inspired living magaine issue 7
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The IU League membership newsletter. Issue 7, July 25, 2011TRANSCRIPT
Connecting Mind, Body and Business
Issue: IU League 7 Week of: July 25, 2011
NETWORKING COMMUNITY
Inspired Living is a publication from
Inspiration University for the IU League.
www.InspirationUniversity.com
SUCCESS TIPS
5 More Ways to Reward
Employees Without a lot of
Money!
INSPIRATION
Finding Your Purpose
BUSINESS
SOLUTIONS
20 Ways to Promote Your
Business and Get Results
The 10 Commandments of
Style
IN THIS ISSUE:
SUCCESS TIPS Page
5 More Ways to Reward
Employees Without a lot of
Money
2
INSPIRATION
Finding Your Purpose 3
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
20 Ways to Promote Your Busi-
ness and Get Results
4
The 10 Commandments of Style 5
IN EVERY ISSUE
Sponsor Offers 7
Up Coming Events 7
Business Highlight 7
Publication Information:
Inspired Living is a publication for the
IU League of Inspiration University, a
networking community. This publica-
tion is distributed for members only.
Membership information can be found
at www.Inspiration-University.com
or contact:
Editors: Valerie Stuut and
Vicky Pestrichelli
Copyright 2011 Inspiration University
5 More Ways to Reward Employees
Without a lot of Money:
1. Pick up a book or CD for
them by their favorite author or
artist.
2. Buy a few extra boxes of
Girl Scout Cookies from their
daughter.
3. Give them a gas gift card.
4. Keep the break room
stocked with their favorite
snacks.
5. Allow them to be flexible
with their hours.
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Finding Your Purpose
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By: Annie Perrinat, TheEnergyProject.com
Recently, we‟ve received several inquiries from peo-
ple struggling with how to define their purpose. They
explain that despite their strong desire and the time
they‟ve spent thinking about it, they find themselves
still struggling. Ironically, it is often when we are not
thinking that the deeper connections to the best parts
of ourselves appear unbidden.
For most people, defining our purpose is a long, and
in some cases a lifelong journey. There are several
steps that can be helpful in the process, beginning
with defining what we stand for and how we want to
show up in the world. The next step is to live and ex-
press these values more consistently in our every day
behavior. From an energy perspective, living our val-
ues in every day behavior makes a difference because
it simply makes us feel better about ourselves.
To get a clearer sense of your values, try reflecting on
the following questions:
1. Think of a person whom you deeply ad-
mire. What are the qualities in this person
that you appreciate?
2. What are the qualities in others that you
can‟t stand? Now list their opposites. These
are typically the qualities you DO value.
Once you identify the values that are most important
to you, try to engage in activities that nourish these
values and that connect you to the best part of your-
self. The goal of these activities is to stay connected
to who you are and who you aspire to be. We refer to
these activities as spiritual renewal. This is highly
individual. It could mean spending time in nature,
through exercise such as running or yoga or dance,
from a spiritual practice that might involve prayer or
meditation.
In each of these activities, you are quieting the mind
and moving out of your “thinking” brain, the left
hemisphere, and shifting to a more open-ended,
imaginative brain, the right hemisphere, where you
can connect to your most deeply-held values.
This can be a challenge given the world we live in,
where the focus is always on doing, and everything is
moving at an extremely fast pace. Be patient with
yourself. If you create positive rituals, highly specific
behaviors that become automatic over time, it will
become easier to connect to what is most important to
you.
Sometimes, if our work does not relate to our pur-
pose, we have to start with small behaviors we do
every day that fuel us with a sense of purpose and
meaning. It can be as simple as how we treat people,
or why we are working. For example, your purpose at
work may be related to providing for your family.
Spiritual energy is derived from serving something
beyond yourself and aligning what you say is impor-
tant to you with how you actually live.
You might start by simply addressing these two ques-
tions:
1. How can I add more value to others?
2. What are the gaps between what I say is important
and how I actually live?
20 Ways to Promote Your Business and Get Results
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1. Know that your reputation is valuable.
2. Do what you say you are going to do.
3. Return all phone calls.
4. Treat everyone with respect and cour-
tesy.
5. Be visible.
6. When you meet new people, introduce
yourself.
7. Try to develop a knack for remember-
ing names.
8. Be an active listener.
9. Create a “small talk” notebook.
10. Be sensitive to body language.
11. Send a follow-up note.
12. Get to know the support staff.
13. Know your profession.
14. Pass articles along with a note.
15. Keep a supply of greeting cards for all
occasions.
16. Write…write…write.
17. Go through your list of contacts peri-
odically, update.
18. Let people know that you are available
to speak.
19. Selectively donate your services.
20. Remember what Mom used to tell you,
say “Thank you.”
Many people underestimate the power image has
in career and business success and wonder why
they keep getting passed over for a promotion or
why their business isn‟t doing as well as it
could. Image is powerful.
Within six seconds of meeting someone the other
person has already determined a persons social
status, their educational level and their income
level!
Did you know 55% of what people think of you is
based on your appearance. Having a polished im-
age creates instant expert status and trust as well as
credibility.
Image power is the key ingredient to building
confidence, making a great first impression and
getting what you want every time.
Following these simple rules will help you create
an image of power and influence.
1. Be true to thyself!
Selecting clothing based on your color season,
fashion personality and body type. For example ,
if you are a Cool Dramatic Hourglass, look for the
latest styles in colors that accentuate your curves.
2. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify!
My Private Stylist Personal Image Profile teaches
you how to simplify your wardrobe, closet and
shopping. Less is more. Before you head out,
look in a full-length mirror. If some feature (your
hair, jewelry or shoes for example) screams “look
at me first,” people will see “it” before they see
you! The goal is to achieve a balanced, harmoni-
ous look from head to toe.
Grace and Charm Insight: If you think it’s too
tight, too short too loose or too revealing, it
probably is!
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3. Think Quality, Not Quantity
It is better to invest in one quality piece than to buy
three pieces for the price of one. Unless of course
the quality pieces are on sale. A word of caution
here: It is not a sale if it does not fit into your life-
style, the color does not compliment your skin tone
or it does not fit.
Invest in:
· A quality core wardrobe. Instead of a
closet full of bargains, you will have a
small selection of well-made pieces in last-
ing fabrics that you can mix and match for
a variety of great looks.
· A quality handbag. Purchase a handbag in
proportion to your height, weight, and body
type. A quality handbag can last for years
with proper care.
· Quality footwear. Anything made of good
leather is a good choice. Make sure you
have the proper fit, and the shoes fit into
your lifestyle.
· Good fabric. Good fabrics drape better
than inexpensive ones, and they last longer
too. Choose natural fibers: wool and rayon
crepes, cotton , silks.
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10 Commandments of Style
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4. Update your look.
My Private Stylist Personal Image Profile is a
great tool to help keep you abreast of the latest
makeup, fashion and accessory trends. You don‟t
have to buy a whole new wardrobe every time a
new season starts–just update it with a new hand-
bag, pair of shoes, belt, scarf, jacket or piece of
jewelry. Eye frames should be updated every two
to three years. Consult an expert hairdresser
about updating your color and cut.
5. Jump Feet First
Nothing spoils a beautiful look like worn, scuffed
shoes. You can wear the most expensive outfit in
the world, but if your shoes look like seething the
dog dragged in, it‟s all for naught. Find a good
shoe repair shop. Repair scuffs, frayed or broken
heels. Purchase leather shoe polish and use regu-
larly to keep your shoes looking new. If you wear
sandals, be sure to get a pedicure.
Grace and Charm Insight: When wearing open
toed shoes; wear nude toe hosiery. If the shoes
are sling back styled; wear hosiery that had both
nude toe and heel. Generally hosiery is not worn
with sandals. However, with evening sandals it is
best to wear nude toe and heel hosiery.
6. Avoid the ‘Nurse’ shoe style.
We call it the „nursing shoe syndrome.‟ Don‟t
wear shoes that are lighter than the predominant
color in your outfit. It will break a harmonious
head-to-toe look.
7. Never Break The Rules.
Wearing color hosiery that doesn‟t match your
hem or your shoe will „break‟ the line and bring it
to a crashing halt. Color hosiery should match
either your shoes or the hem of your dress or skirt
for the most slenderizing effect.
8. Adorn Yourself Well.
Choose one great-looking piece of jewelry as a
focal point. Don‟t wear two pieces of large jew-
elry near one another or you‟ll risk looking like a
Christmas tree. For example, if you wear eye-
catching earrings, skip the necklace. Beware of
clanking bracelets–they can distract others.
Grace and Charm Insight: Rule on rings, never
wear more than one per hand.
9. Be Scentsational
But don‟t overdo it! If your fragrance lingers on
long after you‟ve left a room, you‟re wearing too
much.
10. Smile
It‟s the greatest style-builder of all! A smile in-
vites the world in.
If you are ready to go from “Invisible to Impecca-
ble” be sure to check out the “Grace and Charm
Success System.”
About the author Walethia Aquil:
Want to become more charming, persuasive and memorable? In-
crease your income, power and influence. Walethia Aquil is a certi-
fied image and etiquette consultant, with over 25 years experience,
has helped thousands boost their confidence, improve their bottom
line and business and personal relationships via television, radio,
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10 Commandments of Style Continued
Mark you calendars for our upcoming networking opportunities:
September 20, 2011 - Tuesday:
IU League Meeting: Location TBA
October 18, 2011 - Tuesday:
IU League Meeting: Location TBA
November 12, 2011 - Saturday:
Total Working Women‟s Convention:
Broward County Convention Center
January 21, 2012 - Saturday:
National Women‟s Career Expo:
Broward County Convention Center
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