Wisdom Wednesday

 Overcome those mishaps!!!..

The Beauty Deli Big Question

Business/Entrepreneurship: What's your WHY? 
If you have a big enough WHY, you will always figure out the What and the How. If you don't have a big WHY you will always use the What and the How as an excuse for the things that you said that you were going to do. 

Monday muse... take a moment to answer today's question. Pass it on... Find out more about the people you know. Even the small things provide BIG revelations! Engage in conversation. Build relationships. Speak to someone new!

Monday Management - Time Management - Where do I start?

Starting out in business
Time Management - Where do I start?

This is a subject quite close to my heart - primarily because it is something that in some way or another, I have had to work on over the years! Many of my friends will tell you I am the last one to arrive for any party or get-together; not because I am trying to be fashionably late but because I am have always had a real issue with getting anywhere on time! I make sure that I allocate my time properly, leaving plenty of time to get ready and choose an outfit but there always seems to be a last minute hitch - an unplanned fashion emergency - the shoes don't match the outfit as well as I thought for example - or my hair or makeup isn't quite right - but we've always been there haven't we?!

Personal dilemmas are a lot different to a professional ones - I suppose subconsciously I am more relaxed about the fact that a few minutes here and there won't make a massive difference, but I believe in business we should take a completely different approach and when I need to manage my time effectively I am always - surprisingly - on point. You have to tackle your professional life in a completely different way - you are not just representing yourself and your capabilities but also your business and any brands which you may be associated with.

I'm not just talking about the importance of arriving on time to meetings, but also the need to manage your time when planning your day, week or month. Effective time management is about finding ways to complete the tasks that will ultimately help you to reach your goals - this is what the foundation of your business is built on - the building blocks that you need, stem from planning your time efficiently.

Really effective long-term time management, however is about self knowledge and involves spending time reflecting on your own preferences and priorities. A common assumption when starting a business is that you will be able to do everything differently and change all of your habits - a good exercise is to think about the things that you manage/juggle in your life at the moment, think about how much you fit into your average day and identify the times in a week when you can viably fit in times to complete business tasks.

Early morning may work well for you or if you work full-time you can plan your time during the evening - maybe when your children are in bed. We all have extra time at the weekend - Sunday is a great day to allocate to planning the forthcoming week. Taking this time to reflect on your life and commitments is important as it means that you can make realistic changes based on self-knowledge about what works best for you.

Planning your week - Quick Tips:
Building on your self-knowledge you can plan a week ahead as you go...

• Use a week planner or a diary
• Make a list about what you want to accomplish in the week
• Break tasks down into manageable chunks

Next week: Basic Tools and Materials, Planning and Lists!

Friday Focus: Art as Expression: Get Creative and Colour!

Using art as self expression is an effective way to boost self esteem by expressing our feelings and inner confidence as connecting inward is an essential way to work on our self worth, happiness and confidence. This weeks exercise focuses on relaxation and is especially cathartic for me since I have survived the seven and a half weeks school summer holidays (the Autumn school term is on the horizon!) - if not with slightly less energy (and less money!) than when I started! 

The purpose of 'Friday Focus' for the next few weeks is to demonstrate ways of how we can boost our self-esteem, build our inner confidence and learn to set aside time to relax by using art as a way of self expression.

It is hugely important to allocate time for ourselves and to take time out from the distractions of everyday life and of all the challenges that it can throw in your direction. We need time to re-balance, breathe and relax with an occasional few hours of quiet time put aside just for us - whether you are an early bird - taking time to practice some yoga and prepare breakfast before everyone wakes up; or a night owl - making the most of your quiet evening time to have a relaxing bath and read a few chapters of a good book - we all have different ways in which we like to relax. 

But how about practising an exercise which uses colour? 'Colouring in' is a well documented relaxation technique (chromatherapy) advocated by Carl Jung in the early 20th century, as it activates different areas of the brain's cerebral hemispheres - which combine logic and creativity - and uses the cerebral cortex involved in vision and fine motor skills. In simple terms, it lowers the activity of the emotional part of the brain, so is great for stress relief. 

You may have already seen some of the new 'grown-up' colouring books  in your local book shop or supermarket - I have seen at least 10 different examples in a local high street store today. These books are aimed at adults (not children!) and are full of gorgeous  fine-art ink illustrations featuring everything from elaborate enchanted gardens to abstract patterns and ornate Art Deco designs. If you worry that this may not be for you because you may not be great at art; someone else has drawn all of the outlines so that you can concentrate on releasing your creativity and imagination! Enjoy!

Friday Focus: If you don't want to invest your cash into a colouring book because you are worried that you won't get your use out of it, print off a sheet on the internet to get you started; there are loads to choose from! 

Product Round-Up: Aloe Gel Drink

Honest, truthful reviews of tried and tested products...

How many of us have those days when we just don't feel like our normal selves? When we wake up feeling run-down, tired, with absolutely no energy despite having a full nights sleep? How many days do you hit a mid-afternoon slump feeling sluggish and bloated and craving sugary snacks and drinks? I don't think I have met a single person who hasn't experienced at least one of these symptoms. It is normal - it is part of what life throws at you BUT it is changeable!

Reassessing the way that we treat ourselves and our health by looking at our diets and what we put into our bodies has a huge impact on the way that we feel. Fitness and well-being is a massive market nowadays and is becoming increasingly popular as we become more aware of which foods, supplements and products we can use to make us look and feel better about ourselves.

It is only fitting that I dedicate this health post to the number 1 top selling product - Aloe Vera Gel. This pure stabilised gel is as close to the natural plant juice as possible and contains over 200 compounds, 75 nutrients, 18 amino acids, 20 minerals and 12 vitamins! Don't know much about Aloe? To see how amazing this wonder-botanical is, click HERE for more information.

Many customers were initially introduced to this product through purchasing the Clean 9 detox package and have continued to use it by integrating it into their everyday lifestyle after experiencing fantastic results which, from customer to customer have varied from - considerable sustainable weight loss, noticeably clearer skin, a rise in energy and vitality and an overall improved sense of well being.

Aloe Vera Gel addresses all of the issues which we need to make ourselves feel great. It cleanses and detoxifies, re-balances the immune system, aids healthy digestion and supplies the body with all of the important ingredients which it needs to allow complex enzyme systems to work efficiently.

My view?
Aloe Vera Gel is one of the best nutritional supplements available. I have seen and read amazing results and testimonials from hundreds of devotees. If this product wasn't great, then it wouldn't sell and it certainly wouldn't be the number 1 best seller for Forever. Most importantly it is sustainable. It is a product which can be easily integrated into an everyday healthy balanced diet. It is not a short-term fix, it is a long-term solution to help to maintain good health and an improved sense of general well-being by meeting our bodies nutritional needs by aiding efficient function.

Need a boost? Trial this product!
Aloe Vera Gel - £21.26 for 1 Litre

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Product Round-Up: Whitening Tooth Gel

Honest, truthful reviews of tried and tested products...

I've spoken to a number of ladies about their cosmetic wish list (and we all have one!) and their top three recurring choices tend to be .. whiter teeth, longer lashes and clearer, smoother skin. A year round non- harmful tan and killer abs would be nice too but we know that some things may be easier (or more realistic) to achieve in the short-term than others!

Cosmetic perfection can take time, effort, perseverance (and in some cases, money!) but I have a found an amazing natural product which can tick off the first of the 'must-haves' on this list and doesn't cost a fortune like some teeth whitening treatments!

This fluoride free product contains only the highest quality natural ingredients, including patented aloe vera and bee propolis which helps to protect teeth and gums whilst fighting plaque and natural peppermint and spearmint flavourings to freshen breath. As this product is a gel rather than a paste it is non-abrasive which protects tooth enamel and gums.

I have spoken to ladies who tell me that they use nothing other than this product when brushing their teeth and others who say that they have incorporated it into their dental care routine while intermittently still using their usual recommended fluoride toothpastes.

You only have to look at the results posted online by happy customers to see the amazing results that they have achieved by using this product!

My view?
For the cost of this product in comparison to other brands out there which claim to whiten teeth fast (by using chemicals and bleaching agents no less) this really is a great buy. Anything which contains natural ingredients is a win-win for me anyway, but I have found in the past that all-natural cosmetics and skincare sometimes do have to compromise on things such as fragrance and effectiveness (you have to use twice as much etc) but this product ticks every box - it fights plaque, is kind to teeth and gums, is gentle enough for the whole family, freshens breath and effectively whitens teeth with regular use. This is definately a bathroom cupboard staple that everyone should try.

Forever Bright Toothgel - £5.98 for 130g 

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