Jan 25, 2016

MOTIVATION MONDAY: Value Yourself



Good morning Blogging Babes! Y'all like that title? Well, that's what we are going with today! It's Melissa and I'm here to give you a bit of motivation! Today we are talking about VALUE. Let's take it to the dictionary:
VALUE -
1. estimate the monetary worth of (something).
2. consider (someone or something) to be important or beneficial; have a high opinion of.
As a blogger, we spend days (sometimes weeks) researching a story. Back in the day, bloggers weren't held in high acclaim, now we can be the number one source for info even before someone hits the mainstream media. In 2016, I really had to assess my worth and my value. If I want to be someone who makes a living by being a creative, blogging, and being an online influencer, then I couldn't keep shooting the low shots. If I believe in myself, I need to value myself. All that changes when the 'friends' come into play.

When friends want you to, write a quick post, give your opinion, or 'help me real quick', it's time for you to start asking for some currency (or at least barter for a task). I'm not saying treat your friends like ATMs, but if you don't feel that your craft is worthy of your friends paying for your time, then what are you going to do when that big brand comes knocking at your door? You can't put the blame on another person without looking at yourself first.

Just a thought.