Comments on: The power of positve thinking

By: Nicole Hammett

Nicole Hammett — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:31:26 +0000

Hi Kath and thanks so much for your comment. You are very right our thoughts do create our reality. It is very easy to let negatives things bring you down. Thinking positively automatically creates a more positive reality. I try and do this in every aspect of my life now

By: Kath Roberts

Kath Roberts — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:56:00 +0000

Enjoyed this post-so true of course . When we change our perspective to see the positive in the negative we can really gain momentum. Our thoughts do create our reality so invariably what we think about we bring about. I’ve learnt that less is more in so many ways.

By: Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Johanna Baker-Dowdell — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:15:58 +0000

Great post Nic and one I could really understand and relate to.

I too have lost or sacked clients over the time I have been running Strawberry Communications and it is always tough at the time, but like you I choose to see the opportunity in the situation, rather than dwelling on it.

Well done for being so honest.

Joh

By: Little Miss Useful

Little Miss Useful — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:30:30 +0000

Hi Michele,

Thanks for the comment, it was actually quite a hard blog post to write… no one likes to admit that they are no longer working with a client (even if the reason isn’t about me) but I felt it had to be said and I am really glad that it could be of help to you.

Quiet times are great for business sometimes it allows you to sit back and analyse your business, where improvements can be made so definitely make the most of it and keep positive as it will happen for you as long as you believe it will.

Cheers
Nic

By: Michele Flynn

Michele Flynn — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:32 +0000

Hey Nicole
That is lovely that you can share your experience with us and so frankly. I am sure we have all experienced something similar and Jodi wrote a great reply. I was only thinking a lot over the past few weekends about how much I have learnt in the past year and especially from other people’s blogs like yours Nic and Jodi. Also this may sound blonde but until I have time to allow the information to sink in I do not have the ‘a ha’ moments. So when I have had slow times this has been a positive because I can allow information to filter through. Thanks for all your brilliant blogging it really helps the new kids on the block!

By: Little Miss Useful

Little Miss Useful — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:49:39 +0000

Hey Jodi

Thanks so much for the support (glad you love my name too!).

I am so happy that other people have similar situations and it is very easy to be negative but sticking to your guns as you did is so important, particularly if some people question your idea and business it is easier sometimes to take on the negative comments and start to doubt yourself. I think that your business is one of the VA success stories and feel honoured to work along side you in the industry (I love how supportive we all can be) and glad you didn’t listen to the detractors.

Positive vibes really do help, no matter what other people say

Cheers
Nic

By: Jodi Gibson

Jodi Gibson — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:44:27 +0000

Hi Nic,

That’s a great story. I also firmly believe in the power of positive thinking.
I remember when I first started out. Within a month I had my first client, it was a one off job but I was so excited. Then a month or so passed with nothing. There were the detractors who started to tell me that starting the business wasn’t probably the best idea and that it was all too hard, but I stuck to my guns. I knew I wanted it to be a success and I knew if I wanted it hard enough, it would happen.
Through the next couple of months I did a lot of study and built up my website and skill base. I would tell people that things were going great (fake it till you make it), and I remained focused and enthused.
Then all of a sudden I scored a client and then a week later another, both regular contracts! From there I haven’t looked back.
Of course there are times when I start to doubt myself or worry if things get a bit quiet, so I remind myself to keep focused and remain positive.
It truly does work!

Well done Nic.

PS. Have I told you how much I just love your business name?

Jodi

By: Little Miss Useful

Little Miss Useful — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:51:02 +0000

Hi Helen

Thanks so much for your support. It has definitely been a trying time but I feel so much better with a positive outlook and of course the support of yourself and Nick and I am feeling like everything will be absolutely fine.

Definitely as solo/mumpreneurs it is hard as you have so many other things going on…. it is nice to know that you can survive anything sent your way.

Cheers
Nicole

By: Helen Butler

Helen Butler — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:34:09 +0000

Hi Nic. Thank you for being so honest about your last three weeks. The change could have so easily pushed you into the “stress zone” but your attitude to everything was so amazing! I truly agree that by putting out positive energy (though at times hard for us solo/mumpreneurs!) it will be returned ten-fold.
Sending you even more positive energy
Helen

By: Little Miss Useful

Little Miss Useful — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:39:16 +0000

Thanks for the comment Nick and I completely agree it is really easy to doubt yourself as a small business owner. But I think being positive is so much better for your peace of mind than being negative.

Negative can be very draining and i think if you are positive and energised then clients will follow.