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How the Body and Brain Discipline Each Other

liat — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:28:01 +0000

It seems obvious at first, but the implications are profound. You hear a tragic story; your body reacts: a slower breathing, blinking, and heart rate come about. If it’s dramatically tragic, you may begin to tear and choke up. The “brain” aspect of you heard a story, and directed a set of reactions in your body. Alternatively, it is now commonly known that if someone is in a terrible mood, they may forcibly smile and slowly their mood will turn around. If you’re thinking quickly in a stressed state, forcing yourself to stop…and take a series of slow and deep breaths: your thinking will slow down and become more concentrated. So we may say that the body may discipline the brain, and conversely, the brain may discipline the body. The implications of these experiences run against long-held views of how the brain and body exist with each other.

Video Promotion That's SO EASY

sandra_2 — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:18:52 +0000

Sometimes a theme will just show up organically, and since last week I was talking about the fabulous power of a good testimonial I thought, why not continue the theme of free (or nearly free) video marketing ideas for your business that you can do right now?

Today I want you to share the information that you know like the back of your hand. Pretty easy, huh?

I would venture to guess that no matter what your field of expertise, you have the same questions asked of you over and over. Yep, I am referring to the "frequently asked questions."

The All-Around Importance Of Twitter

alacey — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:56:18 +0000

by Annesa L. Lacey
from http://www.alinterpretations.com/blog
Sun., 4/1/2012

Twitter, for those of you who’ve recently emerged from up under the proverbial rock, is a very powerful social medium used for keeping up with your kids (Hello!), creating buzz about events or generally sharing ones passions. Twitter has also proven to be an ideal tool to connect with influencers and marketers within the industry. These people were among the first to adopt said medium and continue to be very active groups.

On average, most users on Twitter are generally more tech-savvy and are more open to innovation than the average user on other social networks. Given the 140 character threshold, how could one not be on top of their game?

Twitter account tips

Consider your existing Twitter followers and the intended target audience when deciding whether to create a new account or use an existing one. For the love of everything holy, learn to keep your personal and business accounts separate. Both current and new followers will undoubtedly get confused by off-topic (see non-business related) Tweets.

Customize your Twitter profile page

When considering the look and feel of your profile page, you have the option to use any background template provided or upload an image of your own. It’s important to have consistency in the look of your Twitter account in line with your organization’s brand. Nothing confuses a prospective customer or follower more than inconsistency within your brand. This is a particularly bad move to make with a business account, as it screams lack of professionalism.

Develop #hashtags for events, online discussions, and to share interests

Dressing Your Truth Presents: Be You, Be Beautiful 2012

jon-expert — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:49:14 +0000

I want to personally invite you to a dance party with me. When? Where? I'm excited to announce...

Be You, Be Beautiful!

Dressing Your Truth's 2nd Annual Event

That’s right. We loved last year’s Dressing Your Truth event so much that we’re doing it again. And true to my nature, I plan to make this one even bigger and better. Not into dancing? No problem. We're planning a full weekend of encouragement, education, and fashion fun that you'll never forget. Check out last year's event to see what I mean...httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEmDpLpe9mA Want to see the fun that's in store for you at this year's event?

Click here to see what Be You, Be Beautiful is all about!

Just like last year’s spectacular event, women will gather from all around the world for 2 1/2 days to support, honor, and learn from each other. I can promise you that it will be uplifting, informative, and so much fun! You will go home feeling appreciated and inspired for who you are. If you attended the Annual Event in 2011, you know what I'm talking about. And if you didn’t make it last year, don’t miss out this time!

Official registration just opened for all Dressing Your Truth Club Members.

Reserve your seat here: beyoubebeautiful.com.

Oscars 2012 Best Dressed… in Their Truth

jon-expert — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:31:32 +0000

Maybe you've seen the Oscars Best Dressed lists. But have you considered which stars were best Dressing their Truth that night? Take a look at our top Oscars 2012 picks for stars who really listened to their beauty sixth sense and dressed true to their Type in my Beauty Profiling system...

Bright, Animated Type 1 Stars

We chose Cameron Diaz's after-party dress as our Type 1 winner. Her pop of color and the simple lines in her dress make her shine. Her cute, blonde bob captures her youthful, happy facial characteristics. Doesn't she just look fun?

Meryl Streep just glowed at the Oscars in her bright gold ensemble—true to her Type 1 nature. Although I don't love the "fit" of her dress, she still pulls it off with bright, shiny gold earrings, shoes, a sparkly clutch, and her light and wispy updo.

Subtle, Soft Type 2 Stars

Lara Spencer looked simply beautiful in a classic gray Type 2 piece. The shoulder strap, ruching in front, and the flowy drape behind all created S-curves. Her great choice of jewelry featured brushed silver teardrop earrings. And her subtle makeup and cool vanilla hair with a soft, flowy bang finished off her elegant look.

Why Face-to-Face Interaction is More Effective

liat — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:05:52 +0000

The world became more and more virtual with all the alternative communication means we use every day. We tweet, email, have global conversation calls and we are all overwhelmed with messages, emails, texts, tweets, updating our LinkedIn and Facebook profile, and we live in the illusion that we’re actually having meetings, yet nothing beats the power of a truly personal relationship, face-to-face connection. If you think about it, when was the last time you truly earned a client only because you had a great post on LinkedIn?

In a face-to-face interaction you can truly listen to your client and understand what he or she really need opposed to any other communication via the phone or email.

Don’t get me wrong, a phone conversation can open doors and give you the first incline if you are on the right track or wasting your time yet real close interactions with your colleagues or clients can be built only through personal interaction, where you can truly get to know each other and we all know well that our stronger business relationships were built when we met and talked face-to-face.

In a face-to-face meeting we get the chance to read the body language of our colleagues and clients; their body, tone of voice and facial expressions often communicate so much more than just words. Studies show that only a small percent of our communication involves actual words: 7%. In fact, 55% of our communication is visual (body language and facial expressions) and 38% is vocal (pitch, speed, volume, and tone of voice). Therefore the face-to-face interaction is much more effective.

Make it Matter

sandra_2 — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:15:05 +0000

Two Steps To Focus Your Mind Before You Step Into The Spotlight

“Make it matter.” What do I mean by that?

First… Think of your big picture. Even if, at this moment you don’t know the “how,” go ahead and picture the impact that you would like to make in the world .

Consider too, that if your company is fueling a charitable cause and that’s what you are passionate about…that is your big picture. Your business success is directly related to that positive outcome. So, even if you sell magic markers, I know you have a big picture!

It’s the picture of what you can accomplish that can strengthen your mindset as you head into the sharing of your message on video, TV or even public speaking. Your big goal serves as a constant reminder of the “why” that drives you. It’s like a quiet computer program, running in the background to keep you on point.

But, this is just step one!

Now think of the specific person that you want to reach. How exactly will you help them? You might even think of a particular client or customer from the past that showed great appreciation for what you did for them. It is this person and people just like them that you will be reaching when you talk through that most powerful tool... the camera lens.

If this seems rudimentary, it’s not. Beginning your video prep with this simple exercise is similar to a runner’s starting stretch. You are getting in tune with the machine that is going to carry you to your goal. Your visual brand is that machine for your business or cause.

Dressing Your Truth Before and After- Do the Right Design Lines Really Make That Much of a Difference?

jon-expert — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:46:32 +0000

When you learn how to Dress Your Truth, you learn the right movement to put on your body that honors your Type of beauty. We teach you the 5 elements of movement which are design lines, texture, pattern, fabrication, color, and how these 5 elements are expressed in everything from clothes, jewelry, makeup, and hairstyles.

I love this before and after because I think it clearly shows how much of a difference a neckline can make on a woman. In the before she is wearing a soft, draping neckline which is contrary to her upward, light movement. In the after photo she is wearing a crisp stand-up collar that comes to a point, like the points of a star, which honors her bright, animated nature. With the right design line honoring her inner and outer beauty, we see her more clearly - looking fresh and youthful.

Valentines Day - and Alone

RosR — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:12:14 +0000

Valentines Day - and Alone

Are you avoiding thinking of Valentines Day? Would you like to just avoid the day?

No matter what you are feeling, the day will come! Here are a few ideas of things you might do to make it a day you’ll remember with a smile, rather than wanting to forget!

1. Create a surprise for someone else. I like to do at least one thing anonymously - it must come from the days when I was growing up and our tradition was to make valentines and then put them on people’s doorsteps, ring the doorbell, and run! There’s something about the surprise element that makes it doubly fun!

2. Be real.Be honest. If the people around you want you to join in the festivities - and you would rather have a quiet evening at home, let them know. On the other hand, if you want to be with people, invite someone to join you and make an evening of it. It needn’t be expensive - just a rented DVD or a board game and some popcorn can make memories you’ll treasure forever!

3. Take a moment to count your blessings. You may not have the thing you want the very most - but you definitely have something to be grateful for. Acknowledging those things can chase the blues away and help you see that, in spite of tragedy, life goes on, and there can still be reasons to smile.

4. Think of something special you really want to do - and do it. Is there a movie you’ve been wanting to see? A ticket to the symphony or a play you’ve wanted to purchase? A piece of jewelry or article of clothing you have been waiting to buy? Life is meant to have some golden moments, and there’s nothing wrong with creating some for yourself. Choose a ‘treat’ - and indulge!

A Little Hanky Panky for Valentines Day

danalam — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:11:02 +0000

Looking for a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day? Then check out Hanky Panky I recently discovered the Hanky Panky website and I was surprised to learn that their stuff is one size fits all, made in the US and environmentally conscious. Being one size fits all you don’t have to know the size which really makes things easy. They have some really cute sets in different cuts and prints. They also claim to have the world’s most comfortable thong. But wait…there’s more…they have maternity and a line called After Midnight. So indulge your inner flirt for yourself or someone you love. Happy Valentines.