Sometimes we just need to take a Break!
After finishing my 30 day challenge, I decided to take a few days off from Blogging.
Some may see the benefit and others may say
I lost momentum. I really think that sometimes after you complete a goal you need to celebrate.
Celebration can be done in many different forms.
For me it was to simply take a Break!
Now back at it! When returning from a Break, sometimes you wonder where to start. I decided the best would simply be to start back at the basics. Basics being, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube! Remember what we learned in the Community over the past 2 1/2 months on building your brand.
Twitter
FaceBook
YouTube
Than as I started reading through all the Tweets, Face Book Post, YouTube Connection Request and All the emails, it took me quite a few hours to catch up. Thats when it really hit me. The exact words I have stated many times before.
“Successful People Form The Habit Of Doing Daily
The Little Things That Unsuccessful People Aren’t Willing To Do”
I do feel that you need to take some time off on occasion, but a week is like a LONG vacation. You need to plan the time each day to do a little to accomplish a lot.
Set a daily goal to syndicate a few each day, write a post each week and watch your business grow.
Make it a GREAT Day!
May 4th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Well done on your challenge ~ you really grew a lot over the month, and we learned a lot about you and your passions! You definitely deserved the time off!
Great quote, thanks for this reminder Bill. It definitely takes consistency in action to achieve extraordinary results!
.-= Beth Allen´s last blog ..First-Class Blog Design Service Makes it Easier Than Ever to Share Your Passions! =-.
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Bill Reply:
June 9th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Beth, sorry I took so long responding to your comment. You are a true Go Giver and I appreciate the friendship that we have developed over the past 3 months.
Bill
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May 5th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Interesting point about how ‘taking a break’ can actually slow your momentum to the point that the break becomes detrimental rather than beneficial.
Thanks for the insight and you’re so right ~ a little bit each day makes a huge difference in the progress of any worthwhile endeavor.
Bliss and blessings,
The goddess known as Jacqui
.-= Jacqueline Gates´s last blog ..The Facebook Diet =-.
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Bill Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Jacqueline,
Thank You for your input on my post. I really appreciate the kind words. Appreciate you and the valuable content you have provided on your site. Look forward to connecting more with you.
You Friend
Bill Hartman
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May 5th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Hey Bill – you deserved a break after that awesome video challenge. I am considering one myself in a few days:)
.-= Glyna Humm´s last blog ..Blog in a Box? – Almost! =-.
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Bill Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Glyna,
You deserve it, the more I’m getting around to different groups, the more I hear about you. You are a True Go Giver and Rock Star.
Bill
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May 5th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Bill,
Yes, you deserved a much needed break after completing your challenge. Glad you were able to redirect your focus to what you feel is important for your business. These steps to stay consistent do make a world of difference.
Glad you are back!
Val
.-= Val Wilcox´s last blog ..A Journey into Self- Discovery =-.
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Bill Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Val,
Thank you for the comment. Sometimes we all need to just take a break and appreciate what we have.
Bill
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May 5th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Bill,
Congratulations on accomplishing the goal of the 30 Day Video Challenge. That’s awesome. And for taking a well deserved break. Sometimes the hardest part after some extended time off is getting the ball rolling again. Glad to see you jumped back in and are swimming with the rest of us again.
.-= Don Enck´s last blog ..It Was Right In Front Of You… Did You Miss It? =-.
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Bill Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Don,
Thank You, It was a GREAT 30 days. Glad its over and thankful for all I have learned.
Bill
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May 5th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Unclogging ourselves from the usual things we do will refresh our perspective. Oftentimes, great ideas come from a little break.
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Bill Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Walter,
Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate the feedback.
Bill
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May 6th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Good job Bill. Wondering who do I see to get some time off. Not the wife, I’ve already used up my standard excuses. Anyway glad to see you back.
.-= Nelson Schroeder´s last blog ..Samson, Oh Samson… What were you Thinkin” =-.
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Bill Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Nelson,
You may not want to take time off. We would hate to see that website address change..
Bill
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May 6th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Breaks are important.I just took a short one last weekend.Refreshing yourself and your goals are vital.
Thanks!
Beverly
.-= Beverly Monical´s last blog ..Body Fats: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly =-.
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Bill Reply:
May 11th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Beverly,
Congrats, you need to do that once in a while to keep refreshed in your endeavors.
Bill
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May 7th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Hi Bill,
I applaud you for taking time to celebrate your success. I find it difficult sometimes to take time off. I really appreciated what you had to say in this post. It reminded me of a quote by Zig Ziglar, “I will do today what others won’t, so I can live tomorrow like others can’t.”
.-= Debbie Stevens´s last blog ..Why I Love What I Do =-.
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Bill Reply:
May 11th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Debbie,
Thank you, I believe that we need to celebrate the little successes we accomplish now and than. I believe it give more meaning to the feat.
Bill
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May 13th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Hi Bill!
It’s fun to be here on your blog getting to know you! You are right….It is easy to lose momentum. I find that I lose momentum just going to bed! LOL!
It is critical to stay current, however, as you said, it is critical to take a break. The problem becomes, getting ready for the break and then catching up after the break! it is often so much work that the break isn’t even worth it.
If anyone has some solutions, I’d love to hear them!
Very thought provoking post!
Mentor Mama
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Bill Reply:
May 15th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Nancy,
It has been harder to get back in the flow of things. Work can catch you by surprise and next thing you know you miss the little things that you really need to do.
Bill
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June 20th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Hi Bill,
I agree. You have to take a break every now and them to “air” your brains out. When you rest you come back fresh and ready to go again, many times you get better ideas too. So celebrate!
Lesly´s last [type] ..Are You Brainwshing Yourself?
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Bill Reply:
June 21st, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Lesly,
You have a valid point here. I may need to take more breaks. Lol
Bill
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