Where To Start
dōTERRA has unmatched Essential Oils and an incredible Business Opportunity and the no.1 reason as to whether or not your business will thrive is YOU as ultimately people will be attracted to you first and then will purchase the oils because they trust you and what you are telling them.
This is why it is extremely important to spend time nurturing and building YOU!
The following are some suggestions on how you can do this from the very beginning of your business;
1. Why have you chosen to do dōTERRA?
Create some space to get absolute Clarity on why you have chosen to do dōTERRA. This is powerful because when you connect to a purpose, you will have a much greater chance of achieving your goals.
“The most exhausting thing is not Hard Work and a busy Schedule, it is a lack of purpose”
When you first begin with dōTERRA quite often this why is due to a financial need. This is fine and is where I started. Over time this will evolve into a much deeper Vision and Purpose. If your why is mostly driven by a desire to make more money then get really clear on why you have chosen dōTERRA to be that vehicle as this will start you on your journey to find your deeper purpose and vision.
When you live your life connected to your purpose, it is impossible to fail as each day you are living into your mission and are therefore already succeeding.
2. What are your short- and long-term goals?
Once you are clear with why you have chosen to do dōTERRA, it is important to set some goals. We suggest setting a goal that you would like to achieve in the next six months and then to also have your ultimate goal that is aligned with why you are doing dōTERRA.
For example, your initial goal could be to get to silver and then your long-term goal is to become Presidential Diamond.
3. What are your priorities?
First write down the priorities in your life, include everything. From my experience if you are going to build a long, sustainable business that is enjoyable and lights you up, it starts with being clear on what your priorities are.
For most people when you really think about it, your top priority is your family and friends. However, what is often overlooked is once again, YOU! This needs to be on the top of your list as if you are not fulfilling your own needs first, you are not going to be very effective in any area of your life!
So I suggest you list your priorities in the following order;
You
Your partner, children
Work, extended fam, good friends etc
There are of course Times and Seasons when priorities can change temporarily, and the most important thing is to make sure your priorities are being met long-term.
4. Create a Powerful Schedule
Now it is time to create a schedule that reflects these priorities. Have a look at your current schedule and look at where you can create more time by ditching or delegating some of the things you do. Also, look at activities that are not essential for now and not in line with your priorities.
‘Time Management’ problems are often due to a ‘people pleasing’ problem! It is ok to say No. If you are saying Yes to something you are often saying No to something else so make sure you are saying Yes to the things that you say are your priority.
I suggest you create your new schedule putting things in the following order;
You time – this includes Daily Personal Development, meditation and Exercise
You and your partner time
Time with your children and those most important to you
Things you have to do
Business Time – it is important to schedule this in so you make sure it happens and you take your business seriously. One of the perks of choosing to do a business with dōTERRA is that the business becomes part of who you are and therefore you can do the business throughout your week as you are doing other things. It is also important to schedule in focused business time as this is when you can book in your consultations, classes and learning, etc.
5. Heal yourself as part of your Journey
This is a very important part of your business and one that runs alongside the other steps. It is a good idea to start your Personalised wellness plan right from the start and also research other oils and products that will help you with your specific health goals.
Other things I suggest you start implementing if you do not already are the following;
Drink at least 2 litres of good quality water every day with lemon essential oil
Eat a healthy diet – cut out refined sugar and eat seasonal fruit and veg
Take Probiotics for Gut Health, repair, and healing. This will also help with overall emotional and physical healing
Start taking the Life Long Vitality every single day for foundational health
If you are over 30, it is also highly recommended to take Terrazyme with every meal
Exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week
Meditate/journal/peaceful time! Every day
30 mins personal development
6. Have an initial Personal Development plan
When I first started doing dōTERRA, I was told it was one of the best personal development plans out there! I didn’t quite know what they meant and so just smiled! As a consequence, I didn’t schedule in any time for personal development as I thought this was a waste of time in my already very busy schedule! I have come to realise that this was one of the biggest mistakes I made. Personal Development is now one of the most important parts of my business and arguably the most important activity I do! There are many great books and resources to help build belief and maintain a positive mindset. I suggest starting with the following two books;
The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
Go Pro by Eric Worre
The Head space is a great app for future mindset books
