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When You Want to Throw Your Computer Out the Window, and the rest of Your Wednesday Roundup

Happy Wednesday!

It turned out to be a gorgeous day here in Central Ontario after a night of wicked thunderstorms. I wasn’t going to go walking this morning, but I got up and went even though I really wasn’t feeling it. That’s three days in a row for me now! And I sincerely hope that one of these days my legs will stop screaming in pain after only a few blocks. I’m giving myself a pat on the back for actually getting up and going out and doing it, because that can be a struggle for me. And I got a really nice treat this morning because as I was heading home from my walk, I ran into my old thesis supervisor, whom I hadn’t seen in about three years, and we ended up having breakfast together!

It’s been a busy week here and about to get busier. I have 4 – yes, 4 – bundle sales to get products ready for before the end of the week, so you can guess what I’ll be spending most of my time on. And, yesterday I decided I would start to tackle my Etsy store. So, I spent most of the afternoon making mockups for a product, getting the video, and my keywords and everything ready and was finally ready to add the product to my shop. And I’m not sure what button I clicked the wrong way, but when I thought I hit publish, the whole dang thing disappeared! So I’ll be starting over from scratch on that one this morning.

So, to celebrate my frustration, today’s read shares a few ideas on what to do when you get frustrated with your work and just want to toss the computer out the window.

Today’s Read: Tips for Dealing with Frustration (that don’t require tossing the computer out the window!)

Regardless of how calm you are most of the time, you might still have those moments when your frustration level seems to go sky high. The challenging aspect of feeling frustrated is the urgency you feel to express those upsetting feelings.

I’ll be the first to admit, when things go wrong like they did last night with my Etsy listings, my first urge  is to swear a lot and want to chuck the computer out the window!

That, however, is not the most constructive of ways to deal with your frustration, so in the interests of being helpful, here are a few other things  you can do to “keep calm and carry on.”

Tip #1 – Take a deep breath

Although this strategy sounds like it might not help at all, the fact is that breathing techniques really work.

Tip #2 – Walk away

This is what I ended up doing last night. Just get up and walk away from the computer for five minutes. Or, if it’s near the end of the day, turn it off and start over again the next day. Physically disengaging from what’s frustrating you will nearly always help calm down.

Tip #3 – Say nothing

This tip is more for when it’s people who are frustrating you, instead of machines, but vocalizing your frustration doesn’t always help the situation at the time.

Tip #4 – Watch for the signs

You know yourself. And you know when you’re starting to get frustrated with something long before it erupts. Refer back to tip #2 and get up and walk away for a short break to clear your mind before going back to the task at hand.

Tip #5 – Don’t sweat the small stuff

When you’re really frustrated, everything feels like “big stuff”. But, when you think of the big picture, some things really are small potatoes and not worth the stress of getting stressed out over. Like losing an Etsy listing – that is definitely no big deal, especially if you compare it to losing our whole UsePLR.com site earlier in the summer. Now THAT was an even to get frustrated over!

Any of these tips can help you get your frustration under control so that it doesn’t derail your efforts in the long term. They work for me, and I’m pretty sure if you try them, they’ll work for you too.

And now, here are today’s deals…

Bonus Offers Updates:

Here is a list of the products that qualify for bonuses as of today:

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Last Day for These Deals

New Printables: House & Home Planner

Jenn has a new House & Home Planner available this week. Save $10 through Wednesday, September 15 when you use coupon code HOMESWEETHOME. The package includes:

  • INTERIORS: 20 pages
  • COVERS: 1 page
  • SIZES: 8.5 x 11 in. 8×10 in. & 6 x 9 in.
  • FILES: PDF & PPT.
  • PRIVATE LABEL RIGHTS INCLUDED.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim document on the Planning Addicts site after purchase.

More Journaling PLR: Write It! Boost Productivity and Transform Your Life Through Journaling

Nicole has just released a new PLR pack on her Content Drafts site. Write It! Boost Productivity and Transform Your Life Through Journaling includes:

  • A self-assessment quiz
  • Epic blog post
  • 5 shorter posts
  • 6 social posts each for Twitter and FB.

Use coupon code journaling to save 50% through September 15.

New Deals Today

New Printables: Ghost Investigation & Halloween Planners

Gabby has a new release just in time for the spooky season. Her Ghost Investigation & Halloween Planners have been bundled together for this launch, and you can save $10 through Sunday, September 19 with coupon code halloweenfun.

The package includes:

  • Ghost Investigation Planner with Cover and 11 Interior Pages – Design in Canva, PowerPoint (PPTX) – Sizes include 8.5×11, 8×10, 6×9, A4 in color and grayscale (PPTX only)
  • Halloween-Themed Planner with Cover and 92 Interior Pages – Design in Canva, PowerPoint (PPTX) – Sizes include 8.5×11, 8×10, 6×9, A4 in color and grayscale (PPTX only)
  • 10 Unique Clip Art Graphics with Sayings in PNG at 300 DPI
  • PLR / Commercial Use Rights

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim document link on Gabby’s site after you purchase.

New Printables: Horror Girls in Costumes DragNDrop

Pixelcrafters has a new Halloween release out today that’s only available for a few days. Their Horror Girls in Costumes Drag ‘n’ Drop package includes 30 Done-for-You Horror Girls DESIGNS with 180+ Drag and Drop Components You Can Easily Customize Using JUST PowerPoint (Commercial License Included).

You can mix and match the components to create several unique characters for your Halloween projects with this pack. I’m going to be picking it up for myself this afternoon too, to add a few Halloween-themed products in my Etsy shop.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for bonuses. Choose one bonus product for each item in the funnel you purchase. You’ll find the claim details in your Warrior Plus area after you purchase.

New PLR: From Procrastination to Progress

Tracy and Susanne have released their latest self-help package this week. From Procrastination to Progress includes 30 Articles, 30 Emails, eBook Compilation, 30 Social Media Posts, their handy “How to Run an Email Challenge” Guide, and an eBook/Workbook combo.

Use coupon code PROGRESS to save $40

Coach Glue’s Back to Business Day 3 – Dream to Do to Done Workshop

Today’s deal from Melissa and Nicole is their Dream to Do to Done Workshop. It’s a four-module workshop that covers:

  • Module 1: Building the Business of Your Dreams
  • Module 2: DREAM BIGGER: What do You REALLY Want out of Your Life
  • Module 3: Turn Those Dreams into Goals
  • Module 4: Make it Happen

Pick it up here for only $47 through midnight tonight when you use coupon code 2021

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. Send me your receipts to ritchiemedia@gmail.com and I will send the bonus claim form back to you.

Coach Glue’s Back to Business Bundle

I got the scoop on the Back to Business Bundle for you too. Here’s the complete list of what’s included in deal for only $97…

  • Goal Setting Bootcamp Course (sells for $297 on our website)
  • Dream to Do to Done Course (sells for $297 on our website)
  • 30-Day Business Planning Bootcamp Course (can only get this in the bundle…$297 value)
  • Map Out Your Monthly Email Content Calendar in a Weekend Planner (sells for $47 on our website)
  • Map Out Your Monthly Social Media Content Calendar in a Weekend Planner (sells for $47 on our website)
  • Video Script & Workbook: Light Up Your Revenue: How to Avoid the Holiday Sales Slump with a Winning Promotional Calendar (can only get this in the bundle…$97 value)
  • 252 Done-for-You Content Starters Filled with Ideas for Social Posts, Videos, Blog Posts, Emails, and More (sells for $47 on our website)

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for 3 bonus products. Send me your receipts to ritchiemedia@gmail.com and I will send the bonus claim form back to you.

New Training: S.M.A.R.T. Email Sequences

Lexi Rodrigo has come up with a new training course on creating email sequences that I am going to be signing up for myself. Her S.M.A.R.T. Email Sequences training includes:

  • pre-recorded video lessons
  • access to the live training on Friday, September 24, 11 am Eastern
  • recording of the live training
  • handouts, checklists, and worksheets
  • lifetime access to the course
  • full access to me through the comments and chat in the course site
  • all future updates

If you don’t know who Lexi is, she has been writing for the web since 2008. She’s got a pretty impressive resume and wait until you see the testimonials on the site. I actually had the pleasure of meeting her at a conference in Toronto a few years ago, and she is as nice a person as you’d ever want to meet.

Check out the course here and save $10 when you register before September 23.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. Send me your receipts to ritchiemedia@gmail.com and I will send the bonus claim form back to you.

Free Webinar: How to Scale Your Blog to 5-Figure Months With Printables

I am super excited about this free webinar being put on by Ultimate Bundles in advance of the Genius Bloggers Toolkit next week. Julie Berninger and Cody Berman are going to share How to Scale Your Blog to 5-Figure Months With Printables and I, for one, can not wait to hear what they have to say.

The topics they’re going to cover include:

  • Why printables are so effective for bloggers
  • Case studies on what’s actually possible
  • Ideas for creating printables in different niches
  • How to use printables as lead magnets to grow your list
  • How to sell printables for income (on and off your website)
  • And so much more!

There are two times to choose from, and it’s best to be there live as no replays are guaranteed. The times are:

3:00 pm ET (12:00 pm PT), September 20

11:00 am ET (8:00 am PT), September 21st

Click here to register for the event

Low Content Resources

New Coloring Pages: Turkey Day Parade Coloring Pages

Rayven has released a new set of Turkey Day Parade Coloring Pages just in time to get ready for your Thanksgiving projects. It includes 20 turkey-filled pages such as:

  • 5. “Thanksgiving is the meal we aspire for other meals to resemble.” – Jonathan Safran Foer
  • 6. “Gratitude is a divine emotion: It fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever.” -Charlotte Brontë
  • 7. Happy Thanksgiving Turkey Float
  • 8. Turkeys on Cars
  • 9. Turkey Balloons in Clouds
  • 10. “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” – Willie Nelson
  • 11. “Be thankful for what you have. You’ll end up having more.” – Oprah Winfrey
  • 12. Happy Thanksgiving At Dinner Table
  • 13. Turkey In Truck With Children Holding Pie
  • 14. Dancers Leading Turkey Float

Just to give you an idea…

Use coupon code TURKEY to save $13 through Monday, September 20.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim document in your members area on the Color Monthly site after purchase.

New Printables: Spooky Halloween Bundle

Becky has released her Spooky Halloween Bundle this week and you can save $10 with coupon code SPOOKY through Monday, September 20.

This bundle includes a 28-page Halloween Planner in Canva and PowerPoint, 32 hand-painted watercolor clipart, 24 digital papers, 4 patterns, and 32 stickers! The planner has 3 sizes – 8.5 x 11, A4, and 8 x 10.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find the bonus claim document in your members area on the PLR Beach site after purchase.

Business Anniversary Deals from Jenn!

Jenn at Planning Addicts is celebrating her business anniversary all month long. She’s got three special offers for you to choose from that are available for this month only:

Offer #1 – Planner Monthly Club Archives ($94) – includes 15 packs of themed planner templates that are no longer available to club members or anywhere else on the site.

Bonus Offer: Claim 3 bonus products when you purchase this product.

Offer #2 – 2020 Product Bundle ($411.75) – includes 35 products in one bundle for less than half price.

Bonus Offer: Claim 3 bonus products when you purchase this product. PLUS receive 2 x $50 coupons in store credit for my shop.

Offer #3 – Planning Addicts Lifetime Club ($997) – Customers get access to more than $2,000 worth of products from the archives and current for only $997. Plus access to everything new going forward (excludes the Clubs, Reseller PLR, & my bonuses for other people’s products)

Bonus Offer: Claim 5  bonus products when you purchase this product. PLUS receive 5 x $50 coupons in store credit for my shop.

PLR Deals

New PLR: High Energy Makeover

Justin and the team from Tools for Motivation have a new release this week. The Vitality: Your High Energy Makover package is a full package that’s on sale for $37 this week (reg. $127) and includes:

  • Premium Content: Self Help eBook, Enhanced eBook, Workbook, Audiobook
  • Lead Generation Content: Lead Generation Report, 10 Part Autoresponder Sequence, Trainer’s Slide Deck
  • Branding Content: 10 Related Articles, 2 Mini-Reports, Articles Slide Decks, eBook Checklist
  • Social Content: Quote Posters, Infographic, 20 Pinterest Images, 20 Instagram Images, 30 Tweets, 20 Facebook Posts
  • Marketing Suite: Ready-made sales letter, product thumbnails, and hand-curated photo collection.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. Email your receipt to ritchiemedia@gmail.com and I will send you the bonus document.

New PLR: Immune! How to Have A Bulletproof Immune System

Nicole has a new package available over on her Content Drafts site this weekend. Immune! How to Have a Bulletproof Immune System covers how to strengthen your immune system naturally and includes:

  • A self-assessment quiz
  • Epic blog post
  • 5 shorter posts
  • 6 social posts each for Twitter and FB.

Use coupon code immune to save 50% through September 30.

New PLR: Fall Crafts for the Family

Jenn and I are finally getting back in the swing of things over at Use PLR and we have a new set of Blog Posts on Fall Crafts for the Family available for you. It includes:

  • 5 articles on the topic
  • Each article is at least 750 words
  • Keyword phrases
  • At least 20 photo suggestions to use with your pre-written content

Titles include:

  • Benefits of Having Fall Craft Projects for Families
  • Best Fall Crafts for Kids -7 Days of Fun and Easy DIY Project Ideas to do at Home
  • Cute Fall Crafts for Kids – Quick 10-Minute Projects Ideas for Your Family
  • Fall Craft DIY Project Ideas Using Acorns to Make Simple Everyday Items at Home
  • Pumpkin Themed Fall Craft DIY Project Ideas to Make at Home

Three New Mini Packs from Piggy Makes Bank

Tracy and Susanne have released 3 new mini packs this week. Each one includes 5 Articles, 5 Emails, eBook Compilation, 5 Social Media Posts and 5 social media images. Use coupon code 10SEP21 to save $10 through the end of September.

Work-Life Balance in the Age of Telecommuting

5 Fears That May Be Holding You Hostage

The Whole Truth on Whole Grains

New PLR: Influencer Marketing to Grow Your Business

Tracy and Susanne have a new package available on using Influencer Marketing to Grow Your Business. This pack includes 30 Articles, 30 Emails, eBook Compilation, 30 Social Media Posts, their “How to Run an Email Challenge” Guide, plus an eBook/Workbook combo. Use coupon code INFLUENCE to save $40

Some of the topics covered include:

  • Influencer Marketing and the Pyramid of Influence
  • These Niches Benefit the Most from Influencer Marketing
  • Why Influencer Marketing Works
  • Start with the Right Influencer and Target Audience
  • Top Social Media Platforms for Influencer Marketing
  • Be Aware of and Follow FTC Guidelines
  • Define Your Influencer Marketing Goals
  • Important Influencer Performance Metrics
  • Influencer Marketing Vs. Brand Ambassadors
  • The Do’s and Don’ts to Influencer Marketing
  • A Comprehensive Social Media Influencer Checklist
  • How to Search and Vet Potential Influencers
  • Affiliate Vs. Influencer Marketing: Key Differences to Know

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a choose-your-own bonus. You’ll find a link to the bonus instructions on the Piggy Makes Bank site after you purchase.

Graphics Deals

Creative Fabrica’s Weekly Discount Deals​

The Hungry Jpeg’s Dollar Deals Page

New! The Inventive Creative’s Handy Collection from Design Cuts

 The Mysterious Bundle from Design Cuts

The Big Halloween Design Bundle from The Hungry Jpeg – 10 Font packs and 33 Graphic packs for $29

New! Decorative Display Font Collection from The Hungry Jpeg – 27 font packs for $18

New! The Outdoor Adventure Bundle – 400+ fonts for $22

Freebies

New! 5 Free Journaling Articles from Publish for Prosperity

New! Free The Basics of Discipline PLR from Tools for Motivation

Free Comfort Zone Poster from Ekit Hub

Free Confidence Printables from Ekit Hub

Free Guide to Participating in Bundles and Giveaways from Jenn Brockman

Free At a Glance Calendars from Lori Winslow

10 Free Confidence Graphics from Alice at Publish for Prosperity

Free Action Word Stickers from Di

Free 5-Pack of “Dealing with a Crisis or Difficult Situation” Articles

Analyzing & Improving Top Traffic Sources from Piggy Makes Bank includes 7 articles and 7 emails.

Muddy Lilac Seamless Pattern Template (Affinity Designer) from Lynette

Events on Now!

Connected Spirit, Connected Business Giveaway On Now!

Sherry Bowers (no relation) has just opened the doors her latest giveaway specifically geared for spiritual entrepreneurs (coaches, intuitives, holistic practitioners, energy workers, therapists, healers (of all kinds!), alternative practitioners, etc.) and those interested in living their best life. Get my latest Undated Mandala Reflection Planner free as part of the event.

See all the gifts available here

This Week’s Reads

Monday – Making Positive Thinking Work For You

Tuesday – Advice from Your Hound on Using Social Media

And that’s all I have for you this afternoon.

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

Ruthie
Ruth Bowers
Ritchie Media​​
email: ruthie@ritchiemedia.ca

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