View Full Version : Motivations for when ur having a slow day
domina
05-30-2014, 12:02 AM
Take photos of your booty on your best nights!
(not your booty-booty, i mean your pirates-booty)
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That's not my photo btw... borrowed it from the internet...
Staples
05-30-2014, 09:58 AM
I am glad this thread got revived! I have an entire motivation wall in the closet I cam in. I would take a picture of it but my boyfriend is being a sweetie and napping in the closet so I can work in the bedroom and not be so cramped.
Sweet_Margot23
05-30-2014, 04:34 PM
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)
So, I'm logging in from my sister's home...3hrs away...she begged me to pet sit, and I couldn't take the night off. I was just reading through the thread to get some motivation, when I read this! I found something that I really wanted to buy the other, so when I get a call that pays enough for me to buy it, I am gonna buy it tonight. Instead of dreading my calls, I'm kind of excited for them now! I just hope this dog calms down before I get one...
Cutie101
05-30-2014, 06:02 PM
My motivation is simple: I want my own house! So every day off means 1 more day away from it :)
domina
05-30-2014, 11:46 PM
I am glad this thread got revived! I have an entire motivation wall in the closet I cam in. I would take a picture of it but my boyfriend is being a sweetie and napping in the closet so I can work in the bedroom and not be so cramped.
You have an amazing boyfriend!
housewench
05-31-2014, 01:30 AM
"Each person comes into this world with a specific destiny--he has something to fulfill, some message has to be delivered, some work has to be completed. You are not here accidentally--you are here meaningfully. There is a purpose behind you. The whole intends to do something through you." - Osho
"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them." - Albert Einstein
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Ghandi
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"In wanting the world to understand me, so too do I strive to communicate in a way that is understandable. Such is the beauty and the pain that is felt by anyone who belongs to a 'non-normative' community, we want to be who we are but we don’t want to be not normal forever so we conform in an attempt to educate, to promote, to belong, if not in a conventional in way, in a way so that we stretch convention so someday we won’t have to stretch it anymore." - Dylan Ryan
"Conventional people are roused to fury by departure from convention, largely because they regard such departure as a criticism of themselves." - Bertrand Russell
“Out of clutter, find Simplicity. From discord, find Harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies Opportunity.” - Albert Einstein
“I was thought to be ‘stuck up.’ I wasn’t. I was just sure of myself. This is and always has been an unforgivable quality to the unsure.” -Bette Davis
"..I tell you this because I fear that the lesson I taught you first was the one you learned the best: that you are always alone, that no one will ever help you, that whatever must be done, only you can do. I cannot speak to the deep recesses of your mind, but only to the uppermost part, the conscious mind that has spoken and written to me so eloquently all these years. So I hope you can hear my message and pass it along to the part of you that will not at first believe it.." - Colonel Graff, Ender In Exile
"You are so busy being you that you have no idea how utterly unprecedented you are." The Fault in Our Stars | John Green (p. 123)
“Be humble for you are made of earth.
Be noble for you are made of stars.” -Serbian proverb
CurvyWinona
08-08-2014, 07:02 AM
Love this thread! :)
This is what helps me... looking at how much money I am accumulating while in pvt. It also makes me try to hustle to keep the custie in pvt as long as I can. :)
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justanothercamgirl
08-08-2014, 07:08 AM
Love this thread! :)
This is what helps me... looking at how much money I am accumulating while in pvt. It also makes me try to hustle to keep the custie in pvt as long as I can. :)
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Smurfette
08-08-2014, 09:01 AM
I get a lot of motivation from reading Stoic philosophy. Here's some words of wisdom from Marcus Aurelius:
Concentrate every minute … on doing what’s in front of you with precise and genuine seriousness, tenderly, willingly, with justice. And on freeing yourself from all other distractions … you do everything as if it were the last thing you were doing in your life, and stop being aimless, stop letting your emotions override what your mind tells you, stop being hypocritical, self-centered, irritable.
You need to avoid certain things in your train of thought: everything random and irrelevant. And certainly everything self-important or malicious.
You can lead an untroubled life provided you can grow, can think and act systematically.
Not to assume it’s impossible because you find it hard. But to recognize that if it’s humanly possible, you can do it too.
…your responsibilities can be broken down into individual parts as well. Concentrate on those, and finish the job methodically…
Today I escaped from anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions—not outside.
Snowy0Star
08-08-2014, 02:04 PM
bump =^y^=
Aprilx
08-08-2014, 02:12 PM
I have a friend I met online who encourages me to be patient when it's slow. I tend to get easily frustrated and discouraged if I'm not making money. But my friend is usually right. By waiting it out a bit, things pick up and I reach or exceed my goal. Having encouragement can help.
MiraMichele
08-08-2014, 03:15 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
Haha, I do the same thing.
Glamourmilf
08-08-2014, 11:30 PM
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cam_girl40
08-09-2014, 08:01 AM
I want to thank everyone here for my motivation! I get into my personal ruts where I think I'm failing due to the stupidest things, yet I read other posts and find out I'm being utterly too hard on myself or it's something out of my control (SM glitches, ISP problems, etc.) THANK YOU GIRLS for all of your advice and input. I read posts before logging on and get into a better frame of mind :)
My main motivation is my son. I'm divorced and it's me and him. He's 13 and knows Mom works on the net, of course not knowing exactly what I do (I have my whole state blocked to avoid problems) He also knows Mom doesn't have the typical 9-5 job where I get an hourly wage...I bust butt. Him just telling me that he knows I work hard and appreciates the things I do to keep my household afloat is motivation enough for me. :)
when I find myself in times of trouble birdsrightsactivist comes to me, speaking words of wisdom
https://media.tumblr.com/2e693449e0426a94368946a50ae26a2c/tumblr_na26au7pek1qg2xoeo1_500.png
do you deserve good things? FUCK YES YOU DO. So get them.
...However, when pep talks fail, spite remains:
https://media.tumblr.com/0a2da793f88fee0a440128f3e49af2cf/tumblr_na26hr8T4B1qg2xoeo1_400.jpg
Also, music. Find motivational tunes, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z726OPwCnjE
Vlodina
12-15-2014, 12:17 PM
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xBellax
12-15-2014, 02:25 PM
This thread is gold! I so need help with Motivation. I haven't had any this last week :/ I think I'm going to put together an album of motivational quotes on my phone and read it every morning and see if that works! I'll let you girls know if it does :)
IvyAdams
12-15-2014, 02:26 PM
YES! I was thinking about making a motivational thread- so happy that this one was bumped :)
Violet_Z
12-15-2014, 03:09 PM
I some times find stupid motivational stuff like, yay I get to wear new lingerie, I learned a new dance move I want to show off to my pervs, or I have a new pickup line I want to be cheesy with and see if it gets me anymore custys.
My other motivation. My boyfriend is a bartender some times we have contests about who can make more money in a day.
Violet_Z
12-15-2014, 03:15 PM
I some times find stupid motivational stuff like, yay I get to wear new lingerie, I learned a new dance move I want to show off to my pervs, or I have a new pickup line I want to be cheesy with and see if it gets me anymore custys.
My other motivation. My boyfriend is a bartender some times we have contests about who can make more money in a day.
sexysusie
12-15-2014, 05:38 PM
Money motivates me. Once I actually get on cam and stay on through the slow hours it's not so bad. Then I start to enjoy it. Then I look at my money and it's enough to make me keep going :D
BustyVixen
12-16-2014, 06:48 AM
Been struggling with depression and motivation. So I'm thankful for this thread. I collect quotes on twitter and Pintrest and it does help give me a boost.
BombshellBelle
12-16-2014, 08:03 AM
I find that when I feel sexy, my motivation skyrockets. So, I take advantage of those moods by being a self-indulgent little bitch. I'll toke a toke, nibble on a Godiva, light my best candles, take a long bubble bath (you get the idea). Somehow that puts me in the mood to milk those pervs for everything they have. Bless their hearts...
Music helps. I have a Diva Playlist that gets me motivated. Like "Shakin' Hands" by Nickelback. You know, good hustle songs.
Last night I bought a pair of shoes that will stretch my budget if I don't work them off. Living tight will be motivation enough t get off my chubby ass!
BombshellBelle
12-16-2014, 08:06 AM
Been struggling with depression and motivation. So I'm thankful for this thread. I collect quotes on twitter and Pintrest and it does help give me a boost.
I sympathize. My depression has been known to knock me on my ass for entire days before. Now that I have a day job, I'm forced to push through it but its damn near impossible to do much else after work when I'm depressed. My ADHD makes staying on cam for long periods of time difficult too.
Keep on pushing girl! You can do it!
SweetJulia
12-20-2014, 12:29 AM
I find that when I feel sexy, my motivation skyrockets. So, I take advantage of those moods by being a self-indulgent little bitch. I'll toke a toke, nibble on a Godiva, light my best candles, take a long bubble bath (you get the idea). Somehow that puts me in the mood to milk those pervs for everything they have. Bless their hearts...
Music helps. I have a Diva Playlist that gets me motivated. Like "Shakin' Hands" by Nickelback. You know, good hustle songs.
Last night I bought a pair of shoes that will stretch my budget if I don't work them off. Living tight will be motivation enough t get off my chubby ass!
Can you post that playlist? Most of the ones I can find online are rap/r&b and I only like rock/metal.
LadyFionaStar
01-05-2015, 09:58 PM
Hi,
I'm a rocker/metalhead also but have experimented with different genres while camming. I listen to alot of indie/alternative and have found some great bands to cam to. I found an app called 8 tracks that features members playlists, so if I feel like listening to Dio, I find a playlist that has been posted with his music and the like. It's great and I love it! I also use Spotify. I upgraded to the commercial free version. My tunes make it much more fun for me and during those agonizing slooow times, it keeps me rockin' Rock On!
hyori
01-05-2015, 10:25 PM
My no longer secret for everyone is this...mirror talk. It is foolproof. You talk to yourself in the mirror, out loud, kind of like a pep talk before a big game from your coach...only you are your own coach. You only speak with love and encouragement and turn any negative thoughts around. For example, you think you look fat, you tell your reflection what amazing boobs, legs and ass you have and how pretty your hair looks etc. until you absolutely feel good, confident, powerful and sexy. You are irresistible to men, you are a money magnet, men show their love and appreciation to you with money and gifts etc. It takes only 10 minutes to get yourself hyped up and you will see yourself light up from within like something magical. Then, get your beautiful ass on cam and watch how much easier it is to make money! The more you do mirror talk the more effective it gets. Louise Hay, author of, "You Can Heal Your Life", was right!
bbcakezxo
09-10-2015, 02:47 AM
BUMPING this because I've been struggling to get motivated to get on cam this week ... Of course saw audritwo's first suggestion and I completely agree! CHANGE, especially new outfits, new makeup, new music & coming up with creative new ideas for shows always gets me excited about my next shift! I really need to pull a camathon tomorrow since I won't be able to work most of Friday and I haven't worked much this week and want to make my $1000 a week on SM alone goal. DLed a bunch of new music, and since it's hot as BALLS in LA and I have no AC in my room, I'm gonna get all oiled up in my bikini and do a special for $1gold tit/ass flashes, also I've been meaning to try this highlighting and contouring thing... might as well try it on a day where I'm going to sweat it all off anyways so if I f*ck it up it's not that big of a deal XDDD
Oh yeah another thing that motivates me is Shia LeBeouf living in my head constantly yelling at me to do things ...
LittleSexBunny
09-27-2015, 07:07 PM
Lets bring this thread back to life ladies!!!
Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. -Lou Holtz
EllieGold
09-27-2015, 07:25 PM
I keep my brain going in the right direction. When I cam now, I learn new things, study programming, do graphic design. I am still attentive to my room, but I feel so much more happier during my shift than just starting at a blank screen. Be motivated. Be happy. Smile, Smile, Smile! Be talkative to every guest person that comes in your room. Eventually you'll land someone who really sees you as a awesome real camgirl and will want to go private just to talk. I know that this might not work for some girls here, but this is what I've been doing while i work. It motivates me to keep going and work harder. :)
SaraLaughs
09-27-2015, 07:41 PM
May not be everyone's cup of tea but if I'm having a really tough time getting on cam I read erotic lit until I'm horny enough to be excited about busting out the sex toys and being a sex kitten. Reddit and Tumblr and Stripperweb and Wikipedia prevent me from going nuts during the super slow times.
I find also having a strict routine that you do EVERY time before you start your shift can help too. Like I always do my skincare routine, then hair, then makeup, always listening to this one chill station on Pandora. Then I have a half cup of coffee, a hoot off a joint, and then I know it's go-time.
IvyRose
09-28-2015, 05:47 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmErZlBPGJk
Tony Robbins is a great motivation for me. Listening to one of his vids in the morning is a great camming breakfast!!!
IvyRose
09-28-2015, 06:13 AM
when you sabbotaging your online time and cant get youreself to log in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNBeY7fs6BQ
1pandoradesire
09-28-2015, 08:30 AM
when you sabbotaging your online time and cant get youreself to log in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNBeY7fs6BQ
I loved this thank you for sharing! I often listen to him in the morning while getting ready to Cam. When I quit doing that is when i started slacking and coming up with excuses.
1pandoradesire
09-28-2015, 08:34 AM
Here is one that helped me a lot to get motivated. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Lp7E973zozc
Also I am trying to not check the forums until after I am done with my shift, I have found that it helps me to just get on and do my thing without having a prejudgement of how my day will go.
SweetLilyRaven
10-05-2015, 07:50 PM
This is something that I struggle with all the time. I know I should be motivated because I'm the sole source of income for myself, my two kids, and my elderly mother...I have my house and an apartment to manage, so my to-do lists are always increasing - I just added almost 50 new items to my lists this evening to get the two places ready for the winter. Sadly, most of it requires someone with some serious strength and endurance (removing and lugging AC units comes to mind). I'm seriously overweight and have fibromyalgia, arthritis, and at least one daily anxiety attack because of the shitty divorce I'm going through, so my physical and mental health sucks ass and limits what I can do. Did I mention I'm great at excuses too?
I'll have to take a look at the Tony Robbins videos. The main motivator in my life is actually my Dom. If I'm feeling stuck with my lists, he has me identify 5 things, priorities (but simple ones to accomplish), and then tells me which ones to do and in which order. He's a godsend when it comes to "unsticking" me when I start spiraling into an overwhelmed state.
What are other motivations in your lives, bbs?
CharlieTen
10-08-2015, 10:58 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Ms2_J1fIk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlNpWYQunY
Cheesy 90's hip hop/pop music ALWAYS makes me want to get the fuck on cam.
jovannacherry
10-08-2015, 01:43 PM
i think of my current situation
and think of how it would be like to live this this forever
IvyRose
11-12-2015, 07:00 AM
BUMP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BJkIEKofrc Jim Rohn Learn These Skills to not Live a Mediocre Life Full Seminar
Had to share; absolute must-watch
ShyCamgirlBB
11-12-2015, 02:06 PM
Looking at my student loan account and seeing what I owe. I visualize the money I need and build the urge to make it
lilmerry
11-12-2015, 02:36 PM
Bruno Mars.
PumpkinSpicy
11-12-2015, 05:46 PM
I suck at motivating myself, but lately something that has helped was making myself an amazon wishlist. No customers get to see it, just me. It has all sorts of random shit I want, like plastic storage tubs and comfy socks. My rule is that I'm allowed to buy something off it IF I make that much extra past my goal for a day. I've been getting lots of little presents in the mail and it's a huge mood booster. It feels less like I'm throwing all my money at rent and more like I'm doing something for myself.
Tinyfairybabe
11-12-2015, 06:10 PM
Dancey music definitely motivates me.
IvyRose
11-16-2015, 11:01 PM
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Genoveve
11-17-2015, 12:55 AM
Honestly a big one for me involves the fact that if I don't work and just slack off I feel really crummy about myself and always regret it and feel lazy and wasteful. Telling myself that if I just get my butt on cam and work I can completely avoid that awful feeling is a big motivation for me. Just knowing how much better I'll feel if I work vs. how I'll feel if I don't does the trick a lot.
I swear by vision boards too and really need to make a new one.
IvyRose
11-19-2015, 11:03 PM
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caramelcraze
11-20-2015, 08:25 AM
After taking time off to care for an ill parent this past summer/fall, I can honestly say that my motivation is never ever wanting to live with either parent ever again.
Kitcatt
11-21-2015, 12:52 AM
Nightmares of being 41, moving into my parents basement and trying to do cam shows. Seriously. I wake up in a cold sweat. I hear ya Caramel.
cymonehearts
11-21-2015, 02:21 AM
I think what motivates me the most is remember that if I dont try then I already lost. .. There have been times Ive gotten on cam not feeling myself, shark week, or upset about life.. and somehow, someway a regular or a new guy will uplift me and spend the monies.
Also,I find if I give myself a schedule and stick to as close as possible I do pretty well whether its slow or not. Oh and giving myself smaller goals.. . so if I want to make 600 .. ill break it into 2 or 3.. kind of like little victories. That has definitely helped me stay on cam longer then I used to.. after I hit one goal.. i just think keep going .. more more more . . .
LittleSexBunny
11-21-2015, 03:02 AM
So the holidays are pretty much over. I've found my motivation for getting on cam and staying on has been lacking for several weeks. I take my damn time to get on when I know that I'm not working the hours that are busy. I say $100 is good enough and get off when I reach it with only being on cam for maybe over an hour. :-\
I don't know about you, but I need to get out of this rut. And oddly enough when I was at Target today getting in on their end of Christmas decor sales, I found this:
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I thought it was perfect and I feel very pumped for starting a fresh new week on Sunday. GAME ON!
:hyper: I also changed up my lighting a little bit because I like change. Change really motivates me.
Now I was wondering, what helps you girls stay motivated?
Yo! I visited your room tonight and saw this hanging there! I kept trying to read it lol... now i know! awesome :D