7 Things That Work When Your Marriage is Drifting

by admin | Marriage & Family

How to tell if your Marriage is Drifting

Your Marriage may be drifting if you begin to see a distancing between you and your spouse. After 20 years of marriage, I decided I wanted to go back to school and complete my Bachelor’s degree which I had been slowly completing for the past 20 years.

After discussing this idea with my spouse, we decided that since this was on my “Bucket List” I should just go and do it. So, that is just what I did.

We did not lay out a plan, nor estimate the hours it would take to attend classes, nor the time it would require after class studies. We did not take into consideration how much time it would take away for our 4 daughters who were also in school. The focus at that time was to complete my degree.

After a few months attending college, I found myself getting little rest, I was staying up late studying all the time. My husband on the other hand was taking the girls to and from school everyday, and at times picking me up from class at night.

In very little time, We both became preoccupied with the stressors of life and our marriage suffered as a result of it. The marriage began to drift in two directions, and that is exactly what we had vowed to never allow to happen. Couples must know when to stop and take a marriage check. We had to slow down, reevaluate our situation, and decide what was important, and then shift our marriage from drifting away from us, but towards us.

When a marriage is drifting, couple have a tendency to direct their energies in other directions, away from their marriage. Many times without even knowing it. Being a couple of faith, we knew we had to put a halt to the direction our marriage was going, and focus more on spending time together to bring back the joy of marriage that God intended it to be.

Most marriages, at one time or another may drift. the important thing is knowing what to do when that happens. Marriage drifting is never something couple’s see happening. It creeps up on you like a thief in the night. The decision I made to complete college was important to me, but not more important than my marriage.

Unfortunately, too many couples fail to see the value in choosing their marriage over other things such as careers, traveling, or starting a new relationship all together. Let’s face it, marriage takes work between both of you. It takes rolling up your sleeve and working together to make your marriage work.

Marriages may drift for many reasons, and oftentimes it is difficult to figure out what caused it to drift in the first place. I had to do some deep reflecting on my own to see what had changed in my marriage. I was able to see clearly that I had become preoccupied with my school work, and my husband was left alone trying to keep the family schedules together. So before we even knew it, our lives were moving in opposite directions. And we were both stressed to the max.

Marriage drifting is easy to do. It is like finding a food you really enjoy, so you eat it everyday. Why? Because you love it. Six months down the road you realize that you have gained 25 additional pounds, because you did not see the end results of eating this special food everyday. Instead of eating it once or twice a month. So now that you know that, you must put a plan in place to remedy the problem.

Marriage drifting works exactly the same way. The moment you realize there is a problem. Deal with it. We did! We had to take a recap and look at everything, The sooner you do this, the easier it will be.

The moment we realized the marriage was drifting we took the steps below to get back on track. We had often taken weekend get-a-ways, we started doing that again. I made the adjustment to do my class studies only on weekends, and keep my weekdays free. It was and adjustment, but it all worked out. Sunday dinners had always been a special time for our family, so we put that back on the agenda. We put our marriage as a priority, and everything else just fell in place.

If you asked me how, I would not know the “One Thing” that did it, but I would give you the 7 things that works when your marriage is drifting. You will be amazed when you both are willing to do the following:

“Talk” – You must both be willing to talk about what changed to make the relationship drift. Many times, there are more than one reason.
“Pray – Your marriage consists of your spouse, you and Jesus Christ. Pray daily to Him about the things you wish to change. Ask Him to bless your marriage.
“Time” – Refocus your time. Make each other a priority, and build things around that.
Smile – Find joy and laughter in your daily plans together. Keep humor in your daily conversations. Yesterday is gone. Today is now.
Speak – Learn to speak His/her love language. You are both different as day and night. Don’t be afraid to say these words, “I Love You”.
Enjoy – Enjoy your Marriage – Arrange time together – . You will be amazed how simple it is to enjoy the little things together..
Mentor – Find a couple that has been married less years than you, and become their Mentor on marriage issues. Amazingly this will grown your marriage.

If you take the steps above, and make them a daily habit. You will be amazed of the outcome. I was able to graduate with my class that following year. My family sitting there beside me cheering me on, as I walked across that stage as a proud wife, mother and now graduate of a Michigan University.

Are Pageants for Every Girl

by admin | Pageant News

Are Pageants for you?

The question is always asked, “Are Pageants for Every Girl”? This question is often misunderstood by many parents of girls who have a false impression of what a beauty Pageant is all about. For many years, I felt the same way. Please take the time to read my personal experience when my daughter participated in a beauty pageant, and you will see how it changed our lives forever. You will also see why I would say that “pageants are for every girl who aspires to have that experience. Check out these 5 benefits a pageant can bring to every girl

Pageant enhance confidence.
Pageants improves public speaking skills.
Pageants increases charisma and intelligence.
Pageants help girl define their Platform.
Pageants help define a girl’s life purpose.

Pageants were not a thing that I focused on very much as my daughters were growing up. It was not until one of my daughters reached the age of 16 and stumbled across a announcement in the local newspaper of an upcoming state pageant which would be held mother later. The announcement stated that they were looking for participants as city queens to “try out” for the State competition that was coming up in a few weeks.

My daughter was excited about the city queen tryout opportunity, so we were supportive of her in seeing her enthusiasm to do this. We gave her the funds she needed to complete her city queen registration requirement, which was only $25. This included her completing a one page essay.

A few weeks later, she was contacted for her city queen telephone Interview, which included a 3 minute Question & Answer on a Topic of her interest.

Amazingly, this opportunity turned into a positive experience for my daughter. She took her instructions for the next step very seriously. She wrote, and rewrote her essay, and wanted to present her thoughts and writing as well as she could. She waited for about another month, then the letter she had been waiting to receive from the organization finally arrived in the mail.

The letter was addressed to the parents of “Kimberly”, since she was under the age of eighteen. It read as follows, “Thank you for your interest in participating in our upcoming state pageant competition. We are happy to inform you, that out of the 87 registrants from your city, you have been chosen to represent your city in the upcoming Michigan State Pageant Competition, which will be held in Detroit. It went on to say that she would be receiving her city queen sash in the next couple weeks”.

We began to see a difference in our daughter. It was as if the lights of opportunity had came on for her. She immediately begin planning and preparing for the upcoming State Competition. She had to get letters from her school counselor, teacher recommendations, 20 hours of community service, and grades “B” or better that would also be presented to the judges by the date of the competition. She kept a journal of all the things she needed to do to maintain her eligibility status. I was amazed how positive the pageant owners were in the lives of all the girls. They treated them with respect, value and dignity.

As the State Competition drew near, I took my daughter shopping for her pageant dress, shoes, etc., I saw the glitter in her eyes as she imagined walking the runway in every dress that she tried on. But there was a particular dress that gave her a “sparkle” that was different from all of the other dresses that she had tried on, and she knew it. This is the one, “she said”, and I could not have agreed with her more. She flourished in the dress, and it was made just for her.

I think for a brief moment, she lost herself in the dress and thought she was “Cinderella”. The girl that every “Queen” aspires to be when they enter the room, and the room becomes alive just because of their presence. Her confidence, charisma, and inner beauty shined through so much that everyone in the Bridal shoppe hovered around her in awe.

To every mom and dad who may be seeking the right pageant for their daughter and wondering are Pageants for every girl? The answer to that question is “Yes”. if your daughter would like to present herself in a good pageant system, I highly recommend you allow her to do so. I often think back what would have happened if my husband and I did not support our daughter in her desire to participate in this pageant. Life for her may have been a lot different, and not in a positive way.

You can imagine the ending of this story. With 289 delegates in the state competition, our daughter was crowned State Queen! Six month later, she went to the National Competition in New York City, and was first Runner up! This was quite an accomplishment for a 16 year old. Her level of self esteem skyrocketed, and her passion became her desire to help motivate and inspire other girls to greatness. She wanted every girl to have that same enthusiasm about life as she did. Her desire was to become owner and director of her very own Beauty Pageant, and she wanted every girl at the competition to be crowned.

One year later, we had birthed our very own Beauty Pageant System. One that crowned every girl for her accomplishments. We have been pageant owners for more than 19 years. I believe that girls need this type of interaction and experience today more than ever before. Girls come, and girls go. I continuously will hear back from many of them sharing how their lives changed after participating in our pageant system.

If you would have asked me prior to this experience, if pageants were for every girl, I probably would have said “No”, but there is something that every girl can gain from a pageant experience. I encourage parents to find the right pageant for their daughter, it can be a great experience. It may even change her life, it did for my daughter.

7 Ways to Celebrate “Her” this Mother’s Day

by admin | General

You are So Blessed to Have a Mother

There are many many reasons to celebrate your mother this year. 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 you from her womb, or is your biological mother, but she might as well have been, because a loving mother sees you as her own.

Welcome to my Blog/Article in support of “All Mothers”. I just so happen to be a Mother of 5 beautiful daughters. 3 by adoption. I will not say that raising 5 girls was an easy task, because it wasn’t. 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.

I chose to write this blog/article because whoever your mother is, or was, you can find a blessing in it. I am sending this message to every child through adulthood all over the world. If you are blessed to have a mother this “Mother’s Day”. Show her your gratitude and appreciation.

If you haven’t seen your mother in one day, or in 5 years, this is the time to reach out to her, not just because Mother’s Day is coming soon, but because she is your mother. Let all the dead bones stay buried, put it aside and enjoy this time together.

We live in a culture where life get’s 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 everyone, young or older to reach out to the mother in your life this Mother’s Day!

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. 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.

So, lets look at 7 ways we can celebrate our mother this Mother’s Day.

Call her on the telephone. This is the easiest and most efficient way to show your love to her. There is nothing better than her hearing your voice.
Send her a Mother’s Day card. Be careful with this one, cards can sometime say words that does not apply to your relationship with her, and she will know that you did not put much effort into choosing the right card to send her.
Send her flowers. Now if you can’t afford this one, go with numbers 1 or 2 above.
“Zoom Conference” with her. This is a great way to see her and talk with her all at the same time. Make sure she is able to connect with you on a Zoom call.
Drive by her home and call her on her phone and ask her to look out the window. If you live in the same city. This is especially special if you have children. You and your family can keep your distance outside your car, but can say to her “You Love Her”.
Mother’s love sharing church service with her family. Send her the link to your online church service, and enjoy sharing that time with her as you continue to engage in social distancing.
If you don’t know where your mother is…..Find her! Then call her and let her know that you are nearby, in heart and in person.

I wish all of you “Success” this year in celebrating your mother. She is SPECIAL! You will be so glad you did. I look forward to hearing your feedback below!

How to Look and Act like a Spokes Model

by admin | Etiquette & Success

How to Become what you Aspire in 3 Easy Steps

Have you often thought about what life would be like for you if you were a Spokes Model? When you thought about it, you decided that maybe, just maybe, you did not actually want to be a Spokes Model, but maybe you wanted to act look like one. Understanding the role of a Spokes Model is the first step in truly knowing if you would like to become one.

So, let’s look at the pros and cons to becoming a Spokes Model. A Spokes Model is pretty much what it says, it is a person who speaks on behalf of someone else. In many instances, they are representing and speaking on behalf of a company. The company hires you, the Spokes Model. In many descriptions a Spokes Model is also referred to as Spoken Person.

Companies hire a Spokes Model to represent their company to say good things about a product or service. The company allows this person to be the front line, or guiding force in convincing the consumer that the product or service the company represents is exactly what they need.

Spokes Models are often very well spoken, and in most instances they look physically healthy. They present themselves as one who have tried the product or service, and is happy to stand in between the Company and the Consumer as a “I tried it, You buy it” mentality. And because of their convincing demeanor, people will trust them to buy whatever they are selling. The cons to this method is that, many times the Spokes Model will convince others to purchase products when they have never tried the product themselves. Spokes Models sees it as a job, and not a conviction of truth. Many Spokes Models are honest people and will soon move out of that role because of their integrity.

So, wanting to look and act like a Spokes Model is a good thing. It allows you to show off your presentation skills, dress neatly and look good. Start improving your speaking vocabulary immediately by enrolling in a Speaking course. Remember, Spokes Models are poised, articulate and versatile. So the next thing you want to do is improve your image and etiquette skills. You may want to enroll in a language course to impress people from other countries. Lastly, if you are not already a Professional, start acting like one. Watch and see how quickly people will see you are a Spokes Model.

Step 1. Improve your vocabulary and speaking skills.

Step 2. Rev up your Image and Etiquette Skills

Step 3. Act like a Professional Right Now!

3 Powerful Steps to Learning Anything!

by admin | Uncategorized

Why the 3 Powerful Step Plan Work?

The 3 Powerful Step plan work because it is attainable in our human mind. Our minds has the capability to take us to our destination in life. Let’s think about this for a moment. Where do you think your thoughts come from? Why do we have thoughts? You are correct on both counts! It thoughts come from your mind. We have thoughts, because it is what drives us to our destination. So remember, “Every thought starts in our mind”.

If you think you can do it, you can! But, be very careful, It can work against you. How do we look at our capabilities to complete a task? Do we see it as Possible, or Impossible? Most of the time, we doubt our abilities to complete the task at hand. This can work against us, because if you believe you cannot do it. Success and failure starts in your mind.

When a promotion comes up at your workplace, do you get excited, and go for it? Or, do you find 10 reasons to doubt yourself that you do not have the ability to do the job? Which leads to your doubt that you can get the job. But, Hold on! This behavior is a common factor among most of us. That’s why using and understanding the 3 Practical Step Plan is so important.

People like to say beginning a new thought regime is easy. But I am not going to tell you that. I will tell you that after you have completed your first step, your next step will be easier to master. That first step is always the most difficult. And it is making up your mind to do it, and telling yourself that you can do anything you put your mind to do.

You, yes “You” choose your own outcome. The key is to keep it as SIMPLE as you can! If there was only 3 steps to learn how to do anything, life would be great wouldn’t it? Well, it can be, and it can be for you.

I am delighted to show you how you can accomplish your goal using my 3 Powerful step Program. Think of it as your Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 Success goals.

Growing up, I was intrigued when looking at large high rise building from my car that seemed to appear overnight, and I often asked myself, “How can anyone make these large building? The task seemed impossible to master. come from, and who built it?”.

When traveling with my family, I would see buses, shopping malls and subdivision with beautiful homes being built all around me. I would comment to my dad and mom, “How did they do that”? I could not grasp that it all came from someones 1, 2, 3 step idea.

As I became more and more intrigued by the idea that the human mind held such power, I became more and more interested in understanding how people could reach their dream. Any dream. I spent numerous hours observing the steps they used to reach their goal, and it all began with a simple plan (or idea) in their mind).

Then later I turned those plans into step 1, step 2, and step 3 plans, which can also be called project.

Life works the same way. We must first learn how to crawl, before we can walk, ever observed a baby learning how to walk. He/she makes the first step, then the second step, then the third step, and then bingo! They can walk. All completed in 3 Powerful Steps. Everything begins with 3 SIMPLE steps.

When we see things at the completion stage, it can sometime seem overwhelming, or to big of a task to master. But when we look at it from a step-by-step process, we see it as something we can master. It is the same strategy as crawling before walking.

Life is attainable!. When growing up, I would look out the window and was amazed of the large building, beautiful homes, and shopping malls that seem to have appeared over night. After doing some research, I later realize that from the idea step, to the completion step, it took years before these building were completed.

To me, it looked like it went from nothing to something overnight. That is how many of us see the world, and we are hindered because we put timelines on what we want to achieve based on what we think happen with someone else. So, for use the idea that we had in mind is taking too long. We base our success story, on what we think someone else’s success story is or was.

Your neighbor may have gain success in one month in his new business. But, It may take you 6 months to achieve that same level. It could even take more time. No two successes are the same. For example, you drive in a beautiful neighborhood and you see all the great and unique homes, and the first thing you say, is Wow! who built that home? And, you wonder how they did it. Later, you find yourself reading an article about a company that teaches home-to-be owners, how to build their own home. Millions of people today challenge themselves to do just that. The have someone design their blueprint, and they go out to build the house of their dreams. They do a great job at it. Maybe not perfect, but very well done. I am here to challenge you to taking the 3 step to learning seriously. at is step-by-step learning. Let’s be real, can we? When you first decide you want to do something, you have no clue how you will do it, or complete the final result, or what the final result will look like. But, what you do is begin at ground zero, and get it started. Yes! that is it. That is the answer to every situation or problem. The problem with many people in this world, is that they never get off ground zero. Meaning, they never get the project started.

So, when I decided to begin blogging. I had no clue what I would say, or what I would do. Every time I started writing, I said no, that is not what I want to write about, and I startled again doing something totally different. Then one day I said to myself, “If I could be honest with myself”. What is it that I would like people to blog about, and it came to me. I want them to write about something that I can enhance my learning, but it must be simple, and what I had found in the past, is that people would write about something, then when it got really good reading, they went off in another direction. One that I had a difficult time following. I just wanted to hear the truth from their gult. Well, that was it, my answer was staring me in the face, and it was simple. Write! Write! Write! But keep it simple. Write in step-by-step learning.

I love to write, I really do. I love people, yes I do. I don’t like everything about people, but I love love the person. There is so much greatness in all of us, we just need and opportunity to shine through. The only one that can hold us back from anything in this life is “US”. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and let you light shine through.

Step 1. Have the confidence in yourself that you can do what you aspire to do. That mean that you believe in yourself, and you believe you have the valuable qualities necessary to reach any goal you aspire to do. Never doubt that.

Step 2. Begin setting step-by-step goals of achievement for yourself. No, not tomorrow… Start today! See your new goals as a ship that heads out to sea. If you don hoist the sail and set the rudder, the ship will begin to adrift out to sea with no direction set. So the ship will float in any direction the waves and winds sends it. When it finally returns to the port, people will ask you, “where did you sail?” Your answer would be “No where”. That is exactly what happens when you do not set goals. So, set goals, and set them regularly!

Step 3. Motivation is the car that drives you. Without it, even the best of people cannot succeed. Motivation is all about having the desire, and confidence to achieve the goal at hand. Motivation is like being thirsty, and feeling motivated to take action and to get the water you need to quench that thirst.

What do Girls Need to Participate in a Virtual Beauty Pageant?

by admin | Uncategorized

Girls Just Need One Attribute!

That’s a very interesting question! And I receive calls like this regularly from young women, parents and prospective contestants asking, “What do Girls Need to Participate in a Virtual Pageant?. My response is always the same, “Girls just need one Attribute” to compete in a well respected pageant system, and that is “just be you”.

The definition of “Beauty” in this blog is defined as ones “Outside Attribute”. Moms, Dads, and interested advocates for young people. Our world is full of girls and young women who struggle with their body image, hair texture, face features, height, weight and levels of learning abilities. These girls would love to enhance their overall personal development skills by participating in a beauty pageant competition. They work very hard to qualify, but many pageant criteria and rules for many of them are too high.

Parents, If you speak with a pageant owner, director of a pageant, or a pageant coordinator who tells you, “I really like your daughter, but she is just not pretty enough to compete in this pageant”. “RUN”! Run as fast as you can away from these type of pageants who base their winners solely on outside looks.

When girls tell me these type of experiences, I make it my business to speak directly with their parent(s). I am a mom of five daughters, and have been a pageant owner, and in the pageant industry for 19 years, I still could not define “beauty” by looking at the girls themselves. It’s her overall personality and demeanor that defines her beauty to me.

Pageants are to help girls and young women build their confidence and esteem. They do not compete with other candidates. They are judged on their own merit. Girls should never be told by anyone they are not beautiful enough to be accepted in their pageant competition.

I have told many girls in my pageant to work on her confidence in speaking in public, because that is one of our pageant requirements. Each girl will introduce herself to the judges, and speak for about 30 seconds about on her future life goals. We also provide a class that prepares the girls for these task. Our goal is to prepare girls for future success.

A good Pageant owner will focus more on what the pageant can do for the contestant, and encourage girls to give their pageant an opportunity to serve them. Our Judges are trained to judge the girl’s character, personality, inside and outside image, confidence, personality and public presence. This allows each girl to be judged on her own abilities, and not the ability, or lack of ability of someone else.

The goal should always be to enhance the beauty and esteem in every girl to be the best that she can be. Confidence does not begin on the outside. It is an inside characteristic that girls need today – they are not born with it.

When pageants focus on a girl’s outside beauty and characteristics only, girls have a tendency to be more revealing in the way she dresses, and also may wear lots of makeup to cover any blemishes or imperfections on her face. Girls feel her looks defines her. But inside, she is hurting and empty.

For this reason, I have began my first Virtual Pageant to reach girls around the world in hopes of enhancing her inner beauty and potential. The pageant will be outlined in the same manner as a local pageant. Girls will compete by video taping each category. This way, girls will not see the other girls in the competition. I am reaching out to moms and dads and interested advocates for youth to support me in this endeavor. Encourage girls from across the states to be a participant.

It was amazing to see the number of girls in my pageant success class explain why they wanted to compete in our pageant. The reason was to enhance her personal development skills and confidence. When girls are true to themselves, they will do wonderful things in their pageant experience. In most instances, they will walk away wearing the CROWN.

Pageants are a wonderful experience for young girls and women. It has in many cases, lost it’s true purpose. I would recommend it to EVERY girl who aspires to compete for the right reasons

Parents, it is your responsibility to do your research and assure your daughter that the pageant you chose for her is right for her. I would be interested in hearing your comments.

Teach a Man how to Fish is Great Work Ethics

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Take the Time to Teach

Have you heard this statement? “Give a Man a Fish, and it will feed him for a day. Teach him how to Fish, and it will Feed him for a Lifetime”.

This is a true statement, in that when we take the extra time to teach someone what we know, instead of telling them what we know. We are equipping them with a lifetime learning tool. One that not only can they use over and over again, but one that they can passed on, or pass down to the next generation.

Take the time to teach your children how to read, instead of reading to them. This does not mean, not reading to our children from birth through the toddler years, but it does mean by school age you may want to read the story to your child first, then sitting back and allowing them to read it back to you.

Children are more inclined to live by the example of their parents or teacher. So be careful! Show a person who may be lost how to get back on track, instead of telling them how it feels to be back on track. How often have we stopped along the highway, and asked someone for directions to get us back on track, and immediately after we drove off, we found ourselves lost again, and drove around and around in circles, until we stopped again and asked another person for directions.

This second person, says, “wait a moment, I will drive you to that exit, because it can be a bit tricky”. So they do just that. How did that make you feel? You will find yourself, forever grateful for the kindness this person exhibited in taking the time to drive the distance with you while you were lost, and stayed with you to get you back on track.

That experience will stay with you in later years. And guess what? You are forever grateful, and you find yourself often doing the same act of kindness to others without any thought.

At the age of sixteen, I was able to learn this lesson, and it has been edged in my memory what that statement truly mean. I was only 16 years old, and a junior in high school, but the lesson remain ever-present today. I was able to earn high school credits by working a job. I was assigned a great mentor who was trained to teach potential students good work ethics.

I continue to exercise those skills today that was learned at the age of sixteen. This program was a “Co-op” Program, that allowed high school students with average or above GPA’s to leave school, and go to work and still earn graduation credits. I don’t know if this program is still available today for students, but it was a positive program for many high school student year ago.

This message I continue to share with my blog audience. The message is to share and teach what you have learned. Pass it on to someone you feel will benefit from it in a positive way.

Many years have passed since that time back in high school. But, I still carry that same message with me. Today I teach, train and inspire other women and men to seek purpose and value in their lives by owning their own home base business. There is no better time than now to begin doing what you absolutely love. Home based business allows you more time for family, friends and personal relationships.

Take time to TEACH others, your past skills are valuable. Many women and men across america would love to join you in making their dreams a reality.

It does not matter if you are new at becoming a entrepreneur, or just thinking about the possibilities of becoming one. There is no better time than right now to start. You can start while you are still working, or while you are looking for a new career from home. I will help you find the career you desire, and will welcome you to join my career choice that gives you a 50% return on your business investment. Not, it is all up to you. Please connect with me below.

How To Make Money Supervising Yourself?

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Ladies, Gentlemen, I am talking to the “Choir” today. Ask yourself, “How can I make money supervising myself?” “Then ask yourself, “Would I prefer to Supervise Myself, or Supervise Someone else?”. If you gave this some serious thought, you will find that this is not a difficult question to answer. Do you think you are a fair person? Are you a truthful person? Do you put value in Yourself? Well, this may surprise you, but to be successful at having your own home based business and you being your boss, you need to always think from the perspective that you serve others, the way or even better than you serve yourself.

So Ladies, making money supervising yourself is a great way for me to introduce you to becoming your own boss. This is a great opportunity for you to prove to yourself your great skills in working your business from home. Yes, I am assigning you as supervisor of your own business. Now, look in the mirror and congratulate yourself. You have earned it!

When you are your own boss, you become your own supervisor, and the title entrepreneur. No one is there to look over your shoulder, no one is there to remind you to clock in your time, evaluate your work, or approve your vacation time. The biggest challenge you will face is how to build great relationships with my clients. Are you ready to begin setting some fun and reasonable goals for yourself? Working from home can be so rewarding in many ways. However, to be a good supervisor, you must know how to discipline yourself. So, when setting goals for yourself you will need to follow them.

Lesson One. Let’s get started! Get up in the morning, shower, put on some great makeup and glamour, wear a nice comfortable suit, preferably Red. Blue if you are a guy. Remember, you are working from home today. You don’t have to worry about the weather. If you don’t have an office set up yet, we will share in our next Blog how to get one set up in one day.

Brush your teeth, and spray a hint of perfume or use cologne if you are a guy. The rule of business will be the same. Now, get yourself a nice healthy breakfast. Eat what your heart desires, because after all, you are the Boss! Bosses are known to feel better when they eat what they want to eat. So, for now, do that. If you want to eat a danish, go ahead, the only thing I would suggest, is that you cut it in half, and eat the other half tomorrow or the next day. I would also encourage you to eat some yogurt and a apple. If you feel full, you can stop with that for breakfast. This will help you start your day out with a healthy mindset. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water.

Now, let’s get to work on our first day being the best Boss ever! You will follow this same pattern all week. Ask yourself as you look at YOU in the mirror, what is it that I aspire to do with my life? What things do I enjoy doing? Believe in yourself that you can do anything you desire to do. Your looks, and your age is not a factor. It’s your determination!

As you ponder with these great ideas and desires, begin writing them down. Write this down in your weekly planner and organizer. Oh, did we forget? We must write everything down in our planner and organizer? Don’t rush, you have time to do this. This is because you are in your beginning stage of your business success, and we need to make ourselves accountable. Accountable to who? YOU! Now that we have a planner and organizer in place, keep it close at hand, you will need it often.

If you have decided what you want to do with your career from home before my next blog, I would love to hear your thoughts. I am a career and life coach that believe you have all the confidence you need to make your success journey. I believe you are ready to live and enjoy your best life yet. My role is to assist you in your journey so that each step you make will be one that I have already made ahead of you. My step-by-step approach success is to make your journey fearless.

How To Be Your Own Boss on Day 1

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Life is full of wonderful surprises, and one of them for me was realizing that I could actually be my on own Boss on day ONE! Folks, I will tell you that I had that same stigma that society puts on all of us, that you must be “rich” or you must own your own home, or maybe even you must drive a certain car to be your own Boss. I come here to tell you that is not the truth. Yes, having all those things are great when you are a business owner. However, it does not define you as a successful person.

Many times what it does say especially when you wake up in the middle of the night “terrified” that you are in over your head in debt. Now, that does not have to be the case. You can own all those things, and be debt free of them. I am here today to tell you that if you want to be your own Boss, and work from home, and own your own business, YOU CAN DO THAT. You can do that with just a working computer.

If someone would have told me 20 years ago, when I first started my own business, “Annie you can own your own business simply by investing in a computer, or renting one, you just need to put your mind to it, and focus on what will work for you”. I would have said, “there must be a catch”, so I am assuming that you are saying the same thing. I will lay out a plan for you, I will also show you everything you need to know to get your business up and running, and the cost it will take to get you there.

But First, let’s talk about the number one reason why people are hesitant in moving forward to owning their own home based business. That Number #1 reason, is our “Fear” of failure. Now, let me reverse that and tell you the number two reason, is the fear of “success”. Can you believe that? Can you believe people have a fear of success? Well, let me tell you Yes! And it is common. It is sometime called, “Fear of Change”. Why is that? One reason may be that when we change one thing in our lives, automatically other things will change, some without us every realizing it.

One being, we fear that we will lose friendships. Well, if you do lose a few of our friends, that is a good thing, because you never had them in the first place. People, who will not accept you for your success choices in life, are not true friends. The reason for our hesitance to owning our own business are all intertwined with many things like the one just mentioned. I will cover other reasons for our hesitant to owning a home based business in my upcoming blog post, so, stay tuned. I want to help you live out your dream by facing these challenges one-by-one. So, in each one of my blogs, I will give you some pros and a cons to your resistance to owning your own business.

Well, many people cannot imagine not living from paycheck-to-paycheck, and it frightens them if they woke up one morning and found “plentiful”. They would not know what to do with that. You have seen it, you have heard it, you have read it in the newspaper about lottery winners overnight riches. For today it’s good for them, tomorrow, it becomes a disaster, it become their enemy. Why? because people need to learn how to understand what true success is all about, and how to make it work for them. It starts with making good choices.

So, how do you make good choices? You are making a good choice to “own” something for yourself. You are making a good choice to want better for yourself, and leave a legacy to your children, you are making good choice when you do what you absolutely love doing. You are making good choices when you own your own home, and can afford the monthly payments. And lastly, you are making good choices when you decide to live out your dreams, instead of just dreaming about them. Today is a great day, to make good choices. I am here to help you begin step number one. I look forward to hearing from you.

How to Celebrate “Joy” starting a Home Based Business

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Doing What You Absolutely Love!

I have Learned to Celebrate Everything “Good” in my Life. As an Entrepreneur there are many things that can get you down in the dumps. But you can change that. Yes, that’s right. You can choose happiness and fulfillment by starting today, doing what inspires you. Get up from behind that desk, and start living the life you were meant to live by doing what you absolutely love.

Sitting behind a desk, day after day, doing repetitive, monotonous office work can get you down. But you have to be the one that put a stop to it. Start doing what you absolutely love today. Change your scenery.

When I started my online marketing business career back in 2001. I was working a full time job at a Big 10 University. My office had no windows, and it had originally been used for a storage area. So, day after day, I just sat there starring at the 4 corners of the wall, trying to stay motivated while doing my daily work, seeing no sunshine day after day, and no people outside enjoying the beautiful weather did get me down.

So, one day, with no previous planning, I got up, out of my chair and walked to the Employment Office within the building and requested a date for my termination. I made up my mind that day, that I wanted to do what inspired me, what gave me purpose, what was my passion. I was lead to doing community outreach. I had been involved in sponsoring Spelling Bee’s in the community for more than 25 years. I saw the joy that came from those little children, just learning how to “spell” one word. I think I got more excitement out of it than they did. The parents were literally crying when they saw their child succeed in spelling just one work. How inspiring, I thought! Yes, this was me. This was my passion. Working with people in the community.

As a mother of 5 daughters, that struggled with their identity, and dealing with many issues during their teen years. I knew that this would be an area of great need and compassion. In trying to find my passion to make the world a better place, it did not take me long to define my niche. It was starring me in the face, and I could not deny it anymore.

So, I started my first home based business career around the needs of my teen daughters, and the many daughters of moms and dads throughout my state. Each one of my daughters were involved in the planning and creating process of the business in assisting other girls in finding their identity, and learn to love themselves in the process. This method of teaching and learning is a double edged sword that allowed my daughters to find themselves in the process of helping others, and they loved it.

Each one of us have a passion. A passion that drives us to do what we do, and a desire to make the world a better place to live in. When defining your life passion, it is important to search for that deep inner desire that lives inside you and won’t go away. Begin seeking your true self. Not what someone else told you, but your longing for it. It is there, and all you need to do, is have that desire to discover what it is. Begin by asking yourself, how do I feel about what I am doing? Am I motivated? Am I confident in my own abilities? How does it make me feel? Does it bring me joy? Does it give me a peace? Am I fulfilled when I am doing it? Does it have a purpose? Am I inspired to stick with it even when I don’t want to? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, you are most likely on the right track to finding you passion for life and career..

Empowering, Motivating and Inspiring others to find their passion for life is what I am all about. Having my own online marketing business have helped me reach men and women around the world. I encourage you to partner with me in following your heart and going after your passion and dreams in starting your own home based business career. I am here to get you on the right track to finding your “Joy” in celebrating your own home based business.

Networking your Business for Success

by admin | Network Marketing Business, Online Marketing Business

It all starts with Sharing!

Ladies, how do we create success in our online business? We need to talk more to one another. If you are a person that enjoys conversing with other people, sharing ideas, and exploring new ways to doing things, an sharing what works for you, that is defined as “Network Marketing”. Absolutely fabulous! Most of the time, people don’t realize that we network with others in the most simplest fashion. Just be your gorgeous self and go out there and smile. Take that mean look off your face, and show the world that you have so much to smile about. I was shopping the other day, minding my own business, and out of nowhere this lady approached me, she was happy about an item that she was shopping for was on sale at a rate that she could purchase three of them, for the price that she would normally pay for just one. I thanked her for making me aware of the great sale, and we proceeded to talk about not seeing each other in the area. Then I asked her if she lived in the area, and she said, “yes”, we lived only a couple of miles from each other, and decided to exchange phone numbers, after which we proceeded on in our shopping. The meeting and the introduction was natural. There was a friendship connection immediately. Have you ever had anything like that to happen to you? These contacts tend to be genuine as both of us had a face to face interaction before deciding to exchange our contact information.

Not all connections happen like that, if it did, life would be overflowing with friendships and friendly people. People are more connected when they get to know you. We meet people every day, especially when we go to work, often we meet people throughout the day. We carry a sign that says, I wear designer brand name jeans. I wear this name brand tennis shoes. If people like them, they will ask you where you purchased those item. Throughout our day, we are sending message about ourselves. We are always giving out information. We are a walking billboard.

Networking as a business is about people exchanging information, contacts, and experiences for professional or social purposes. Networking is much more broader than business, and can be defined in different ways, some use this method to make new friends, dating sites are great examples of that. Social media is another. Many people find new jobs through a network connections. Others develop new careers through the friendships they develop. Businesses rely on networking to obtain referrals, or sales leads, or simply to broaden their professional horizons. It is important to focus on networking as an exchange of information, contacts or experience.

Networking will always begin with a purpose in mind. It does you no good to attend any networking function unless you define your objectives to know why you are there. Networking is all about building a trusting relationship with individuals, groups or organizations.. So, with that in mind, get out of the house, and begin building on broadening your horizon by meeting new people and sharing your ideas, interest or business opportunity with them.

How to Discover your Passion and Purpose

by admin | Keys to Defining Your Life Path, Purpose Driven Life, Uncategorized

Discovering your Passion and Purpose may be easier than you think. You can’t create it, because it is what you were created to do. Let’s go back to your birth. When you were born, your parents were open to anything and everything that came your way. You immediately began seeking to find the things in your life that was of special interest to you. If they gave you something that you did not like, you threw it down immediately. You could not speak, but you let them know, I don’t like that. And in your own way of communicating, you said to them, give me something else. Some things you gravitated to, and other things you did not, you had no interest in them. We began discovering our passion from day #1. Mom and Dad don’t know it, and you don’t either. As we continue to mature, we begin to find those comfort levels that says “I am here”. By the time we set , and begin to enjoy them as we choose our life careers. Everyone born has a purpose, so if you find people that tell you they have no purpose, it is because they have not sought to find it.

Many people today make it their mission to go out into the world and seek value and purpose in their lives. The problem is, most of them do not know where to start. Not knowing what your purpose is, can sometime be frustrating, but as you evaluate your gifts and talents and the things that motivates you, you are going in the right direction. Some people find their purpose early in life, and other a bit later. Whenever it happens, there are a few things you can do to know.

Have you ever looked at an object, and wondered what it was, what it does, or why someone would want it? Well, every thing created has some kind of purpose or value. This helps us stay focused in finding our true purpose.

The first thing you should do to find your purpose is to develop a relationship with God. Why? Because He created you. Get to know Him and He will give you direction and guidance for your life. Learn how to talk to God through prayer. Don’t be shy, just ask Him what His plans are for your life, and believe it when I tell you, that He will reveal it to you if you are listening.

You must be patient, and still to hear Him talk to you. So, when you are talking to Him, turn off any noise, and avoid distractions. One thing can have more value than the other, but it has a purpose for why it was created. Nothing creates itself, not even the world you live in, although it was created before you were born. When people realize that they have purpose in life, they are more motivated to stand up and make a difference. Your purpose gives you hope, joy and love for others. Everyone’s purpose is different, so there is no need to be jealous of someone else’s. Your purpose will influence your behavior, personality and relationships.

How to Cruise First Class Every Year – FREE

by admin | General

Who Says the Best things in life are Not Free?

Growing up in a country where the method of travel is so prevalent is truly one of life’s blessings. I grew up in a time where having a car was a luxury, so I know when things are working in my favor. Who would have ever thought that I would become a frequent cruiser, cruising on one of the finest cruise ships in the country.

Well, I am truly living that life style. I have never been much of a lover for water-travel, especially large oceans of it, but I have found that when I am on the ocean, I see life from a total new perspective. Life is wonderful, and somehow, my problems seems very small. The ocean is breath-taking, the air is fresh, and the people on the cruise ship are happy to be there. It is almost like being on a different planet.

I am writing this blog, because I would like to see more people cruising in their 20s 30s, and 40s. This group would truly enjoy all the amenities that a ship can provide. Most of the travelers are 50 and above. That is wonderful, but we need to encourage our younger generation to join in the FUN! After all, cruising is for everyone, and all ages.

I am aware that some cruise ships cater more to the younger generation like Carnival, and Disney Cruises, and that is a good thing. If I could speak to the Ship Owners, I would encourage them to built activities that cater to all.

People think cruising is outrageously expensive, and yes, it can be, if you don’t plan. But, if you have traveled very much in your life, you would realize that there are lots of added costs when traveling by land. Cost such as hotels, taxi, parking, food, meals three times a day, and entertainment. So, now Let’s look at the cost for a 7 day all inclusive Caribbean Cruise. No one can put a cost on the beautiful scenery you will experience on the ocean. Add those same cost as above, and you will see that the cruise is much cheaper, yet the experience is much greater. You only pay for alcohol, beverages and any personal shopping you may desire while cruising on the ship.

After cruising a few times, my excitement and experience was shared with many of my family and friends, and the Cruise line have a wonderful referral policy that they reward on board credits to anyone who shares their experience with others and encourages them to cruise on their next trip. This has proven to be a wonderful way to get your credits towards your cruise fee, and can diminish your total cruise cost. Yes, your cruise expenses can be absolutely free!

If you would like to go on your first cruise, or take your next cruise experience on a fabulous Cruise Ship, I have some recommendations just for you. I can provide you additional information just by using the contact form method to contact me. Your Cruise Experience awaits you!

How to “Celebrate” your Birthday all by “Yourself”?

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“Happy Birthday” to Me

What does the Word “Celebrate” mean anyway? Well, today it can mean almost anything. In my household growing up, we celebrated the big and the little things such as: 1) Loosing 5 lbs on a diet plan; 2) Passing a test, or making a good grade; 3) We even celebrated every Friday of the week that we arrived at work on time.

The Dictionary defines “Celebrate” as: to do something special or enjoyable for an important event, occasion, holiday, etc. So, you see you can celebrate an occasion anytime you want to, and surely you can do it alone. I run into so many people today that shares with me on their birthday, they did nothing, because they did not have anyone to do it with. Well, I come to tell you, and share with you, that those days are all behind you. Get ready to celebrate that upcoming birthday, or any occasion in 2020! Remember, it should be enjoyable and special.

Enjoy the Music – Turn on and up the music. Relax, and imagine that all these sounds are a wonderful symphony playing just for you, and you have front row seating. Listen mindfully, and enjoy every beat.

Movie Night! – Find the most thrilling and captivating Movie out there, one with a roller-coaster thriller, and pretend that you are actually in the Movie. Imagine that you are the main character, and you make the rules. Visualize that you are making the decision that the main character is making. Ask yourself, how would this decision affect my life?

Decide to be Happy – This is a special moment in time. It is a new year of celebrating your birthday. Take a few moments to reminisce about past birthdays, and focus on one of your best birthdays. Where were you? how did you celebrate? who did you celebrate with? Were you alone? What did you do? What age did you turn then? Think about all the funny times, and laugh and smile about them.

Open the Picture Album – Look at all the special people in your life that you have had an opportunity to be part of their lives. Express thanks for those special times, and look forward to the many more people you will meet and add to the photo album or pictures in your phone gallery. Think about one thing you would like to change about yourself, and go for it.

Lastly, now open the Karaoke Machine – Begin singing your most favorite songs, and you can celebrate your special day all night. After all, it’s your day and you can do what you want to do. Whatever that might be……Have fun!

Tomorrow, share with all your friends how you celebrated your special day.

What your Husband will Never tell you!

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Your Husband will Never Tell you…

Ladies, our husbands will never tell us that we are beginning to age. He is the one who look at us in the face, yet, he will never say, “Honey, where are those wrinkles and lines coming from?”. This is hard for us ladies, because it is so easy to keep doing what we are doing and never truly look at ourselves in the mirror, and ask ourselves can I do better with my skin? We all can do better with just a little bit care and attention to our skin. I want to share with you my story.

Balancing work and family life can be challenging. It is so easy to overlook the most important aspect of aging, and that is “taking care of ourselves”. We are such caretakers for others, and in many cases, will neglect ourselves in the process. I woke up and looked in the mirror and did not recognize my friend that was living along side me. The sad thing was when I looked in the mirror, I did not recognize me, but someone that looked like me, but was much older. This was a widening experience. It was from years of not properly caring and feeding my skin what it needed.

It is Okay, don’t panic, it is never too late to start a new skincare regimen, and it can start as early as today. Sadly, and truthfully our children won’t tell us either.

A Message for Every Mother

by admin | Women Inspirations

My Childbirth Experience!

Moms, I want to share with you my first pregnancy and childbirth experience. I am a mother of five girls. Two by birth, and three by adoption. Pregnancy was a fear that I grew up with, and it stayed with me throughout my growing up years and first pregnancy.

It is very hard to describe a person’s fear to others, but one thing for sure, it is a feeling of uncertainty. So, I would like to share my thoughts and experiences with you. I welcome your thoughts and feedback in hopes that it will help inspire someone out there that is having those same feelings.

I cannot tell you where the fear came from, but I can say, “It was genuine, and it was terrifying”. I grew up in a large family. Five girls and three boys. So, pregnancy and having babies were nothing new to me, as my siblings were all older and had experienced the pregnancy stages.

Ladies, you know how we can be as women, we are protectors by nature, and we do not like sharing our painful or unpleasant experiences with others. Childbirth is a natural part of life. It is a painful process that cannot be avoided. Childbirth is something that every life that enters into this world will come through an act of childbirth. So, Women, we are blessed to be the one that have been given that charge. Yet, I think every woman will experience a hint of fear, yet we don’t share that with other women. Why do you think that is so?

Well, At the age of 23, I was faced pregnancy, and the fear of having a baby. I was excited about the possibility of bringing this little bundle of joy into the world and in my life. I was fortunate to be married, and shared this enthusiasm with my husband. Yet, the pregnancy fear itself, I had to carry that burden alone. I had no clue of how it all would happen. My thoughts were flying all over the place, “How could a big baby come out of little ole me?”, Then, other thoughts came through my mind. Suppose I am alone when I go into labor? Suppose, suppose, suppose??? Then fear set in, and later it turned into worry. We know that if fear is not dealt with, it can turn into depression.

So, I decided to read books and talk with every mom I came in contact with. None of these moms wanted to discuss their pain. They told me about their desire for different foods, swelling in their legs. outburst of tears, and difficult nights of sleep, but no one said, “Let me share with you about my delivery nightmare. So, I was convinced that this might not be so bad after all, and maybe it would be a piece of cake.

As my body got bigger in my 7th and 8th months, I began to experience all the different symptoms these moms had shared with me. It was helpful knowing that these moms had already experienced what I was going through. So, I kept telling myself, if they could do this, so could I. So, in the midst of my discomfort, I kept focusing on the little bundle of joy ahead. Amazingly, I think what got me through this was the relationship I had developed with these three moms who knew I was pregnant and needed their support. They became my lifeline.

I thought I was prepared, but later realized that I wasn’t. It was a frightening and painful experience. I was in labor for 22 hours, and I screamed until I could not scream anymore. It could have been much worse. My sisters tried to prepare me at the last moment, but, It was too late. I did not know when the labor pains would lighten up. They came one after the other, and more intense.

When we don’t have adequate understanding and knowledge of what childbirth is all about, it can be a terrifying ordeal. This experience taught me the more we know about any given situation, the more we talk about it to others who have had that experience can sometimes make the experience easier to go through. Whether you are suffering from and illness, loneliness, depression, a broken relationship, death of someone special, finding that solace with another person can make all the difference while going through it. So ladies, lets come out of isolation and join the fun in sharing our lives and stories with one another.

My message is to every mom, let’s start talking to one another in a comfortable environment about life experiences. Whether it is pregnancies, deliveries, childhood fears, or whatever it may be. It is so much easier when we have a good idea of what to expect. Most of all, It can be so helpful to many girls that are becoming moms. We must continue to pass our experiences down to our children, and grandchildren.

My husband and I were both new at this thing, and any information given at that time helped us tremendously. That is why I have chosen to share my experiences as well as encourage other women to share theirs as well. It is healing and helpful for the next generation.

I welcome you to join me in this endeavor by joining my team.

Wouldn’t This World Be Better If…

by admin | Etiquette & Success, General, Women Inspirations

How to Make this a Better World for You?

Everyone want this World to be better, don’t you? I will share with you how you can make that happen for you. Ask yourself? What can I do to make this world a better place. Use the list below to complete the following statements.

Wouldn’t This Old World Be Better If…..”People we meet would say, I know something good about you, and treated us just that way”?

Think deeply for just a moments, then ask yourself, Life would be better for me if…

If I had a better relationship with my children.
If I had a better relationship with my mother.
If I had a better relationship with my Sister.
If I had a better relationship with my Boss
If I had a better relationship with my Dad.
If I had a better relationship with my Brother.
If I had a better relationship with my Co worker.
If I had a better relationship with my Boss
If I had a better relationship with my Cousin.
If I had a better relationship with my Pastor.
If I had a better relationship with my Neighbor.
If I had a better relationship with Church Members
If I had a better relationship with my mother in-law.
If I had a better relationship with my Parents.
If I had a better relationship with my Ex-Husband.

Notice that I did not say you needed to have a perfect relationship with people. I did say maybe you could have a “better” relationship.

Just list one person listed above that you would like to “improve your relationship” with. This is not hard to do. Building relationships is what improving the world is all about, one person at a time, and it all begins with Us! It is a great feeling to know that we all play an important role in making this world a better place to live. Let’s not focus on all the other stuff, such as why the relationship is distance, or what you think that person did to you that was unkind. Just focus on reaching out to think and saying, “Hi, I am just following up to see how you are doing”. Don’t be surprise if that person says to you, “I was just thinking about you the other day”. Well, that is the open door for you to reach out and invite them to coffee, tea, lunch, dinner, party, etc. Keep a daily journal on how that relationship develops.

People we know and care about needs us in their lives just as much as we need them in ours. So, that is why I am suggesting that you be the bigger person and reach out to them. Most of the time, depending on your ability to keep it on the positive, people will not even bring up any negative past if you don’t. They are just so happy that you reached out to them. You become their Guardian Angel. Don’t be alarmed if you reach out, and that person is not receptive to you. That’s Okay! Just go back to your list, and see if you can improve on another relationship.

The key to this strategy is that when we built those relationships with people in a positive way, it improves our own lives in ways that we had no idea. Our lives are more fulfilled when we share them with those special people in past, present and future acquaintances. This may be a challenging task for you, and a bit uncomfortable, but if you really want to mend that 5, 10, 15 or maybe even 20 year relationship, you will need to put your pride aside, and make the first move.

Defining Success

by admin | Beauty Tips, Etiquette & Success, General, Keys to Defining Your Life Path, Network Marketing Business, Online Business Success, Online Marketing Business, Pageant News, Purpose Driven Life, Teen Girls, Women Inspirations, Working From Home Career

Success begins with a Positive Attitude. Life is just better when you look at everything in your life as a Life Lesson, and you look forward to what tomorrow may bring. Have you notice that each day brings on new experiences. Challenges you experience today, help diminish challenges you face tomorrow.

Why Pageant Enhances Success in Girls?

by admin | Beauty Tips, Etiquette & Success, General, Keys to Defining Your Life Path, Network Marketing Business, Online Business Success, Online Marketing Business, Pageant News, Teen Girls, Women Inspirations, Working From Home Career

The Pageant the Encourages Success in “Every Girl”

In 2001, my daughter came home and said, “Mom, I want to compete in this beauty Pageant. It really never dawn on me that she was serious about competing. So, I reluctantly gave her the money she needed to register, and she went away excited. Month’s later, she came back to me and asked it I would take her out shopping for a dress and shoes. She was excited about competing, as she had just been voted captain of the Varsity Cheerleader’s Team, and her self esteem was over the roof. My husband and I agreed to take her shopping for what she needed to compete in the pageant. The pageant was in another city, so on that Friday, prior to the day of the pageant, we drove our daughter to the venue, and checked into a hotel. We toured the hotel the night before, and made her familiar with the conference Room where the main event would be held.

The next day, there were so many girls checking into the hotel with their parents. To our amazement, their were 289 girls signed up to compete in the pageant. There were girls from all around the state, and all of them looked as potential winners for the state queen title. After about 8 hours of competitions, our daughter was crowned the State Queen. Our daughter’s esteem went over the roof. Her comment was, Mom, “I wish every girl here tonight felt as excited as I feel”.

The next day at breakfast, we talked and made the decision to begin the plans for our own pageant system, and it would be all about Success in every girls feeling beautiful, and loved. We have kept that as our focus as of today. Each year as our planning team prepares for the pageant, the guidelines remain consistent, Give every girl the same about of time and attention to exhibit her confidence and potential as Queen. Our pageant would continue to focus on image building, confidence, leadership, personal development, etiquette, speaking and dressing for success. Our overall mission is to change the image of beauty pageants around the world by focusing on the inner beauty and potential for SUCCESS in EVERY girl who competes.

I immediately began planning my very own pageant that would eliminate these barriers of girls feeling lack of confidence. Our pageant would be affordable, and provide online training sessions to prepare delegates for their Success experience. It is my desire that every girl has the opportunity to become SUCCESSFUL through participation in our Pageant system. Click her to Sign up today!

“Virtual Online Pageant”

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A Pageant that focus on “Inner Beauty & Success”

It has been Nineteenth years since I was inspired by my daughter’s success in pageantry to offer that same opportunity to other young girls and women across the state ages of 5 and 24. I also have a Miss American Woman Category for Women ages 25 through 59. Those who cannot attend our state pageant may complete her application online as a Virtual Pageant Participant. This year, for the first time we are seeking girls throughout the United States to compete in our National Pageant Showcase. I wanted a this Pageant to be more than just a beauty pageant, but an image, etiquette and esteem pageant that educates girls in the areas of image building, peer relationships, communication, walking for success, public speaking and overall a positive self-image.

National Queen selected must have more than just a beautiful face. Her physical beauty will certainly be a part of consideration, but it is her “Inner beauty” that will make the difference in the judges final selection. Go to Red Jacket Academy.

In 2001, our family launched our home based Beauty & Esteem Pageant. – Our focus was to change the image of beauty pageants around the world by focusing on the “inner beauty” and potential in EVERY young girl. I knew that was what was missing in the teens I had worked with. Our pageant would offer girls and young women the opportunity to enhance their inner beauty, potential and success. We focused on building character, improve interpersonal relationships, morale, and behaviors that other girls and women may model. World Wide Who’s Who

This year, we will embark on our first “Virtual Online Pageant” This will allow girls and women ages 5 through 59 to participate from around the world. This pageant will accept boys through age 12. To sign up for this pageant, please go to my pageant. Enrollment begin November 1st through February 1st. Enroll early to claim your spot!

How to tell if your Marriage is Drifting

Your Marriage may be drifting if you begin to see a distancing between you and your spouse. After 20 years of marriage, I decided I wanted to go back to school and complete my Bachelor’s degree which I had been slowly completing for the past 20 years.

After discussing this idea with my spouse, we decided that since this was on my “Bucket List” I should just go and do it. So, that is just what I did.

We did not lay out a plan, nor estimate the hours it would take to attend classes, nor the time it would require after class studies. We did not take into consideration how much time it would take away for our 4 daughters who were also in school. The focus at that time was to complete my degree.

After a few months attending college, I found myself getting little rest, I was staying up late studying all the time. My husband on the other hand was taking the girls to and from school everyday, and at times picking me up from class at night.

Marriage drifting works exactly the same way. The moment you realize there is a problem. Deal with it. We did! We had to take a recap and look at everything, The sooner you do this, the easier it will be.

If you asked me how, I would not know the “One Thing” that did it, but I would give you the 7 things that works when your marriage is drifting. You will be amazed when you both are willing to do the following:

“Talk” – You must both be willing to talk about what changed to make the relationship drift. Many times, there are more than one reason.

“Pray – Your marriage consists of your spouse, you and Jesus Christ. Pray daily to Him about the things you wish to change. Ask Him to bless your marriage.

“Time” – Refocus your time. Make each other a priority, and build things around that.

Smile – Find joy and laughter in your daily plans together. Keep humor in your daily conversations. Yesterday is gone. Today is now.

Speak – Learn to speak His/her love language. You are both different as day and night. Don’t be afraid to say these words, “I Love You”.

Enjoy – Enjoy your Marriage – Arrange time together – . You will be amazed how simple it is to enjoy the little things together..

Mentor – Find a couple that has been married less years than you, and become their Mentor on marriage issues. Amazingly this will grown your marriage.

If you take the steps above, and make them a daily habit. You will be amazed of the outcome. I was able to graduate with my class that following year. My family sitting there beside me cheering me on, as I walked across that stage as a proud wife, mother and now graduate of a Michigan University.

Are Pageants for you?

Pageant enhance confidence.

Pageants improves public speaking skills.

Pageants increases charisma and intelligence.

Pageants help girl define their Platform.

Pageants help define a girl’s life purpose.

My daughter was excited about the city queen tryout opportunity, so we were supportive of her in seeing her enthusiasm to do this. We gave her the funds she needed to complete her city queen registration requirement, which was only $25. This included her completing a one page essay.

A few weeks later, she was contacted for her city queen telephone Interview, which included a 3 minute Question & Answer on a Topic of her interest.

You are So Blessed to Have a Mother

I chose to write this blog/article because whoever your mother is, or was, you can find a blessing in it. I am sending this message to every child through adulthood all over the world. If you are blessed to have a mother this “Mother’s Day”. Show her your gratitude and appreciation.

If you haven’t seen your mother in one day, or in 5 years, this is the time to reach out to her, not just because Mother’s Day is coming soon, but because she is your mother. Let all the dead bones stay buried, put it aside and enjoy this time together.

We live in a culture where life get’s 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 everyone, young or older to reach out to the mother in your life this Mother’s Day!

So, lets look at 7 ways we can celebrate our mother this Mother’s Day.

Call her on the telephone. This is the easiest and most efficient way to show your love to her. There is nothing better than her hearing your voice.

Send her a Mother’s Day card. Be careful with this one, cards can sometime say words that does not apply to your relationship with her, and she will know that you did not put much effort into choosing the right card to send her.

Send her flowers. Now if you can’t afford this one, go with numbers 1 or 2 above.

“Zoom Conference” with her. This is a great way to see her and talk with her all at the same time. Make sure she is able to connect with you on a Zoom call.

Mother’s love sharing church service with her family. Send her the link to your online church service, and enjoy sharing that time with her as you continue to engage in social distancing.

If you don’t know where your mother is…..Find her! Then call her and let her know that you are nearby, in heart and in person.

I wish all of you “Success” this year in celebrating your mother. She is SPECIAL! You will be so glad you did. I look forward to hearing your feedback below!

How to Become what you Aspire in 3 Easy Steps

Companies hire a Spokes Model to represent their company to say good things about a product or service. The company allows this person to be the front line, or guiding force in convincing the consumer that the product or service the company represents is exactly what they need.

Step 1. Improve your vocabulary and speaking skills.

Step 2. Rev up your Image and Etiquette Skills

Step 3. Act like a Professional Right Now!

Why the 3 Powerful Step Plan Work?

You, yes “You” choose your own outcome. The key is to keep it as SIMPLE as you can! If there was only 3 steps to learn how to do anything, life would be great wouldn’t it? Well, it can be, and it can be for you.

I am delighted to show you how you can accomplish your goal using my 3 Powerful step Program. Think of it as your Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 Success goals.

Growing up, I was intrigued when looking at large high rise building from my car that seemed to appear overnight, and I often asked myself, “How can anyone make these large building? The task seemed impossible to master. come from, and who built it?”.

When traveling with my family, I would see buses, shopping malls and subdivision with beautiful homes being built all around me. I would comment to my dad and mom, “How did they do that”? I could not grasp that it all came from someones 1, 2, 3 step idea.

Then later I turned those plans into step 1, step 2, and step 3 plans, which can also be called project.

Life works the same way. We must first learn how to crawl, before we can walk, ever observed a baby learning how to walk. He/she makes the first step, then the second step, then the third step, and then bingo! They can walk. All completed in 3 Powerful Steps. Everything begins with 3 SIMPLE steps.

When we see things at the completion stage, it can sometime seem overwhelming, or to big of a task to master. But when we look at it from a step-by-step process, we see it as something we can master. It is the same strategy as crawling before walking.

Step 1. Have the confidence in yourself that you can do what you aspire to do. That mean that you believe in yourself, and you believe you have the valuable qualities necessary to reach any goal you aspire to do. Never doubt that.

Girls Just Need One Attribute!

Pageants are to help girls and young women build their confidence and esteem. They do not compete with other candidates. They are judged on their own merit. Girls should never be told by anyone they are not beautiful enough to be accepted in their pageant competition.

The goal should always be to enhance the beauty and esteem in every girl to be the best that she can be. Confidence does not begin on the outside. It is an inside characteristic that girls need today – they are not born with it.

When pageants focus on a girl’s outside beauty and characteristics only, girls have a tendency to be more revealing in the way she dresses, and also may wear lots of makeup to cover any blemishes or imperfections on her face. Girls feel her looks defines her. But inside, she is hurting and empty.

Pageants are a wonderful experience for young girls and women. It has in many cases, lost it’s true purpose. I would recommend it to EVERY girl who aspires to compete for the right reasons

Parents, it is your responsibility to do your research and assure your daughter that the pageant you chose for her is right for her. I would be interested in hearing your comments.

Take the Time to Teach

Doing What You Absolutely Love!

Sitting behind a desk, day after day, doing repetitive, monotonous office work can get you down. But you have to be the one that put a stop to it. Start doing what you absolutely love today. Change your scenery.

It all starts with Sharing!

Have you ever looked at an object, and wondered what it was, what it does, or why someone would want it? Well, every thing created has some kind of purpose or value. This helps us stay focused in finding our true purpose.

Who Says the Best things in life are Not Free?

I am aware that some cruise ships cater more to the younger generation like Carnival, and Disney Cruises, and that is a good thing. If I could speak to the Ship Owners, I would encourage them to built activities that cater to all.