Showing posts with label Growth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Growth. Show all posts

Momentum is your Best Friend #periscope Replay

Still Not Achieving Your Goals? Here's Why

Hello everyone!

I Just wanted to share with you a webinar I facilitated earlier this week. I hope you will find it helpful as you are trying to reach your goals for the year.....and please do share.

You are not where you want to be. You've started that new venture but nothing is happening yet. You want to grow your business or blog  to the next level but you don't know what your next move should be and you're not getting results.
You've attended that goal setting class and you've learnt how to set smart goals but you are still stuck. You want to get unstuck and move to your next level. You've learnt what it takes to grow your business, get more sales, more clients, or more readers for your blog, but there's no traction. 

In this webinar, you will:

Discover the 7 things that are keeping you stuck: These are the seven things you need to work on at each level of your success. So no matter where you are now, as you move to the next level, you have to work on these 7 things to reach the next level.

Listen Here




To your success....
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Kick Yourself in the Behind




Personal development, How to achieve your goals, improve your attitude

How true is this for you? Are you looking inward? Take time to reflect on your actions (or inaction) and see what you can do to improve to help you get better results. Blaming external forces and offering excuses will not take you far? 

What excuses have you come up with lately? How can you squash them? How can you work on what you can control instead?

P.S.  You will see more outfit posts soon. I've been so busy with the Growth Studio that I haven't been able to focus on the blog.

See you soon!



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Why Intentions Matter



 
It's the middle of February. For me, after the slow month of January, the year seems to start going by so quickly.  Are you still in hot pursuit of your goals? Are you beginning to cross items off your bucket list? If the initial hype of making new years resolutions and creating bucket lists is wearing off or you haven't written down any goals in a while, here are four reasons why you need to. Here are four reasons why you need to be intentional about your life.

1. You will stop giving in to excuses. You will stop blaming your circumstances, others, society and the government for that issue or problem. Think of the last time you gave an excuse, or the one area where you're still giving excuses and placing blame. Could it be you have not been intentional in that area?

2. You will actually get something done. You will actually accomplish something. You will become better. You will finally get results. What you write down has a way of making you accountable and helps you take action.

3. You will become aware of opportunities and they will stop passing you by. Once you are intentional about something, the resources to get it done will start showing up. Not because they weren't there before but because you are now aware.

4. You actually get to fix a problem before it happens. You become more proactive. You will stop living in reactive mode.

I challenge you to be intentional about your life, business, relationships, spiritual life, career, family....whatever you value, and see what a difference it makes. I am sure you want to grow, reach your God given potential, and ultimately become significant and be of value to the world. That is what success is all about. But you have to start by being intentional.
 
If you missed the 7 Reasons why You are Still Stuck Webinar, request a replay here and I will send it over.
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7 Reasons Why You are Still Stuck

Ok.... The seven reasons are not listed here. But I would like to invite you to join me on my Free teleconference. We will identify the 7 things that are still keeping you stuck, and I will have action items for you to help you begin on your journey to achieving that goal, starting that business, growing your blog or pursuing your dreams.
UPDATE:
Request a replay here and I will send it over.

 
This is brought to you by the Growth Studio, my business improvement and leadership development firm. 
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Black and Random

Wearing all black and trying to stay warm; turtle neck, hat and all....okay, I took the hat off because it was giving me a head ache. I'm doing a Random Wednesday Post today.


1. I am still working hard to build The Growth Studio. That's why I'm not posting much.

2. I've been networking quite a bit and meeting so many lovely people, getting more ideas and learning so many new things. I wish I had done this while I had my full time job. Whether you are in a job or own a business, I encourage you to join one or two networking groups. It will grow you beyond where you are.

3. I've been thinking about my 2014 Bucket List, crossing things off and I'm getting ready to work on my 2015 bucket list. I'm also waiting for my new planner. I went with Erin Condren last year but unfortunately or fortunately, I'm doing the Passion Planner this year because my schedule and work is so different now. I thought I was going to stay with Erin Condren forever. I'm still going to use their notebooks though and I love their stickers.

4. At a networking meeting yesterday, we were asked to describe what kind of Christmas ornament we would be and why. It was amazing what all the other ladies shared. I picked Christmas lights. I want to be an example, an inspiration, a testimony of God's goodness and be able to let people know that they can be the best they can be and achieve their greatest potential. I actually wrote it down because I never really thought about that.

So what have you been up to?

Black Beret, Choir Uniform, All Black, Black and gold



Turtle Neck - TJ Maxx / Similar
Skirt - Target  / Similar / Slimming Pencil Skirt / Similar 
Boots - TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar / Option
Beret - Gift / Similar / Similar / Similar
Necklace - Avon




Link ups: Random Wednesday


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On becoming more Effective and Achieving Results

 
 
 
growth, personal growth, self improvement quote, 15 Laws of Growth
 
 
When the odds are against you, take action on what you can control and what is possible.
When there's not enough money, do what you can with what you have.
Do not allow anyone to get to you.
Do not take any offence, take a deep breath and focus on the big picture, focus on the results, focus on the end.
Be proactive and not reactive
 
 
If it's raining outside, don't complain about the weather. Smile and start selling umbrellas
- Darren Hardy
 
Happy Friday!
 
P.S. There's still time to sign up for the online master class on the 15 laws of Growth. Finish strong in 2014 and get a great start in 2015. Learn the underlying principles of growing and reaching your greatest potential! I would love to have you. Register here 
 
 
 
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The Truth is not in the Appearance of Things


personal development, growth

Just a little motivation for you this Monday. 

We cannot continue to trust in and believe in what is currently happening or what is the reality and settle. 

Let your dreams rise above your excuses. Let your goals compel you to keep moving. Keep working on the things that will get you closer to your goal. 

At a Bloggy Boot Camp conference I attended this weekend, we were asked: "What is your end game?" I ask you the same thing. We need to work from the end to the the present. Think of your end game (your dream) and work towards it.  Let go of anything that is not moving you towards your goal. When you have this mindset, decision making will be easier. You begin to say no to things that don't matter and you begin to recognize opportunities that matter. 

So what do you think? Do you have a dream, goal, something you are working towards? Does it seem impossible? Do you feel you've been acting based on the current reality? What would things be like if you began to think differently?

Your current logic and beliefs are creating the results you are currently getting - Paul Martinelli


Register for my online class on the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth where we will talk about personal growth, what it can do for you and your business, and how you will hone in on your passion and reach your potential. Register here 



Thank you for Reading





15 Invaluable Laws of Growth Study Class


Hello everyone. I've been busy working on the next phase of my business so I haven't been posting much. I started a mastermind study class this week in my town and it's going great so far. Here is another one I will be facilitating virtually and I would like to invite you. This is open to anyone who wants to move to the next level, grow their business or become more effective as an individual. Beyond all the technicalities, marketing and advertizing that are necessary to grow a business, growing as an individual helps you ultimately reach your greatest potential.



Sign up here  (New Date: Starts September 14 and the first class is free with no obligation to pay for rest of the 7 week session)
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Blue Circles

Every weekend in July has been a party weekend. Birthday parties here and there. I wore this to a 60th birthday party on Saturday, a change up from the african attire I wore the week before (posted last week here). The skirt is a New York and Company find. I try to keep myself from that store because they always have something I want. Luckily they don't have their stores everywhere and I don't enjoy shopping their online store, so that saves me.

I need to get back to resting mode because too much going on I tell ya. My brain is on accelerated mode and my body is beginning to be affected. So this week, I'm trying to rest as much as I can when I can.

What I'm learning in the past few days is to be patient and whatever I'm frustrated with and any kind of progress I think I'm not making is just God's way of making me stronger and to prepare me better for what is to come. This is a little contradictory to what I posted earlier this week but the key is balance. Never go to the extremes. Never over do it. You can slow down and wait and listen sometimes so that you clearly know what to do next.

Have a great rest of the week.

Limited peplum top, cobalt blue, fashion blogger, blue circles skirt
Peep toe pumps, red, bcgb, comfortable pumps
Red Belt, Red clutch

Peplum Top - The Limited / Similar / Sleeveless
Belt - Similar / With a bow
Skirt - New York and Co / A line option / Option / Option
Bracelet - J Crew Factory / Similar
Pumps - BCGB /  Similar / Similar / Similar

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What are you Waiting For?

  
How to step out and reach your goals
 
This was the bible verse that popped into my mind this morning. I meditated on it a few minutes and was reminded of the following road blocks that keep people from moving forward, starting a venture or going for their dreams. Some are still roadblocks and excuses that I make.
 
  • Are you still waiting for the time to be right?
  • Are you still waiting for your feelings to be right?
  • Are you still waiting for the other person to make the first move or apologize?
  • Are you still waiting for those involved to get their act together and behave?
  • Are you still waiting for the economy to get better?
 
But you may say I've never done that before. There's a first time for everything. Go as far as you can see. When you get there, you'll see farther (Zig Ziglar). Take the first steps. When you do, the next thing you're supposed to do will become clearer.

As I've been building my business, a lot of things I know now and I'm doing now, I never knew or could do before. I'm discovering new things and my level of awareness has increased. If I had waited to know all those things in the beginning, I would have been in the same spot still. When the opportunity you are looking for finally comes, it may be too late to prepare but when you prepare and step out, then you will actually recognize opportunities and be able to seize them and move closer to your goals.

I thought I didn't have the money to invest in my business but once I took the first step and had a goal, my spending habits changed. I stopped buying shoes and invested in my business instead. So, changing your mindset and having a greater purpose will help you find the resources which you thought you never had.

Will there be problems along the way? Yes, but instead of letting the problems paralyze you, work on them, solve them, think of ways you can overcome them (the answer is within you by the way) and move on and reach those goals.
 
 
You don't have to be great to start but you have to start to be great. - Zig Ziglar.

So what are you waiting for? What do you need to start today?




Printed Crops and the Growth Studio

I've been reaching out for more crops lately and wearing them over and over thanks to this lovely weather. I really wish summer would be extended this year. It will be August soon and boom it will be September. The bugs are all over though...the only thing I hate about summer. I walk around with my Avon Skin So Soft oil just in case.

Please be sure check out my sponsor page. I'm accepting sponsorships now and I'm also offering consulting for small businesses that want to move to the next level. As some of you may know the growth part of my blog (Beauty Style Growth) is The Growth Studio. I also help with personal development and growth strategies so that you can reach your greatest potential. I trained as John Maxwell Coach in conjunction with The Growth Studio in order to be able to offer more. Learn more here and I hope we can work together.

The secret to success is found in your daily agenda. What's your plan for growth?

merona printed pants, plaid pants, Printed crops

Target ankle pants, Nine west caress



Top - Charter Club via Macy's
Printed Crops - Target / Option
Pumps - Nine West (similar)



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Summer Suit and my 9 to 5

We had an event at my job this week and we were told to be in business casual attire. I took it up a notch by making it a business attire. I swapped the jacket that came with the suit with a short sleeved one. 

I'm joining the #9to5 Total Social link up with Helene in Between this month to share my day job with you. It's amazing how we call it "day" job and not just " job". Many women today are juggling their real jobs with more creative and fulfilling endeavors. Not to talk of motherhood and everything else. So, I work as a project engineer / manager during the day and I blog, sell Avon and a soon to be consulting business in-between and at night. At my day  job, I manage multiple testing projects that come through the door. 
I carry this big bag because I take my business everywhere with me....planner, books, notebooks, Avon brochures, phone, iPad and so on...I'm hoping my side hustle becomes my main hustle soon.

What's your 9 to 5 or "day job"? Because I know you do something on the side too.
Click here to see a post I did on running a successful side hustle. 


Pants that fit, pant suit,
business bag, franklin covey tote
Peep toe pumps

Jacket - AGB via Macy's / Similar / Similar
Pants - Target (really old) / Option / Similar
Peep toe pumps - Madden Girl / Similar / Similar / Similar / Similar
Tote - FranklinCoveyBusiness Lucca iPad Tote (Blue)


Link ups: 9 to 5 Social, Fashion Friday, Style Elixir


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Summer Reading for the Small Business Owner






I'm joining my kids and making a summer reading list for myself. I must admit that my kids read more than I do. My daughter once accused me of not seeing me with a book. I do read occasionally and listen to books but not as much as I should so I'm getting back on track starting now.
 
Here's what on my list for growing my life, my businesses and my blog.  Developing yourself by learning takes you further in life and grows your business. I am currently reading no. 4. for business and No. 1 at the same time. Let me tell you, #Girlboss is the book to read. It's such an easy read if you can get past some of the swearing (don't know why swearing is creeping into the business world these days) and you will learn a lot.

If you have read the book or plan to read it, and if you are serious about growing your business, I will be facilitating a virtual mastermind group on the key learning points in the book and we will discuss, rub minds together and hold ourselves accountable on implementing them. It will be short and sweet. Please sign up here if you are interested and I will send you more details.

You will notice that there is no fiction listed. I wish I could add one but I honestly don't have time to read fiction right now.

mastermind group, #girlboss, grow your small business, self development, personal development, blogging book

   
1. The #GIRLBOSS
2. Make Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week
3. Think and Grow Rich
4. The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential
5. Fashion 2.0: Blogging Your Way to The Front Row
 
Apart from the books listed here, I have so many others I bought years ago but never read or read only half way. I know why...I did not really have a why then, I didn't have a reason, I didn't really have a purpose for reading them, even though I was big on personal development then. My purpose has been renewed and better realized now and I tell you, I've been learning in a lot of ways, including jumping into these books the past few weeks. So, if you don't really have a why or have not come to the realization that you really need to grow, why you need to go grow and improve to be successful, these books or anyone for that matter may not be of interest to you.
 
What's on your summer reading list?
  
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Yesterday

 
 
 


Have a lovely weekend!

and

 

Don't Give up just Yet

Happy Friday



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Friday Fives: Creativity, Lovely Quotes and Love

Happy Friday and Happy love day! Here are five things that got me smiling, thinking and growing this week.
 
1. I'm still reading this book How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life (I should be done by now) and I love the thoughts on creativity. I've never seen myself as a creative thinker and never thought I could learn to be creative. I thought people were just born to be creative. There are so many points which warrant a seperate post but here are a few phrases listed that kill creative thinking: I'm not a creative person, Follow the rules, Don't ask questions, Be practical, We've never done it this way before, It didn't work for them, We don't have time, We don't have the money etc. How many ideas have you killed because of these phrases?
 
"A new idea is delicate, it can be killed by a sneer or a yawn; it can be stabbed to death by a quip and worried to death by a frown. Negative environments kill thousands of great ideas every minute"
   
 
2. Whenever I take a break at work to work on Avon or this blog, I keep telling myself: "I wish I could do this all day" and then I found this quote on Instagram this week. This is one sure way to determine what you need to be doing.
 
 
 
 3. I just discovered Instaquote this week. I've always wondered where all the beautiful and graphic quotes that I see on Facebook came from. Here's one I created on true love. This was how I made sure that I loved my husband (and not just lusting after him) before marrying him. The bible has everything you need for life doesn't it?
 
 
4. Here is a screen shot of tweets this week from my other Twitter account. Building the Growth Studio slowly but surely.
 
 
 
5. Also in honor of Valentine's day, enjoy this video. How come I never heard of this guy before?
  

  
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