Women's March 2018

We are huge fans of Glennon Doyle, author of Love Warrior, and love her reflection on this year's Women's March in Washington D.C.

"Last year, we marched. This year, we run.

Last year, we proved to the world that women — united, intersectional and activated — make history.

This year, we prove that women — united, intersectional, and elected — makechangePlease text P2P tortvote (788683) to get a text to make sure you’re registered to vote. Share with your friends and family - make sure the voices of your people are heard in 2018 and beyond.

We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.
And we’re done waiting.

What are you marching for today? For whom are you changing the world this year?" 

How are you creating change this year and supporting women's rights? It doesn't need to be complicated. You can simply be the best version of yourself and support the females around you and lift them up when needed. Remove competitive thoughts and words from your vocabulary. Learn to love and be yourself completely as you are and accept your flaws so you, in turn, can care for others.

Males can be the best fathers and teach their sons how to show respect to women. For their daughters, demonstrate how they deserve to be treated and support them and their endeavors fully.

For more information on this year's marches and future events, click here. 

Being Alone Can Be Empowering

In our society today we often think of being alone as a bad thing, or something to avoid. Many of us have heard of the movie, Wild but did you know it is an actual true story? Above, the author shares her experience in the depth of the wilderness and how it brought her closer to her true authentic self. 

You may not want to go on a camping trip alone, but we encourage you to spend some time with just yourself, even if it is simply a walk around the neighborhood. Sometimes, we need to be alone in order for our inner voice to have the opportunity to speak to us and guide us.

3 Tools to Make Your Holiday Season More Full of Joy!

It is the most wonderful time of the year....right? It certainly is full of an abundance of wonderful things and events but it is also one of the busiest and financially stressful times of the year for many. To combat all of the "To-do" lists and overwhelm, here are three tools to help. 

1. Watch this:

Even with the holidays, there can be too much of a good thing and over-scheduling can happen without us being conscious of it. Be mindful of your time and learn how to say no. Also don't beat yourself up for making things easier for yourself...instead, embrace the opportunities. Need to have 2 dozen cookies for your child's classroom tomorrow? Go ahead and purchase store-bought if you don't have time to spend in the kitchen. Hosting a big holiday gathering? It is ok to not get out all of the fancy plates and keep things simplistic.

What matters most this season is the quality time with those we love....not the details that we often give ourselves a hard time about.

2. Download this App called Moment.

Want to know how much time you are really wasting on your phone and what you are doing on your phone so much? Download the Moment app to find out.

Moment is an iOS app that automatically tracks how much you use your iPhone and iPad each day. If you’re using your phone too much, you can set daily limits on yourself and be notified when you go over. You can even force yourself off your device when you’re over your limit.

3. Savor The Good News

Now that you have freed up so much time from using your phone less, check out Good Newspaper for their print, online and podcast versions of extraordinarily good news that will be sure to lift your spirits.

A Special Color Formulation, Treating our Clients and Stepping Outside of Your Box!

Jeff Taylor of THRIVE explains in the video above a magical color formulation for a rich brunette, a tip to make your clients or staff feel extra special and how putting a bulletin board in your break room to highlight associates can make a world of difference!

Looking for some more great ideas from THRIVE to wow your clients and team? Contact us for more details! 

It is Not Too Late to Reach Your 2017 Goals

We are quickly approaching November and almost the end of 2017. Hard to believe isn't it? What may be even harder to believe is that those new year resolutions you had in mind in January are still absolutely obtainable. You still have over 60 days to change your life and with each new day, each new breath, a new opportunity! 

We talk a lot on our blog about being present and in the moment, and some of you may ask, "How can I achieve my future goals and set goals while remaining present?" Eckhart Tolle, author of A New Earth has some interesting answers for us. 

Looking for the Good, Acts of Kindness are all Around Us.

As Martin Luther King said, 

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

This is one of our favorite quotes of the many that we share. In times like these especially, we need to be reminded that there is so much good in the world and around us. These small acts of kindness add up and compound to create so much light. 

The Ellen DeGeneres Show has partnered with Cheerios to spread Ellen’s message of being kind to one another. Ellen and Cheerios are encouraging people around the world to participate in one million acts of good.

To share their acts of good, viewers can submit photos and write-in stories at this link or use #GoodGoesRound on social media.

Below are a few examples of the acts of kindness shared. Remember, these acts are going on every day, all around us. Be a part of the good, and take part of acts of kindness at home, in your workplace and when you are out and about. 

Empathy is Critical We Need to Start Listening to Each Other.

Labels and words are extremely powerful and we often do not look past them, but it is essential in order to truly listen and hear each other. 

A recent study showed just by labeling an issue "Democratic" or "Republican" even when the actual issue details are completely unknown by the opposing party, 80% of that opposing party rejected it right off the bat. That is how powerful labels and one simple word can be. How often in your own life to you immediately place judgement on something or someone instantly due to a label? 

Times like these where so many tragedies are occurring simultaneously, it is more important than ever that we truly listen to each other before making an informed decision. Humans are more alike than different, and what can truly save the world in times of trauma and create healing, is being connected. We have seen this time and time again when a tragedy has happened. Individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds joining forces to save each other from the flood waters of hurricanes, or pulling one another to safety during the devastating shooting in Las Vegas.

This week, we encourage you to see past society's labels and see all of the goodness within each other. Remove the simple labels you place upon your family, your friends, your coworkers and even strangers. Truly listen to them and hear them and where they are coming from. 

5 Things to Give Up to Raise Your Vibration INSTANTLY

Meet Aaron Doughty, a dedicated individual helping people transform their lives through self-awareness and personal-empowerment teaching awareness, philosophy, spirituality, psychology, science and more. Aaron is a fantastic teacher and above shares 5 simple ways to transform your life and raise your vibration. 

Looking to transform your business and life and want to host a class for your associates? Contact us for a complimentary consultation. 

You do not Pay for items with Your Money You Pay for Items with Your Time

In a world where materialism can easily get the best of us. It is crucial to remember where our money comes from. It is hard earned, from your personal time.

Remember that the next time an impulse buy becomes tempting, or calculate just how long it would take to earn that shiny new car. Is the object truly worth all the hours you will put into earning it? Are there other experiences that are more worth your time that you would prefer to invest in?

If you are interested in keeping track of your finances a little better, here are some tips:

1. Schedule a family meeting each week to meet with your partner and/or family on upcoming expenditures for the week. This can be difficult to get in the habit in at first, but the impact can be incredible. Save notes on your computer or phone for each week to track your progress.

2. Utilize tools. There are many great money tracking apps out there. One of our favorites is Mint. It keeps track of all your income and expenditures in one place.

3. Educate your children. Check out http://famzoo.com, a hands-on educational system. The virtual family bank is a private family “banking” system designed to teach kids to earn, save, spend, and donate money wisely in a safe, friendly environment. Parents are the “bankers”. Kids are the “customers”.

What is Your Love?

The quote above can touch us in so many different ways. It is a crucial reminder of how we approach our relationships, whether it be with our family members, our significant other or our children.

How do you approach each relationship? Are some the type of love that is an exchange? If you truly think about your individual relationships, are you expecting something in return when you do something in kindness for someone...or are you completing the act only in love? 

Mother Teresa said, "If you want to bring happiness to the whole world, go home and love your family." Go home, and love your family unconditionally, with no strings attached, just help them to shine.