Showing posts with label goals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label goals. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The Guide to Embracing Change and Developing Positive Habits: Blog Featured Author: Kevin Ogle

 


Change is an unavoidable aspect of life, and it can be overwhelming, particularly when attempting to establish new behaviors. Feeling intimidated or disheartened is natural when faced with a fresh or distinct challenge. However, change is vital for personal and professional growth. This article will examine methods for welcoming change and positioning yourself for triumph with constructive routines. By using these recommendations shared below by Brown Girl From Boston, you'll be able to cultivate the appropriate mentality, foster beneficial connections, and sustain your motivation on the journey to achievement.

Embrace the Power of Small Actions

Change doesn’t happen overnight, so take small steps to start. Break your goals into smaller, achievable tasks, and don’t expect perfection. Consistency is key, so commit to your daily routine and keep pushing yourself forward.

Form and Market a Business

Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding change in your life. However, taking the necessary steps to protect yourself and your business is important. One popular way to do this is by forming a limited liability company (LLC). An LLC provides personal liability protection for the business owners while allowing for more flexible management than a corporation.

Next, it’s time to start marketing. Spreading the word via social media is a great place to start, but supplement this with some time-tested approaches like business cards. If you aren’t sure where to start, some tools provide plenty of templates for business card designs that you can customize. From there, share business cards with potential customers and leave some at coffee shops and restaurants.

Why Having a Mentor is Crucial for Success

A mentor can offer guidance and support when you’re facing new challenges. Look for someone who has expertise in your field or has been through a similar experience to yours. A mentor can provide valuable insights and help you avoid common pitfalls, putting you on a faster track to success.

Head Back to School

Returning to school can be pivotal, opening doors to personal growth, new opportunities, and a renewed sense of purpose. Whether formal or informal, education often contributes to a more positive outlook on life by broadening horizons and instilling confidence. With the advancements in digital education, going back to school online has become an accessible and flexible option for many. For instance, pursuing an online business bachelor's degree provides a well-rounded understanding of principles, economics, finance, marketing, and operations, equipping individuals with comprehensive knowledge to excel in the modern business landscape.

Practicing Self-Talk Can Boost Your Confidence

Your mindset plays a crucial role in change and personal growth. Speak kindly and positively to yourself, and visualize success. Take time to reflect and focus on the good things that come with progress and goals achieved.

The Importance of Establishing Supportive Relationships

A strong support system can make all the difference when dealing with change. Surround yourself with people who lift you up, encourage you, and inspire you to grow. Avoid people who bring negativity, discouragement, or cause distractions.

Seek Healthier Friendships

Seeking healthier friendships is important in cultivating a supportive and positive social circle. Reconnecting can be a great way to rekindle those relationships if you've drifted apart from old friends and acquaintances over the years. One effective way to do this is by using a search engine to find fellow high school graduates from your hometown.

You can quickly access a list of potential contacts by simply typing in the necessary name, graduation date, and school. These search results often provide options to reach out and reconnect with long-ago friends, allowing you to revive old friendships that may have once played a significant role in your life. Re-establishing these connections can bring back fond memories and offer opportunities to build healthier, more fulfilling friendships.

Be Kind and Patient with Yourself

Change takes time and effort, so be gentle and patient with yourself. Understand that setbacks are normal, but don’t give up. Take time to rest, recharge, and celebrate small victories. Self-care habits like exercise, relaxation, or meditation can help you stay motivated and focused.

Celebrate Achievements

Tracking your progress can help you stay motivated and celebrate small achievements. Keep a journal or use an app to record your daily activities, goals achieved, progress, and setbacks. Celebrate your progress with a reward like a treat or a fun activity, and use the satisfaction to drive you onward.

It takes a lot of courage, discipline, and determination to embrace change and create positive habits. It’s not always easy, but being adaptable, persistent, and patient will help you navigate challenging times and stay on track. By following these tips, you’ll be better equipped to create the right environment for yourself and achieve your goals.

 

Please visit Kevin's amazing website at www.anxious.biz!


Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Overachiever & Perfectionist


There is a cost to being an overachiever and perfectionist that no one talks about. You are usually rigid, inflexible, and unhappy. You live with a constant mask on and prove to others how successful and perfect you are! Nah! It's time to let go and live! 

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Making Short-Term Goals When The Weather Folds!!!






We have 85 days left until 2022! We are in the 4th Quarter, and it's go time. Now is the time to get disciplined and focus on ending this year on a solid and high note.
It's never too late to accomplish a goal or two! I have decided to help you achieve your goals by providing a goal-setting template.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Free Coaching Opportunity with Drea

Hi Tribe!
We want to introduce a free coaching opportunity with you. We have decided to dedicate our time to coach individuals who have been affected by COVID-19 in a holistic way. If you have experienced unemployment, lack of self-esteem, trying to navigate grief and loss, need holistic support, and can't afford to personal coaching, here is your chance to be coached by Drea.
Each coaching session is private, free, and confidential. We will coach in areas in which you need support (mind, body, spirit, personal branding, side hustle, and etc.)
Each session will last 45 minutes to an hour.
Sessions will be held via phone or video conferencing.
Right now we only have 4 spaces for these free coaching sessions.
If you're interested in being one of the volunteer coaching clients, please complete the application form below!
If you have any questions, please feel free to comment below or email Drea at drea@browngirlfromboston.com
Deadline: May 8th, 2020.
Please share with friends and family who are in need of support.

Friday, September 6, 2019

Black Student Success: Seniors, How Y'all Feeling?





Seniors....this is one of the best, stressful, memorable, and dopest time of your life that you must truly cherish but think fast. What's your transition plan? Hold up, wait a minute, you don't have one? Check out the video for a quick planning session.

Email: drea@browngirlfromboston.com
Blog/Coaching: www.browngirlfromboston

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Ep2: Black Student Success: Setting Goals, Intentions and Expectations





Students, you should have three goals per semester to set and achieve. When you set goals, have daily intentions, and high but realistic expectations; you will be able to be holistically successful.

Saturday, November 24, 2018

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Monday, May 22, 2017

Get Paid, Not Played: Free Mini Business Plan for Creatives, Social Entrepreneurs and Side Hustlers


Hey Tribe, I have created a free and simply mini business plan that should help all creative and social entrepreneurs to map out your side hustle/small business needs. 
1. Your WHY/Mission/Vision- In order for you to upstart your side hustle/small business, you need to know why you are starting in the first place. This is called storytelling/your pitch. People usually connect with you due to your story. We all have a story to share and when you are in business, people want to know your story and you need to know your why. Take a few minutes to think about your why and write it down. 
2. #Goals #Goals #Goal: You should have personal goals, professional goals and business goals. These goals will help you and your business to grow. When you sit down to write your goals think BIG because this is "Do or Die" time when starting and growing a business. Don't shrink yourself or your goals. You goals should consist of happiness. How much money do you want your business to make? Location-free business? International business? Local business? This is when you are going to explore your goals, write them down, develop a timeline, 3-5 action plans to achieve goals and get it in. No shortcuts. No shrinking your greatness. Make sure your goals are achievable and realistic. 
3. Who is your business for? Your target market? This piece of business is very pertinent because you need to research, know your customer,can they afford your services/products, see your customer before they see you, solve their problems, understand their goals, know where they shop, their hopes, dreams, and etc. You need to flush out this section. Be very descriptive. Give your ideal customer a name. Gender. Where do they live? What do they drive? Martial status? Educational status? Location? Traveler? Nationality? Ethnicity? Music genre of choice? How much do they make? Brands they love? Personality? What they do for a living? What are some things they hope and dream? Volunteer? This will help you to know your customer and start creating products and services based on what you have wrote down. 
4. Social Media Platforms/Where are your customers? Do they like social media? Are they on Facebook? IG? Have Twitter fingers? Pinterest? Snapchat? Love emails? Love text message? Where do you clients communicate the most on? 
5. What are your services/products? Do you have affordable pricing? Have you sent out surveys and received feedback back? Focus groups? Giveaways and contests? Appropriate labeling? Why should anyone purchase your services/products? How many streams of income can you create from your products/services?
6. Outside Activity: Do you attend vending events? Networking events? Have business cards? Go to conferences? Public speaker? Enter pitching contests? Participate in your local incubators? Chamber of Commerce? ETC
7. How much coins do you need to start your business/side hustle? There are plenty of grants you can apply to start your business. You have loans, micro loans and other kind of business loans. Do you have a separate business account? Can you start your business right now without any funding or funding from your own pockets?
This mini business plan should keep you business. This is the primarily stage to see how to operate your side hustle with a plan and vision. 
Please share this mini business plan with your fellow side hustlers, creatives, and social entrepreneurs. Let's get paid and not played for our creativity.

Monday, January 9, 2017

#ManifestMonday: Why You Shouldn't Say "Coming Soon!"



Don't be like Dr. Dre and his 10 years plus coming soon "Detox" album in which he canceled and created Compton instead! You can't afford to be a flake during your startup phase of building your brand and startup because phase is crucial.
Don’t elevate expectations by making promises of material you haven’t yet written or performed. Promise less, deliver more.