20 Ways to get out of your comfort zone

One of the leaders found this and posted it on our team support page. I asked if I could use it on my blog today!

I know you often hear "get out of your comfort zone", but usually people don't really tell you HOW to do that. Here are 20 ideas for you! Enjoy!

1. Put your personal work out in the world so that it’s potentially vulnerable for negative comments. A video on YouTube, a piece of writing online – anything that can be complimented or critiqued, which will either boost your confidence or thicken your skin.
2. Do something over-the-top embarrassing to make a fool of yourself. Take part in a dance-off, test out cheesy pickup lines, make preposterous requests at restaurants.
3. Set a colossal ambition that will require you to discipline yourself and accomplish smaller goals first. e.g. Running a marathon that will require weeks or months of training.
4. Allow a friend to make plans for you, giving them creative control of a night filled with unknown festivities. Comfort is all about knowing what to expect and having limited surprises, this will be a unique change of scenery.
5. Read a book from a section you’d normally never set foot in. If autobiographies are normally your thing, check out a Teen-Fiction novel or Humor piece. Whatever is outside of the norm.
6. Perform some type of public speaking, such as a poetry or reading at an open mic night.
7. Pickup a new hobby that you currently have very little ability to do. Musical instruments, cooking, painting, writing, dancing, etc.
8. Go on an adventure and explore a surrounding city or an area you’re unfamiliar with, using no GPS or assistance from your phone. Enjoy being lost and getting around only by investigating for yourself, and asking others for directions.
9. It’s not always easy to express our feelings to the people we love the most. Make time for the people you consider yourself closest to, and vocalize your care for them, despite how much easier it can be to think “I love you” than to say it.
10. Go to a restaurant you’ve never actually been to and order something unique off of the menu. No cheeseburgers or salads, nothing you’ve had several times – and preferably something you struggle to pronounce.
11. If you’ve grown comfortable doing things solo, start doing those activities with a friend. If you only do things with friends, try going it alone. Trust me, seeing a movie by yourself is surprisingly pleasant.
12. Make a new friend. No – that doesn’t mean add a random person on Facebook! At work, in class or when you’re out, start a conversation IN PERSON, and make friends with someone.
13. Take an improv class to get comfortable with unscripted interaction which, most of life consists of.
14. Switch up your daily routine drastically. If you’re a night owl, try hitting the hay early and waking up at sunrise. If you’re an early bird, explore the wee hours of the night for a change.
15. Limit your television watching. Replace that new found time being active and living your life, as opposed to watching others.
16. Take a financial risk that could result in a great reward.
17. Choose one of your fears and confront it head-on. Don’t like heights? Try skydiving, hiking a mountain or going on a rooftop – whatever you can do, as long as the idea of it makes you uneasy.
18. If at all possible, spend time around people more successful than you. Being surrounded by individuals who’ve accomplished more than you can be beneficial if used as inspiration and motivation.
19. Enter a competition in which the odds are stacked against you. Failure isn’t always a bad thing, especially if it’s utilized properly. By losing and feeling a letdown, you should become thirsty to try again or at least feel the glory of winning and success.
20. Say “yes” to every single opportunity that presents itself, big or small. From an invite to an event you typically wouldn’t attend, to a job promotion in a different city. Some things are life changers, and they should be embraced with open arms instead of shot down without consideration

Quit letting the negatives in your brain!

It doesn't matter where you are in life. If you are a seasoned consultant, or just starting out. There's going to be times when things just get hard. You'll hit a slump, things will slow down, people will become- dis-interested. Does that mean you have to give up? Absolutely not. This should motivate you to work harder, push farther and get further past your comfort zone. Because, if you continue working- you'll find yourself on an incredible journey of success- and, you won't even notice at first. It starts out in a small series of successes. Then, maybe you'll hit a rut again- but, those who just keep pushing on- those are the ones who have the greatest stories. Your story needs to be told, your journey is now- don't let negativity creep into your mind. Push it out! Believe in yourself! Believe in your product- believe in this business. I firmly believe that those who keep working, and keep believing, through the good times and the bad- are the ones your sitting there thinking negatively about. The ones who are making you insanely jealous. You don't think they've had hard times, too? Every single business person in the world has had struggles. Seek to find better, more effective ways to be productive.

 If it's a slow time for you, seek out information on how to better your business. Read some books like Go Pro!, Go for No!, Being the Leader, The Flip Flop Ceo, The Four Year Career, Think and Grow Rich....etc etc. There are hundreds of great books out there. Look for videos on how to hostess coach, how to generate leads, how to follow up with people. Seek out industry leaders like Julie Ann Jones, Bonnie Cribbs, Karen Green, or Sandi Krakowski or Sarah Robbins. Then when times get good again, you will have gained the skills to keep it going! 

The good WILL outweigh the bad, IF you keep going! No more negativity! No more excuses! Action, action, action! You cannot move forward without action!

Don't be a Wendy-whiner!

Earlier today I posted on my Facebook blog about not having a legitimate excuse as to why your business is in the dumps.  If you are stuck and not moving, it's exactly that, an excuse. Something is holding you back. 

But, what's worse than that? The person who is stuck, and who "pretends" to reach out to people for advice and support. They "act" like what they want is help, and that they want to learn new tips and tricks for business- but then........
 They shoot down EVERY SINGLE piece of advice, every tip, every trick and every single person who tries to help them. 

I see it so often. Nearly every day. "I am so frustrated. I can't sell my product. What can I do?", or "I'm so frustrated! I can't get anyone on my team! What can I do?" 

Then- in comes the flood of great and useful information....

Inevitably, I keep reading to see the response and it's almost always this: "I tried that once, it didn't work." 

Newsflash!!! You have to keep trying! Try it once, try it a hundred times, try it a THOUSAND times... it takes patience, persistence and passion! 

Then, a few weeks later, almost like clockwork- the SAME person is back again, asking for more help, and complaining that business is a bust. 

My advice if you are one of these people- go back and look at the advice offered, and this time give it a real try. Try it a thousand times. 

My advice if you are a reader of the Whiny Wendy's, and offer your advice without fail. Just stop. Until they give up their excuses, your just wasting your time. Don't be a Repeat-Rosie. 

All in all,  if you are stuck- look for those who are successful- and replicate them. Find their support, whether it's blogs, videos, training websites...whatever it is that they are doing- go find it, learn from it and then do it for yourself. 

Do you understand "Residual Income"?

I get overwhelmed at the thought of how many beautiful women are in direct sales/network marketing- who don't have a clue about residual income! It blows me away!

Definition: Residual Income
Passive income is an income received on a regular basis, with little effort required to maintain it.


When you join a direct sales company, usually- someone sponsors you in. Meaning you have an up-line. An up line is whoever is between you and the corporate office. You have just become someone, or a lot of some ones- residual income. 

When you add a team under you, you will train them, and teach them how to make sales and grow their team. If you are effective in your guidance, you will see a steady residual income begin to form. 
As your team grows and continues to make sales, they will re-order products to restock their displays. You will earn a percentage from their purchases. 

There are some companies out there, who think/teach/give the appearance that your team is your enemy. Your....dare I say it?.....competition. Ew. What an ugly, nasty word! 
Let me tell you one thing. If you are in a company that has trained you to think this way....you are in  PYRAMID SCHEME! Get out! 

If you are in a true MLM/network marketing/direct sales company- you will be taught that everyone can have success and can outrank anyone else. And, you will see that your team is not your competition. 
In direct sales ( a company that allows you to keep inventory, and sell face to face)- you will likely have an inventory that is completely different than another consultants inventory. This creates a unique experience for a customer. In this case, a customer can spend money with you AND the consultant down the street- giving you both success and sales. This is not a bad thing. A customer can very well be loyal to more than one consultant! 

You also will not have the same social circles. If you are still working outside the home, you will likely both have completely different routines, friends and opportunities. This means- there is room for both of you. 
If you are in the same area, this can benefit you greatly! If your company allows it, team up for events and double your inventory! The more you have, the more you sell and this benefits BOTH of you! 
Also, if you were to get sick for a party or an event- rather than losing the sales all together- call your team! They can cover for you! 

And, if they are making sales, they are re-ordering, so that is bringing you guess what>! Residual income! 
Train your brain better! Start thinking in terms of teamwork! Stop thinking everyone is out to get you and start believing we can all have success! 

Be Confident!

Growing up in a Christian home, I often heard these words "pride is a sin".  I had it pounded into my head that pride is sinful. It was a bad thing. But, I missed the point. I didn't understand, that there is a difference between sinful pride and pride- and ultimately, noone told me there was a difference between pride and confidence.

I grew up with zero self  confidence. I did not claim who I was. I did not stand tall and I definitely was not strong. This is a huge problem!

Since becoming a mother, and also having my own business- I've learned something. Pride, has many forms. I'm proud of my kids- they drive me crazy- but, I'm proud that God gave them to me and trusted me enough to raise them.

I'm proud of my husband. I know, I am not easy. But, he still stands by me, believes in me, pushes me and is my crutch when I can't stand any longer. Without him, the whole would would collapse and I'd be totally the woman who stays home and never goes out, with 22.5 cats and a dog.

But, most of all, and this is HUGE.... I am proud of me. I have grown up into a confident woman. I now realize that I am strong, I can do whatever I put my mind to and that's ok!

If you are in business for yourself, it's important to be confident that what you have is enough. Whether it's inventory, personality or talent. It's ok to grow more, be more, do more- but be confident with what you have right now. Be proud of where you are, how far you've come and who you have surrounded yourself with. It's ok to move slowly, as long as you keep moving.

Paparazzi Accessories Ind. Cons. #6143

)

Party!

Have you ever wondered how people get parties so easily? Do you want more parties in your business?

Well, have you watched those people? I mean, really watched them? What all do they have in common?

Passion
Excitement
Goals
Determination

First, you must love what you do!! You need to really enjoy your job. If you don't love it, people will see that!!! Nobody wants to host parties for miserable consultants. So check your attitude!!

Get excited! Whatever it takes to pump you up, whether it's music or laughter or talking to your sponsor- do that thing and get fired up!!

Make a goal to book two at every one. Book two parties at each party, or event. If you make it a goal and write it down- you will have a larger success rate! This means you need to ask EVERYONE at every party and event WHEN they want to book a party (not IF)!!! The more you do it, the easier it is! So keep doing it! Every no, is closer to a yes!

Do not give up. Just keep going- use each no, as a propelling step to the next level! I have some prospects, clients and future hostesses that I've been nurturing for nearly 2 years!

The key is action. You have to talk, you have to move out of your comfort zone. You have to do the legwork You have to pick up the phone and call. You might even have to call people you don't like. Don't let them be the reason you don't succeed! Let them be the reason you soar to greatness! No one can do it for you, so get out there and do all the things you don't like to do! You have the power of success within you- reach down deep and unlock it!