2009 is Almost Here!

2008 overall was a very good year, however, it did end on disappointment business wise for me. I was involved in the Berry Tree for about 2 years and because of different changes to the compensation plan and marketing, my income dropped significantly and that of my down lines. I certainly was upset at first especially since things were going so well and I figured I finally found a business that works for me. My down line believed in the program as well and consisted of mostly active promoters. But when changes started to occur, it seemed to me to become less and less about helping the average business builder and customers and more and more about making sure the top income earners were taken care of. The more I dwelled on this, the more upset I got and like so many people would, I got upset and started to doubt whether having my own home based business was the right thing to do. I then started to look at the alternative. If I started looking for a 9 to 5, sure I would be getting a steady paycheck but really at what cost? I have three young boys and my husband travels across the state to Boston everyday. Also, my middle son has Autism. Who would take care of him and my other 2 kids? What if they were sick and I couldn't get off work to take care of them? Would the paycheck be enough to even help take care of my son's special needs or would I be working just to have someone else take care of my kids. The answer to these questions basically made my decision for me. So instead of having a pity party like I had been doing, I decided I need to think of a way to find the things I wanted in another business or if not, create my own. Fortunately it didn't take me long to find what I was looking for. Ultra has the qualities that I liked with the other company before they started making the change. As a result, as the new year approaches, I find myself getting excited again. Not to sound too cliche but I realized life does has its ups and downs and just because its down time doesn't mean that I can't take what I learned and apply to finding something or creating something that is similar to what I've been lacking over the past couple of months. I also learned that although excitement is great, it will not sustain me over the next year. Like all resolutions, you have to have a plan of action. The difference between a dream and a goal is a timeline, so I have set up my goals and a strategy for myself so I now have a map to my goals. I can also take this and be able to help others as well because they can follow what I've done.
The New Year is all about new beginnings and transition for me and based on the times we're in I realized that just because one door closes, doesn't mean I can't open another one or make a door of my own. Its also about taking what I've learned and moving forward. Its either that or have a pity party and reminisce about what once was and I certainly can't afford that. I rather move forward. That way, I can help others along the way who have also been struggling just as I have with a business, or with a job, or with bills etc.

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