Tips on Making Money Online

One of the goals I have for 2012 is to earn more.    Since I left my day job and can no longer expect a monthly salary, I need to ensure I have enough to help the husbo pay for our expenses and savings.  

I have several plans in place but for now, the main income generator for me are my online businesses.  So how do I make money online?  There are several ways but today, I would like to share with you my top 1 - making money through my blogs via paid reviews and paid posts.

How do you make money with paid reviews or paid posts?

Movies I'll Watch Out for this 2012

Do you love movies?  If so, then maybe you already have a list of movies you'll watch this year. I've several of them in mind and I've listed them down. 
This year, I am curious to see how Kirsten Stewart does justice to her role in Snow White veering away from her sweet teen role as Bella in Twilight.  And oh, Twilight - exciting and sad at the same time to know this is the last.  I hope it's as bittersweet as the last Harry Potter movie. 

Anyway, here's my list. Synopses were taken from Movie Insider or imdb:

JANUARY 2012

UNDERWORLD Awakening
In theaters January 20, 2012

Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.

FOCUSING ON TASKS ON HAND

Overwhelmed.  That's how 2012 began for me. I've all these ideas and resolutions crowding inside my head that I tend to just freeze and sit dazed and confused where to start.  So here I am, 2 weeks into the year and while I see other people determined as to what their year will be like, I am just realizing what I want for 2012.  I am slow that way.

So yeah, I've decided 2012 will be the year I learn about FOCUSING ON TASKS ON HAND.  You see, I am what you may call a web butterfly (okay, I invented that term haha!).  I fly from one website to another, surfing and surfing and never get anything done.  I'd have one inspiration from a site and then think of another task to do until it piles up with me not doing anything. I am so bad, I know. But this year, that is going to change.  I've tried a few simple steps this week and I'm happy with the results so far.

If there's anything I've learned so far it's to do ONE TASK AT A TIME. So here goes the tips:

1. Plan activities ahead of time.  Setting up a schedule for your activities can help in maintaining your focus.  I find it helps if I plan at least a week ahead.  It helps in giving me an overview of how my day will go. Make sure you leave out a few hours of free time for any surprise visits, calls or other emergency tasks.

2. Now that you have your week planned, STICK TO THE SCHEDULE. This may be hard at first but with consistency, you will find it has become a habit.

3. Eliminate Distraction. There are just too many distractions in this world.  Social media, the internet and TV Shows to name a few.  You have to have that self discipline to turn them off while you're doing a task.  If you're really an internet and TV junkie like me, you can set some internet or TV time after your tasks to reward yourself.

4. Tune Out not only the outside noise but also the inner noises.  Those pesky things that remind you of deadlines and other things you need to do. TUNE THEM OUT.  You have to be present in what you are doing.  Pay attention to your task and you'll be done with it sooner than you think.

5. Take a Break.  If the tasks requires long hours, then you need to take a break but be disciplined about it.  Do not go around starting another task while you're on break.  You can relax your eyes, grab a cup of coffee or maybe stretch your arms and feet with walking a few steps. Never do something that will lead to another task.

I hope these simple tips can help you as much as it has helped me. Getting to a place of FOCUS and DISCIPLIINE can help you feel less overwhelmed and frustrated.  You will be happier and will achieve more in life.

Holiday Wishes

Hello all!

I am still on vacation but just wanted to sneak a peek here and hope everyone's having a wonderful holiday!  I am having quite a blast with my family and will tell you all about it when I get back on track (and that's going to be soon, I promise!).

Here's wishing everyone an 

AWESOME and FANTASTIC 2012!

GIVEAWAY UPDATE

Thanks to everyone who joined our giveaway!  Our heartfelt thanks also goes to those who didn't join the raffle but followed us on networked blogs.  We are truly grateful.

We've also received some followers who are very particular about their online privacy so they sent us an email instead of posting a comment.  We'd like to thank you as well!

So without further ado, here's the winner of the giveaway via online name generator: 

Congratulations Dia Agoncillo!  You've won a 250ml Victoria's Secret Body Mist and Ilog Maria products!  Please send us an email (via the original email address you sent to us) of your complete shipping address so we can send your prize right away! 

Again, our heartfelt thanks to all who followed us on Networked Blogs!

Stand Up for Your Family!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Family Insurance for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

When we talk about family, we talk about bonding, of love and togetherness. Rarely do we talk about the bad things we go through, the petty fights and quarrels between family members or the small, everyday booboo's we have. 

Well, we may be mum about the not-so-good stuff, but the guys at American Family Insurance have found a different but cool way to look at the booboos of family life.  Check out their awesome Stand Up For Family videos!  I've been laughing hard for the last hour just watching Tony Roberts!  He's hilarious! 

Okay, I am done wiping those tears from my eyes - got them from laughing too hard! Go ahead and take a peek,! Don't worry, your kids can watch too because the great thing about their videos is that they can be enjoyed by the entire family!

I love that these AmFam videos made me look at family in a new way.  One lesson I learned from watching these videos is that no matter how many quarrels I have with my family, how many booboos we encounter, they will always be there to love and care for me.  I also learned that the mistakes we make in our family binds us closer.  It's not all about the happy moments, the sad ones count too!  Ohana!

GIVEAWAY: We Made it to Top 10!

Thanks to all of you, "My Space. My Life." is ranked number 6 in Networked Blogs' Online Opportunities category! Woohoo! We are eager and happy to help you earn extra money so come back for more reviews and tips about online opportunities.

Obviously, we are ecstatic! And as a way of saying thank you, we will be giving away Ilog Maria products and a Victoria Secret 250ml Body Mist or $10 PayPal money (Please read below for more details) to one of our lucky followers! 

Here's how you can get a chance to win:

1. Follow us on Networked Blogs.  Go to www.networkedblogs.com, log in using your Facebook account and search for Nyree's Space then click on the FOLLOW button.
2. Leave a comment on this post to inform us you're joining. Do this by clicking on the "Post a comment" link towards the end of this post
3. Draw will be on November 12, 2011 and winner will be contacted via mail on November 13, 2011. (random drawing)

Notes on the prizes:

1. The Victoria Secret Body Mist and Ilog Maria Products will be given away to one winner (via online random drawing).  Winner must have a Philippine mailing address to get these giveaways.
2. If winner has no Philippine mailing address, he can opt to receive $10 via PayPal. 
3. Please make sure there is a way we can contact you via email.  You may leave your email address when you put your comments in OR for security and privacy, you may send us your email address at nyree.belen@gmail.com
4. For any questions, leave us a comment on this post or send us an email.

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Once again, our big cyber Thank YOU!