3 Ways to Combat IM Loneliness
Are you finding life as an Internet Marketer a lonely experience? Do you want to increase your feeling of well being, receive feedback, support and encouragement from others and share your experiences?Then you will want to read this article.
So many Internet Marketers find that running an Online Business is one of the loneliest professions to be involved in.
Nearly every task you do is on your computer.
Unless you have a partner working at the desk alongside you, you do it alone and without any feedback on your progress on a daily basis.
If you are finding this is true for you, here are 3 things that will help you to overcome those feelings.
Realize That You Are Not Alone Hundreds of thousands of people are doing exactly what you are.
Sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen.
Many are spending their valuable time lurking on forums and network sites without participating.
It is estimated that less than 10% of the members of a large proportion of these groups actually have any input at all! If you number in the 90%, then it is obvious you are not alone!Silent users are all around you.
You can't see them, and don't even realize they exist, but they are there - just like you are.
Most of the 90% are quietly trying to find information that will help them in their business.
Looking for tips and strategies that others are discussing freely and grabbing freebies and ideas for themselves.
Lurking is probably the most common symptom of loneliness!Overcoming this sort of loneliness is easy.
START TO PARTICIPATE.
Introduce yourself.
You are sure to be made to feel welcome.
Share Your Knowledge Whether you realize it or not, you are an expert.
Everybody is an expert! Yes, even YOU!You have knowledge that others don't in one area or another.
Until you begin to share what you know - you won't realize what you know! As you begin to participate:
This is highly motivating.
Feeling appreciated and useful to others can literally put a rocket under you.
Join A Group Of Like-Minded People There are thousands of membership sites on the internet.
Search for ones that offer a sense of Community This is so important!Don't join memberships that only give you discount or free products.
These tend to attract the sort of users that grab and run.
Look for groups with smaller membership numbers that encourage active participation.
Read some of the posts by the members.
Check if they seem to be supportive comments, offering advice, willing to post reviews on other users sites and/or products etc.
Paid membership sites usually tend to attract and keep quality users who feel a sense of belonging.
These are the ones you are interested in.
They encourage, educate, support and care about the other members.
Members tend to get to know one another and their goals.
Although they may never meet you face to face, they nevertheless will rejoice at your successes and support you during the difficult times.
Because you all have the same goal, to become successful with your online business, you have a community of 'like-minded' people who understand what you are doing and can offer guidance where they can.
So now you know you are not alone, that sharing with others is highly motivating and comforting and like-minded people UNDERSTAND where you are coming from and are supportive of your efforts.
Everybody has to start somewhere and if you are struggling and feeling lonely, these three simple actions will lift your spirits and encourage you to continue in your business with more gusto, faith and ultimately - success!
So many Internet Marketers find that running an Online Business is one of the loneliest professions to be involved in.
Nearly every task you do is on your computer.
Unless you have a partner working at the desk alongside you, you do it alone and without any feedback on your progress on a daily basis.
If you are finding this is true for you, here are 3 things that will help you to overcome those feelings.
Realize That You Are Not Alone Hundreds of thousands of people are doing exactly what you are.
Sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen.
Many are spending their valuable time lurking on forums and network sites without participating.
It is estimated that less than 10% of the members of a large proportion of these groups actually have any input at all! If you number in the 90%, then it is obvious you are not alone!Silent users are all around you.
You can't see them, and don't even realize they exist, but they are there - just like you are.
Most of the 90% are quietly trying to find information that will help them in their business.
Looking for tips and strategies that others are discussing freely and grabbing freebies and ideas for themselves.
Lurking is probably the most common symptom of loneliness!Overcoming this sort of loneliness is easy.
START TO PARTICIPATE.
Introduce yourself.
You are sure to be made to feel welcome.
Share Your Knowledge Whether you realize it or not, you are an expert.
Everybody is an expert! Yes, even YOU!You have knowledge that others don't in one area or another.
Until you begin to share what you know - you won't realize what you know! As you begin to participate:
- Your sense of loneliness will begin to diminish.
- You will start to have conversations with other members.
- You will look forward to sharing your experiences.
- You will find when you ask for help-you receive it.
- Your knowledge will be appreciated and you will begin to receive positive feedback.
This is highly motivating.
Feeling appreciated and useful to others can literally put a rocket under you.
Join A Group Of Like-Minded People There are thousands of membership sites on the internet.
Search for ones that offer a sense of Community This is so important!Don't join memberships that only give you discount or free products.
These tend to attract the sort of users that grab and run.
Look for groups with smaller membership numbers that encourage active participation.
Read some of the posts by the members.
Check if they seem to be supportive comments, offering advice, willing to post reviews on other users sites and/or products etc.
Paid membership sites usually tend to attract and keep quality users who feel a sense of belonging.
These are the ones you are interested in.
They encourage, educate, support and care about the other members.
Members tend to get to know one another and their goals.
Although they may never meet you face to face, they nevertheless will rejoice at your successes and support you during the difficult times.
Because you all have the same goal, to become successful with your online business, you have a community of 'like-minded' people who understand what you are doing and can offer guidance where they can.
So now you know you are not alone, that sharing with others is highly motivating and comforting and like-minded people UNDERSTAND where you are coming from and are supportive of your efforts.
Everybody has to start somewhere and if you are struggling and feeling lonely, these three simple actions will lift your spirits and encourage you to continue in your business with more gusto, faith and ultimately - success!