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    I'm having trouble sticking to a schedule.

    I'll set one up for myself and then I don't make much so I convince myself that those are bad hours to cam.
    I change it and don't like those times either.

    How long did it take you to develop a schedule?
    How do you make yourself stick to it?

    I'm going to set myself a schedule for this week and post here whether or not I stuck to it.

    Maybe I'll be more motivated to stick to a schedule if I actually tell someone what it's going to be.

    Tuesday--Saturday I will be on cam by 10:00 AM CST and I will cam for at least 5 hours each day.

    There... someone please beat me with an ugly stick if I don't do it!

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    Default Re: Honesty, maybe it will help motivate me

    I still don't have one! The best thing for me personally is to get on when I feel like it. Though you could aim to do at least an hour a day x
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    ^^Exactly. I agree with SexySusie. However, I did 8 hours straight 7 days per week, the first year I cammed. That was a huge mistake, because I treated it like a corporate job, and burned out really fast! Now, no matter when I log in, I always have my regulars find me, and lots of new people. Like the ad says- "Just Do It!" You will find your groove with which hours You prefer, and some hours will be better than others. Best of Luck!

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    Thanks ladies, I just find that if I don't have routine I'll never do anything. I need to treat this like a real job... because it is. I love it I just need to stop acting like I won't get fired for not doing it lol. Hopefully this will work!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Staples View Post
    Thanks ladies, I just find that if I don't have routine I'll never do anything. I need to treat this like a real job... because it is. I love it I just need to stop acting like I won't get fired for not doing it lol. Hopefully this will work!
    I need some help with stuck in to a schedule. Would u like to be my buddy lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by shysara79 View Post
    I need some help with stuck in to a schedule. Would u like to be my buddy lol
    I would love to be your buddy! Accountability does wonders for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Staples View Post
    I would love to be your buddy! Accountability does wonders for me.
    I'm on my phone, which is the reason for the typos. Ill pm ya when I get home and we can set something up

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    Oh my goodness, I got up this morning all pumped to work and be motivated. I've been on for an hour and I've had almost zero traffic and one two minute private. Gotta motivate myself or I won't last the day!

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    Before you let it get to you, add some other stuff into the mix to keep busy and productive. Do you have another cam for filming clips or taking pics with? If so, do that. You can also be joining/ working other sites while you wait for privates on this one. Look into avenues for promotion etc x
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    Thanks for the ideas! I don't have a second cam but I'm going to take a break at my halfway point and film a couple of clips. I sell photo sets on another site so I've been spending my morning editing and processing those for upload.

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    Maybe doing a reward for yourself will help. Set your goal for the week, how many minutes or hours, or how much money you want. If you stick to your goal for a week, treat yourself to a huge sundae (if diet allows) or a pair of earrings. If you do it all month, go for something bigger, like a night at the movies. Of course, the rewards can be tailored to fit your wants and needs, but a little reward goes a long way. It works for my kid and all she gets is stickers for using the toilet....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aurora14 View Post
    Maybe doing a reward for yourself will help. Set your goal for the week, how many minutes or hours, or how much money you want. If you stick to your goal for a week, treat yourself to a huge sundae (if diet allows) or a pair of earrings. If you do it all month, go for something bigger, like a night at the movies. Of course, the rewards can be tailored to fit your wants and needs, but a little reward goes a long way. It works for my kid and all she gets is stickers for using the toilet....
    I love this! Thank you. Woohoo made it through my first three hour shift. Now I'm taking a lunch break and then I'm filming a couple of clips before logging back in for a second shift.

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    Ok, today has been rough. I logged on at 10:45 to cam and ended up logging off at 12:00. I haven't been back on. There were just some really annoying people in my room and it was so slow. I didn't sleep well last night so I feel like I'm going to fall asleep.

    I did edit some photos and make a list of clip ideas. Maybe I should concentrate on clips today.

    On the upside, the photo set I uploaded to Southern Charms today made staff picks so I'm kinda pumped about that.

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    For me I notice I make more when i don't stick to a schedule. When I work according toa schedule I always tend to call it quits at whatever time no matter if I made money or not. And my schedule is what keeps me workng bad hours just out of pure habit I keep working early afternoon and logging off just when it starts getting busy for me at dinner time. I log off to eat dinner and I know I could work longer its not like Im tired or so hungry I couldnt wait another hour I am just a slave to the clock.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Staples View Post
    Oh my goodness, I got up this morning all pumped to work and be motivated. I've been on for an hour and I've had almost zero traffic and one two minute private. Gotta motivate myself or I won't last the day!
    Although I should know better myself this is how I feel at times too.

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    Ok, today has been better as far as motivation. Not so great for money but fine for motivation.

    I didn't get on cam until 11:00 AM (bad staples!) but I have been on all day with the exception of a short lunch break. GO ME!!!

    Hopefully I can keep this up. I'm taking myself to a movie if I make it the whole week doing what I'm supposed to be doing.

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    Today sucked.

    I woke up at the right time but with a terrible headache. I told myself I would work anyway so I started setting everything up and getting ready but the headache kept getting worse so I ended up just going back to bed. I woke up feeling better but then my boyfriend sent a text saying he was coming home early because he had an awful headache himself. So, I haven't done any camming today! Maybe this evening I'll kick him out of the bedroom and into the living room so I can cam for a few hours.

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    Saturday also sucked for camming. I spent all of 30 minutes on cam. I'm really sucking at this game!

    Today and tomorrow are about rejuvenation. I will get up on Tuesday when the man leaves for work and cam until he gets home... that's the plan anyway! I have this sneaking suspicion that Aunt Flow is going to make her appearance that day because she's a bitch like that.
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    And keep at it. Get up, put on your make up, and sign on. With every second you're online comes the possibility of your next big spender. A customer could show up who will spend enough to make up for all the bad days and then some. You just have to be around for him and working multiple sites increases the chances of him finding you.


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    Being your own boss can be hard. I took FOREVER to get a schedule...I still kind of blow at it!
    Tips on that:

    Give yourself a time period. Don't pick a specific time [ like 1 or something] cos if you are running late you'll back out cos you're already late. I give myself a 3 hour window and as long as I am on in that time frame I'm good.
    Another thing to keep in mind is to not get discouraged if you DO miss what you scheduled for yourself. If you don't feel like camming chances are you won't make very much anyways! Better to cam out of schedule here and there then abandon the whole day cos you didn't wake up early enough
    Good luck!
    You could also try just choosing morning afternoon or evening giving yourself a larger chunk of time to play with. If you tend to cam in the afternoon just commit to camming t some point in the afternoon every day. Might be less stressful for you and help you ease into a schedule you'll stick to =D

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    Great suggestion!
    Quote Originally Posted by Procrasturbator View Post
    And keep at it. Get up, put on your make up, and sign on. With every second you're online comes the possibility of your next big spender. A customer could show up who will spend enough to make up for all the bad days and then some. You just have to be around for him and working multiple sites increases the chances of him finding you.


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    One thing that I've found helpful is just simply putting makeup on. I wear a wig and it makes me feel fabulous even if I'm feeling super lazy and unattractive. For me, the average tomboy (in real life,) it's ridiculous to walk around the house wearing cargo shorts and a t-shirt in full makeup and a butt-length blond wig.

    By the time I have my "Happy Stripper Face" applied, I usually find myself on cam within the hour, because I feel glamorous and want to make bank on it!

    Do something that motivates you, and do it at the same time every day if you need the routine. (Guys love reliable girls with schedules.)

    If you do that one thing to make yourself feel like a million bucks, you'll just be itching to turn your cam on. Tell yourself something positive if you're feeling glum or unmotivated. Tell yourself, "I am beautiful and deserve wealth and prosperity." "I am reliable, punctual, and timely. My customers are counting on me to be there when I promise I will." Then tell yourself, "I will not make money if I don't go online!"

    These positive affirmations will motivate you and get your butt in gear.

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    So yesterday was lame and I didn't work much

    Today I spent about 3 hours online splitting SM and CB... I made $9 bucks lol

    I was planning to try two new sites tonight (AW and Naked) but I'm not verified for either one yet so gotta wait. I'll probably just split SM and CB again this evening.
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    And keep at it. Get up, put on your make up, and sign on. With every second you're online comes the possibility of your next big spender. A customer could show up who will spend enough to make up for all the bad days and then some. You just have to be around for him and working multiple sites increases the chances of him finding you.


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    What kind of a show are you doing? Mostly privates? I've always found split cam makes it hard to engage. But it may be appropriate if you're a mostly private show girl.
    Also, try as many sites as you can. Finding a site that fits is sometimes all you need. And if you CAN'T find a site that fits you THEN you can start looking into what you can do to improve =D

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    I guess you could say I do mostly privates. I try to set goals on CB for room shows but I never reach them. I feel like I could do Gold Shows on SM but the encoder doesn't work on my computer. It freezes as soon as I open it and I can't even set it up to try it with SM so I can't get Gold Shows until I figure that out.

    I feel like I'm bubbly and engaging in my room but I have a hard time getting people to stick around so I definitely need to either find a different site or figure out exactly what I'm doing wrong. I have an MFC account so I may try there again. Like I said, I'm waiting on Naked and AW to verify me so I can try those. I'm willing to try whatever sites I can find at this point!
    Quote Originally Posted by Procrasturbator View Post
    And keep at it. Get up, put on your make up, and sign on. With every second you're online comes the possibility of your next big spender. A customer could show up who will spend enough to make up for all the bad days and then some. You just have to be around for him and working multiple sites increases the chances of him finding you.


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    Up and at 'em today! I think I've found the kind of music that makes me happiest... hooray 50s Rock n' Roll lol.

    Maybe I'll start doing the pin up make up and just have a total retro room.
    Quote Originally Posted by Procrasturbator View Post
    And keep at it. Get up, put on your make up, and sign on. With every second you're online comes the possibility of your next big spender. A customer could show up who will spend enough to make up for all the bad days and then some. You just have to be around for him and working multiple sites increases the chances of him finding you.


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