5 P’s for Creating Your Own Success

Author: Maruxa Murphy

“Oh my goodness, I’m actually living out my dreams!!”
Ah! I love it when I hear my clients come to me ecstatic that they’re now living their dreams! Most often the moms I work with have spent years trying to figure out HOW to live out their dream lifestyle, created that freedom they so want to have for themselves and their families, but don’t know how to do it. I often start with walking them through these five steps, and I hope that you too can begin working through them to live out your dreams too.

1. Purpose
2. Plan Ahead
3. Processes
4. Partner
5. Push Forward

1. Purpose: Think about your core purpose of your business and ask yourself, “What can I do to connect my passion, my skills and talents to the core of my business?” Why is this important? Because honestly, WHY would we want to spend time doing a lot of work if we don’t feel like we’re enjoying the process?

2. Plan Ahead: Have you thought about how you are going to meet your goals to create that dream work and life balance you have wanted for you as a Mom Entrepreneur? It’s key to not only envision your goals but also set aside time to look through your financial goals and create your marketing and promotion strategy. Most business moms spend time talking about goals, and even writing them down, but don’t think through how you are going to make money! Planning ahead will keep you laser-focused, more confident, and excited to meet your money goals head on!

3. Processes in Place: Systems, systems, systems. Ah! This is my secret to doing all I do (manage 3 businesses), being a mama, being the social director in our community, church goer, and wife!

When you get started in 2010 be sure to record how you do what you do, either write it on paper or video tape it using free tools like JingProject.com When you do this, you free up your time in the long run, and can delegate your tasks (done in the ways you want!) to others easily, saving you money in training and time.

4. Partner: Without a doubt, there are going to be challenges as you move forward this new year – so plan for it. Keep yourself learning AND partnering with other amazing mom entrepreneurs to hold you accountable to your goals, your plans and to network with you, promote you and share your services and products with others.

5. Push Forward: Yes, plan for obstacles – they’ll be there for sure! Whether it’s a sick baby, a hiccup on your website, or you feeling frustrated about something happening in your business – we know that these times exist. Here’s what I believe: Recognize it’ll happen, Partner (#4 above) with others to work through the frustration, and Push Forward anyway. No one becomes successful through wallowing in the frustration. The key to doing this goes back to #1 (again, above) and understanding your CORE purpose for what you are doing in your business.

So, I want to leave you with a question: What are YOU going to do today to impact your circumstances so that you are living your BEST life?