, work hard and the results will come!

So as I am baby mad at the moment, I thought I would share with you today about a friend of mine Jess, who has just become a new mum a little over two months ago. I have known Jess for years. She first came to work with me at our shop back in Port Macquarie when she was about thirteen and was a fairly quiet girl back then. Over the last few years I have had the pleasure of watching Jess blossom into an amazing woman. She has always strived to fight for what she believes in and has always been an over achiever. When Jess was fourteen or fifteen, she sponsored a child. I remember thinking back then, Wow…most girls at that age are much more interested in spending money on clothes or make up but no matter how much she struggled financially, Jess always put her sponsor child first.

So inspiration comes in all different ways. Although Jess is much younger than me, she has inspired me to be the best mum I can be when my little man is born. She has taken to motherhood amazingly and is doing such a great job. I don’t see Jess because I live about ten hours away, but from seeing all of the pictures on Facebook, her little boy Malakai is one of the most alert, happy little guys I have seen. So I sat down and asked Jess some questions on motherhood and about being a young mum and I hope you enjoy this candid little chat about how she is enjoying the start or something wonderful.

As a young mum, did you come across any negative people who judged you because of your age?

I think people are quick to judge anyone and anything that they know little about. The term ‘young Mum’ has become something I am not too fond of. We don’t go around calling people ‘old Mum’ or ‘middle aged mum’ so I am not quite sure why people are so quick to put us into this category and then stereotype us a certain way. There definitely would have been times where people looked twice but overall, I really haven’t faced that much judgement, personally, because of my age. I think, if anything, judgement came from being placed into this category and assuming that because I am young, I may somehow be incapable. Throughout my pregnancy I have come to know some absolutely amazing mothers that are my age and even younger. I know a sixteen year old with twins and she is an absolutely incredible Mum. I have also seen my share of mothers around my age that do not seem so great. But that comes with each age group, I have seen some horrible and some amazing ‘older’ mothers, too. ANYWAY, all in all, I received an overwhelming amount of support. Those few people who were quick to judge (and who have admitted it to me) later retracted what they judged when they got to know me, followed my blog and saw how dedicated I was to changing my life for this beautiful little human.

How did you enjoy being pregnant?

I loved it. I loved the kicks, my bump, the hiccups, the way my belly changed shapes depending on how I laid, the ultrasounds, preparing for my life as a mother, the bond I shared with him; everything. Emotionally, things were hard. I had little support in Sydney where I was living and was quite isolated because of it. I had to finish a semester of Uni which was also pretty difficult but I ended up with great marks and I made it through. Hormones suck.

Did you plan a natural birth or did you go into labour without a birthing plan?

I was very set on a natural birth, however, I never really had a set birthing plan. I knew I didn’t want anything other than gas, I wanted to be able to walk around if that was what I felt was best, I wanted to utilise the bath and shower, I knew who I wanted in with me, I knew I wanted to delay the cutting of the cord until blood stopped pulsating in order to send the most possible nutrients to my son, but other than that, I just wanted to see how things went. I realise that probably sounds very much like a birth plan, but the plans I was reading went into much more detail. I never wanted to create something in my head that possibly would have to be changed as I knew that would leave me feeling very disappointed. Not having a set birth plan allowed me to change things when I needed to depending on how things were going. Being induced wasn’t something I wanted at all, but it happened, and I feel that if I had a very set birth plan, I would have been a lot more let down than what I was. 

When you took your baby home, was it everything you had expected or was it harder at first to balance all the new changes?

Oh man. Going home was scary. I literally had no idea what to expect which I think probably worked in my favour because it was really tough. My labour was long and pretty traumatic and I never got to really recover from that physically (or mentally). It takes a massive toll on your body to be so worn down from your labour and then tend to a baby that wakes and feeds every three or so hours. It was definitely hard to balance. But here I am at nine weeks and I think I have it pretty balanced!

What do you think the biggest challenges were in your first month at home?

Breastfeeding. Sleep deprivation. Feeling lonely. My postpartum body. The list could probably go on. But hey, it got SO much better.

How have you adjusted to being a mum?

I was only thinking about it the other day and I absolutely love it. I feel so confident and happy. It took me a while to get to this stage but it feels so amazing now that I am here. I love him and I love being his Mum.

What is the most fulfilling part of it?

Everything. I honestly cannot put it down to one thing. I love everything he does. I love watching him change and grow every day. I love knowing what the little things he does means, like when he purses his lips and clenches and unclenches his fists, it means he is hungry. I love watching him sleep. I love watching him play and smile and babble. I love it all.

Everyone has an opinion on breastfeeding vs bottle. What are your thoughts and what have you decided to do?

If I could be a giant, massive advocate for breastfeeding, I would be. Those first two weeks I honestly could not even count how many times I cried about everything. Breastfeeding was hard. Really hard. I thought I was doing it wrong, I thought he wasn’t happy, it hurt, it was hard to adjust to, but seriously, it gets SO much better. I love it. I feed him anywhere and I refuse to hide off into a toilet to feed my baby. I understand how easy it is to want to give in, I wanted to so badly those first few weeks, but I didn’t and I am so glad I didn’t. Sure sometimes it is hard not being able to let someone else feed him so I can rest or go out without him, but the positives far outweigh that. There are so many positives for the baby and it is freeeee! I would really encourage any Mum to breastfeed for as long as they can, it is beautiful.

If you could give any new young mums some advice, what would you say to them knowing what you know now?

If I could give any advice in general, it would be to cry when you need to, never feel ashamed to feel upset and lonely and confused because being a Mum is hard, no matter what age you are. Always ask for help when you need it and never feel like a failure for needing that help. Anyone who doesn’t must be supermum. Don’t try to plan every single thing because I can assure you, the opposite of what you plan will happen. Don’t stress because your baby feeds off your stress and emotions. Now that I am confident and happy, so is my baby. Read, read, read, never stop asking questions and researching the decisions you make about your baby. I have learnt so, so much, that people don’t tell you. Don’t let other peoples unwanted advice upset you, YOU are the Mum and you know best. OH and alllllllllllllll that stuff you bought for your baby, you probably won’t need it (despite how fun it is to buy) so don’t stress about all the little things! In terms of being younger, I guess, just don’t let that stereotype hurt you because age really does mean nothing and you CAN do it. But obviously I am no expert whatsoever, every Mum is different and every Mum knows their baby more than anyone else.

What has been the best advice you have received about being a new mum?

SLEEP WHEN YOUR BABY SLEEPS.

Thanks so much Jess for your informative opinion. You are so right and age should never be an issue. It all comes down to the person you are how much you believe in yourself. I can’t wait to see Kai’s journey as he grows up

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!

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 you are probably asking yourself… “What is a RAK?”

Well, a RAK is a Random Act of Kindness and basically it is a simple act of kindness carried out by an individual or a group to cheer someone up and bring them happiness.

“Why should I perform Random Act’s of Kindness?”

There is no better feeling than being able to do something for others. No matter how small the act is, you are guaranteed to make someone’s day. We have all heard of Karma and not only is there bad Karma, we also experience good Karma. What you give out always comes back, so why not help others if it is not only going to make us feel good, but we will receive good things in return. I’m not saying that the reason you perform Random Acts of Kindness is to get something for yourself out of it. It is so much more meaningful to do it ‘just because’.

There are many ways you can carry out RAK’s and the most exciting way for you is to do something for someone, without them knowing it was you. Now you don’t have to spend a lot of money, or do anything too over the top. Here’s some ideas to get you started…

Paying for the car behind you in a toll booth and driving off.

We all have a spare three dollars and why not pay for the car behind you? You never know, they might be digging through the console trying to come up with enough change, or they might have been on the phone to someone who was negative and they weren’t feeling the best. You could make someone’s day with as little as a couple of dollars! Why not?

What about paying for another couples meal at a restaurant or café?

While you are sitting having your meal or coffee, have some fun. Scan the room and choose who you want to shout for that day. Don’t tell them. When you go and pay, just tell the waiter that you are paying for that table’s meal also and then walk off. Part of the fun is imagining the people’s reaction and picturing how you could have made their day. What if you shouted a couple who was celebrating their anniversary and they had saved for weeks to be able to enjoy a nice meal? It is such a good feeling because you know you will get these people talking and excited and wouldn’t it be great if they passed on the RAK to someone else?

Flowers, ‘Just because’..

All the ladies love receiving flowers and I think most of you would agree, it is much more special getting flowers on days when you aren’t expecting them. Why not send some flowers to your mum, or wife or someone special with a card saying ‘Just Because”? It would definitely make their day and it would be pretty funny watching them trying to figure out who they got them from!

No money? No worries…

You don’t even have to spend any money to perform Random Acts of Kindness. If you see an elderly lady struggling to carry her groceries to the bus stop, take ten minutes out of your day and help her carry them. It doesn’t take much for you, but you could make the lady’s day and there is no better feeling!

So you are probably getting the point. I would love for you to comment on some of the Random Acts of Kindness you have performed or some more ideas you think would make someones day! Check out the video below… for some extra inspiration.