How to make money doing what you love!!
A really inspring article from the Mind Body Love website. Read on to happiness!!
Here are some tips for getting clear on your purpose and creating a business that supports your dreams:
1. What do you love to do and talk about?
I know, I know. Maybe you're very clear on what you love, but can't think of how to make that a thriving business, or you feel so clouded that you don't even know what you love. Ask yourself:
If money weren't a necessity, what would I spend my days doing?
If I were out for a glass of wine with a friend, what do I love to talk about?
What do I feel guided to click through and research online? What books am I reading?
Everything counts.
I want you to spend more time doing the things you love ... It'll make you feel good, and when you feel good, you're in the flow. Brilliant ideas come. And your soul speaks to you.
You can't think your way to your purpose, it emerges from your soul.
2. What are the major suffering/painpoints in your life?
There are people out there searching for your help. They need to know how to do something, and their pain is your opportunity to help them change something.
You have a unique blend of talents and experiences that no one else has. People feel understood (and more likely to buy from you) when they know you truly “get” them.
Have you been through a nasty childhood, a stumbled career, a bitter breakup or divorce, a life-threatening illness, lost a ton of weight, or experienced intense grief?
While these stories may not be what you want to re-live over and over again, they are the key to connecting with others. You made it through and you can help others do the same. Your unique story is the key to your business.
3. What does the world need?
The thing you love has to fit a need in the marketplace if you're going to make money. You may love something but people may not buy it. That’s why your business needs to be the perfect combo of your unique experiences and talents, something you love to do, AND something the world needs. You must solve a problem for someone otherwise they won’t buy anything you have to sell.
I know you want to help people and you’d prefer not to have to charge anything, but unfortunately that’s not the reality. You need to support your dream lifestyle. And think about this: The more money you make doing what you love, the more people you can serve. And this is about service.
4. Look fear in the face, and start already.
I know you've been thinking about this for years, but you're not taking action. What's really holding you back? FEAR. This is inner game stuff.
How do you step past the fear?
Make time for mindful practices everyday: yoga, mantra, meditation.
Step out of your comfort zone everyday in little and big ways. It's muscle you exercise!
Find a supportive community. You are the average of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Hire a coach, join a yoga studio or meditation class, find a mastermind group or a women’s circle.
Start before you're ready.
(Obviously I did not write this article, and it is not mine in any way. Check this link for the original with a bit more info/suggestions. Also, there are heaps more inspiring and informative articles to be found on this website - and im not even affiliated with them in any way).