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MAINTAINING YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE By Gerri D Smith Copyright © 2002 “The mind is everything; what you think you become.” - Guatama Buddhan Do You Have What It Takes to Take It? Without the strength to deal with the stresses in life: pain, sickness, disappointment, missed ...
"Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it." - Samuel Smiles Now more than ever, the economy is calling for a tightening of your budget. Keeping a few classic pieces in your closet is a smart move, and you will not go wrong. Think plain and simple. Add accessories to make them elegant, and your little black dress becomes chic and perfect.
Your sense of style, fitness, and wellness require you to constantly improve, add to, and discover the ways you can enhance your image and self-esteem. You can create the desire to learn that there is more to image and style than what lies beyond your imagination. Your self-image is a powerful force. It is your natural birthright to excel, to be your best self at all times. Improving your image helps you maintain the highest level of self-confidence and self-esteem. Dressing well is a part of it. Not only is it your right but, think of it as your privilege.
“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” - Marcus Garvey Image all the things you want and dream about everyday. You can actually program your subconscious mind for the happiness, health, creativity, and riches that you deserve just by focusing on what it is you desire to happen. What do you think about every day? Do you limit your thoughts with self-defeating beliefs and negative attitudes? Instead, entertain thoughts that are worthy of your natural birthright.
“Happy is the soul that has something to look backward to with pride, and something to look forward to with hope.” - Oliver G. Wilson What value do you place on your dreams, your hopes, and your goals in life? Are you willing to place your personal ambition to improve your life above everything else for its value? Whether your goal is to be a stay-at-home mom, a business owner, a super model, or the owner of an internet monopoly, no matter what you decide, you must always make a commitment to be the best.
“Always give yourself the right to choose whatever you are most excited about.” – The Author If you are like most of us, your shopping habits may depend upon your budget and how much you can afford to spend at any given time. When this is the case it is important for you to make wise purchases and avoid costly mistakes.
“Change your thoughts and you change the world.” - Norman Vincent Peale The way you clothe your figure, your external appearance, and the way you present yourself both at work, and for social activities is the best self-worth you will acquire. The power to find ways to cut expenses and dress well on a tight budget is at an all-time high. The power and will for women to create fashionable and distinctive outfits in today’s economic climate is easier said than done.
“A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dream come true.” -Greg Reid What do you think about everyday? Where do your thoughts lead you? Do you put actions behind your thoughts and dreams? How can you direct your mind to live in accordance with the laws of prosperity? These are the kinds of questions you must ask yourself.
Published: 8-21-08 Words: 647 Category 1: Inspirational/Motivationalr Category 2: Personal Developmentr Keywords: happiness, health, wealth, riches, confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positive, affirmations Descriptionr Why would you limit your thinking by settling for lack in any area of your life? Life is meant to be filled with all of the happiness, health, creativity, and riches you deserve just by focusing on what it is you deserve to happen in your life. Here are 12 affirmations you can practice daily.
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” - Vince Lombardi What is success? Success is accomplishment, achievement, victory, or triumph. Anyone of these is within your ability attract. So, how do you plan to reach your particular achievements? Your emotions along with your actions play a huge part. Have you set goals that are unique from everyone else’s? Do you celebrate each of your minor successes and strive to reach other goals? What motivates you to fulfill your goals and dreams?
“Take a moment to remember how special you are and how lucky the world is to have you in it.” - Author Unknown Your self-esteem is one of your most important assets. Never be afraid to hold on to your self-worth no matter what situations you may find yourself experiencing. Possessing self-esteem and knowing you are worthy of respect gives you the courage you need to stand up for what is right.
"Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it."rn- Samuel Smiles Do you often find yourself doing more then you have time to complete? Are you always late to appointments and find yourself rushing here and there to beat the clock? Have you asked yourself why this happens? The beginning of a new year is always a good time to revive your energy and your spirit. Take time now to look at your daily habits. If you let yourself be led by consistent challenges to your time you give up your opportunity for peace.
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer To experience success means you know how to reach your goals. You know how to take the necessary actions to make your succeeding goals happen. This process of learning to succeed continues until you master the requirements for success to happen. Success is not automatic or immediate. When you fail on the first try, compliment yourself for trying, then tell yourself to try again. Here are two guidelines to start you on the path to success.
“No man is a success in business unless he loves his work.” - Quote by Florence Scovel Shi When you love what you do, you bring a positive, meaningful, and inspiring energy to all that you do. With that positive energy you can discover moments of self-awareness that will keep you focused on any challenge you might face. So focus your energy on tasks you love doing and give your life a sense of enjoyment and completion. When you really care about yourself, you tend to work with determination and satisfaction.
"In any and every given moment of your life, you are either in command of yourself, or you are being commanded.” Guy Finley Keeping a wardrobe that is complete and always new is rare. The costs of buying clothing today and with the constant change in styles, bargains are a treasure. There is ..."In any and every given moment of your life, you are either in command of yourself, or you are being commanded.” Guy Finleyrnr
Be content with such things as ye have. - Hebrews 13:5 Be grateful for what you have now, and more of the same will be attracted to you. Gratitude is a feeling that is worthy of constant practice. Life is easier, happier and more rewarding when you give thanks for all things, good and bad. Think of the word gratitude as you include the following values in your life and for the coming new year. G….. is for Gratefulness and appreciation for what you have now, and for what is to come. Make a list of all the things you are thankful for, then do what makes your heart feel good.
One of your most precious resources is the energy you use. Energy is necessary to transform your creative goals, dreams, and desires into meaningful action. Your body and mind are the pathways for this energy. They also determine the how you express it. When you take full advantage of all the possibilities life has to offer, your mind, your heart, and your energy all work together harmoniously. When you are open to the full richness of life you, experience deep enjoyment. When you were younger, you undoubtedly had lots of energy.
"People who are in their personal power often affect others without trying. As leaders, they empower rather than control." -Joan Sotkin What are your dreams, your hopes, and your desires? Are they in harmony with your personal ambition to improve your life? Whether your goal is to be a fashion designer, a corporate vice-president, or the owner of a franchise, as a total person, you must always aim for improvement. For greater personal power, here are seven ambitions that are worthy of attaining 1. MAINTAIN A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE What are you passionate about? What excites you?
“Above all, challenge yourself. You may well surprise yourself at what strengths you have, what you can accomplish.” - Cecile M. Springer When you find yourself stuck in an abusive or a bullying situation, try building up your self-esteem. Whether the abuse you experience is domestic or social, physical or emotional, mental or verbal, including all forms of bullying, it deeply affects your self-esteem. Your will to function freely is taken away. Since 2004, three out of four (74%) respondents personally know someone who is, or has been a victim of domestic violence. #rnr
Every minute of every day you must live with yourself. Some of those moments are spent interacting with others. Many of those moments are spent with yourself. Which is your better image? The one you display to others, or the one you reserve when you are alone? Do your family members, relatives, friends, and co-workers have nice things to say about you? Whenever you are not a pleasant person to be around, your image may need a little adjusting. There is no escape and no other alternative.
"Destiny is ours to create. It is a living masterpiece designed by the heart." - Flavia Weedn Human nature is created so that you can choose your destiny. In order to know your destiny you must realize that your life is in a constant state of change. The key to deciding your destiny is to be one of the few who know where you are going and exactly how to get there. With each step along the way you develop experience. You enrich your learning. Since your life is always developing and expanding as you learn new things, you can create your own story and the direction you want it to take.
“While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence - which, I believe, does make the woman.” - Mary Kay Ashe ONE. Dressing rich on a limited budget and feeling great in whatever you wear, requires planning. Start by concentrating on the classics. Fashions that have been around a long time and include straight pencil skirts, or A-line dresses that you dress up or down are among the classic styles. Other styles include: blazers, white button-down shirts or blouses, pumps and pearls.
Beauty, along with style, fitness, and wellness always starts from the inside. To reach the enviable heights required to be, do, and stay attractive requires you to strengthen, add to, and determine the ways you can improve. Your image and self-esteem depends on it. It is equally important to know that the thoughts you hold about your image or appearance determines the outer image of you the world sees. This image whether good, bad, negative, or positive is what you portray to the world.
“You are a fashion diva when you look great, feel great, and sound great.” – The Author How sophisticated is your knowledge of the basic fashion requirements? Do you own the basic fashions? What is one of the first choices that make up a basic wardrobe? Why is quality more important than quantity? Are you a fashion diva, or a fashion dropout? Here is a chance to test your basic fashion knowledge. The basic of basic fashions are known as those items that everyone needs. Even though your choice of color, fabric, and style is a matter of individuality, you must always consider the basics.r
What are your fashion strengths? What are your fashion flaws? Do you know how designers create styles and fabrics that achieve a certain look? Here are some essential suggestions to highlight your strengths. Fashion is an idea that supports your self-esteem. To raise your self-esteem means to acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses. Pay attention to your fashion weaknesses first, then you can flatter more of your fashion strengths.
"Always give yourself the right to choose whatever you are most excited about." – Gerri D Smith, the Author Your closet must always have classic fashions. No matter what your personal fashion taste is, you can never go wrong with those basic items of clothing that that can be dressed up for an ..."Always give yourself the right to choose whatever you are most excited about." – Gerri D Smith, the Authorrnr
“We all view the world based upon our past experiences, beliefs, prejudices, needs and emotional states.” Dr. Joe Rubino How do you view the world of fashion? No two persons, think, dress, or feel the same way about fashions. So, how would you build a wardrobe based on your awareness of what feels right to you? What is an acceptable fashion style to you? Your style may not be the same as that of a close relative, your neighbor or a co-worker.
Quote - A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal brokenrndown into steps becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dream come true. -Greg Reid If you could plan your future, what would it look like? What are your hopes, dreams and images of financial success? What is it that makes you feel really special? In economic hard times, the secret is to outline your challenges, then create solutions for them. This calls for ongoing courage. Here are 25 key solutions that will strengthen your courage to weather these economic storms. 1.
“Above all, challenge yourself. You may well surprise yourself at what strengths you have, what you can accomplish.” - Cecile M. Springer Building a wardrobe that expresses your own uniqueness takes a bit of science. Your task is to put together clothing you can wear anytime, anywhere, with confidence, and with an attitude that reveals your very own style. This includes everything from the way you style your hair to the height of your heels.
“I have a wonderful business, in a wonderful way, I give wonderful service, for wonderful pay!”n-Florence Scovel Shi No one can be successful in business unless you love what you do. This is an attitude you must always carry with you, in your mind, in your emotions, and in your actions. And ...
Taking action to make your dreams come true is the first step between success and failure. Even so, long before gaining success, your actions must be directed toward making almost perfect choices. To start you on the right path, here are four choices. 1. ATTITUDE vs. NEGATIVITY Attitude. When life hands you a challenge, use a positive attitude of faith to carry you through the difficult situations. Look inward for the strength and energy necessary to fight the challenging situations. This is vital for a positive attitude, and the way you think, feel and act. Negativity.
"Be content with such things as ye have." - Hebrews 13:5 Be grateful for what you have now, and more of the same will bernattracted to you. Gratitude is a feeling that is worthy ofrnconstant practice. Life is easier, happier and more rewardingrnwhen you give thanks for all things, good and bad. Think of the word gratitude as you include the following valuesrnin your life and for the coming new year. G... is for Gratefulness and appreciation for what you have now, and for what is to come. Make a list of all the things you arernthankful for, then do what makes your heart feel good.
 Copyright April, 2017 “ It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” Quote by - Epictetus, the 1st Century Greek Philosopher Courage is daring to be brave, enterprising, and bold in your professional or personal life. How often do you question your thoughts, your actions, or your motives? When you don’t exercise the ability to always test yourself, you may lose not only your confidence, but more importantly you lose the ability to focus, and to know yourself or your friends.
“Within each new challenge there are always hidden gifts, for these rnare the times that strengthen our resolve and allow us to build new rndreams.”rn- Flavia Weedn Keywords: fashion, economy, clothing, accessories, shopping, wardrobe, creative, colors, classic jewelry If the economy has attacked your pocketbook and made you think twice rnbefore plopping down your credit card, then you are not alone. Now is rnthe perfect time to stop and think about the way you buy clothing, shoes, accessories, food, luxuries and everything else.
"Giving people a little more than they expect is a good way to get back a lot more than you'd expect." Quote by - Robert Half Are you willing to do anything to keep a promise or commitment? When you do you build trustworthiness, integrity and self-esteem. This applies to professional commitments, as well as those in general or a personal commitment. To keep a commitment requires effort and an awareness of what you have made the commitment to do.
Quote: By thought we receive what we wish. By action we receive it. - Author Unknown If you could be granted three wishes, what would they be? Would you wish for yourself any successful personal or business accomplishments? What about a you wish to improve your skills wherever and whenever you needed? Or would you grant yourself unlimited prosperity?
“Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” - Albert Schweitzer See how many of the following characteristics below, make up your daily progress. Reading downward, the first letter of each paragraph spells “Success.” They are most powerful and have the ability to transform your life. They can apply to both men and women and has no limit on age.
“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” rn—George Bernard Shaw The way you dress and coordinate certain pieces determines your fashion statement. Be inspired to create fresh new ideas with your individual taste, personality and clothing budget. When a simple dress can be made to look expensive with your choice of jewelry or accessories, there is no need to spend a small fortune on the latest designer outfit. Learn to know what works with what you already have.
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” —Oprah Winfrey Can you really put a price on your marriage? How can you decide what experience in your marriage is worth what? Discovering the parts of your relationship that works from one day to the next demands lots of time, energy, and care. And mastering your knowledge of what makes for a successful marriage and what you create together takes thought and skill. Being aware, and remembering, what works and what doesn’t is the secret.