I have taken a break the past few days to just sort out my feelings and goals and try to figure out what I really want in life.
Life is tough.
But it’s also great.
I started to feel sorry for myself for a few days last week. I began questioning all of my decisions and trying look deep into how they are affecting mine and the girls lives. I was frustrated because I hadn’t met the goals that I set in April, but now I think maybe I’m just not setting the right goals.
I have been stressed because I feel like I need more money and also have had a few family issues that make me reconsider living here.
With all that said Aprils goals were a pretty big failure, but I decided I am okay with that.
Aprils Goals
- Make $350 Online. Made $168.69 – all from this blog, none from writing.
- Get Five Writing Jobs – Nope, did some marketing but was unsuccessful. I did get a couple of offers but they were just way too low.
- Read 3 Books- I read through The Habit Factor again and read a ton of blogs, but no new books.
Why April’s Goals Didn’t Go Well
Every aspect of life affects another aspect; there is a need for balance. I have spent a lot of time working online, possibly not in the most productive way. My goals aren’t defined well enough and they center too much on purely making money.
I am going to follow the goal setting and habit forming methodology in The Habit Factor for the month of May and see how effective it is.
In the next few days I will detail the methodology and let you know which habits I will be tracking to achieve my 2 May goals (and why I chose these goals):
- Become a Better Person
- Focus on Blogging
In Other News
I mentioned that living here is kind of getting hard ? Well, I found what looks to be the deal of a lifetime on a very nice house.
It’s out in the country, 1 and ½ acres, 3 Bedrooms, 1800 sq. ft. and matches my tastes pretty well. BUT I have only seen pictures of this inside at this point. I have looked at outside and the exterior and roof look great. I have an appointment at 3 today to go look at the inside.
Best part? It’s listed for $47,500. That means the payment on it would be the same or less than what I am paying to live in this trailer and the heating bill should be far less. It would be great to live in a nice house for less than what I am paying to live in this trailer.
Not getting my hopes up too high though and I haven’t made any concrete decision that I will move. For now I am just considering my options.
Here are some pics for you:
What’s been going on with you?
Wow – what part of the country has beautiful houses like that for such an incredible price??? In RI that would cost at least $200,000…..Good luck…hope this works out for you!!!!
Southern Ohio. Homes are super cheap right now. Unfortunately this one isn’t going to work out. I looked at it and it was beautiful but the floor are very unlevel. I’m gonna keep my eyes open though!
Hang in there kiddo! When the going gets tough, the tough get going! 🙂 Looking forward to seeing how you lay out your goals over the next couple of days! And by the way, that house looks awesome!
Thanks so much!
That house is adorable! Good luck with being able to get it-it sounds like a smart move! And doesn’t it suck when family/money/work/ problems all overlap at once?! I guess that’s life, but it is usually when that happens that I have a bit of a breakdown. I hope everything calms down and the income starts increasing for you-hang in there!
Thanks Alysia. Yes it does suck when everything overlaps. That house won’t work out but I am gonna keep my options open.
Hang in there!!!! Let yourself be bummed for a while, but then dig your way back out!!! That house is way too cute; I hope it all works out for you!!!!
I think I am done with my pitty party for now. I hate feeling that way, but sometimes it happens. I am digging my way back out now 🙂
That house looks great! I hope you are able to negotiate something an make it work.
$350 is a pretty awesome for your blog. A few more odds and ends, and you’ll be up to over 4 digits in no time!
Have you ever read Ramit Sethi’s blog? He does a series on earning money on the side that I think could help you with your writing business. It’s all about who to target and how to target them so you’re concentrating on people who will actually pay your rates.
I used to read his blog all the time. I probably haven’t visited it in over a year so thinks for the reminder. He does offer great advice!
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