How to Make Extra Money from Home (Even If Your Mindset Is Holding You Hostage)

Let’s get real - your biggest block might not be your content, your camera angles, the product, service or money maker nor your tech skills.
It might be the voice in your head. That devil on your shoulder whispering..

• “No one’s buying.”
• “I’m not cut out for this.”
• “I’ll never figure out how to make extra money from home.”
• “I’ve failed before… why try again?”

(I am a Gemini .. so on occasion I have voices in my head too 😂)
But THAT voice?
It’s BS.

Actually BBS .. Your Bad Belief System.

And if it’s built on fear, doubt, scarcity and outdated identity… it’s quietly running your business into the ground. And more importantly your mental wellness has gone down the drain .. as "joy" has packed up; left the building along with your hopes and dreams ..

Here’s why this matters:

You could have the prettiest 🍁🍂Canva templates…
You could take every course under the sun…
You could read all the recommended books...
You could post every single day and do all the “right things”…

But if deep down, your bad belief system is whispering, “This probably won’t work,” ..your brain is hard wired to that "stinking thinking" and will find ways to prove it right.

Self-sabotage doesn’t always look loud. It's sooo sneaky ..
It shows up as:

• Procrastination masked as perfectionism (rather fold laundry than post that Reel)
• Avoiding the next step because it feels “off” (I'll do it Thursday when I have more time to focus)
• Constant course-hopping (or the idea of mastering email sequencing)
• Shrinking instead of showing up (edit three videos but not post them)

And worst of all?
You might even be blaming, beating yourself up in your mind, the negative self talk bouncing off the walls in your mind for not having more hustle, when it’s not hustle you need - it’s healing.

You’re not lazy. Nor crazy .. You’re just carrying BS .. a bad belief system that wasn’t designed for your success.

It’s time to shift your BS (and no, not with more motivational wallpaper).

Here’s a proven, powerful way to flip it around and finally create momentum with ACTION!! :

📝 Step 1: Write Down the Lies
Grab your journal. Write every icky belief that creeps in.
“I’m not techy.”
“No one wants what I have.”
“I never stick with anything.”
Then—take a red pen and scribble them out.
Say buh bye .. Rip up the paper. Burn it. Stomp on it. Flush it. Release the junk.

📓 Step 2: Choose 3 New Beliefs
Start small but strong:

• “People are waiting for what I have.”
• “I’m getting better every day.”
• “I was made for more.”

Say them out loud.
Look in the mirror.
Write them in your journal daily with a blue pen.
Post them on your fridge if you have to. (Hello Sticky-Notes!)
Speak them until they feel true.

💻 Step 3: Pair Belief with Behavior
This is where 99% of people stop… but you won’t.
Take aligned action:

• Post that story.
• Release that Reel
• Reach out to one new person.
• Hit publish—even if it’s imperfect.

You don’t fix your mindset by thinking.
You fix it by doing.
Little wins build real belief. Live it to Reality!

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⚙️ Step 4: Use a System that Feeds Your Growth (Not Your Burnout)
This is why I love (and thousands of other women over 40 and youthful grandma's like me) how to make extra money from home through digital marketing for beginners:

• Done-for-you templates and automations
• Instant 100% commission programs
• No cold DMs or awkward convos
• Daily mentorship and guided support

Because when the tools and systems fit you, you feel more empowered to take action.
When your system works even when you're busy or battling self-doubt… you win.

🪞 Step 5: Flip the Script With Sass & Sanity
That voice again? Give it a new ending:
“This is hard.” → “This is hard AND I’m still moving forward.”
“I’ve failed before.” → “That means I’ve learned before.”
“I’m scared.” → “Good. Growth is on the other side of scared.”

You don’t need toxic positivity. You need truth with traction.
Rewire the narrative with compassion and a little bold lipstick energy.

💡 Let’s Go Deeper: The Power of YET One of the simplest, most effective shifts you can make is this: add the word “YET.”

It’s tiny. But transformational.

Let’s look at a few common mindset roadblocks:

• “I don’t know what to say to my prospects.” → “I don’t know what to say yet.”
• “I don’t know who to talk to.” → “I don’t know who to talk to yet.”
• “I don’t know how to find leads.” → “I don’t know how to find leads yet.”
• “I don’t know how to explain my product.” → “I don’t know how to explain it yet.”

See what happens? Adding “yet” opens the door. It flips impossibility into potential.

The word yet does two powerful things:

1. It invites growth. It says, “Hey brain, we’re not stuck—we’re just getting started.” And in that moment, stress melts away. It quiets the pressure of having it all figured out.
2. It brings grace. It allows forgiveness for the learning curve. It tells your heart, “It’s okay to be a beginner.”

So next time your inner critic pipes up your bad BS shows it's ugly head, answer back with yet. Train your thoughts to make room for your future self. The one who will know. The one who will succeed. The one who’s just around the corner.

Ready to Rewire Your BS and Actually Build a Business?

Download my free eBook:
How to Make Extra Money from Home: Digital Marketing for Beginners

Inside, I’ll show you:
✔️ How to get started with simple tools
✔️ Why belief alone isn’t enough (and what to do instead)
✔️ What actually worked for me—and why it’ll work for you too

📲 Because this isn’t about “feeling better.” It’s about doing better—and watching your income finally catch up to your heart’s intention.

🌻 Cheers to upgrading your belief system (and your bank account).

Chat soon, Roxanne

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