tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post3734338632376177481..comments2024-03-09T05:13:12.213-05:00Comments on Product Review Mom: Working for Myself: Six Month UpdateLouida Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03469905496912836026noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-68542791951057175452016-09-19T11:11:03.561-04:002016-09-19T11:11:03.561-04:00You inspire me so much Lou. I hope you know you ar...You inspire me so much Lou. I hope you know you are doing a great job as a mum and a blogger. Im a new blogger, and I learn so much from you. Kindly follow my blog too.Keep soaring higher.thxABIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15259205956597001698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-60738442916257858132016-07-03T09:53:40.439-04:002016-07-03T09:53:40.439-04:00This is great Lou! I'm so glad you decided to ...This is great Lou! I'm so glad you decided to take the leap of faith and it's cool seeing you blossom. I'm trying to be like you one day sis! ;)Stacie Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722499248000626745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-41593157888089843982016-07-03T01:02:50.993-04:002016-07-03T01:02:50.993-04:00Congrats to you!! I just went back to work after w...Congrats to you!! I just went back to work after working for myself for a few years. I didn't feel I made enough money. I really prefer working for myself and hope that I can go back to it after I sharpen my skills. It takes a lot of dedication to work for yourself, kudos!!Brandy Alfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156219558419208884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-48213699897059646912016-07-01T19:41:23.219-04:002016-07-01T19:41:23.219-04:00I am so happy for you.I remember I found you via S...I am so happy for you.I remember I found you via Sverve and finally this is a site I frequently visit.The ideas you've shared are awesome and there are tips for me too.I like your idea of passive income which can be steady over months.As you said sponsored posts are not a way of good income as it can vary month to month.And,the idea of library is the best idea I found.Currently,as a stay at home mom,I find it is really difficult to find time for the blog as my son is still below 3 years and I am the only one at home during day time.<br />Anyway,while taking some advice and ideas from this post,I wish you all the success as a professional blogger!Hope to see more success in near future!Amilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976750868025158746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-5274630449429748652016-07-01T17:49:04.989-04:002016-07-01T17:49:04.989-04:00I'm so proud of you Lou. You got this! I have ...I'm so proud of you Lou. You got this! I have been doing it for six years now and the only downside is isolation. I do send my kids to daycare five days a week so I can work and they can get their education on and it works out great. I can't wait to see your one year update as I am sure you have plenty of good things coming your way soon. Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083583854184511234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-56548193246976508712016-06-30T15:24:14.888-04:002016-06-30T15:24:14.888-04:00I've been enjoying yours too Sis! You're ...I've been enjoying yours too Sis! You're the hardest worker I know!Louida Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469905496912836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-57583526990331445422016-06-30T15:23:04.777-04:002016-06-30T15:23:04.777-04:00Aww thank you girl!!! Thanks for following my jou...Aww thank you girl!!! Thanks for following my journey! I've been enjoying your journey and growth as well. Louida Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469905496912836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-33638136810239146042016-06-30T15:21:14.914-04:002016-06-30T15:21:14.914-04:00Thanks girl! Now that sounds like a book I need, ...Thanks girl! Now that sounds like a book I need, because I consistently worry about what the future holds, instead of enjoying the present. Louida Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469905496912836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-58275211251296254192016-06-30T15:15:41.735-04:002016-06-30T15:15:41.735-04:00Hey Tamika,
I knew it was right when I enjoyed d...Hey Tamika,<br /><br /><br />I knew it was right when I enjoyed doing it all the time, it didn't feel like a job. I made sure my income stayed consistent for 3 years before I made the leap to working for myself full-time.<br /><br /><br />What has helped me with traffic was building a community, learning SEO because I mainly receive traffic from search engines, and staying consistent with it. It took years, I started blogging in 2008 before blogging became popular. It was easier to build traffic back then, so that's a huge reason why I'm successful today. <br /><br /><br />Thanks for sharing your book list. I'll be checking into those. Louida Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469905496912836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-27981753170125836072016-06-28T17:45:44.526-04:002016-06-28T17:45:44.526-04:00I read your post about working for yourself and I ...I read your post about working for yourself and I was inspired. I, myself, am thinking about starting a blogging business and wanted to know how did you know it was right for you? What was your process and how did you make it successful in all aspects from gaining follower to making money from your blog? As to books I have read to motivate me are , "Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success" by Steve Harvey. There are books by T.D.Jakes that are good self help books. Also Lisa Nicholas have written some amazing books to help with motivation and following your passion. Tamika Vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480235788629735763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-50859427164996525542016-06-28T08:16:41.117-04:002016-06-28T08:16:41.117-04:00I'm happy to hear you are doing great with you...I'm happy to hear you are doing great with your business. It is hard to get work done when you have your kids all day. I'm sure your kids will enjoy daycare a few days a week.<br />A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle us a good read about being present. Trying to stay in the present is great for people who who about the future. When I start to worry I have to remind myself to be present because none of my worries are happening now so I just need to focus on the now.<br />Sonya Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034060767740571022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-25314518691245411902016-06-27T22:59:29.487-04:002016-06-27T22:59:29.487-04:00I so proud of you Lou! It's so inspiring to wa...I so proud of you Lou! It's so inspiring to watch your journey. I know that you're just getting started and I am so happy that you took this leap. I know it's not easy and I am working on getting there so it's inspiring to see where you are. As for the kids, I know exactly how you feel. Today was my kids first day at home and I felt bad that I had work to do so much so that I didn't get as much done. All the best to you and I am looking forward to your one year update.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378134438244297456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-56347021465114824572016-06-27T21:01:30.900-04:002016-06-27T21:01:30.900-04:00I am loving your new life too - I need to get my e...I am loving your new life too - I need to get my eBook published as well but so much going on. I wish you many more years of happiness and success - as a matter of fact, I wish you a lifetime of happiness and success sis!Antionette Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600724908573839224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-31195136777170625312016-06-27T14:46:48.500-04:002016-06-27T14:46:48.500-04:00A local mastermind group is a great idea! Only gr...A local mastermind group is a great idea! Only group I'm in that meets once a month is my auto group, and I attend those sometimes. As for blogging groups, I don't know anyone that blogs close to me. I wish I wasn't so far from Atlanta where all the bloggers are at. <br /><br /><br />I would love to meet up with you Kita, and still interested in getting my photos done with you. I'm gunning for September before my birthday. Louida Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469905496912836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-67529619487800887432016-06-27T14:10:32.559-04:002016-06-27T14:10:32.559-04:00I use to get down about the isolation but I have a...I use to get down about the isolation but I have always been a loner it just makes me feel down when I look up and see others having lunch or getting together. Then I say...hmmm if I was so deep into my work I wouldn't have time to look up lol. Have some blog buddies that get it do a mastermind with you once a week. I connect with a few and we do mastermind sessions through google, Facebook, or text. We even meet up once a month for a getting work done session. utilize your core group of people and reach out sometimes meeting up at panera is a good thing to get your juices flowing. Anytime you want to meet hit me up and lets get to it. Kitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10266936323096080508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-6886594190681517082016-06-27T11:25:13.303-04:002016-06-27T11:25:13.303-04:00That title alone makes this book sound inspiring. ...That title alone makes this book sound inspiring. I'm going to check for it on Amazon today. <br /><br />And I know I told you this on Facebook, but thank you for all your support over the years. You are one of my biggest supporters, and I really appreicate you. Can you believe it, we've been knowing each other since Squidoo days! Wow! <br />Louida Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469905496912836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-29309587148474755792016-06-27T11:21:52.574-04:002016-06-27T11:21:52.574-04:00Thank you so much Echo! :-)Thank you so much Echo! :-)Louida Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469905496912836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-62506182893249249122016-06-27T10:28:25.899-04:002016-06-27T10:28:25.899-04:00I am so proud of you, Lou! You are an inspiration ...I am so proud of you, Lou! You are an inspiration for me!Echo aka The Mad Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696495190321897480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150555444999938303.post-68483094194416350812016-06-27T08:43:43.487-04:002016-06-27T08:43:43.487-04:00Lou one of the best books I've gotten lately i...Lou one of the best books I've gotten lately is called "You're A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Live an Awesome Life" by Jen Sincero. I have the audiobook and it's amazing! There are some great motivational techniques and when the author breaks down how we're apart of God and all that he created, makes you truly believe in yourself. I recommend it!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838463412896349962noreply@blogger.com