Happy Tuesday

We woke up to a pile of snow this morning, so I’m glad I don’t have anywhere to go today. I can stay in, stay warm, and have an Etsy day. I’ve got a bunch of stuff ready to list and I keep putting it off, so this afternoon I blocked of 3 hours to do nothing but list products in my store.

I meant to mention this yesterday but forgot. I put a poll up in the Facebook Community asking whether or not you would like to have colored in versions of the coloring pages I’m having my artist create. You can head over there and answer the poll if you have a preference, or just hit reply and tell me yes or no.

We’re coming down to the end of the series on getting the most out of your courses, and today I want to talk about something that’s actually kind of difficult for me… being accountable to myself. I find it really easy to be accountable to other people, but I always put myself last even though I know better.

So for today’s read I gathered up a few tips on how to be accountable to yourself when you’re learning something new.

Today’s Read: On Being Accountable To Yourself When You’re Learning Something New

Taking an online course can be a pretty solitary thing. It can also be a pretty passive one if you let it. (Even though we talked about being an active participant yesterday, it’s still passive in that you’re doing a lot of sitting and listening, usually by yourself.)

The thing is, for the most part no one knows you are enrolled and would never know if you did or didn’t take any action. That’s one of the things that makes it so easy to collect a bunch of digital coursework on your computer and just let it sit there. The only way courses are going to get done is if you create some accountability to yourself.  

I don’t know about you, but that’s a hard one for me.

Experts say that creating self-accountability isn’t really hard. You just need to come up with a strategy that works for you. Here are a few things they suggest:

1.  Preview the course before making a purchase

When you are considering a new course, do more than read the sales page. Sales pages are designed to get you emotionally triggered to buy. This is important because you don’t want to be bored or underserved by a course, but it’s also important to be realistic about whether or not a course is right for your business needs. It may be the coolest thing since sliced bread, but if it doesn’t fit with  your current business model, it’s not worth the time or money you’d need to invest.

2. Do something with the course right away

Hold yourself accountable that you’ll dig into the work right away. Making the commitment beforehand can help you set aside the time and resources to work the course as it is designed. We talked about this a bit in the this post:

3. Set up a schedule to complete the content

Whether there are classes or groups to attend, or a series of videos to consume, don’t become a passive participant. Schedule live coursework on your calendar rather than watch a replay. Participate in group chats or support groups to build relationships and get feedback and support.

4. Add daily action steps to your calendar

Add action steps to your daily calendar. Be sure to incorporate coursework and implementation with the same commitment. It won’t do any good to commit to learn the content but then fail to apply it to your business and take appropriate actions.

5. Find an accountability partner

Most people do well with an accountability partner. Having someone taking the course at the same time can be ideal, even if your business goals differ. If you can’t get a buddy in the course, consider telling a colleague or friend you are taking the course and ask them to support you for accountability.

6. Don’t buy more courses until you complete current ones

Most people rack up tons of courses hoping to get to them one day. Don’t allow yourself to buy more courses until you complete what you have. Creating the habit of seeing one thing through at a time is a healthy way to manage courses and make sure they have the desired impact on your business.

Having a clear pathway for accountability can help you sign up for courses with the confidence you’ll consume them and implement them rather than forget about them.  

And now, here are your deals for the day…

Discount Ends Tomorrow: Monthly Planner Divider Pages

I have a new set of Monthly Planner Divider Pages to color available in my shop today. This pack contains 12 pages – one for each month – filled with images that represent each month. These come in 4 sizes – 8.5 x 11, 8×10, 6×9, and A4 in JPG format, 300 d.p.i. for printing.

See them here and use coupon code DIVIDER20 to save 20% through December 9.

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Deals Ending Today

Pick of the Week! New Coloring Pages: Coloring Pages for Personal Growth with Training Guide

Alice and Yusef have a new package of coloring pages out this weekend. Coloring Pages for Personal Growth includes:

• 16 personal growth coloring pages with quotes in .JPG and .PSD format (2500 x 3300 pixels / 300 dpi)
• 24 inspirational coloring pages with affirmations in .JPG and .PSD format (2500 x 3300 pixels / 300 dpi)
• 10 Editable Journal Pages with writing prompts to add to your coloring books in .JPG and .PSD format (2500 x 3300 pixels / 300 dpi)
• 2 Professionally-Designed Ecover Sets: .JPG and .PSD with flat cover and 3 x 3D versions to use to put a coloring book together.
• “How to Start and Grow Your Coloring Book Business” expert guidance with Rayven Monique of Color Monthly

It’s on sale for only $17 through Tuesday, December 7. No coupon needed.

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find claim details on the Ekit Hub site after purchase.

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New Printables: Email Marketing 101 Workbook

Lynette has a new release this week as well. The Email Marketing 101 Workbook will help your customers learn the basics of email marketing and how to develop best practices for creating successful campaigns.

Use coupon code EM101 through Tuesday, December 7 to save 50%

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find claim details on the Thrive Anywhere site after purchase.

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New Printables: HoHoHo Holiday Activity & Coloring Pack

My friend Candace is back after almost a year away from her business! She’s put together a Holiday Activity and Coloring pack with 80 activity pages (40 color and 40 black & white) and 30 coloring pages with PLR for you. It’s on sale for only $22 through Tuesday, December 7.

Check it out here

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find claim details on the Warrior Plus site after purchase.

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Updated Printables: 2022 Work from Home Planner

Sue has updated her Work from Home planner for 2022. Save 20% with coupon code 2022HOMEPLANNER through December 7. (Note: if you already purchased the 2021 version, you will find the updated version in your account.)

Bonus Offer: Purchase this offer and claim 1 bonus choices. Details on how to claim will be in Sue’s member area after purchase.

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Today’s Gifts and Deals

It’s time for all kinds of gifts and goodies this month! Starting with one from me and my fellow Diva friends…

The Digital Divas Advent Calendar!

It’s Day 7 of the Digital Diva’s Advent Calendar! Me and my diva friends – Melody Wigdahl, Jan Small, Stephanie Hansen, and Helen Ross – have put together an extra special Advent Calendar for you.

Click here for today’s deal

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Christmas Advent Calendar from Sue, Di & Friends

Sue and Di are back with their annual advent calendar. Save 50% on today’s deal with coupon code ADVENT21

– check it out here (If you like digital papers, you’ll want to see this, and that’s all I’m sayin’)

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Coach Glue’s 12 Days of Deals – Day 7

Melissa and Nicole have put their Money Empowerment Bootcamp: How to Release Your Fears & Limiting Beliefs to Create an Elevated CEO Mindset workbook package as today’s daily deal. You save $220 when you use promo code 2021 before midnight tonight. This package covers:

• Lesson 1: Get Clear on Your Fears & Define Your Desires
• Lesson 2: Rewire Your Brain to Bring in the Bucks
• Lesson 3: Release with Ease so You Can Open Up to Receive
• Lesson 4: Kiss Bad Money Habits Goodbye & Create New Abundance-Attracting Rituals

You’ll also get access to done-for-you worksheets, checklists, and exercises to use with your clients. And of course, to help you sell your course we also included sales page copy, promo emails, and more!

Use promo code 2021 to claim your savings through midnight tonight.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. Email your receipt to me at ritchiemedia@gmail.com with BONUS CLAIM in the instructions and I’ll send you the info.

Want all the deals at once? Grab the bundle here and then email me your receipt to claim 4 bonus choices.

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Midweek Madness Week #2

It’s Week #2 in Lori’s Midweek Madness sales. From today through Thursday, December 9 you can pick up her popular Movie Quote Planner for 50% off with coupon code MIDWEEK21

The planner includes:

• 52 Different Weekly Quotes
• Power Point, PDF, Jpg Files
• 8.5×11, 8×10, 6×9
• Full PLR Rights  

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus.  You’ll find the claim instructions on Lori’s site after purchase.

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Amy’s Retirement Sale

Amy Harrop is retiring several of her courses this week and she’s bundled them all up for you. There are two options to purchase: Personal use ($47) or with PLR Rights ($197 – only 100 licenses available)

The courses included in this bundle are:

• Pop Culture Publishing Profits – Pinpoint “hot” topics before they explode in popularity
• One Page Publishing Profits – Easily create and publish captivating, value-packed one-page content assets! 
• Easy Content System – Get access to my own personal step-by-step system to creating content with little known free content sources.
• Easy Ecom – Use my ecommerce model to sell new and used books on FBA. 
• Permafree Publishing Quickstart – Easily build a following on the largest product search engine on the planet…Amazon.
• Companion Publishing Profits – Start publishing consumable content that compliments and/or ties into existing content that’s proven to be popular.
• Planner Publishing Profits – Save tons of trial and error and create your first planner product that will truly stand out of the crowd!

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find instructions to claim your bonus choice in Warrior Plus after you purchase.  Personal Use – claim 1 bonus; PLR Option – claim 3 bonuses

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New Training: Sale Event Strategies

Cindy has a new training available this week on Sale Event Strategies: How to Cash in with Annual, Seasonal, and Flash Sales. Save $60 through Sunday, December 12 when you use coupon code SALE

The course covers:

• The biggest benefits of running sales (and it’s not all about the money, either)
• 5 sale event types anyone can copy (with profitable examples, too)
• How to properly schedule your event for maximum sales and minimum headaches
• How to set and achieve your sale goals (even if you’ve never held a sale before)
• Hands-free promotional strategies to uplevel your results with ease (including one that can boost your revenue by as much as 50%, and hardly anyone does it)
• How to implement continual improvement in your events to increase your year-over-year results

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus. Email your receipt to me at ritchiemedia@gmail.com and put BONUS CLAIM in the subject line. I will send you back the claim instructions for choosing your bonus.

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New Printables: New Year’s Bundle

Becky has a new Happy New Year’s Bundle available this week. Save $10 with coupon code NEWYEAR through December 13.

The bundle includes:

• 41 hand-painted watercolor clipart,
• 24 digital papers
• 41 stickers
• 4 patterns
• print planner for just $17.

There is also a digital and print planner bundle for sale on the same page for $10 more.

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus.  You’ll find the claim instructions on Becky’s site after purchase.

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Ongoing Deals You Might Like

New Printables: Calendars with Extended License

Christina at CJD Laptop Lifestyle has a new set of 2022 to 2024 calendar templates available this week, and they come with an extended use license! That means you can use these templates to create your own PLR/Commercial use Calendars. Save $10 through December 20 – no coupon needed.

Each year’s templates comes with:

• 44 pages
• Comes in 3 popular sizes Letter, A4, and 6”x9” (Done for you)
• Year at a glance with grid lines and without
• Bimonthly Calendar with grid lines and without Monthly calendars with spaces for notes
• BONUS – Colored version of the Letter sized fully editable calendar in Power Point.

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus. Email your receipt to me at ritchiemedia@gmail.com and put BONUS CLAIM in the subject line. I will send you back the claim instructions for choosing your bonus.

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New $10 PLR: Friendly Persuasion PLR Special

Justin and the team at Tools for Motivation have a new $10 PLR special for you this week. The Friendly Persuasion content bundle includes:

• Audio book
• 10 articles
• 10 slide decks
• 2 mini reports
• Social Quote Posters
• Ecovers

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus. Email your receipt to me at ritchiemedia@gmail.com and put BONUS CLAIM in the subject line. I will send you back the claim instructions for choosing your bonus.

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New Printables: Easi-Publish Low Content Books

Dave Everett has a new launch that started today. With his Easi-Publish Low Content Books Bundle you get 4 PDF planners that you can brand and publish for only $17. This bundle is design with first time publishers in mind. It comes in 4 sizes and includes:

• Weekly Bible Study Journal
• Goals Planner
• Personal Journal
• Weekly Planner

Check it out here and see what you think.

If you want the editable PowerPoint versions, those are included in the Upsell offer.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find instructions to claim your bonus choice in Warrior Plus after you purchase.

Ruthie’s Tip: One way you could make these unique to you is to take my Monthly Divider Pages or other coloring pages and insert them in your PDF (or PowerPoint if you grab the upsell)

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#1 Pick of the Week! New Video PLR: PLR Playbook 2.0

Charles Harper has released his PLR Playbook 2.0 video series with PLR. It includes 20 over-the-shoulder videos that cover all of the tech issues that might be stopping you. The 20 videos include:

• 0001 – Using Your PLR Sales Page Or Another Page Builder
• 0002 – Using A Page Building System
• 0003 – Turning Your Sales Page Into A Sales Video
• 0004 – Hosting Your Sales Video
• 0005 – Adding Your Sales Video To Your Sales Page
• 0006 – Uploading Your Sales Video To Etsy
• 0007 – Adding a Shopping Cart Buy Button To Your Sales Page
• 0008 – Adding an Affiliate Network Buy Button To Your Sales Page
• 0009 – Hosting Your Product for Your Customer to Download
• 0010 – Delivering Your Product To Your Customer In Etsy
• 0011 – Preparing Your Download/Thank You Page
• 0012 – Autoresponder Overview
• 0013 – Connecting Your Autoresponder to the Sales System
• 0014 – Transaction E-Mails
• 0015 – Monetizing E-Mails
• 0016 – Monetizing Text Based PLR
• 0017 – Monetizing Audio PLR
• 0018 – Monetizing Video PLR
• 0019 – Repurposing PLR Videos Into Slides
• 0020 – Turning Your Product From Physical To Digital

Check it out here and grab your copy before the price goes up. (It’s on a dimesale, and I grabbed my copy for just a little over $7)

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Graphics Deals

Creative Fabrica’s Weekly Discount Deals​

The Hungry Jpeg’s Dollar Deals Page

The Versatile Vintage Toolkit for Creatives from Design Cuts

Ends Tomorrow! The Delightful Clipart Bundle by Plum Plum at The Hungry Jpeg – 54 graphics packs for $18

New! The Vibrant Pretty Papers Bundle from The Hungry Jpeg – 17 graphics packs for $6

New! Plant Illustrations Bundle from Creative Fabrica

New! The Comfort and Joy Bundle from The Hungry Jpeg – 5 fonts and 34 graphics packs for $29

New! Winter Cute Animals Bundle from Creative Fabrica

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Freebies

New! Blooms and Butterflies Planner from Christina at CJD Laptop Lifestyle. Coupon code: HAPPYHOLIDAYS

New! 3 Free Coloring Pages from Ekit Hub

New! Free PLR Sampler with papers, journal pages, and coloring images from Shannon at Creative Printable Designs

Free 2022 Calendar from Ekit Hub

Free 2022 Pastel Calendar from Christina at CJD Laptop Lifestyle

Pastel Glow Digital Planner (and other freebies) from The Happy Journals Club

Free 5 Pack of Dealing with Negative Thoughts Articles from Publish for Prosperity

Free Taste Test pack of recipes and photos from Kitchen Bloggers. You get 3 recipes with 22 original food photos.

Christmas Printables Mini Kit from Ekit Hub

7 Days to Establish a Better Bedtime Routine from Piggy Makes Bank includes 7 articles and 7 emails

Free Adorable Elephant Template & Cover from Shawn Hansen (Tip: Check out the Subscriber Special Offer after you log in!)

17 Free New Client Getting Forms from Coach Glue

Free Guide to Participating in Bundles and Giveaways from Jenn Brockman

Free Action Word Stickers from Di

Muddy Lilac Seamless Pattern Template (Affinity Designer) from Lynette

• Free Craft Bundle from The Hungry Jpeg
• New! Christmas Shine Font from Creative Fabrica
• Christmas Farmhouse Decor Clipart from Creative Fabrica
• Design Cuts Freebie – Free: Procreate Brushes & Worksheets Sample
• New! Design Cuts Freebie – Gloriya Script
• Design Bundles Freebie – Scandinavian Christmas set
• Design Bundles Freebies – Watercolor Flowers and Birds Set​
• Design Bundles Free Design of the Week
• Font Bundles Free Font of the Week 
• Font Bundles Freebie – Lovebird​
• Font Bundles Freebie – Candy Christmas Font
• New! The Hungry Jpeg Freebie – Palamino Beach Brush Font
• New! The Hungry Jpeg Freebie – Cat Life Graphics

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Bonus Reads Today

From Alice at Ekit Hub – 10 Ways To Use Digital Coloring Pages as Marketing Tools

That’s it for me this morning. I’m going to hop on the bike for a quick ride, then grab breakfast and get ready to seriously stock up my Etsy store this afternoon.

Have an amazing day! Create what makes your heart happy.