by Debbie LaChusa, 6FigureWorkAtHomeMom

I'd like to share one of the very first steps you must take if you want to become a successful 6 figure work at home mom.

It may sound simple, and to some it may even sound silly. But, I encourage you to take it very seriously.

Because in my experience, it is the NUMBER ONE step you absolutely must take.

And, it's the major thing that held me back from earning six figures for many years.

And lastly, if you skip it, you could end up working very hard and still never get there.

What is that first step? 

You Must Believe You Can Do It.

You absolutely must believe that you can earn six figures ... that you and your skills are worth six figures and that there is no reason on earth you shouldn't be making six figures doing work you love.

I call this "managing your mindset" and mindset is the biggest reason people either get, or don't get, what they want in life.

Many of us were raised with beliefs that we weren't good enough.

Or, that you have to work really hard to make a lot of money. Or, that money doesn't grow on trees. Or, that "people like us" don't get rich. Or ... okay you get the idea.

Looking back, I can see that I was extremely underpaid for many years. But I also know now that it was because I didn't think I was worth any more.

And, I had some pretty messed-up attitudes about money.

I always felt that I had to work really hard and that I had to prove my worth. It was almost like I had to justify my paychecks and prove to the companies I worked for that they were getting their money's worth.

I even realized a few years ago that I was STILL trying to prove to my dad that I was a success.  And, I am 45 years old!

It wasn't until I attended some seminars, and a friend (who was making multiple six figures at the time) suggested I read a book, "Secrets of Six-Figure Women" by Barbara Stanny that I began to realize I had some major mind-set issues that were holding me back.

In fact, I would say that before that time, even though I was making a decent living, it never even entered my mind that I could make six figures. 

With the help of the seminars, my friend and that book, I realized I was not being paid nearly enough for the value I was providing to my clients. My friend encouraged me to raise my consulting fees for all new clients and to re-negotiate my contract with my biggest client.

I was scared to death, but I went for it anyway.

Within six months, I had nearly doubled my income.

And, that year, I earned well over six figures.  It was the first time I had broken through the six-figure ceiling and I shattered it!  I have to say it was FUN!

And more importantly, it was empowering.

Now I know that sounds quick and easy, and looking back, I am surprised how quickly it did actually happen.  But this was on the heels of some major personal development work and some big discoveries about my beliefs about money and what I was worth.

The good news is, once I flipped the switch in my mind, and KNEW that I absolutely was worthy of earning six figures, and I began acting accordingly (raising my fees, asking for more money), it did happen very quickly.

So my questions for you are ...

What are your beliefs about money and your self-worth? 

Do you REALLY believe you deserve to earn six figures? 

Do you REALLY believe you CAN earn six figures?

And, do you have a positive attitude toward money?

You must master your mindset around these issues before you can conquer the 6figureWAHM world.

You absolutely must believe it is possible and that you are worth it.

© Copyright 2007 Debbie LaChusa

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Debbie LaChusa feels blessed to be a work at home mom who gets to spend time with her family, do work she loves and earn a great living. She founded 10stepmarketing and 6FigureWorkAtHomeMom to help other working moms do the same. To see a free "Tribute to Work At Home Moms" video and register for free WAHM tips, visit http://www.6FigureWorkAtHomeMom.com.

 

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