View Full Version : Motivations for when ur having a slow day
SarahTime
12-27-2013, 08:43 PM
hahah! I have that picture hanging in my cam room! :D
I also am dealing with motivation lately. I haven't been on since last Friday, and while I planned to take this whole week at Christmas off, I haven't been motivated for a while. I'm in a super big rut trying to get out of it. :(
audritwo
12-27-2013, 08:51 PM
Sexy items such as washing machines and food processors.
You are so naughty!
justanothercamgirl
12-27-2013, 10:24 PM
I know that this might not be motivating for most people -- but when I find I can't get on my cam then I will watch other girls on Streamate. For some reason watching other girls on their cam and working makes me want to get on my cam too! :D
JackAlexander
12-28-2013, 07:24 AM
When I do not feel like getting on cam but need to, I turn my cam on but am no where on insight. I love love watching the guys talk about it. I get excited and go get ready as quick as I can.
Also, I can't think about it, I just have to hit the button. If I catch myself thinking about it I have to kick that thought out of my head or I end up talking myself out of it. Just turn it on no matter what, even if a negative thought got in and I don't think I will make any money, just hit the button.
GlamourRouge
12-28-2013, 08:11 AM
I have taken most of the last 2 weeks off (on purpose) so I can start fresh for the new year. I hit all my goals for 2013, so 2014 will be even better I'm sure of it. Positivity has created a snowball effect, and I find that is the biggest success factor in meeting all of my monetary and personal goals. But that isn't a challenge, so...
My little plan is to completely re-arrange and organize my cam area. I normally cam from my bed because its a pretty backdrop, but I want to expand. I just finished decorating my room first with big details and then with little details, and the last piece was ordering a desk just for work so I can always have my equipment set up and ready to go for cam. Next is a third computer, once I can decide on the software I want to use. I wish Apples and PCs could use all the same ones without Bootcamp.
I will post motivational things & images on the wall behind the desk, like the famous LOA vision board only an entire wall decided to it, so I'm reminded of the goals I'm working toward. It will be my camming success area.
GlamourRouge
12-28-2013, 08:34 AM
Oh I forgot to add! As far as equipment goes, this is what I'm thinking:
- Mounting a 920 onto a tripod (I would be doing this with 2 cams for splitcam work) to make it easier to control my feed. I need to go around and research tripods because I need one that moves up and down easily, and I haven't done my research.
- Connecting my big screen TV to my laptop via an HDMI cable, so that my laptop feed is on my TV, so I can view everything clearly from all over my bedroom. Then I would just need a wireless keyboard with built-in touchpad, so I can control my feed from anywhere in the room. Instead of zoom, I can switch (using a splitter like ManyCam) between 2 or maybe even 3 920s mounted on tripods from various heights and points if I'm feeling lazy.
That alone will motivate me to stay on longer through less busy periods.
caramelDip
12-28-2013, 08:57 AM
Mounting a 920 onto a tripod (I would be doing this with 2 cams for splitcam work) to make it easier to control my feed. I need to go around and research tripods because I need one that moves up and down easily, and I haven't done my research.
- Connecting my big screen TV to my laptop via an HDMI cable, so that my laptop feed is on my TV, so I can view everything clearly from all over my bedroom. Then I would just need a wireless keyboard with built-in touchpad, so I can control my feed from anywhere in the room. Instead of zoom, I can switch (using a splitter like ManyCam) between 2 or maybe even 3 920s mounted on tripods from various heights and points if I'm feeling lazy.
That alone will motivate me to stay on longer through less busy periods.
Yasssss! I saw a model on MFC switching between multiple cams. *drools* That almost gave me an orgasm. Thats what I need when I'm feeling lazy. I'll also be upgrading when I move :-D
h0ttie
12-28-2013, 10:19 AM
the only thing that really works for me is setting a minimum number of hours a week and not worrying about anything but getting my hours done. i usually camathon a few days in a row and get them over with and then take the rest of the week off }:D so i guess my motivation is just hurrying to get done with my hours so i can enjoy time off :)
AliceFun
12-28-2013, 11:57 AM
Just to let u know, if u use the very same model of cams (c920) u wont be able to change between cams in the selection box on ManyCam cause u will only have a video device displaying aka 'Logitech c920' & i am not sure which cam will be picked to view if u have them 3 connected to the PC. In order to do this u need 3 different models.
Oh I forgot to add! As far as equipment goes, this is what I'm thinking:
- Mounting a 920 onto a tripod (I would be doing this with 2 cams for splitcam work) to make it easier to control my feed. I need to go around and research tripods because I need one that moves up and down easily, and I haven't done my research.
- Connecting my big screen TV to my laptop via an HDMI cable, so that my laptop feed is on my TV, so I can view everything clearly from all over my bedroom. Then I would just need a wireless keyboard with built-in touchpad, so I can control my feed from anywhere in the room. Instead of zoom, I can switch (using a splitter like ManyCam) between 2 or maybe even 3 920s mounted on tripods from various heights and points if I'm feeling lazy.
That alone will motivate me to stay on longer through less busy periods.
GlamourRouge
12-28-2013, 05:09 PM
Just to let u know, if u use the very same model of cams (c920) u wont be able to change between cams in the selection box on ManyCam cause u will only have a video device displaying aka 'Logitech c920' & i am not sure which cam will be picked to view if u have them 3 connected to the PC. In order to do this u need 3 different models.
It just lists them twice for me (because they have the same name)
chloemay
12-28-2013, 09:05 PM
Thank-you for this thread. Im basically posting to be able to find it easily, having not cammed in over a week! I could blame that on not enough time alone, feeling unattractive and a million other things but Damn a woman needs to get to work.
StephX
12-29-2013, 11:25 AM
Aw I feel all of you guys on here! I too took a bit of a hiatus and today will be my first day back in 2 weeks. The first week my apartment maintenance was doing work in my apartment from 8-5 everyday and I could not get anything done! I have 2 kids so between that and mommy duties I was swamped. Then I had the holidays and it was so much running around and packages coming to the house at all hours because I shopped last min, and kept thinking of the delivery man coming in the middle of a goldshow or something lol so I'd wait for my packages to get here and then not get on cam.
Anywho... things that really help me motivate myself are
1. Think about my old jobs and how much they effing sucked!!!! Like not being able to make my own schedule and having a boss (shudders) lol
2. Dream boards (I am a visual person and as weird as it is I make a dream board with like logos of my bill companies and then maybe one thing for myself as a reward at the end.) What I do is every bill I pay off for the month I cross it off. It makes you feel fucking awesome crossing it off and I have it in view where I cam at so when it gets tough I look at it. How cool is too that sometimes on a good day I can look up and be like "ha just today I made enough to pay one of those :-))
3. I get ready early, even if I don't plan on getting on until later. It helps the "ugh I don't feel like getting ready" feeling and it makes prep time a lot better.
4. Kind of goes with my number 1, but I'll look at my hourly earnings and compare that to what I was getting paid at old jobs and it usually makes me pretty happy and want to keep going.
Camigirl
12-29-2013, 03:10 PM
Get dressed up! Makeup, hair, clothes etc. Look hot as hell. That should help us!
I need to stop using my own dogs (and new pup) as an excuse, they get all they need and are fine!
audritwo
12-30-2013, 08:51 PM
I need to stop using my own dogs (and new pup) as an excuse, they get all they need and are fine!
Same here. I just got a new one, and he finally got used to my moans not being pleas for help.
I made a list of all the excuses I give myself for not getting on cam:
I'm a little tired, I need to digest food. I need to clean tonight. I need to watch my dogs. It looks slow. A lot of girls are on. Man my placement is shit tonight. Ect.
So I try to reverse it.
Energy drink, ate earlier, cleaned my entire house yesterday, the dogs are fine, you dont know that unless you are on, don't worry about them, your regs will find you regardless.
It really helped today
Snowy0Star
04-17-2014, 01:18 PM
i somehow found this old thread searching for flirt 4 free that i forgot i even posted it and decided to bump it
kittyangel
04-17-2014, 05:23 PM
wow this thread rocks. I've been so stressed and frustrated with camming in the past week, but this was so helpful. I'm gonna cry off all my makeup lol
SophieL
04-17-2014, 10:16 PM
I have had so many distressing nights on cam, reading of others successful days elsewhere in the adult industry. I have felt too old, too ugly, too "not the right stuff" in general. Lesson learned in the past year- it is not as easy to work in the adult industry as the general public thinks. So I have to motivate myself somehow to do it despite slow days/nights. Right now my motivation- please don't make me have to go back to vanilla work... Finger's crossed this works. :)
justanothercamgirl
04-17-2014, 10:32 PM
The quote I currently have taped by my desk is:
"The key to achieving big things is not to be distracted by small things."
:)
Zillah_
04-17-2014, 10:33 PM
I had an off week a few weeks ago where I was miserable and having a super hard time getting motivated. I sat myself down and thought long and hard about it and came up with these little sayings to keep me going.
When I'm having a hard time getting online I remember the best way to get motivated is to take action! I find just going online gets the energy and motivation pumping.
When it's slow I keep a few things in mind: The only way to guarantee making $0 is to not go on at all. It might take a while, but getting on and staying on is guaranteed to bring in SOMETHING. And in this type of work, every little bit helps/adds up.
I also remember all the horrible things I went through working a vanilla job and knowing that even if I'm not making much, it's still far better work/money than any other job I could get right now. I never want to go through some of the things I had to before, especially as a waitress and a house cleaner. I get in the mindset of "I'm going to go online and have some fun, and make a some money while doing it!" Having that attitude always seems to pick things up, the custies can smell it on us haha.
Just gotta stay strong and push through all the bullshit! Let's get out there and work it ladies. xo
JaneBurgess
04-17-2014, 10:37 PM
I stick it out. Even if it is slow I am at least online and trying. I tend to fuck around a lot so I am working on patience and sticking to a schedule no matter what.
BellaK
04-18-2014, 12:03 AM
I agree, stick it out. I'll go into paid chat mode or be available for Indy at least if its really rough. I'll do something around the house,break, and wait it out. I can still hear it ding if the volume is way loud. Sometimes I'll just wait on my regs, because they are coming regardless and if you arent there, you may have missed some money. I've had a reg say "Where have you been I had to get another girl, didnt like it blah blah blah" Truth or lie doesnt matter.Point IS,I MISSED the money whether he liked her show or not, SHE was available & I wasnt. Lesson learned.
On the other hand,sometimes you just need a break. Take it, but come harder the next day.
Glamourmilf
04-18-2014, 08:22 AM
At this point, witchcraft seems to be an appropriate method.:witch:
Nocturnelle
04-18-2014, 10:04 AM
I've tried this new thing the last few days where if it's slow I'll try a sexually explicit gold show. If there are no bites/not enough tippers I take an hour break.. But, I don't sign off! Lol. I've started doing topless voyeur hour where I'm either gaming, eating, cooking, cleaning, or just sitting on my bed texting and taking selfies. Guys actually like it and even if I only make a few bucks, it's still better then nothing. :)
Charlotteslut
04-18-2014, 10:33 AM
I actually don't like to "stick it out" but rather log off if it's very slow. I've found staying on if it's slow is demoralizing and usually a waste of time. Plus it kind of tells guys, hey...I'll be here whether you get shows with me or not. If I say something like...okay, well I have to log off unless someone wants a show or tell them you will be back when they want to play, then they generally jump into a show.
The trick is to make yourself get back on later though, instead of just playing minecraft for 5 hours >_>
If it's really bad you can take a break and make content to sell either on cam (which should help boost sales) or for clip sites.
SophiaSylvan
04-21-2014, 09:14 PM
I actually don't like to "stick it out" but rather log off if it's very slow. I've found staying on if it's slow is demoralizing and usually a waste of time. Plus it kind of tells guys, hey...I'll be here whether you get shows with me or not. If I say something like...okay, well I have to log off unless someone wants a show or tell them you will be back when they want to play, then they generally jump into a show.
The trick is to make yourself get back on later though, instead of just playing minecraft for 5 hours >_>
If it's really bad you can take a break and make content to sell either on cam (which should help boost sales) or for clip sites.
I do SM as well as KL and iFriends, so if things are really bad on SM or KL I like to hop off and tell them I'm going where I'm wanted, heh. It takes me so long to get ready and I don't cam from home so it's a major waste of time for me to give up on it. Almost always if I keep going things turn around by the end of the night. The worst I do in a night if I stick it out is $325 or so, if I put in 7 or 8 hours and I make that much, I'm worn out and a bit meh but glad I waited.
Bootsie
04-26-2014, 12:28 PM
I try to stick it out for the amount of time I had mentally scheduled. But what I do is pick up my phone and open my file where I have my "inspiration" photos...pictures of the thing(s) I am saving for. If things are going REALLY badly, I pull up one of the photos on my computer and adjust the windows so I can see it while I'm chatting. I need that reminder sometimes to stick it out. Sort of like that diet thing "don't give up what you want most for what you want right now" except not with brownies :)
Marina Starr
04-26-2014, 05:36 PM
When it's painfully slow, I'll have a COCK-tail for motivation. My COCK-tail of choice would be half a vicodin and a slice of cheese cake!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/tsmelania/tumblr_muxdgcevGW1qbknk8o6_500_zps4c02df67.gif (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/tsmelania/media/tumblr_muxdgcevGW1qbknk8o6_500_zps4c02df67.gif.htm l)
TheBrownFox
04-29-2014, 12:22 PM
I want to apologize in advance because my post might be considered a slight threadjack, but reading books like Mommy Millionaire can be inspirational to those of us trying to make money being our own boss. The book is by Kim Lavine, and aside from the fact that the cover is just too cute for words, it really is an awesome book and story. :) I had gotten it from the public library.
http://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Millionaire-Kitchen-Million-Dollars/dp/B002SB8R5E
http://www.kimlavine.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk_BwzoqBiM&feature=youtu.be
claudilene
04-29-2014, 02:16 PM
5 hours only to customers on SM!!!! Crying now
Snowy0Star
04-29-2014, 02:24 PM
5 hours only to customers on SM!!!! Crying now
please dont post ur negativity here this thread is for motivations and ways to cope with a bad day. please go into the camming sucks thread to vent .
claudilene
04-29-2014, 02:32 PM
please dont post ur negativity here this thread is more motivations and ways to cope with a bad day. Please go into the camming sucks thread to vent .
really...i was looking for a motivation...you do not need to be nasty
Snowy0Star
04-29-2014, 02:33 PM
really...i was looking for a motivation...you do not need to be nasty
im not being nasty. i said please twice and i was very nice about it . now this is being nasty - im sorry u dont like the fact that everything cant go ur way and u cant post whatever u want where u want . see the difference there?
im trying to keep the thread on track. this thread is to post motivations for when ur having a bad day not post negativity and get a pep talk this entire thread is a pep talk read it.
Snowy0Star
04-29-2014, 02:56 PM
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takiaya
04-29-2014, 06:38 PM
5 hours only to customers on SM!!!! Crying now
You need to try different sites if that one isn't working for you. I would also log out when you start getting upset. Take a break and try a different time of day. I would never stay logged in somewhere 5 he's not making $. I give it an hr and half at most then I'm logged out taking a break or trying another site
claudilene
04-29-2014, 07:02 PM
You need to try different sites if that one isn't working for you. I would also log out when you start getting upset. Take a break and try a different time of day. I would never stay logged in somewhere 5 he's not making $. I give it an hr and half at most then I'm logged out taking a break or trying another site
Thank you for been so nice... I need to hear that.
SophieL
04-30-2014, 07:33 PM
Reading everyone else's successes motivates me. ;) I know the guys are out there.. it is a huge planet and they are in need our our attention. Whatever their reasons, I don't care... I am happy to provide a nice smile, hello, boobs and other (if they pay). In return, I have done my part to provide a welcoming room and assistance where needed. :) Although I must say it is easier now that the harsh coldness of winter has passed :)
GracieBlue
05-01-2014, 07:42 AM
I get BIG motivation from the "camming rocks" thread! But this thread rocks too! <3
goddess420
05-04-2014, 10:20 PM
This thread is awesome. The reason I soon quit camming after my first go at it was because of being so discouraged days at a time. I went into financial domination and made quite a bit but it just isn't enough for the bills anymore so I'm back on cam with a little push from my boyfriend. First day at it and I'm already having a better experience. All day camming today I was telling myself littler affirmations and whenever a customer would leave "it's not me, it's them" as silly as it sounds. It's so helpful! and now all of you gorgeous ladies who post here will be adding to that :)
Femmestudent
05-04-2014, 11:36 PM
When I have a bad hour, I try to tell myself the next hour is like a brand new day. Put it behind you and start fresh. Switch up my music and put the smiling game face on and make that cash!
Bootsie
05-05-2014, 09:05 AM
Remember that IT GETS BETTER! Today started out mind-numbingly slowly, and I considered logging off after 30 minutes, instead I turned up my tunes and shifted my hustle a bit...ended up having a great shift, my camscore (that evil thing) jumped up nearly 100 points. If I'd logged off I would have missed a lot of money. However slow it goes, remember that it gets better.
I also use a progress bar app in Chrome (mentioned in another thread somewhere by the brilliant Vlodina) and whenever I get a tip I add to it, so even 20 tokens (or 5 or 1...) adds to my goal right away.
Jassi
05-05-2014, 12:06 PM
It's all about mindset--I am still working on this and some days I just need to keep pushing. I have to remain confident--always be confident!!
SoloDesire
05-05-2014, 03:04 PM
Most days feel slow...I have to constantly tell myself, even when it feels slow, someone can buy a show at any minute and completely turn the day around. Even on some of the slowest days, when my room is empty as f*ck I've still been able to surpass my goal. I just need to stick it out, keep my schedule and stay positive.
Snowy0Star
05-05-2014, 06:59 PM
Most days feel slow...I have to constantly tell myself, even when it feels slow, someone can buy a show at any minute and completely turn the day around. Even on some of the slowest days, when my room is empty as f*ck I've still been able to surpass my goal. I just need to stick it out, keep my schedule and stay positive.
yeah i hear ya sometimes its hard when u get bored - have u gotten the bluetooth headphones and dongle yet XD
SophieL
05-05-2014, 09:29 PM
Tonight is one of those nights on SM- dead here..
Femmestudent
05-05-2014, 10:16 PM
THIS SONG!!! Helps me get pumped up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOKtbJfNLFk
justanothercamgirl
05-06-2014, 08:49 AM
THIS SONG!!! Helps me get pumped up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOKtbJfNLFk
I always love new music. Thanks!
Sweet_Margot23
05-23-2014, 09:35 PM
I'm not a cam girl (I'm a PSO), but I love this site and this thread because it motivates me to log in as well! This is something that my cousin said one day, and I wrote it down and I read it whenever I am feeling very discouraged:
"What's success without a struggle? I don't complain I just endure and know that situations are made to tear down the old you and bring out a stronger and better you. Isn't that what storms do? Destroy to Rebuild. No matter what happens in Life rather its losing a job, death in the family, people weighing you down with negativity at the end of the day eventually there will be sunshine and a rainbow waiting on you to smile."
I also made specific playlists for when I'm working (I keep one ear bud in my ear and listen to it in between calls) and that helps so much. Pick songs that boost your mood/ego/confidence/etc. Make that paper, ladies :)
TeenageAnnie
05-24-2014, 07:46 AM
Open up the webpage of your faveourite store (clothing/homeware whatever you really like the most) browse all the items that make you drool, then think to yourself "i can buy myself something if i earn some cash" then after every bit of $$ you make, calculate which item you could afford with it. When you actually want something it gives encouragement to go and get it.
(disclaimer: buying ALL the items is probably not wise as you'll be broke!! haha)
domina
05-29-2014, 11:53 PM
i like to collect and look at pictures of stacks of money...
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domina
05-30-2014, 12:00 AM
drake at the club...
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