by admin | General, Uncategorized
There are no ifs are buts about it, no one should have to tolerate sexual harassment in their workplace. Sexual harassment in the workplace can be a sensitive and challenging situation for anyone, but there are steps you can take to address it, regardless of whether the behavior is unwanted or seemingly welcomed, it is a serious issue that many people face. It can be difficult to know how to react when faced with these behaviors, but here are some ways that women can combat unwanted sexual behaviors in the workplace:
Here are a few suggestions:
Recognize your feelings: It’s important to trust your instincts and acknowledge how the behavior makes you uncomfortable. Regardless of how others perceive it. It is important to speak up when you feel uncomfortable or when someone is behaving inappropriately towards you. You can talk to the person directly or report the behavior to your supervisor or HR department if needed.
Set boundaries: Be clear and let the person know what behavior is unacceptable and what your boundaries are. Be direct in your communication. Clearly communicate to the person involved, making it known that their behavior is unwelcome or inappropriate. Sometimes people may not realize their actions are causing discomfort to you, so setting boundaries can be an important first step.
Document incidents: This is important! Keep a record of any incidents or conversations that make you feel uncomfortable, even the smaller ones. This will be helpful if you need to report the behavior to someone at a higher level. Keep a record of each incident, including dates, times, locations, and any witnesses involved. This documentation can be valuable if you need to escalate the situation later.
Seek support from others: Talk to someone you trust about what is happening, such as a colleague, a supervisor, or a human resources representative. They can offer guidance, support, and potentially help mediate the situation before it escalates. It is important to take care of your mental and emotional well-being during this process.
Familiarize yourself with company policies: Understand your company’s policies on sexual harassment, and know that you have nothing to be ashamed of. This knowledge will empower you to take appropriate action and ensure that you’re aware of the available resources to you. Knowing your rights and options can help you feel more empowered.
Report the harassment immediately: Don’t wait If setting boundaries and seeking support internally doesn’t resolve the issue, consider reporting the harassment to your company’s human resources department. They should conduct an investigation and take appropriate action. If your employer doesn’t adequately address the issue or if the harassment persists, consider consulting with an employment lawyer or contacting a local labor board for advice on your rights to sexual harassment in the workplace,
Lastly, Know that you are the victim: Many women fail to report sexual harassment in the workplace for this reason, thinking that they may lose their job, and somehow they may have caused the unwanted behavior. But remember, you are the victim of sexual harassment, and not the perpetrator.
by admin | Beauty Tips, Etiquette & Success, Teen Girls, Virtual Beauty Pageant
Are You Ready To Show Your Charisma?
If you asked most young ladies that question, “Are you ready to show your chrisma? 70% of them would probably say “Yes”! But that is not easy to do when you have to present yourself in front of a LIVE audience.
That is why Miss Sparkle Success want to make it easy as 1 – 2 – 3 to do just that. We have made winning a beauty and esteem pageant easier than ever before. But don’t be fooled, you will need to present yourself well to win that title. Easy to do, but hard to attain. Why? Because you have other girls in the pageant focusing on the same goal. But only one girl can win that title, but every girl will gain a great pageant experience. Are you ready to enroll? I do hope your answer is yes. Click the link and let’s get started. https://annie-for-success.newzenler.com/f/miss-sparkle-success-virtual-pageant
Show your charisma, inner beauty and talent at the next Miss Sparkle Success Virtual Pageant Experience. Enroll Today and receive all the information necessary to prepare for the February 2023 Miss Sparkle Success Queen Title! Click the link below: https://annie-for-success.newzenler.com/f/miss-sparkle-success-virtual-pageant.
by admin | Marriage & Family, Relationship Building, Women Inspirations
Knowing the right man for you, and how to attract the right man for you may be easier than you think. Why? Because it is a natural feeling that you will just know what to do at that moment. Let’s look at one characteristic in the male pursuit for his mate. A man will pursue the right women for him. He will know her when he sees her. First of all, when you are around each other, you will both feel something that is uniquely different than the feeling you have when you are around other men or women.
You might have slightly felt this feeling when you were in the presence of other men, but this feeling with Mr. Right will be a bit different. It is like going from a maybe, to an absolute yes! You will notice a calming effect in him, and he will be attentive to you and not totally caught up into himself, or his cell phone, tv or other destractions while you are together. Putting it mildly, you both will feel a strong sense of connection for each other. That is normal.
This does not always happen on first dates, so give it time and never rush a man to fall in love with it. I would suggest three months of just spending time together getting to know one another. Asking questions, and allowing him to disagree with you every now and then. When it does happen, you will both know it. Never, and I absolutely mean Never push or rush a man to this feeling.
What I mean by this, is never ask him if he is feeling something for you, and demanding an answer. If this happens, you will turn him in the opposite directon, and later you will realize that his feelings were premature at the time you were demanding a response. He might have been getting to that point of a commitment with you, but after you questioned him. He was turned off.
Attracting a man is not a hard thing to do. You just need to focus on who you are, and what you want out of life and that part of attracting him will just fall into place. The hard part is his. He must choose you and be worthy of you. His greatest fear is that he may not be worthy of a girl like you. So, work on being the right woman for him. He is out there somewhere looking for you right now.
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by admin | Pageant News, Virtual Beauty Pageant, Women Inspirations
Virtual Pageants are just like a “LIVE” pageants in as it is all about YOU the Cotestant! You present yourself in the same way, but in the form of Videos, and they are viewed by LIVE judges, and get this….A Live Audience for the Top Contestants.
Virtual Pageants make it so easy to WIN. You just set up your own video recording, and do them over and over until you get them just the way you want them.
So, it is important that you study the pageant guidelines to see how you will be scored for each category. Then present yourself accordingly.
You can contact the pageant staff and request the guidelines that you will adhere to. I don’t always recommend a private coach unless you are feeling uncomfortable about what your role will be in the pageant.
Don’t focus on winning over focusing on having a great time getting to know the other contestants. Be kind. Conduct yourself as if you are already the Queen. Queens are leaders, they conduct themselves in ways that other girls want to model. When other see you in that role, your personality will shine through and the judges will notice that.
When preparing for your presentations, my advice to you is to set your own Stage Background with a Theme. Make it look nice. Allow your body type and color to blend with your Theme.
You will receive a step-by step Guide to assist you through the Preparation Process. Whether you are New or returning from a past WIN, You will gain so much from this Virtual Pageant Experience.
We want this to be the right fit for you. So, Be Confident and allow your Personality to shine through. You will also receive additional information on how to enroll in the Miss Sparkle Success Virtual Pageant event of the year!
EVENTS & CATEGORIES:
Introduction Speech (submit via video – 20 seconds)
Sportswear or Casual (submit via video – 45 seconds)
Formal Wear (submit via video – 45 seconds)
Platform Speech (submit via video – 1-3 minutes)
Miss Photogenic Contest – 1-3 Photos $20 per Photo
After Registration. You will receive A Pageant Preparedness Cheat
by admin | General, Relationship Building
To Build A Friend, is to Be A Friend
Have you ever thought about the power of communication and how we all desire to have great friendships with other people. Yet, today it seems to be more and more difficult to do. Technology is a great way to open the door for communication, but it does not improve it alone.
That is why I have created ways to “Build True Friendships Online”, and we do that by using the different social media platforms that’s available to us. Click here to receive the information form. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60dfdf3edaa7c8498e7dd8e6
The most powerful part of building new friendships is becoming one yourself. Not everyone will develop friendships because they are not friendly. But if you are one of those individuals who enjoy making friends, and learning from them, this will be an easy and natural task.
My Challenge to you:
How To Build True Friendships on Social Media?
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Follow Like-Minded People Like yourself.
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Find Women sharing your Interest and your Niche.
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Like Posts, or Comment on their Profile.
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Leave 3 Positiive Comments daily on their Newsfeed.
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Send a positive message on Messenger 3 Times per Week.
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by admin | Women Inspirations
Make Everyday A Celebration with Mom
There are many reasons to celebrate your mother. First, let’s look at “What a Mother is”. A mother is someone who birth a child; adopt a child; or someone who raised you as their own.
Not every mother birthed from the womb, or is your biological mother, but she might as well have been, because she raised you, and see you as her very own.
Hi This is Annie. Welcome to my Blog/Article in support of “All Mothers”. I have 5 beautiful daughters. 3 by adoption. So raising 5 girls was not an easy task, but, if you asked me if I would do it all over again, I would probably say, “ABSOLUTELY”! But I would do a few things differently. We will not get into those things in this Blog, but I will talk about them in later blogs.
I chose to write this blog/article because I wanted to give some encourgement to those who have moms still living. Mothers are not perfect, but whoever your mother is, or was, you can find a blessing in it. Show her your gratitude and appreciation while she still lives.
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If you haven’t seen your mother in one day, or five years, this is the time to reach out to her because she is your mother. Let all the dead bones stay buried, put it aside and enjoy this time together with her.
We live in a culture where life gets really busy. Many times, we are too busy to reach out to the ones we love, especially our moms. Let’s change that this year! I am calling on everyoner to reach out to the mother in your life!
Remember, Mothers have been places where you have not. She has experienced things, that only a few people can imagine. Mothers hold the home together and prays for you often even when you are not praying for yourself. Mothers are great people to talk to – even when you think your friend knows best. She wants you to have fun, be safe and do the right thing. You may not like what she says, but in most case, she is right.
The question was once asked… Is there a such thing as a “Bad Mother”? I would argue the fact that the answer is “No”. But I would agree that there are mothers who have made “bad choices”. I believe that every good mother would agree that mothering is a tough job, and along the way mothers will have to make tough choices, and many times these choices are not good ones. But that does not make her a bad mother.
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by admin | General, Uncategorized
Say Goodbye To Food Control!
Why do people struggle so much with their weight? Most people you come in contact with will share with you that life is good, but they struggle with weight in one area or another. Why do you think that is such an issue today?
Let’s look at a few facts about how we eat. Eating is a natural part of everyday life. We need food to live. Food heals our body of an illness called “Hunger”. So we much change the way we eat, why we eat, and what we eat. We desire certain foods because it taste good to us. There is nothing wrong with that. But all foods do not taste good, but it may be a good food for our bodies.
Taste is one of our five senses, and if we follow our taste desires correctly, we may keep that taste desire as long as we live. You can eat the Foods you want and still Lose Weight.
There are only two ways to lose weight safety and effectively. You hear thousands of new diet plans on the market every year about slimming down, but all of these methods are not healthy or safe for you.
I believe it is always better or easier to keep things as simple as possible. So, let’s start today. I challenge yu to begin making a small simple change to how you eat food, Not what you eat, but the way you eat.
This plan that I have provided will allow you to eat the foods you absolutely love and still lose weight. Does that sound like something you can live with? If you said, ‘ABSOLUTELY’, then you are ready to jump right in and begin enjoying eating foods that you love and as often as your body trigger you to do SO.
you will be so thrilled when learning how to eat whatever you want, and when you want, but knowing when your body is saying, “enouth is enough”, and that means it is time for you to stop eating.
You will train your hunger to trigger you when you are not longer hungry. However, don’t underestimate the power of desire, which in most cases is our adiction to whatever that may be. So, you will know the difference between desiring food oppose to needing food to heal your body from lack of food.
It has been proven that eating when we are hungry. We will lose weight, and fast! That is how our bodies are made to work for us.
Another great thing is, when it comes to food, we can eat anything, and I mean anything! But our bodies cannot not handle excissive eating. The body struggles to break down too much food at one time. So that causes us to feel tired, sick and sometimes brings on other illnesses.
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by admin | Pageant News, Teen Girls
Are you Confident?
Pageants open so many doors today for girls and young women. It allows them to gain hands on experience when presenting themselves in front of an audience. It teaches them how to walk with enthusiasm, poise and grace. There is nothing more beautiful than a young lady parading across the platform stage wearing attire that complements their body features. The judges, are not there to judge your faults, but to help to improve you in areas that you may come across need strengthing.
The fact that you would like to be more confident and definitely less stress is a desire for every man or woman. Life has a way of throwing things at us without us knowing how to throw it back. Learning how to handle our stressful situations in life is just one of the ways to live a happy and content life.
Every situation in life can be a stressful one if we don’t know how to handle the ups and downs of life. Remember! you do have control over you. No one else does. Now, if you give in to that stressful situation, then you are giving your stressful situation to someone else to manage. Well, let me tell you. You better be very careful who you allow to handle your stressful situation.
The best person to do that is you. So, why not put on the boxing gloves and let’s get to work. Yes, you got it, stressful situations can be a fight. But, it is truly a fight that you can win.
Do this for 30 days and your Confident will be a things of the past.
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Be presistent at whever you put your mind to do. Keep the end in mind.
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Do not Model yourself after someone else. You are not them, and they are not you.
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Remember! There is only one YOU in this whole wide world. No one else comes close.
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Develop an ATTITUDE that “I can do this”. And don’t give up.
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Take on TASKS that causes you to PUSH yourself. That will move you from the bottom to the top.
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Don’t be COMFORTABLE staying in your COMFORT zone.
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Face CHALLENGES head on.
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Criticism is not who you are, it is SOMEONE’s opinion. Listen and Respect it.
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SMILE, even when things are not FUNNY!
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Find ways to CREATE humor, when you make a Mistake.
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DRESS and look your Best when possible.
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Memorize positive QUOTES and say them ALOUD daily.
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by admin | Marriage & Family
One Reason Not To Divorce!
Part 1
If we incorporated the “40 Reasons to Divorce, but One Reason Not To” idea as a requirement for Marriage Counseling, we might find that fewer people would call it quits.
We chose to tell our story for that exact purpose. We have been married for 40 years now, and for each year of those 40 years, we could give one reason we could have chosen to throw in the towel.
So, for that reason we chose the title of this Blog “40 Reasons to Divorce” But, we chose not to. So let us start our story from the beginning. We will call it Part 1.
One might say that the wedding day is the happiest day in a couple’s life, It normally is for the Bride, but oftentimes the Bride and the Groom might see things slightly different.
That being said, the Bride and the Groom will have two different perspectives of their “Special Day”.
It is important that before the marriage the couple understand why they are getting married in the first place. We will call this their reason why? Their why must be stronger than their desire, because your desire may quickly change as time pass. So, Here is our story!
This June 7th day was not too much different than any other day that couples are excited about called “Our Wedding Day”.
You wake up that morning and everthing is perfect. June is such a beautiful month because everything outside is blooming and growing at a very high speed.
So I thought, why should my wedding day be any different? If June 6th was any sign of what the next day would look like… I was more than grateful. The day prior to June 7th was perfect.
I went to bed that night with a bit of excitement. I was optimistic about the next day which would be my wedding day. Many friends and family members had arrived in town to help celebrate the anticipated happiest day of my life. I did not see my fiance that day, but spoke with him on the phone often.
The next day came quickly. I woke up around 6:00 a.m, with the sounds of lightening and thundering. I looked out of my window, and to my surprise it was totally black. I did not even see street lights on, which I can normally see from my bedroom window. So, I thought, I will go back to bed and give this storm time to blow over.
To my amazement, it was now 8:30 a.m., and no sign of light anywhere. I could still hear the frequent sounds of lightening and thundering. Hum, I thought, I will get up anyway and get started on my day, after all, it is my wedding day, and maybe by the time I shower, dress, and give myself a facial, I will start seeing the beautiful Sunlight outside.
As the morning progressed, the weather continued to get even worse. It is now 10:30 a.m. The rain poured as if the skies in the Heavens opened up and poured bucket-fuls of water over the earth. Was God crying, I thought! Or, was He trying to tell me something?
Whatever it was,..I did not want to hear it on my wedding day. After all, God had plenty opportunities to pull me aside and tell me, “Don’t do this!” So, why would He wait to the last minute and choose today? No! I did not want to hear it. It just didn’t make any sense to me at all. So, I chose to ignore all prior warning signs and looked forward to the best wedding day ever!
But it wasen’t that simple. By this time, everyone is concerned. The phone is ringing off the hook. We did not have cell phones at that time, so people traveling on the highways had to pull over on the side of the road because of weather conditions. They had no way to communicate to us their traffic delays.
The question that no couple wants to hear on their wedding day was now being asked……”Is the wedding still on?”.
Please stay tuned for Part 2.
by admin | Virtual Beauty Pageant
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Virtual Pageantry! A Place where Everyone has a Platform.
Miss Sparkle Success provides safe and innovative programs for girls and young women by embracing their inner beauty, potential and success. Ms. Ann Eure, Director and CEO for the Miss Sparkle Success Organization for girls and young women was recognized as a VIP member in the World Wide Who’s Who for her Dedication and Commitment for Leadership in areas of academic excellence, mentorship and Success to girls around the world!
20 years ago, Ms. Eure was inspired by her daughter’s success in pageantry to begin offering other young girls and women that same great opportunity. Since that time, she has been organizing workshops, and presenting the Miss Sparkle Success pageant to girls around the state ages 5 – 24.
As a mother of five daughters, Ms. Eure experienced first hand the many challenges girls and young women face daily in our society. Her method targets issues through personal, group talk and role playing. It’s important that girls realize that they are not alone in what they are facing. That’s why one of the Miss Sparkle Success pageant requirements for participation is that girls must attend a “Success” Seminar. These Seminars range from 1 to 3 hours of teaching and learning. Each pageant experience includes one session. Success Seminars are also offered year-round for participants and non-participants and are open to the public.
Miss Eure believes that every girls WINS when participating in this pageant because she learns so much about herself when attending the Success Workshop. The girl chosen as queen will be equipped to lead as role model for other girls across her state on Day 1. Along with her Success Title, she will also receive a Sparkling Crown, Cash Scholarship an Beautiful Roses. She immediately takes the queen title for one year. A letter is sent to her school recognizing her as a leader in the community and state.
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by admin | Keys to Defining Your Life Path, Women Inspirations
Happiness is a Decision
If having a happy life was as simply as wanting it, most people would be happy all the time. Overall, all of us want to be happy. But, to do that, you need to make the decision to make it happen.
No one can do that for you. There are many ways to have a happy life, but you must first learn to “Love” yourself.
Moms, learning to love ourselves can sometimes be a bit difficult because we give so much love to our children, husbands, family and friends.
Life can be a bit overwhelming at times for us. But these are a few things we can do to make this happen.
Follow these steps every day.
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Throw out all your negative thoughts, and replace them with happy thoughts. Our negative thoughts can at times be our worst enemy. We tell ourselves the reason something did, or did not work out for us was because of something we did wrong, and that is not necessarily the case. So, turn those negative thoughts around to happy ones.
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Start having fun all by yourself. Remember, happiness is a choice. Don’t expect someone else to be your happy filler. Start loving yourself today. See all the good that comes your way and start from there. Say to yourself, these are things I love about myself and focus on those things throughout your day.
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Have a party to celebrate the “New You”. The nice thing about taking control of your life is knowing that you can celebrate happy things whenever you want to. This party is for you and you only. No guest. You are the guest of honor. Set a time, and go for it.
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Start your party off with a “Toast” to your happiness. Forgive yourself for any mistakes made in the past. Toast again for today being another day for the rest of your life to celebrate your happiness.
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Lastly, Know that you are loved. When you love yourself, you began to see that God loves you as well.
That is what true happiness is all about. Now, go out and turn the world upside down.
by admin | General
Weight Loss is About Two Choices
There are two choices you can make to lose weight effectively. The First way is to stay active throughout your day and burn off more calories than you take in.
The Second way is to eat just a bit less than you would normally eat, and less than the body may be craving for. You see, the body has no brain, and it does not have control over what we eat. I have found the easiest and most effective way to do this is to put on your plate what you think want to eat. Then, reevaluate what you have put on your plate, and begin taking small portions of that food off your plate in small segments in accordance to the least desirable food to the most desirable food.
You must make a concentrated choice not to focus on food every second of your day. Life has so many things that we can focus on other than eating. Take a moment right now, and think about 3 things that you would like to do today. Right now! Then take another moment and think about 3 things that you need to do today. Right now! And lastly, think about 3 things that you hate doing but to get it off your list of things to do, you will make the decision to do it right now! This will help you tremendously to take your mind off eating. Weight loss is all about those two choices. You can do this!
Do things throughout your day in small segments. When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is focus on preparing my face for the day by first using my favorite cleanser that help clean and soften my skin before washing it. Next, I pick up my inspirational book and read for about 20 minutes to get my mind in the right place to start my day in a positive way. I look at my exercise bike and say, “Not today, but maybe tomorrow”. So, instead, I may choose to walk for 30 minutes. This helps to clear my mind and plan for the day ahead. You can do this too. Just replace the strategy I use, with your own strategy. It will work for you too!
The one thing that has helped me the most with my eating was began eating off a smaller plate. Eating from a smaller plate gives you the empression that you are still eating off a full plate, and eating more food. I was amazed how my stomach really did not know the difference. In only a few weeks, I began noticing how making those two weigh loss choices made a difference in me having control over my eating oppose to it having control over me. I now feel comfortable with eating less, and are much more motivated to get up each day and ride my bike, or get an hour in on the treadmill. Somehow I am enjoying it more each day.
Remember, food is not about eating until we are full. It is about eating until we are comfortable.
by admin | Etiquette & Success, Etiquette Practices, Teen Girls
Etiquette Practices We All Should Model
As a mom raising 5 daughters in a time of Covid-19, it is more important than ever that we as parents stay positive. Staying positive in ways that teach our children proper image and etiquette behaviors. This include mannerism. personality and behaviors.
In 2014 I received my Certification as a Certified Image & Etiquette Teacher and Trainer for Teens and Adults. Unfortunately by that time, my 5 daughters were at the age to be living out of the house on their own. So this information will apply to etiquette practices we all should model.
I am amazed how much our daily lives coincides with our attitudes and the behaviors of others. Take a moment to think about how all of our lives intertwined with each another. It all comes back to how we treat our fellow servant (the other person), our neighbors, and how they treat us.
Let’s be real can we? If you asked 100 people this question, most of their answers would be consistent “Yes”! So, let me ask you, “Do you want to live a happy life? I think if you asked most people in your circle of friends and acquaintances, they would have the same response. So, we all want the same thing, but have a difficult time knowing how to get it. When we mistreat others (our sisters, brothers, friends, neighbors and acquaintances), we are not living out our true selves. This is why we need Etiquette.
Etiquette is “Acceptable behaviors that is gracious and polite socially, professionally and in family situations”. When it comes to our behavior, etiquette defines it as “Who we are”. It is how we treat other people. It is not how other people treat us”. We exhibit etiquette when we drive our cars on the highway, we exhibit etiquette when we visit a restaurant. Yes, it is how we sit at the table, and interacts with other guests at the table.
My first etiquette teaching was on “The proper way to answer and talk on the telephone”. You would not normally think that we would need to teach this skill, but we do. I was amazed of how people answered the phone, and wondered why the person on the other end of the line quickly ended the call, and did not call back again. People learn more about our behavior when we are on the telephone than when we are face to face. We have become immuned to bad telephone etiquette practices.
When taking my Certification Course, we defined Etiquette as “How our behavior affect others and how proper etiquette can put others at ease” Think about that for a moment. It told me that my behavior can make other people feel comfortable or uncomfortable in their presence. So, I can decide which behavior I portray. We make that decision every time we are around other people. Yes, that’s correct. We all have that power to put others at ease. So why not make people feel at ease when we are in their presence?
During this Covid 19 Pandemic, and social distancing 24/7, we all spend most of our time at home, indoors with our immediate family. This has been the most difficult time for most of us but, the Etiquette rule still apply. In fact, it applies more in the home than it does outside the home because that is where we began learning how to treat one another. When we respect those living with us in our homes, it will carry over automatically when we are socially connected.
Take a moment and ask yourself, what type of person would I prefer to be around. One that is popular, has status in the community, but their attitude and mannerism is rude and condescending. On the other hand. You have a person that is involved in making a difference in the community, enjoys talking with you about how to improve community issues, and cares about the needs of others. Which behavior are you attracted to?
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Parents, the earlier we start teaching our children proper etiquette skills are the better.
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Speak kindly of others, or keep your thoughts to yourself.
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Arrive on time or early for a meeting or Appointment.
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Don’t interrupt others when they are speaking.
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When entering a food line with someone, allow them to go first.
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Say “Thank You” for a good deed that someone has done for you.
by admin | Marriage & Family, Relationship Building
A Dad’s Influence
If you were asked if a Dad have an influence in his daughter’s life, I hope you would be like me in say, “Absolutely Yes”. But how would I know this? Well, I am the daughter of a man that taught me everything I know. He was kind, he was loving, he was a hard worker, but most of all, he was my Dad.
I will share with you the impact my Dad made in my life, as he made many, but this is one that I am reminded of almost every day. When I was 16 years of age I got my first job. This was in the 1960s, and having a job back then really meant something special. It meant that you were trustworthy, and you did not mind working.
After working my job for one month, my Dad took me to the Bank and said, I want you to open a Bank account and deposit all these checks in it. He went on to say, “Make no withdrawels from it except for a rainy day”. That was a strange statement for me to hear, because, I did not know what a rainy day meant.
It was years later before I was able to grasp exactly what my dad was trying to telling me. It meant to make a withdrawel only in cases of an emergency. Wow, that blew me away! What emergency could a girl 16 years old encounter?
That influence was a game changer for me, even today it is still edged in my mind 50 years later, and my husband has instilled those same values in our five daughters. It is not easy to do this with all the glitter and glamour the world continously throws at us. It says spend, spend, spend.
A Dad’s influence in the life of his daughter cannot be measured with money. You just can’t put a dollar tag on it. It is something that set the course of her life because a daughter trust her Dad, and that trust is so important in molding how she see other men in her life.
I recently saw a social media post with a photo portraying a dad spending quality time with his daughter, and for the record let’s say he was a good dad. They were both standing on the porch of their home. The dad was standing beside his daughter, pointing outward from the house showing her the beautiful scenery of the land that was before them.
The daughter had a beautiful smile on her face as she gleaned from just being in her dad’s presence. She was soaking up the attention he was giving her and that was a special moment. A quick thought came over me to catch that moment and write about it. It was my opportunity to reach out to all dads who may have been blessed to have a daughter.
Your love and attention is so important, it does not go unnoticed, and she will cherish it forever. I know, because my dad is no longer alive, and I am still cherishing those special times he spent with me.
Being a dad is one who raise a child as his own. He does not necessarily have to be her dad by birth. So, If you have been living the Dad Role to a daughter or child. You are making an impact. God bless you!
The greatest impact in a young girl’s life will normally (not always), come from her relationship with her dad. Daughters in most cases will seek those same traits she saw growing up in her dad – in the man she marry.
So, I dedicate this post to my husband who has been an excellent dad to all my daughters, although they were not all his by birth. He was a dad to all of them, and that is what a real dad is all about.
When your daughter grows up, and becomes an adult, everything that you have instilled in her will still be with her. It molds her personality, the way she thinks, and most of all, the way she feels about herself. She will be what you have invested in her. It becomes who she is, and what she aspires to be. She will live by those learned principles . And unfortunately, it works the same whether good or bad. She will desire to be just like you.
Please comment me with your thoughts. It is never to late to become a good dad. Start today!
by admin | Relationship Building
A Powerful 90 Day Journey
Having the man you want in 90 Days may not be as hard as you think. But ladies, you must “Think”! It is keeping him for more than 90 Days that you need to be concerned about. Have you heard that things that start quickly, may end quickly? You may be going about this the wrong way.
First, you need to focus on what you are looking for in a man, and why. Then, you should be able to defined those characteristics one-by-one as you seek to have a closer relationship with him?
For example, if you said, “I want him to have a job”. Then know the reason for that. You should be able to define why it is important that this man have a job in-order for you to date him. You may say you want him to have a job because you want a man that is self sufficient, and not relying on you to provide for him. Right?
If you can’t define your reasoning for your “why”. You may find yourself saying, “just forget it” and overlooking those negative characteristics that he might have. If you overlook those negative reasoning now, they will surely surface later.
Finding the right man in your life can be a good thing. But equally so, finding the wrong man can be the opposite. Matter of fact, it can be a “Nightmare”. And Third, Begin seeing yourself as deserving to find a man that is good and right for you. Don’t rush! You deserve it. Now, instead of seeing him as a “Good Catch”. See yourself as the gift in the relationship.
Now, before you go out and start picking and choosing all these different men in your life, and throwing many of them to the curve. Create a clear vision of what you are looking for, and why. Pray that God will grant you wisdom in finding the right man for you. Ask yourself….will this man enhance who I am? or will I need to make him into what I want him to be?
As you approach your reasoning for each question, be honest with yourself. Building a relationship with a man is suppose to complete you. So, ask yourself”? Does this man make me feel complete?
If you are still struggling with your feelings and your reasoning why, you may want to consider entering into my 90 day Journey to finding the true you. So, what is this 90 day Journey? People go on my 90 Day Journey for many different reasons.
You may take this Journey to find the Home of your Dreams! You may take this Journey to see if you would like to have a child. Or more Children! You may even plan your 90 Day Journey to run a marathon.
Life is a Journey, and we will focus on you finding the right man that will compliment you in this Journey. There are a few things you must do to prepare yourself for the 90 Day Journey. Let’s get started. Comment me in the box below.
by admin | General, Marriage & Family
Men do not look, nor think the same way as women
Understanding men is not an easy task for any women who desires to find the right man in her life. This blog will assist you in thinking a bit deeper before taking every word as face value. We will discuss a few things to consider. Men do not look, nor think the same way as women.
A matter of fact, they are the opposite of women and in most cases think differently. Yet, men can be compatible. What a man tell you many times is not what they mean. And men, this is for you. Women say and do things the opposite of what men may understand.
That is why relationships can be complicated. Let’s focus in this Blog on one area and probably the most important communication factor between the opposite sex. There are a few things ladies we must learn about men, and the earlier we realize this, the better.
As Women, we like to build lasting relationships. We also desire intimacy and companionship in that relationship. Finding a true mate in today’s society is not easy to do. So many times we find ourselves settling for less.
In most cases, men are looking for women who they can just have fun with for the night. Men call this “Playing the Field”. Men sees it as, if nothing is broken, why fix it. These men ladies are not looking, nor are they ready for a lasting relationship or commitment.
When it comes to falling in love, men love deeply. When they fall for you, it is hard for them if they ever have to break away. They don’t handle broken relationships well, and when they get hurt by a woman, it is hard for them to trust or love again.
Men are much more cautious when beginning new relationship than women. Women will find a few qualities in a man they admire, and they will quickly tell their family and friends about him, and move forward towards a committed relationship. She wants it to be permanent.
When a woman cannot get a commitment for marriage, she is much more quickly to suggest moving in together than the man. This sometimes is an open door ticket for the man to take advantage of the opportunity with the understanding that he can still have his freedom to roam with other women on the side.
It is important that women take a step back, slow down and evaluate the full picture of that relationship. If he is willing to move in with you, it does not mean he is ready for a committed relationship. In most cases, it mean the he is willing to take a chance for a “free ride”. Men are not stupid ladies. If he can get a free ride, why would he go out and buy a car?
You see ladies, we often tell ourselves that he just need time, and you can change his mind and drive him to marriage, and living with him will prove to him that you both make great companions, but most of all it allows you to prove to him that you can be a good wife and will make a good mother to his offspring. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. Marriage is not based on none of those things.
Marriage is based on completion. You see ladies, Men are incomplete without a women. When we try to complete him in a sexual way before the commitment of matrimony happens, his desire to keep searching for that completion will continues. God made man to desire a woman (He called her his wife) to complete him physically, mentally and sexually.
He made her beautiful, gentle, and desirable physically, mentally and sexually for that reason. But it must be done in the way God intended it to be. In our society today, Sex is a dirty word. But it is not dirty when done in the right way, and it is up to us (women) to bring that beautiful intimacy back into our relationships with men (our husbands) by acknowledging that Marriage was never man’s idea, but Gods.
by admin | General
America, Replace Hate with Love
Can you imagine what impact we could make in our society if every new day began with you asking yourself this question, “What can I do to fight off Hate? We all live in this world. And most people if they would be honest, would tell you that they enjoy living with the freedom they have in this country.
But all of us do not live here equally. Our country is a great place to live, but let’s be honest with ourselves our country need help in so many areas. Today we are just going to focus on one of those ways, and that is “Hate”. So, what is hate? Hate is a feeling of intense or passionate dislike for another.
We often want to say that “Hate” is an illness, but it is not. Why? Because we choose to hate. We do not choose to be sick. Our country is permeated with “hate”, and it spreads like Cancer. But again, it is a choice a person makes, and if you are not careful, your hate can become so strong and intense, that it will make you sick.
So what can we do to fight off this behavior called “Hate”? The first thing you can do when you see this behavior taking place in your presence is to “Respond to it”. Don’t engage in it with the person dishing it out. If this person is using verbal, hateful language or remarks, meaning he or she is using racial slurs against another person, you take action, ask them, why did you have to say that?
Whatever response they give you, say to them “help me understand how those words will make the situation better”? Whatever reason they give you, respond again, “Why was it necessary to say what you said”? Keep at them with question after question, until they give out of reasons for their behavior. Now, this person’s behavior probably will not change from just one person doing this, but it will make an impact if everyone responded in this like-manner, that person would soon lose their ability to have someone feed off their hatred, and it will begin to dissipate.
If all of us would ACT! “Say Something” in the face of hate, hate would find a way to disappear. Hate feeds off others, and every time we allow a person to get away with hateful remarks or behaviors, it grows another inch. And if you are not careful, you will began feeling the same way as the person using the hateful language. Nothing! Absolutely nothing warrants a hateful Act.
Let us look at the opposite counterpart of hate. That is love. So, when we express hate in our words and behaviors, we are actually telling others that we lack the ability to “Love”. Sometime I feel that if we spent more of our energies learning different ways to express love in our daily lives, Hate would have no place to reside, and would find another country to live in.
So, how and where do we start. We start to make a change NOW! We encourage you to start, and to start slow. We need to get this right the first time.
Challenge yourself to begin a “Support Group”. Begin by calling your friends, co-workers, and church members. Before you know it, you will have reached 20, 30, 40 or 50 people that will have the same interest as you do, and that is teaching love instead of hate. You will along with your group put guidelines in place to share with your community. That is why it is so important to reach out across communities, cities and states and get people involved.
If all of us would do this, the world would change for the better. Can I count on your support? I welcome your comments. Check me out on my Blog at: annieforsuccess.com.
by admin | Beauty Tips
Beautiful Skin with Best Cleansing Brush
Best Cleansing Brush for your skin is something that every girl and woman wants and would love to have. Ladies, this little cleansing brush that is so gentle really works! Unfortunately, every girl and woman is not able to have that beautiful skin she so desires.
Many times it is not just one thing that causes our skin to not have that beautiful feeling of softness and fresh looking. Many times this is because of improper cleansing of the skin. Our skin should always feel fresh and clean everyday. It is important to seek the right skin massaging brush that works for you and give you that invigorating feeling that keeps your skin feeling good all day.
I have been using this skin vigorating brush for many years now, and I love it! I tried to stop using it for a short while just to see if I noticed a difference, and after about two weeks it was noticeable that washing and cleansing my skin using a cloth was not getting my skin clean. In no time, I could see the difference. I could see the dirt and other chemicals from air and pollution forming on my skin and it was not being removed with a soap and water with a wash cloth. Knowing what is good for your skin is so important.
That is when I quickly knew, that this cleansing brush that vigorates the skin really worked. My skin was happy that I switch back to it. When your skin is fresh and clean, you will see the difference. You won’t need to wear heavy cosmetics or glamour to cover those trouble spots.
There is no one thing that works for everyone, but having this cleaning brush that refreshes your skin is what every woman need to begin her beautiful skin regime. Skin so beautiful is about keeping a 3 easy step program. Cleansing, Day Cream, and Night Cream. I will break these down in three different blogs.
The first step is Cleansing.
All you will need is the right cleansing brush that is soft yet firm enough to remove dirt and grime from air pollution and bring back your skin’s natural beauty. It only takes 60 seconds for a superior sonic clean! This rechargeable device removes four times more dirt, oil, impurities, makeup and pollutants – including tiny pollution particles known as PM2.5 – than hand cleansing.* It cleans hard-to-reach places and is suitable for twice-daily cleansing on all skin types, including sensitive skin. So, let’s look at how do skin so beautiful brush work?
The brush is a lightweight, two-speed power brush that gently massages, cleans and invigorates the skin, it removes residue, dirt and makeup in just seconds.
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Removes makeup 85% better than cleansing by hand.
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Boosts the absorption of your next skin care step.
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Starts improving skin’s appearance immediately.
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Helps polish away the look of past skin damage for a more even-looking complexion.
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Softens the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
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Go ahead, give it a try. This Cleansing Brush head offer a superior clean feel that preps your skin beautifully for the next skin care step. It delivers age-defying benefits and promotes serum absorption, This Skin so Beautiful set gives you the ultimate skin care experience that your skin has been so patiently waiting for. Give it a try and learn all about the skin-loving benefits and how it creates the ultimate spa-like experience.
Continue your Skinvigorate Cleansing brush experience by purchasing the facial brush massage set. It delivers more than 24,000 sonic-powered micro massages in a two-minute session for age-defying results. Face and neck appear tightened and toned, fine lines appear softened and skin appears younger-looking and more radiant.2
Deliver a deep clean that gently lifts away pore-clogging impurities from hard-to-reach places. Suitable to use twice daily on all skin types, including on sensitive skin. If you would like to share what you are using on your skin, and how you can have beautiful skin everyday, just connect with me in the comment section. I look forward to speaking with you.
by admin | Pageant News
Virtual Pageants help Gain Confidence in Girls!
A Virtual Pageant experience may be exactly what your daughter need right now with the Covid-19 Virus on the rise, and being under quarantine and social distancing for months now. This may be exactly what she needs.
As a Pageant owner for almost 20 years, and mother of 5 daughters, I learned first hand some of the struggles girls face in our society growing up which lead me to starting my own Pageant system. Now, with the Covid-19 virus spreading through our communities, it has lead me to Virtual Pageants that reach girls and young women all over the world.
Virtual Pageants are a motivator for many girls and is the first step to gaining confidence to present themselves for a video competition.
Can you imagine what life has been like for our school aged girls and teens? Teens are active, and rely on spending quality time after school with friends and doing family activities, but this year has been so much different.
Instead of being outside over the past six months, girls have been spending most of their time at home, in their bedroom, using technology to communicate with their peers. Hoping things will get better soon. This is not the way things should be.
Let’s face it, life for most girls these days are not sugar, spice and everything nice – not even close. Girls have to put up with peer pressure to do drugs, lose weight, and experience with sex and relationships, all at earlier and earlier ages. And on the top of the stressors of school and growing up in a face-paced society, many girls don’t find the encouragement and support they need to protect them from harm at a very vulnerable time in their lives.
Mom, Dad’s don’t let social distancing keep your daughter from experiencing the excitement of a beautiful Summer, and an opportunity of a lifetime to participate in a Virtual Online Pageant. That is why I’m sharing this with every American family. Allow your daughter an opportunity to “Sparkle”.
Life is tough for girls these days. Don’t let this summer pass without enrolling your daughter(s) is completely over, do something that you can be proud of. Consider exploring a Virtual
Pageant experience for your daughter. This experience is meant for the whole family to enjoy. Moms, you are not to old to enroll yourself in this Virtual Pageant.
Miss Sparkle Success Pageant is different than any other. We strive to make a difference in the lives of every girl. We crown one queen, but every girl will enjoy the Miss Sparkle Success Pageant Experience. The crown represents exhibiting a positive self image, behavior and character that other girls may model. It is dreaming BIG! This experience is for the whole family.
We are excited to offer this pageant experience to every girl. If this is her your first pageant experience, that is fine! No experience is required. Come as you are, leave the way you aspire to be.
Miss Sparkle Success is dedicated to providing positive opportunities that enhance the image in girls and young women across america. If you aspire to participate in our pageant experience. Click here to register. https://www.misssparklesuccess.com/
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Miss Sparklette, Age 4-7 yrs.
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Junior Teen, Age 8-12 yrs.
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Teen, Age 13-15 yrs.
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Miss, Age 16-18 yrs.
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Miss Collegiate, Age 19-24 yrs.
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Miss/Ms./Miss American Woman, Age 25 & Up!
I welcome your thoughts and comments below.
by admin | General
No One is Born a Racist!
First understanding, that “No one, and I will repeat, No one was born in America a “Racist”. Don’t you find it interesting that we are still in the year 2020, scratching our heads on how we may change the system of “Racism in our Country”?
Why is this such a hard and painful pill to swallow? If America is so great, why are we so afraid to listen to those who are driven to the streets to Protest to get those who need to hear us… to listen?
Can’t America see that every day in this country, people of color are faced with Racism on every spectrum? In neighborhoods, the workplace, traveling on american highways, while shopping in stores and malls, in the education system, and even in our place of worship. But, only a person of color would know this. If you have never experienced “Hunger”, you will not know what hunger feels like. “Hunger, and Hungry” is not the same thing.
We think we know what it feel like to experience racism, but we don’t. All of us will feel hungry at some time in our lives. But most will never experience “Hunger”. Racism is similar to that, we know what the word means, but until you actually experience it in real time, we really do not know what “Racism” is all about. We may have seen it in action, but some live the experience every day in this country.
To my American friends, racism is a choice offense. It is not an accidental occurrence, It does not slip the tongue when speaking, and it does not go away with a simple apology. Racism is deeply rooted in the hearts of many in our society and a normal part of daily existence.
But don’t be dismayed by that, no one, and I say, no one was born a Racist. A person is either born into a racist family, a family where their father, mother, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandfather, grandmother, or someone taught them to hate another human being. You see, when a child is born into this world, they don’t know color. They learn in the same manner as teaching a baby how to eat, drink, crawl or walk. It is a learned behavior.
Racism is never an innocent offence, and if not dealt with in the correct manner, it will happen again and again. When we know better, we do better. When a newborn baby grows to a certain age, they learn on their own how to crawl, and in no time to walk. Eventually they learn, how to put that milk bottle down altogether, and eat solid foods.
So, why are we still acting like newborns when it comes to “Racism” in our country? I think we know better. Why do we think it has continued to grow over 400 year now? It is bigger and stronger today than ever before.
Why do you think, it is taking a man, an “innocent man” such as “George Floyd” to lose his life so that America can unveil the “Blatant” Racism that continues to exist in this Country?
Ask a man you know if America is the greatest country to live in. He may tell you that it is for some, but not for all. If racism continue to exist in this country as it is today, then it is not the greatest country for all of us.
This Country is plentiful for everyone. Let’s decide today to make it the greatest country to live for everyone. I am calling every American citizen to do their part for them, their children, and for the next generation. I will take all of us Black, White and all those in between. Let’s lock hands together and correct the wrongs of yesterday.
No blame! Clean slate for everyone! Start today! Right now! Whatever you see in this Country that does not feel right, look right, or act right, you will do something! Don’t just stand and look! ACT!
This is what will change Racism in America!
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