Getting very disheartened

heavenlyharry

I think the best way to treat it is as a fun hobby and anything won is a bonus!! I won a good amount last year, then this year it took until this week and I won a food mixer. I don't enter very many, only the things I really want, no dvds, alcohol, couples holidays, books - so that rules out a lot.
As I enter less I expect to win less, and when a win comes its exciting and gives me a boost!!!

You will get a win, and three months isnt very long, some of those competition prizes wont have been drawn or sent out yet x

clearingout

I started earlier this year and decided I would give it 12 weeks and spend every possible moment I had entering competitions...it took 3 weeks for the first win on that basis and there have been plenty of small wins since. However, it was taking too much time and after winning a few things I really had no interest in, I have shifted my 'game plan' to only entering when I have a genuine spare half hour and only entering for things I want/can use. This has cut the wins down to approximately zero but I do at least know that it's possible! Like others, I do it for the fun of it and recgonise that it's just luck and some days you have it and most of the time you don't...!

kimmy393

POLO_BINT wrote: »

its sods law..... you "moan" on the boards about not winning......... THEN YOU HAVE A GREAT WIN!!!!!!! happens all the time keep plodding on sweety, it will come!

Well I better have a moan then. Cause I want a big win. It's nearing Xmas and as of now I have nothing for my bf for Xmas. So please please bring me something nice for.him x

Lizzylau_2

I'm just entering my fourth week of comping and not a sausage yet! I'm probably entering between 30-100 per day. I said I was going to give up after a month if I hadn't won anything. However, I am actually really enjoying it so going to keep my fingers and toes crossed and carry on a bit longer

perc

I know how you feel, I've been coming for about 10yrs and having a real dry spell - not won a thing in 18mths

I just keep hoping but I'm getting desperate now lol

ample_samples_1980

I think it's just down to luck mate - some people are more lucky than others. I agree don't treat it like a chore or like you just have to win xxxx treat it like fun, like a hobby and forget about them as quick as you enter them, that way when something does turn up it will be even more special!

As a side note, for those that said they track the posts they have "thanked" so they can see how many they have entered - can you tell me how you do that please?:

DaveW007

I've only had small wins and not as many as previous years. Don't give up. Play for fun and any win is a bonus. :-)

17lbp

Feeling the same - started off really well, won a washing machine, irish hamper, sony tablet and lots of little things but this past couple of months its all dried up.
Guess we can't all win all the time - but it'd be nice

vanpopple

Before i fly, Im not sure if this is gonna help (but i say to myself its helping me)
I use 'askganesha' (other sites are available) for my horoscopes and also theres many tips and lucky days pointed out, and lucky numbers etc.
When i read a weekly scope that says 'all your hard work will pay off' it gives me the extra bit i need to carry on.
Although i have won an unbelievable amount in the 6 months ive been comping, even i get down especially after spending 10+ hours a day for a couple of weeks (i know some people have gone months and years without a win)
But take a look and do what i do ' No matter what JUST BELIEVE that TODAY IS GOING TO BE THE DAY 'I WIN'
Hey whether it works or not, its certainly helped me through the days sometimes when i feel i cant be bothered..

And if you havent won anything then you have nothing to lose either way so go for it, try it for a week and say everyday
''todays the day and believe that you really are going to win''

I wish everyone reading this the upmost luck - and i really do mean that, have a fantastic week and to all the non-winners 'dont worry its YOUR turn this week'!!!!

:Txxxx
(p.s this method still hasnt won me an ipad though:rotfl:)

Kamaya

My advice is.... expect nothing.

Enter competitions because you enjoy doing so. That way, if you do win something it's an unexpected bonus!

I had plenty of small wins, and just kept going. Then I had an email to say I'd won a Tag Heuer watch worth £3.5k. And yes, it was certainly an unexpected bonus!

Good things do come to those who wait! Chin up, carry on, good luck!