My husband and I have taken many of Harv Eker's personal development classes over the years. Just this summer, we went to a camp called Enlightened Warrior Training Camp. One of the key messages they taught is the importance of keeping a commitment to yourself. When you say you're going to do something, you do it .
One specific idea from this camp that really stuck with me is " either commit 100%, or commit 0%." That means if you know you can't commit fully to something, just say no, rather than do it half-heartedly. And, when you say yes, go full throttle.
There's nothing worse than having a million things on your plate (from volunteer activities, to networking meetings to other sorts of "shoulds") that are taking up your energy and time but are not bringing you joy on the other side. They're not moving you towards anything. On the other hand, if there are a handful of things that you truly love and are important to you, give yourself to them 100%.
But, what should I commit to...?
If you're a mom with children at home, taking care of your kids is a priority - you're committed. In fact, that's probably why you chose to run your own business and work from home. You wanted to honor your commitment to your family.
Now when it comes to your business it may be harder to determine what you should commit to... Ask yourself, "How does that project serve my business? If I get this particular project done, is it going to help to build my list, generate income, or set me up as an expert?" Those are some important things to think yourself when you're making a commitment to get something done.
I've been really focused on the commitment we make to ourselves when we say we're going to do things. Over the summer I made a conscious decision of where I'd focus my business energy. I only focused on anything "Get It Done". There were a lot of other things that were showing up but I had to move them down the list. I have a certain amount of working hours, in which I want to maximize my efforts, and I'm committed to shutting down when my kids come home so I can attend to their needs.
We all have services and products that could make a big difference to the people we serve... if we offer them . However, if you're not getting your offerings out there, your customers can't benefit. You don't get to make the difference you want, nor do you receive the money you deserve to be paid. I feel very strongly that you owe it to yourself to never put yourself in that situation.
The great thing about committing yourself to what's important is you also teach your children a valuable lesson. Chances are you've talked to your kids about the value of commitment. This is one of the reasons a lot of parents sign their kids up for sports. You've probably heard the saying, "You can't hit a home run, if you don't step up to the plate."
But here's the thing, the commitment you show in your life is going to have a greater impact on your kids than what they learn in Little League. Take a moment and reflect on what lessons you'd like to help your children to learn. Model that same commitment in your life and you'll inspire your children to do the same. You'll also see momentum building in your business as you finally get your important projects off the ground.
Kim DeYoung is the original Metromom—a driven, evolving woman committed to her family, her career and achieving success on her own terms. Also known as the “Get It Done Girl”, Kim is the dynamic and creative force behind Metromom.com, a comprehensive resource for the busy mom entrepreneur, providing solutions on marketing, money, mindset and motherhood. Order your own FREE CD - "5 Surprising Secrets Every Mom Entrepreneur Must Know" and learn more at www.metromom.com. To see if you’re in fact a Metromom, check out her 3-minute video at http://TheMetroMomMovie.com.
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