Connecting Mind, Body and Business

Issue: IU League 7 Week of: July 25, 2011

NETWORKING COMMUNITY

Inspired Living is a publication from

Inspiration University for the IU League.

www.InspirationUniversity.com

SUCCESS TIPS

5 More Ways to Reward

Employees Without a lot of

Money!

INSPIRATION

Finding Your Purpose

BUSINESS

SOLUTIONS

20 Ways to Promote Your

Business and Get Results

The 10 Commandments of

Style

IN THIS ISSUE:

SUCCESS TIPS Page

5 More Ways to Reward

Employees Without a lot of

Money

2

INSPIRATION

Finding Your Purpose 3

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

20 Ways to Promote Your Busi-

ness and Get Results

4

The 10 Commandments of Style 5

IN EVERY ISSUE

Sponsor Offers 7

Up Coming Events 7

Business Highlight 7

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Copyright 2011 Inspiration University

5 More Ways to Reward Employees

Without a lot of Money:

1. Pick up a book or CD for

them by their favorite author or

artist.

2. Buy a few extra boxes of

Girl Scout Cookies from their

daughter.

3. Give them a gas gift card.

4. Keep the break room

stocked with their favorite

snacks.

5. Allow them to be flexible

with their hours.

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Finding Your Purpose

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By: Annie Perrinat, TheEnergyProject.com

Recently, we‟ve received several inquiries from peo-

ple struggling with how to define their purpose. They

explain that despite their strong desire and the time

they‟ve spent thinking about it, they find themselves

still struggling. Ironically, it is often when we are not

thinking that the deeper connections to the best parts

of ourselves appear unbidden.

For most people, defining our purpose is a long, and

in some cases a lifelong journey. There are several

steps that can be helpful in the process, beginning

with defining what we stand for and how we want to

show up in the world. The next step is to live and ex-

press these values more consistently in our every day

behavior. From an energy perspective, living our val-

ues in every day behavior makes a difference because

it simply makes us feel better about ourselves.

To get a clearer sense of your values, try reflecting on

the following questions:

1. Think of a person whom you deeply ad-

mire. What are the qualities in this person

that you appreciate?

2. What are the qualities in others that you

can‟t stand? Now list their opposites. These

are typically the qualities you DO value.

Once you identify the values that are most important

to you, try to engage in activities that nourish these

values and that connect you to the best part of your-

self. The goal of these activities is to stay connected

to who you are and who you aspire to be. We refer to

these activities as spiritual renewal. This is highly

individual. It could mean spending time in nature,

through exercise such as running or yoga or dance,

from a spiritual practice that might involve prayer or

meditation.

In each of these activities, you are quieting the mind

and moving out of your “thinking” brain, the left

hemisphere, and shifting to a more open-ended,

imaginative brain, the right hemisphere, where you

can connect to your most deeply-held values.

This can be a challenge given the world we live in,

where the focus is always on doing, and everything is

moving at an extremely fast pace. Be patient with

yourself. If you create positive rituals, highly specific

behaviors that become automatic over time, it will

become easier to connect to what is most important to

you.

Sometimes, if our work does not relate to our pur-

pose, we have to start with small behaviors we do

every day that fuel us with a sense of purpose and

meaning. It can be as simple as how we treat people,

or why we are working. For example, your purpose at

work may be related to providing for your family.

Spiritual energy is derived from serving something

beyond yourself and aligning what you say is impor-

tant to you with how you actually live.

You might start by simply addressing these two ques-

tions:

1. How can I add more value to others?

2. What are the gaps between what I say is important

and how I actually live?

20 Ways to Promote Your Business and Get Results

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1. Know that your reputation is valuable.

2. Do what you say you are going to do.

3. Return all phone calls.

4. Treat everyone with respect and cour-

tesy.

5. Be visible.

6. When you meet new people, introduce

yourself.

7. Try to develop a knack for remember-

ing names.

8. Be an active listener.

9. Create a “small talk” notebook.

10. Be sensitive to body language.

11. Send a follow-up note.

12. Get to know the support staff.

13. Know your profession.

14. Pass articles along with a note.

15. Keep a supply of greeting cards for all

occasions.

16. Write…write…write.

17. Go through your list of contacts peri-

odically, update.

18. Let people know that you are available

to speak.

19. Selectively donate your services.

20. Remember what Mom used to tell you,

say “Thank you.”

Many people underestimate the power image has

in career and business success and wonder why

they keep getting passed over for a promotion or

why their business isn‟t doing as well as it

could. Image is powerful.

Within six seconds of meeting someone the other

person has already determined a persons social

status, their educational level and their income

level!

Did you know 55% of what people think of you is

based on your appearance. Having a polished im-

age creates instant expert status and trust as well as

credibility.

Image power is the key ingredient to building

confidence, making a great first impression and

getting what you want every time.

Following these simple rules will help you create

an image of power and influence.

1. Be true to thyself!

Selecting clothing based on your color season,

fashion personality and body type. For example ,

if you are a Cool Dramatic Hourglass, look for the

latest styles in colors that accentuate your curves.

2. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify!

My Private Stylist Personal Image Profile teaches

you how to simplify your wardrobe, closet and

shopping. Less is more. Before you head out,

look in a full-length mirror. If some feature (your

hair, jewelry or shoes for example) screams “look

at me first,” people will see “it” before they see

you! The goal is to achieve a balanced, harmoni-

ous look from head to toe.

Grace and Charm Insight: If you think it’s too

tight, too short too loose or too revealing, it

probably is!

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3. Think Quality, Not Quantity

It is better to invest in one quality piece than to buy

three pieces for the price of one. Unless of course

the quality pieces are on sale. A word of caution

here: It is not a sale if it does not fit into your life-

style, the color does not compliment your skin tone

or it does not fit.

Invest in:

· A quality core wardrobe. Instead of a

closet full of bargains, you will have a

small selection of well-made pieces in last-

ing fabrics that you can mix and match for

a variety of great looks.

· A quality handbag. Purchase a handbag in

proportion to your height, weight, and body

type. A quality handbag can last for years

with proper care.

· Quality footwear. Anything made of good

leather is a good choice. Make sure you

have the proper fit, and the shoes fit into

your lifestyle.

· Good fabric. Good fabrics drape better

than inexpensive ones, and they last longer

too. Choose natural fibers: wool and rayon

crepes, cotton , silks.

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10 Commandments of Style

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4. Update your look.

My Private Stylist Personal Image Profile is a

great tool to help keep you abreast of the latest

makeup, fashion and accessory trends. You don‟t

have to buy a whole new wardrobe every time a

new season starts–just update it with a new hand-

bag, pair of shoes, belt, scarf, jacket or piece of

jewelry. Eye frames should be updated every two

to three years. Consult an expert hairdresser

about updating your color and cut.

5. Jump Feet First

Nothing spoils a beautiful look like worn, scuffed

shoes. You can wear the most expensive outfit in

the world, but if your shoes look like seething the

dog dragged in, it‟s all for naught. Find a good

shoe repair shop. Repair scuffs, frayed or broken

heels. Purchase leather shoe polish and use regu-

larly to keep your shoes looking new. If you wear

sandals, be sure to get a pedicure.

Grace and Charm Insight: When wearing open

toed shoes; wear nude toe hosiery. If the shoes

are sling back styled; wear hosiery that had both

nude toe and heel. Generally hosiery is not worn

with sandals. However, with evening sandals it is

best to wear nude toe and heel hosiery.

6. Avoid the ‘Nurse’ shoe style.

We call it the „nursing shoe syndrome.‟ Don‟t

wear shoes that are lighter than the predominant

color in your outfit. It will break a harmonious

head-to-toe look.

7. Never Break The Rules.

Wearing color hosiery that doesn‟t match your

hem or your shoe will „break‟ the line and bring it

to a crashing halt. Color hosiery should match

either your shoes or the hem of your dress or skirt

for the most slenderizing effect.

8. Adorn Yourself Well.

Choose one great-looking piece of jewelry as a

focal point. Don‟t wear two pieces of large jew-

elry near one another or you‟ll risk looking like a

Christmas tree. For example, if you wear eye-

catching earrings, skip the necklace. Beware of

clanking bracelets–they can distract others.

Grace and Charm Insight: Rule on rings, never

wear more than one per hand.

9. Be Scentsational

But don‟t overdo it! If your fragrance lingers on

long after you‟ve left a room, you‟re wearing too

much.

10. Smile

It‟s the greatest style-builder of all! A smile in-

vites the world in.

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Success System.”

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10 Commandments of Style Continued

Mark you calendars for our upcoming networking opportunities:

September 20, 2011 - Tuesday:

IU League Meeting: Location TBA

October 18, 2011 - Tuesday:

IU League Meeting: Location TBA

November 12, 2011 - Saturday:

Total Working Women‟s Convention:

Broward County Convention Center

January 21, 2012 - Saturday:

National Women‟s Career Expo:

Broward County Convention Center

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