How to Deal with Work-From-Home Naysayers

Many people never realize their home-based income potential and dreams because they never overcome the negative influence of the disheartening naysayer.

These critics can be anyone and are most often those we are closest to - a spouse, parent, friend or colleague. While these cynics usually believe they are only looking out for your best interests, this is rarely the case. Their attitudes and outlooks spring from a wide range of sources, but the central issue is that these people usually don't believe in themselves and are intimidated by the success of others.

If you are being judged or put down by a naysayer, you can overcome his negative influence while taking positive steps for yourself.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Can't never succeeded so STOP listening to him!

2. Tell him you appreciate his concern, but you believe in yourself completely and are confident you can and will succeed.

3. Don't ever validate his negative opinion by saying something like, "You're probably right." You don't have to explain how you're going to make it happen, just that you know you're going to make it happen. Anyone who is negative toward you doesn't deserve to be let in on your dreams and aspirations. Remember, this is your life, and you are your own best advocate!

4. Tell him to talk to-the-hand. Over the years I've yet to fail at my home-based income endeavors. One of the biggest reasons I've been successful with my projects is because I've always taken a "talk to the hand attitude" in dealing with the naysayers in my life. Funny, there's not a whole lot of naysaying going on around me anymore. Believe me, your successes will shut them up.

5. Some of us are lucky enough to have the unconditional support of our loved ones. If you are not, like I was, don't let it stop you! Don't let someone else's problems stand in the way of your success. Their problems have nothing to do with you and you can't solve them. You can, however, control the way you deal with the negative influences of these people. You can be successful, make a great life for yourself, share your happiness with others and inspire them with your positive influence.

[joanhaines]

on 5/19/2009 Excellent advice to reach our own goals! Thanks for the positive message.

[tinksmagic]

on 2/26/2009 My hubby was a naysayer til the checks started coming in. Now it's "shouldn't you be working?" :)

[jennen]

on 2/5/2009 Ehow is full of naysayers... thank you for this article it is very helpful 5*** my favs and a recommendation

[amylaine]

on 4/20/2008 Great article.

[mythology7]

on 3/24/2008 This was an extremely helpful article. My husband was steadily a naysayer (and actually still is) about me finding freelance employment from home. I spent my time gaining experience in "real-life" customer service, sales, & telemarketing jobs. I've built up a very good resume. And I've spent YEARS researching companies online that really do outsource to telecommuters. I've had to work my way through a few average-wage positions ($7-$8/hr), but I finally found a company with whom I make $15/hr, setting appointments for businesses. I still have the potential to earn much more as I gain more experience and add more skills to my resume.

Who cares what anyone thinks if you can really make it work. I have to because I have 2 young children, and the costs of daycare for both of us to have "real jobs" (as my husband puts it) is astronomical and illogical. Treat working from home as