You want to do meaningful work that gives you a sense of purpose in your life instead of doing a J-O-B for someone else? You want to spend more time with your children at home instead of commuting or getting home from work in time for bedtime? You want to be your own boss and decide what to do and when to do it instead of working on someone else’s clock?
There are many reasons for mothers to start a home-based business and this trend is growing. If the number of google searches that come up with advice and ideas for new mompreneurs is any indication, starting a home-based business has become big business.
Now, you’re thinking about it, you’re weighing in the pros and cons and you’re deciding if starting a home-based business is for you. Do you want to know what to expect?
Certainly, starting a business is a challenge and a great learning experience. Let me share with you some of what I’ve learned in the early days of starting my own business in this bonus chapter of my book, You’ve Got This, Mom! A Mother’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Today’s Modern World.
Confession Time – pull up a chair!
Confession #1 – I never saw myself as an entrepreneur.
To tell you the truth, I’m a great shopper. When I need something, I love to look for the deals, look at the latest trends, and decide how I’m going to spend my money wisely. I love to support local and home-based businesses to help entrepreneurs in their efforts; I love to buy books of local and upcoming authors, too. But something about being on the other side of that transaction has never really been my thing.
Likewise, when I started my sabbatical year, starting my own business was the last thing on my mind: I was going to travel, teach my son, spend time in leisure pursuits. (I’m thinking my life partner was laughing at this and bracing himself for what was to come! Hah! You think you know me, Q!) But, there I went and asked the universe what I should do. And, things started happening.
First of all, when I started my business, it was a little bit of an accident. I’d been using doTERRA pure certified therapeutic grade essential oils to treat bobos and ailments and I started learning more about them in my free time. After travelling all Fall through Europe, my son decided he’d stay home for awhile. We continued home schooling, but no longer having to make travel arrangements, I found myself with a little extra time. I started attending some essential oil classes and paying more attention at the building your business classes. Coincidentally, this led to further opportunities: free training through my friends made itself available. My girlfriend, Rosie, and her daughter-in-law Danika, who started using doTERRA essential oils through me were starting their own essential oil businesses. They were making me money before I even knew what was happening, and I was thinking, if I’m making money not doing anything, what would happen if I did do something? That’s how my journey as a doTERRA essential oil wellness advocate began.
Lesson #1 – Never say never! …and, be careful what you ask the universe because you might get it!
For more information about stepping out of your comfort zone, visit my blog about embrace the fear and other life lessons
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Hey, Mom! How’s it going? You’re looking a little tired. Do you feel overwhelmed by demands of caring for your child, of keeping your family healthy, of making decisions that affect your child’s future? Balancing work and home life challenges the best of us. Keeping track of our time, our money and our stuff consumes our thoughts and makes us feel like we’re just going through motions to get through another day. You’re wondering if you’re a good mom and doing everything you can for your kids. When mommy guilt squeezes your breath away, what do you do? You’ve Got This, Mom!explores the tools you have to navigate this crazy modern world and its challenges, empowers you to embrace your wholeness and to realize you are the perfect mother for your child. Shift your focus away from surviving what’s happening to you. Tease out the blessings of every precious moment. Design the life you love. It’s your time. It’s time to thrive.
WHAT YOU WILL UNCOVER IN THESE PAGES…
- How to face Today’s World head on and create more time for yourself and your family.
- You are the perfect Mom for your kids.
- You can let go of your guilt, worry, and self- doubt to embrace your greatness.
- You can help your children grow to be independent, resilient, and happy.
- You can work with your child’s school to create the best experiences.
- Your faith in yourself, others and God and how it will shape your perception and attitude to joy.
- You can ride and tame the money bull.
- You can care for your family’s health and wellness naturally.
- You can find work-life balance and create the life you love.
What people are saying!
“You’ve Got This, Mom! is the tool all moms have been looking for. Discover the magic of balance and its role in overcoming the many challenges and obstacles that come with being a mom. Join Antonia on her journey to make this simpler and easier for moms all over!”
“Antonia does a spectacular job in capturing every mom’s struggles and turns them into triumphs. Find the much sought after middle ground of caring for your family and caring for yourself without sacrificing one of the other. Be the mom you’ve strived to become while living the life you’ve always deserved with You’ve Got This, Mom!”
“Shift your perspective on mom life with this book. Antonia takes women on a journey of embracing the ups and downs that come with being a mom. Let the author lead you to live a life where you are thriving, as a mom and succeeding in being your own self.”
“Conquer the responsibilities of being a mom and structure your life to best suit your needs while doing so. You’ve Got This, Mom! is a road map to being the best mom you can be while being the best version of yourself at the same time! Congratulations, Antonia on a splendid job!”
