Passive Efforts Are Really Suffering
Posted in My Progress on 20. Jul, 2010
Everyday I’m basically spending hours either phoning agents, looking at property listings or going on viewings. Although that in itself doesn’t take too long if I do it daily, the thinking and stressing time is really having a huge impact on my work. I just hope I find a flat soon.
On top of that, I’ve been trying to earn some extra cash for agent fees and possibly a higher monthly rent. My passive income efforts really are suffering, I have to put them to the end of my to do list each day, and although I’m trying to work extra hours I’m finding it hard to stay energetic.
On a positive note, I did spend two hours yesterday writing a really good Amazon product review. In the past writing content was all about how much I can write in how little a space of time, but I’ve really changed my mind on that. My review ended up being 1,400 words (but lots of subheadings and bullet points) and I truly think it’ll be really useful. I’m going to write a few more and want to put them online ASAP.
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Twitter: frugalzeitgeist
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I try and look at it as a good thing that my work day can be rearranged when needed, after all that is why we do this internet working stuff!
My site is suffering right now as I am back from holiday and I need to get client work all done before I can attack my own websites…. I’m anxious to get back to them but glad no boss is breathing down my neck and causing extra unneeded stress.
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Twitter: webcareergirl
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Forest – It is kind of good that I can rearrange things, but I just really need to keep the cash coming for these extortionate fees agents seem to charge here :S Seems we all go through periods like this – I guess once day in the future we’ll be able to work on our passive income all day long!
I’m surprised you can do anything on your sites at all, much less write a 1400 word product review! Moving is just exhausting, plain and simple. I wouldn’t feel guilty about it. Making sure you have a roof over your head next month (or whenever) certainly needs to be your priority right now. However, maybe you can look into ways you can automate certain tasks, like backlinking. I’m loving sick submitter right now because I can have it building profile links while I sleep! As they say, it’s not necessarily about working harder, but smarter – or even better, having a smarter computer working for you.
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Twitter: webcareergirl
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Michelle – You’re right, it’s very stressful at the moment. It’s a shame I cut back on outsourcing because I thought my business wasn’t making enough money to justify it. Though I think you’re right it would be a good idea to get some things running on autopilot – the sick submitter does look promising!
Sometimes, getting a new place is fun, but the actual moving… hate it: moving boxes, furniture, the packing, the stress, added expenses. No fun.
I agree about taking more time for articles/reviews. I have adopted the theory that fewer, but better quality content is better. I notice that my really good content picks up more traffic, and natural links as well.
Good luck with finding a new place.
Gil´s last blog ..June Review
Twitter: AffProgress
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Ughh moving! We are currently up to our necks in builder’s rubble in preparation for our next move.
Hope it all goes OK for you.
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Twitter: Kidgas
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Ruth,
Sorry to hear that your work is suffering, but sometimes you just have to get done what you can and move on. I have done so little this month, it is absolutely pitiful. I have had no motivation at all. But, I just can’t get down on myself since that won’t change anything. I just have to take each day as a new opportunity to get something done.
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