Comments on: A Positive Outlook for a Great Day http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/ Freelance Writing Jobs for All Writers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ray D. http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-23925 Ray D. Sun, 04 May 2008 05:06:44 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-23925 Staying positive, in my experience, is an ever-renewing process for most people. We have events happen to us that we perceive as positive or negative and we have reactions to those events. The good news is that we can learn to counter our negative impulses, reactions, and thoughts. Our own issues are compounded with a daily bombardment of negative from the media. Different things work for different people, but we all must find a way to mount our own internal positve ad campaign to counter the negatives we deal with. Just as we need vitamins to protect our physical health; we need to find ways to keep our mental health protected and moving in a positive direction. Staying positive, in my experience, is an ever-renewing process for most people. We have events happen to us that we perceive as positive or negative and we have reactions to those events.

The good news is that we can learn to counter our negative impulses, reactions, and thoughts.

Our own issues are compounded with a daily bombardment of negative from the media. Different things work for different people, but we all must find a way to mount our own internal positve ad campaign to counter the negatives we deal with.

Just as we need vitamins to protect our physical health; we need to find ways to keep our mental health protected and moving in a positive direction.

]]> By: Joan http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20461 Joan Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:47:48 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20461 Deb, Been in a bit of a funk myself this week, and when I logged in to catch up on your site this morning, there was this thread. It moved me to post on my blog about it and link back to it. Thanks and have a great day! Deb,

Been in a bit of a funk myself this week, and when I logged in to catch up on your site this morning, there was this thread. It moved me to post on my blog about it and link back to it. Thanks and have a great day!

]]> By: Ann G. http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20456 Ann G. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:09:39 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20456 @Damaria - that's one of my questions. I actually had to go into my bank yesterday - this Hannaford fiasco has led to all of our debit cards and one credit card being cancelled while new cards are issued, so I wasn't in a good mood. Tried to buy something at a store that won't take personal checks and my card was declined, and couldn't get cash out the ATM either, so I ended up having to go get cash at the bank before they closed. Anyway... While I was in there, I started talking to the teller about the deal. She said that any company who refuses to pay only by direct deposit is a big risk, especially when they're asking for a cancelled check and bank acct. info. What's odd is that this is a big company with many freelance writers, so I'd like to think they are legit, but the information they ask for is scary. @Damaria – that’s one of my questions. I actually had to go into my bank yesterday – this Hannaford fiasco has led to all of our debit cards and one credit card being cancelled while new cards are issued, so I wasn’t in a good mood. Tried to buy something at a store that won’t take personal checks and my card was declined, and couldn’t get cash out the ATM either, so I ended up having to go get cash at the bank before they closed. Anyway…

While I was in there, I started talking to the teller about the deal. She said that any company who refuses to pay only by direct deposit is a big risk, especially when they’re asking for a cancelled check and bank acct. info. What’s odd is that this is a big company with many freelance writers, so I’d like to think they are legit, but the information they ask for is scary.

]]> By: Scribette http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20434 Scribette Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:54:04 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20434 Keep up the "good vibes" y'all! :-) Keep up the “good vibes” y’all! :-)

]]> By: damaria senne http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20413 damaria senne Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:27:45 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20413 Ann G Excuse my ignorance, but what do they need a voided check for? I'm used to sending my banking details to clients, and have a basic savings account set up just for that purpose. As far as I understood, the party transferring payment doesn't need more than that? It also sounds fishy to me that if they have two good writers to consider, they would decide based on who sent them their banking details the fastest. Ann G

Excuse my ignorance, but what do they need a voided check for?

I’m used to sending my banking details to clients, and have a basic savings account set up just for that purpose.

As far as I understood, the party transferring payment doesn’t need more than that?

It also sounds fishy to me that if they have two good writers to consider, they would decide based on who sent them their banking details the fastest.

]]> By: Ann G. http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20405 Ann G. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:33:53 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20405 @Lara- I thought about that, but after reading over the half dozen forms they sent me, one of them says you have to submit a voided check within 48 hours to ensure my spot doesn't go to another qualified writer. I wouldn't have final checks on a new account in that time frame. I also don't like the push to get this information so quickly. Within the forms are papers asking for SS number, phone number, address, etc. I've decided it's not worth the potential risk. They may be completely legit, but I'm not willing to give them that much information up front. @Lara- I thought about that, but after reading over the half dozen forms they sent me, one of them says you have to submit a voided check within 48 hours to ensure my spot doesn’t go to another qualified writer. I wouldn’t have final checks on a new account in that time frame. I also don’t like the push to get this information so quickly. Within the forms are papers asking for SS number, phone number, address, etc. I’ve decided it’s not worth the potential risk. They may be completely legit, but I’m not willing to give them that much information up front.

]]> By: Lara http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20399 Lara Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:58:05 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20399 Ann G ~ perhaps you could open an account strictly for them to deposit and wasn't used for other funds or monies? Once the cash was despoited you could move it to your private checking account. Just a thought. Ann G ~ perhaps you could open an account strictly for them to deposit and wasn’t used for other funds or monies? Once the cash was despoited you could move it to your private checking account. Just a thought.

]]> By: Dana http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20395 Dana Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:33:58 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20395 Ghostwriting a book about the laws of attraction was my first big writing gig and because I wrote it, I breathed it for several weeks and that's when my writing career truly started. I regularly come back to that because it felt very intentional. Whenever I feel myself sinking into the depths, I think about my attitude being the key to success. The day before yesterday I was feeling really down and pulled myself up out of it and yesterday 2 new clients knocked on my door. It's hard to stay positive sometimes but when you do, great things happen. Deb, you deserve to make money off this blog. You help so many people with it! Not only have I gotten more than one gig from your blog but the discussions have helped me many times. Cheers to your success and I'm going to go off and try to drum up some traffic for you with some social bookmarking :) Ghostwriting a book about the laws of attraction was my first big writing gig and because I wrote it, I breathed it for several weeks and that’s when my writing career truly started. I regularly come back to that because it felt very intentional.

Whenever I feel myself sinking into the depths, I think about my attitude being the key to success. The day before yesterday I was feeling really down and pulled myself up out of it and yesterday 2 new clients knocked on my door.

It’s hard to stay positive sometimes but when you do, great things happen.

Deb, you deserve to make money off this blog. You help so many people with it! Not only have I gotten more than one gig from your blog but the discussions have helped me many times.

Cheers to your success and I’m going to go off and try to drum up some traffic for you with some social bookmarking :)

]]> By: Deb http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20392 Deb Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:17:47 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20392 I want to thank everyone for their comments and emails and kindness. I do want to say that though this blog isn't making a profit, I'm doing fine. I'm not in dire financial straits or anything like that. I do have enough full time work to pay a salary. So to clarify, FWJ isn't making money, Deborah Ng is. Thanks again for your support. I want to thank everyone for their comments and emails and kindness.

I do want to say that though this blog isn’t making a profit, I’m doing fine. I’m not in dire financial straits or anything like that. I do have enough full time work to pay a salary.

So to clarify, FWJ isn’t making money, Deborah Ng is.

Thanks again for your support.

]]> By: Phil http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20385 Phil Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:21:40 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20385 @Wendy, Grumpy kids? Wait til their teens. There grumpy on good days, bad days they're unbelievable (thesaurus doesn't have the word I want). I have two. I'll take grumpy any time. @Wendy,

Grumpy kids? Wait til their teens. There grumpy on good days, bad days they’re unbelievable (thesaurus doesn’t have the word I want). I have two. I’ll take grumpy any time.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20384 Cathy Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:21:15 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20384 I sympathize with you and your plight, and want to let you know that your blog is a very positive part of my day. I left a career to stay at home with my (demanding but wonderful) child, and have days that are overshadowed by negativity. Other than exercising, I find that finding prospective writing projects on this site actually helps my outlook! I sympathize with you and your plight, and want to let you know that your blog is a very positive part of my day. I left a career to stay at home with my (demanding but wonderful) child, and have days that are overshadowed by negativity. Other than exercising, I find that finding prospective writing projects on this site actually helps my outlook!

]]> By: Lori Widmer http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20382 Lori Widmer Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:11:44 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20382 Oh, I can relate so much to this post. Anne Wayman once told me that if I envision it, it will happen. She's right. See yourself being busy and productive and you'll set yourself on the path toward that goal. Glad you're back in the groove. :) Oh, I can relate so much to this post. Anne Wayman once told me that if I envision it, it will happen. She’s right. See yourself being busy and productive and you’ll set yourself on the path toward that goal.

Glad you’re back in the groove. :)

]]> By: Ann G. http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20381 Ann G. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:56:29 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20381 Today's my off day. I have a potential job opportunity, but now I'm reading the contract and the more I read the less happy I am. While the pay is decent, I'd have to install all new software and as is I have Word and Word Perfect already adding Open Office would just eat up more memory on my computer. Then I also am uncertain on a two-hour over the phone training session. The first email said an hour training session which I might have been able to squeeze in, but two full hours is going to be hard to find. Finally, they will only pay via direct deposit and want all of my banking information. For me that is the biggest hurdle. I was one of those affected by the theft of information through Hannaford and right now asking for my checking account information is not leading to a comfortable feeling. Yet, it is supposedly a reliable company asking for this information... I just don't know why they changed to this PayChex system instead of Paypal as they first stated. So I totally sympathize with all of those who have off days/weeks/months. Today’s my off day. I have a potential job opportunity, but now I’m reading the contract and the more I read the less happy I am. While the pay is decent, I’d have to install all new software and as is I have Word and Word Perfect already adding Open Office would just eat up more memory on my computer.

Then I also am uncertain on a two-hour over the phone training session. The first email said an hour training session which I might have been able to squeeze in, but two full hours is going to be hard to find.

Finally, they will only pay via direct deposit and want all of my banking information. For me that is the biggest hurdle. I was one of those affected by the theft of information through Hannaford and right now asking for my checking account information is not leading to a comfortable feeling. Yet, it is supposedly a reliable company asking for this information… I just don’t know why they changed to this PayChex system instead of Paypal as they first stated.

So I totally sympathize with all of those who have off days/weeks/months.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20368 Andrea Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:30:15 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20368 I haven'r gotten any jobs from this blog, nor do I comment a great deal. However, I do come here to read a couple of times a week, and I'd have no problem paying $10-$15 a month for a subscription. It'd at least be a way to help offset the cost of Jodee's salary. I haven’r gotten any jobs from this blog, nor do I comment a great deal. However, I do come here to read a couple of times a week, and I’d have no problem paying $10-$15 a month for a subscription. It’d at least be a way to help offset the cost of Jodee’s salary.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20363 Wendy Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:40:24 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20363 This hits home - this morning both of my kids were so grumpy and didn't want to go to school. It was a struggle to get them moving and it wasn't a fun way to start the day! After the kids were dropped off, I came home and worked out - it totally turned things around for the day. This hits home – this morning both of my kids were so grumpy and didn’t want to go to school. It was a struggle to get them moving and it wasn’t a fun way to start the day!

After the kids were dropped off, I came home and worked out – it totally turned things around for the day.

]]> By: Amy http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20355 Amy Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:14:00 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20355 I tend to be very negative at times. I try to laugh about it. Harder now that I've quit smoking, let me tell ya, but laughter helps a bit. Exercise does help. Getting fresh air. Doing something besides being on the computer. Remembering that no matter how stressed I am, none of it is all that serious... I hope things will stay looking up for you and that the revenue here will pick up. And that Jodee will be here to stay, although I like to try to borrow her from time to time. :-) I tend to be very negative at times. I try to laugh about it. Harder now that I’ve quit smoking, let me tell ya, but laughter helps a bit.

Exercise does help. Getting fresh air. Doing something besides being on the computer. Remembering that no matter how stressed I am, none of it is all that serious…

I hope things will stay looking up for you and that the revenue here will pick up. And that Jodee will be here to stay, although I like to try to borrow her from time to time. :-)

]]> By: L.L. Woodard http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20348 L.L. Woodard Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:49:58 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20348 I, too, am appreciative of all that Deb and Jodee do for us here. I'd pay a membership fee just to be able to take part in the conversations here, let alone the leads. On another note: I guess I am a collector of maxims/cool sayings. I saw this on a church bulletin and thought it appropriate for our conversation here: Success is not playing the game with a perfectly dealt hand. Success is make the best of a poor hand. I, too, am appreciative of all that Deb and Jodee do for us here. I’d pay a membership fee just to be able to take part in the conversations here, let alone the leads.

On another note: I guess I am a collector of maxims/cool sayings. I saw this on a church bulletin and thought it appropriate for our conversation here: Success is not playing the game with a perfectly dealt hand. Success is make the best of a poor hand.

]]> By: Harrison McLeod http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20346 Harrison McLeod Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:44:16 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20346 Negativity is easy, takes no effort at all. The real work is getting and staying positive even when the world feels like it's falling apart. Negativity is easy, takes no effort at all. The real work is getting and staying positive even when the world feels like it’s falling apart.

]]> By: Deb http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20339 Deb Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:47:19 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20339 Regarding a subscription based service - I think I'd lose 90% of my community if I charged for leads. That's not really what this blog is about. I started it as a way to help others find jobs paying decent money. I don't want to take that money out of anyone's pocket. I'm ok breaking even. After switching domains the traffic and revenue went way down. Now I'm almost where I was traffic-wise but the revenue took a major hit. I'm ok with breaking even, as long as I can pay Jodee so no one else will steal her away. ;) Regarding a subscription based service – I think I’d lose 90% of my community if I charged for leads. That’s not really what this blog is about. I started it as a way to help others find jobs paying decent money. I don’t want to take that money out of anyone’s pocket.

I’m ok breaking even. After switching domains the traffic and revenue went way down. Now I’m almost where I was traffic-wise but the revenue took a major hit. I’m ok with breaking even, as long as I can pay Jodee so no one else will steal her away. ;)

]]> By: PreSchool Mama http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20337 PreSchool Mama Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:36:51 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20337 Deb, I agree with the comment some one made. Maybe it's time to charge for a subscription for leads, or something. I wish I could offer solid advice, but I know nil about monetization. Will it help if we click on a couple of ads every day? Just a thought... Deb,

I agree with the comment some one made. Maybe it’s time to charge for a subscription for leads, or something. I wish I could offer solid advice, but I know nil about monetization.

Will it help if we click on a couple of ads every day? Just a thought…

]]> By: Lara http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20332 Lara Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:46:41 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20332 I ama also very grateful for this blog -- it has started me on a path toward a successful freelance career -- I can't thank you enough. I giggled out loud at Phil's comment of yelling at the treadmill. I agree 100% that exercise is one of the best remedies for a poor attitude. I use it often and regularly both at home and the gym -- sometimes getting out, seeing other people and changing my scenery works wonders on top of the exercise. I often tell my boys to "choose a new attitude" when they are sour or neagative. Reminding them and myself that we do have a choice in that matter makes a difference to them and me. I also say, "Make it a great day!" in lieu of "Have a great day!" -- a gem stolen from a friend that I've found does wonders. I ama also very grateful for this blog — it has started me on a path toward a successful freelance career — I can’t thank you enough. I giggled out loud at Phil’s comment of yelling at the treadmill. I agree 100% that exercise is one of the best remedies for a poor attitude. I use it often and regularly both at home and the gym — sometimes getting out, seeing other people and changing my scenery works wonders on top of the exercise.
I often tell my boys to “choose a new attitude” when they are sour or neagative. Reminding them and myself that we do have a choice in that matter makes a difference to them and me. I also say, “Make it a great day!” in lieu of “Have a great day!” — a gem stolen from a friend that I’ve found does wonders.

]]> By: Jessica (aka Rose) http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20331 Jessica (aka Rose) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:26:47 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20331 I'm a huge believer in the fake it 'till you feel it approach, but some days are definitely more challenging than others. That's when using a pen to force a smile helps. Hold a pen in your teeth so that it's essentially forcing you to smile. Your brain doesn't seem to know the difference between a real smile and a forced one and it eventually cheers you up. Or you snap your pen in two, whichever comes first. I love this blog and I truly appreciate all the hard work that goes into it. Thank you! I’m a huge believer in the fake it ’till you feel it approach, but some days are definitely more challenging than others. That’s when using a pen to force a smile helps. Hold a pen in your teeth so that it’s essentially forcing you to smile. Your brain doesn’t seem to know the difference between a real smile and a forced one and it eventually cheers you up. Or you snap your pen in two, whichever comes first.
I love this blog and I truly appreciate all the hard work that goes into it. Thank you!

]]> By: jenjen http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20327 jenjen Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:35:41 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20327 You are a good person. I'm not. Not as good as you anyway. When I'm feeling really really awful...I find a blog about someone doing worse than I am and tell myself, "I can't get to that point." Guess I work better with fear than hope at times. Whatever works to make you feel better is what you need to do. Keep on keepin' on! You are a good person.

I’m not. Not as good as you anyway. When I’m feeling really really awful…I find a blog about someone doing worse than I am and tell myself, “I can’t get to that point.”

Guess I work better with fear than hope at times.

Whatever works to make you feel better is what you need to do. Keep on keepin’ on!

]]> By: Kitty http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20325 Kitty Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:17:43 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20325 I am so sorry to hear that this site doesn't financially pay off for you...I am off to click some ads right now! I am so sorry to hear that this site doesn’t financially pay off for you…I am off to click some ads right now!

]]> By: Leisa http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/03/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/comment-page-1/#comment-20322 Leisa Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:53:08 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/a-positive-outlook-for-a-great-day/#comment-20322 Hi Deb: You really put in so much work on this site that is a huge help to other people. I have gotten several jobs off this site. If money is tight, it might be necessary to start charging a subscription fee to help offset the costs. Keep on keeping on. Leisa Hi Deb:

You really put in so much work on this site that is a huge help to other people. I have gotten several jobs off this site. If money is tight, it might be necessary to start charging a subscription fee to help offset the costs.

Keep on keeping on.

Leisa

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