I totally agree. With the past few weeks being stressful for me, i have not been keeping on top of things and the phone has been a lot quieter than usual. It can be hard to motivate yourself to keep adding pics etc x

Yes it's true.  When we go through stressful times of course it affects us and then it can affect our whole wellbeing and I know as I've been there.  It's like a catch 22 situation.  Work is quiet, you feel crap but the last thing you feel like doing is getting on with your PR etc and the motivation sinks.

So what I do sometimes is say to myself right tomorrow is D Day.  I'm going to start first thing, say write a blog, or do some pics (all mine are done with self timer on camera by me.......) and start first thing in the morning and then add to my profile or upload pics or bid on reverse bookings and even that can at least create some interest and then in turn that motivates you to carry on! 

I know it's hard as in effect we're all working for ourselves and it does take some discipline and believe me there have been days when I know I should have worked on my business but instead I've zoned out, so it's all about motivation and discipline and maybe setting yourself a target or writing a list and saying right ... Today I will make sure I tick off at least one thing on my to do list! 

Good luck and if it hasn't happened today then think to yourself, right tomorrow I'm onto it! 

Jenny x

I've just done a half hour and Sod's law I missed a call during it, I'm glad this year I decided to start saving what I could so the bad weeks aren't as stressful

Whilst in some ways this thread may be helpful to some, I often wonder if it's detrimental at times as those that are not busy can feel demoralized by others talking about how busy they are which personally I deem to be a tad insensitive, but again this is my personal opinion.

I completely disagree with this because the title of this thread means that girls can come here to find out if it's slow AND busy. If it was all depressing 'the phone hasn't rung all week' posts now that is demoralising and demotivating. I like to read how well girls are doing when I feel I'm doing badly because it means I stick out the quieter times and remember that rocking 1k day will come around again if I'm patient.

As with every thread on this forum people don't have to read it if they feel it will be detrimental to their mental health or business.

I like LL's idea as that is beneficial to everyone who wants to further better their business. I've always looked up to ParisB and how she runs her business so if she can still find ways to improve her bottom line then an 'improvement' thread is a fantastic idea in my opinion.

Perhaps someone could start a new thread along the lines of how they enhanced their profile and how it helps, that's if it isn't there already and I've missed it.

I do agree with the others when they say it is demoralising or soul destroying when things aren't going well and someone comes along and says "oh I did great today" ... did six bookings and earned 1k. It's good to encourage others but not at the expense of others feelings.

We are all here to help each other.

I agree with this. I do think it's nice sometimes to pop in and say, "Things are picking up around here, finally." Because that can give others a bit of hope that things will get better for them, as well.

I don't know where the where to advertise thread went but maybe we add stuff to that like how to enhance profile

I don't know where the where to advertise thread went but maybe we add stuff to that like how to enhance profile

It's Sticked at the top of the board .

The problem with advertising/profile tips is that everybody's different and it needs to be very general - we're not all after the same sorts of punters or bookings and what works for me might not work for others (and vice versa).

It also needs to be not obsessed with Adultwork unless it's going in the Adultwork section - we have enough people who think the universe revolves around one site as it is.

I m giving up today 
I was planing to do it earlier but an idiot call and say that he want to come 7.30pm , ok. He arrive or not , call and i give him the details amd then say : "ok, i am informing now the reception of what are you up for in the hotel " 

After a horible day with only one 30 min booking this guy was the only missing thing from my day

I would miss this thread if it wasn't here 
It's nice to hear on shit/quiet days that it's not just you, and likewise when business seems to be picking up for everyone after a quiet spell..
I've given up putting any rhyme or reason to it though, there just isn't any..