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When I started out on this journey of internet marketing, little did I know that I I would struggle at keeping focussed! 

At work (my normal 9-5 desk job), I would pride myself on being able to get lots of things accomplished during the day. Multi-tasking was a given and we would often juggle 5 to 6 different jobs/projects at one time.

But with internet marketing, it seems like staying focussed on one task or one strategy is a real task in itself. And being a stay at home mom probably compounds this.

I have thought about this for a number of weeks and I think it is due to being bombarded with emails and "the latest strategy" constantly. When I first started signing up for "free" ebooks and the like I would be drawn into reading every email that that particular "guru" would send out. What ended up happening was that I spent my days being distracted by the latest ‘new’ fad or product launch rather than focussing on my own projects.

So to combat this I have decided on a number of rules:

1. I don’t read any of these emails from websites I have signed up on at all. If I think the emails are remotely interesting, I transfer them to an email folder for safekeeping rather than wasting time reading another sales letter/ pitch or product release.

2. I have stopped spending time on the Warrior Forum. Whilst it is a great resource, I found that I spent hours reading posts and people’s comments rather than taking action on things myself.

3. I have joined up for a mentoring program. This is a 10 week course that will help me focus on 1 particular area with multiple strategies. Wasn’t cheap, but I think will be worth every penny. Rather than keep buying ebook after ebook I needed a mentoring course to keep me on track.

4. Prioritize my time better. I still spend lots of time with my baby but it is in spurts. She is always in view (except when sleeping – bliss!) but I am splitting my time between interacting with her, feeding, keeping the household running and spending time for myself! 

Not an easy task, but it has involved me trying to cram as much into my day as possible without going mad at the same time!

So how do you stay focussed? 

Share your tips and experiences so we can all be more productive and achieve our goals!

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Being a stay at home mom does have its perks – you get to spend all day in your PJs, schedule things as you see fit and, best of all, enjoy the company of your kids.

But, there are some problems with being at home all day.

In my previous life, I worked for a large international company and formal office attire was necessary. But being at home, I have become oh-so-lazy. I spend ALL day in my PJs. And this even includes welcoming some visitors when they pop around!

And I find that I have 3 different hairstyles for ease. A high ponytail, a low ponytail and a ponytail that is falling out.

When I was pregnant I have images of being a “yummy mummy” – all properly groomed and well attired. But that idea has gone down the drain! My idea of a comfy outfit are sweatpants and trainers. Nice and practical. But definitely not sexy!

At least my little one doesn’t care what I am dressed in

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