No-one’s coat is available for hire my friend. Think about it. Fancy lapel, shiny fabric, double breasted and tails as swank as bank. To become the the top income earner you have to show up as the top income earner well before you are there and usually well before you are ready. That coat you have to sew yourself. And that hand-sewn coat will only fit the best version of the unique you that you are. How lucky are we that in this profession there’s no uniform! There’s compete freedom to dress yourself and show up as yourself. So please do. Extended metaphors aside...do the gosh darn work already and you can have the success you want. You totally can have idols and inspirations to follow, but you totally can and must be running towards it on your own two feet. There’s no free rides. And if you’re on the receiving end of this like I have been, step up to your leadership and share this sentiment to empower your people to voluntarily step off before they fall off..... You’ve gifted them the pattern, now gift them the scissors...they have everything else they need! 🧥 Ready to level up your life? Arbonne might be the vehicle to help you do just that. With me as your coach, a healthy commitment to growth, expectations, willingness to work, and the leverage of smart existing systems, beautiful innovative products, and a supportive, fun community, you can! Book in a 1-1 video chat today to discuss your goals and see if we are the ideal fit.
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Keep walking, pause to take pictures on pretty bridges and grab a beignet on the way (enjoy the journey, invest in your development, self care and sustenance).
Discover a sculpture park and learn about how each piece of art came about and what it means (realise you will always be learning and learning from others who have walked this path before will keep you inspired and surrounded by those with winning attitudes) Finally, you spot a beautiful and vast lake where giant swans are peddled peacefully around, enjoying the waterfalls and making people smile (keep your vision and why close by and with consistent effort you will find your way to your dream...and often it's even better than you imagined!) Enjoy for a while and then wake up and adventure all again through a new city, new country, new goal, and bigger dream, so that you can add value to someone else, to a community, and to the world be wise you have dare to venture before x
In my Arbonne business, for example - and it's probably in network marketing where most of this confusion has come from btw. You hear of these rare non-thinking people who don't want it to be a scam yet they quit after 2wks because they didn't get rich overnight. I know, crazy right, it's called a business and you see me working it, but you think you should be rich because you "brought into it?!” Nope. At a certain level in Arbonne you may decide to leave your current job (retire is the commonly used word, but again, it depends what you are retiring from). I stepped out of our IT business 6mths into starting my Arbonne business 5years ago & was an Area Manager at the time (the 2nd level of success). I was a Region a few months later & earned a Mercedes Benz Cash Bonus that allowed me to pay off a snazzy new car. I still worked. Sure, my stress levels went wayyyy down, but I still worked. I worked on continuing to build my Arbonne business & helping others in my team succeed. I worked on renovating our first home which was purchased as an investment. I worked on developing a new business which Ben & I still work on to this day because we love it. & I started working on my art again - my lifelong passion. Income came in as we worked, naturally, but it fluctuates depending on all manner of things: our level of commitment, our expenses, the economy, loss & challenges, & people (team mates, clients etc) coming & going into our lives. Fast forward to today, we live here, on the beach, feeling quite blessed, but with a mindset that is free-er than our old selves who often worked 16hr days  We still have goals & dreams we are working on because it keeps us feeling alive, because our potential is ever expanding, & because we absolutely do want to leave a legacy (financial & otherwise) to the people, places & causes that are important to us. We strive to make PURPOSEFUL PROFITS - that is, to make a living & an impact in ways that light us & others up along the way, & in ways that feel fantastic. It's working smarter rather than necessarily as hard (sometimes stupidly) as we once did. That's the key! Does some of it happen while we sleep? Sure & that's amazing! But we still had to set up a system for that to happen, we maintain those systems, & we improve them as needed. What joyous work when you live what you do! I hope this frees you to believe work doesn't have to be a dirty word & that you too can do & create what you feel called to & be handsomely rewarded for doing so with passion & purpose. 💗 Want to build a business for you and your family? Arbonne might be the vehicle to help you do just that. With me as your coach, a healthy commitment to growth, expectations, willingness to work, and the leverage of smart existing systems, beautiful innovative products, and a supportive, fun community, you can! Book in a 1-1 video chat today to discuss your goals and see if we are the ideal fit. *This is not official material produced by Arbonne. There are no guarantees.
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 | Looking after my body is vital to my alignment and includes everything from physical fitness, to nourishing my body with whole food and hydration, to personal development and minding my mind. If you're yet to watch the Heal documentary, start there, as the likes of my new bestie, Dr Joe Dispenza, discuss in 'modern terms' if you will, what Louise Hay had us know from years ago, that we can indeed heal our lives and that so much of it begins with what we think and the feelings those thoughts trigger. |
Walking daily soaking in the blue sky with a soul-speaking Audible book in my ears is one of my favourite ways to stretch the desk legs and switch my mind to expansion mode rather than the distraction mode it lives in 80% of the day thanks to the nature of my social businesses. Some fascinating reads I've absorbed lately include Becoming Supernatural by Dispenza, Ask and It Is Given by Ester and Jerry Hicks, Witch and Love Your Lady Landscape both by Lister Lister, and in paper form, I'm pouring over Moonology by Yasmin Boland.
“Feeling good equals allowing the connection; feeling bad equals not allowing the connection —feeling bad equals resisting the connection to your Source.”
― Esther Hicks, Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires
To honour my temple and keep my third eye open, I'm choosing greens over cheese, have cut way back on wine time, take a greens, multivitamin and ACV booster shot each day, as well as a mind health drink, omega 3 and other plant based supplements for optimal health. My digestion has improved, my hair, skin and nails are happier than ever, and I speak loving kindness over my everything I ingest and over the beautiful vessel that is my body.
RITUAL BATHS
Stay with me. A bath can be a ritual because it's a regular occurrence and done as a cleansing or detoxing type of experience. Essentially, that's what all forms of bathing are and always have been, but they can be made all the more special, soothing and yes, totally healing, with a few added steps.
I love baths and if I could have one diva demand for the rest of my life it would be that every home I live in from here on out has a bath. After a big day or at the start of a self care session, scorching hot or luke warm, bubbly, salty or still, baths can be super relaxing and restoring.
I light candles - always - add good old not-so-basic Epsom Salts (magnesium) if I want to wash away bad energies (mine or those I've empathically picked up throughout the day); apple cider vinegar for a deep detoxifier, albeit a little stinky; or my favourite turmeric, lavender and citrus extract bath salts. Lay there in silence for 15-30 minutes or enforce peace with noise cancelling headphones and a guided meditation. Focus on 100 deep belly breaths where you feel your stomach and lungs expand and contract fully and use a sponge to imagine everything you need to let go washing off you in downward strokes.
I love baths and if I could have one diva demand for the rest of my life it would be that every home I live in from here on out has a bath. After a big day or at the start of a self care session, scorching hot or luke warm, bubbly, salty or still, baths can be super relaxing and restoring.
I light candles - always - add good old not-so-basic Epsom Salts (magnesium) if I want to wash away bad energies (mine or those I've empathically picked up throughout the day); apple cider vinegar for a deep detoxifier, albeit a little stinky; or my favourite turmeric, lavender and citrus extract bath salts. Lay there in silence for 15-30 minutes or enforce peace with noise cancelling headphones and a guided meditation. Focus on 100 deep belly breaths where you feel your stomach and lungs expand and contract fully and use a sponge to imagine everything you need to let go washing off you in downward strokes.
To save water (please do this wherever you are, not just in Australia!) I empty as much water onto non edible plants as possible and then as you watch what's left gurgle down the plug hole, affirm that all that was weighing you down is now gone and you are cleansed and clear to move powerfully forward.
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SETTING THE SCENE WITH SCENT & SOUND
Not just a sucker for a gorgeous candle, scents in general play an important part in my spiritual daily routine and are easy to execute (almost) anywhere. A quick spritz of chakra balancing mist, a little roll of essential oils on my neck (or stomach, or temples, wrist depending on the need), or burning incense or sage for cleaning, clearing, resetting or meditation all play a part.
Add Rebecca Campell's Rise Sister Rise Playlist or Native American Flute Music to mix and I'm transported. Music, and sometimes the silence of simply having my headphones in, helps me concentrate when I'm working or disconnect when I'm not. Finding the sounds and scents that activate and affect you for various moods is a fun process and one well worth investigating!
Add Rebecca Campell's Rise Sister Rise Playlist or Native American Flute Music to mix and I'm transported. Music, and sometimes the silence of simply having my headphones in, helps me concentrate when I'm working or disconnect when I'm not. Finding the sounds and scents that activate and affect you for various moods is a fun process and one well worth investigating!
CRYSTAL COLLECTION APPRECIATION & APPLICATION
| I'm definitely no expert and my Crystal Bible is packed away in storage somewhere, but my crystal collection still steadily grows regardless. I have quite a number of small stones, 2-3 bigger chunks, a wand, and some gem jewellery that I love, appreciate and have learnt to use for their various energetic powers. I will often be drawn to keeping a certain stone next to me all day or tucked away in my outfit purely based on instinct and asking myself what I need vibrationally at the time. |  |
I cleanse them with water, thought blessings and the light of the full moon, and I really don't get too hung up on what is technically right or wrong, just what feels right for me at the time. Some of my favourite pieces were given to me or chosen by me during times that felt the hardest but were actually major leveling up moments in my life.
If you're wanting to harness the magical and beautiful gifts of the earth in an easy and non-threatening way, get thee to your nearest gemstone dealer, pick a piece that speaks to you, and simply pray with it each day.
If you're wanting to harness the magical and beautiful gifts of the earth in an easy and non-threatening way, get thee to your nearest gemstone dealer, pick a piece that speaks to you, and simply pray with it each day.
TAROT TEACHINGS
Same goes with tarot, angel and oracle cards...go with the flow and use them when and how you best feel called to. I have the Starchild tarot, Work Your Light oracle deck, Ask an Angel, and the new Starseed oracle cards and use them interchangeably as I feel fit. And I don't obsess, I simply use them when I need a little more of a nudge to trust my own quiet guidance.
Remember, they are the tools, you are the truth. Stay in your power and you will find health, healing and happiness in collaboration with your soul supplies, rather than relying on a clutch.
DOING MY PART IN THE PRACTICE
Arguably the most important part of my spiritual practice is that that I must actively do - the mediation, affirmations, journaling, and creation of my artworks and life's work. I feel centered, calm, clear, and charged when I meditate in the morning, affirm throughout the day, journal at night and get stuff done.
I have designed my life to align with my values and allow me to pursue my passions. The art of play to make beautiful and doing the work of coaching, inspiring and leading others sparks joy and makes me feel alive, so I do more of that wherever I can. When I do, opportunities abound, miracles make known, the universe has my back and I attract the high vibe tribe I need and desire.
This all starts with my part in the practice...and it's the practice that makes it possible. I get that it might seem like a lot to introduce at once - so don't. Start where you are, with what you have and a heart-led vision of who you are becoming.
I have designed my life to align with my values and allow me to pursue my passions. The art of play to make beautiful and doing the work of coaching, inspiring and leading others sparks joy and makes me feel alive, so I do more of that wherever I can. When I do, opportunities abound, miracles make known, the universe has my back and I attract the high vibe tribe I need and desire.
This all starts with my part in the practice...and it's the practice that makes it possible. I get that it might seem like a lot to introduce at once - so don't. Start where you are, with what you have and a heart-led vision of who you are becoming.
“You create a path of your own by looking within yourself and listening to your soul, cultivating your own ways of experiencing the sacred and then practicing it. Practicing until you make it a song that sings you.”
― Sue Monk Kidd
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*This post first appeared on samanthawaters,com.au
How to keep it simple, sustainable and successful when developing accountability relationships - whether for business, fitness or any other goal where two parties desire "someone to report back to" in an inspiring way! Let me know if this was helpful and don't forget to tag your accountability partner in the comments below!
My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you I the best place for the next moment.
Oprah Winfrey
 | Confidence is one of those things that some people just seem to be born with. We all know someone like this; the person who walks into a room, instantly commands the attention of the crowd and nothing seems to faze them. For some of us, though, it can sometimes seem impossible that we could ever embody this kind of self-assurance. Don’t give up just yet; there are a few habits you can start incorporating into your life to help skyrocket your confidence. 1. DO IT ANYWAYBeing brave or confident isn’t the ability to ignore fear or anxiety in a situation. Instead, it’s feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Start with small things that make you a bit uneasy and push through until you start to become more confident in that situation. It can be daunting at first, but try starting with something as small as saying good morning to someone you don’t know well, or introducing yourself to someone new. |
2. FAITH IT ‘TIL YOU MAKE IT
On a similar note, fake faith that confidence! You may feel like an anxious mess inside, but by portraying confidence on the outside, people will start to see you this way. This will have a positive effect on you and, in time, you will start seeing yourself in the same way others do. This is known as a self-fulfilling prophecy - your mind is your superpower!
Put a smile on your face, keep going even if things start to appear uncertain, stand tall, energetically fill up a space, and try to remember a time where you felt more confident and externalise this feeling.
According to a study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, channeling a moment when you were genuinely captivating can make you feel (and as a result, act) more confidently. Over time, this will begin to become a habit, and you will find that you’re no longer faking it, but it's how you actually feel. Confidence isn't a dirty word, btw.
Put a smile on your face, keep going even if things start to appear uncertain, stand tall, energetically fill up a space, and try to remember a time where you felt more confident and externalise this feeling.
According to a study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, channeling a moment when you were genuinely captivating can make you feel (and as a result, act) more confidently. Over time, this will begin to become a habit, and you will find that you’re no longer faking it, but it's how you actually feel. Confidence isn't a dirty word, btw.
Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.
- E.E. Cummings
3. ASK OTHERS FOR INPUTIt's often hard for us to see the good in ourselves, which can sometimes make us feel like we aren’t successful at much, especially if we are comparing our bed-head selves with the air-brushed highlight reel of others on the internet. Asking trusted friends or family to be honest and tell you some of the good traits they see in you can really help boost your confidence if you let it! Be prepared to be surprised. You may find that some of the things you think you aren’t good at or aren't good about you, others recognise as some of your best qualities. Quit hanging onto any negatives you've had said to you, or you believe to be true about you, and focus instead on believing the positives. More poise, posture and power will come to light for you the more you celebrate even the smallest positives! |  |
4. USE AN ANCHOR
Confidence is a psychological tool that can help you work better and feel stronger. By creating a psychological anchor, you can help to re-centre yourself when you feel like you’re in shaky territory. For example, every time you feel confident, create and use an anchor like clicking your fingers to reinforce the feeling (this is my personal fave as it can be done pretty discreetly too).
Soon, this feeling will become a habit. When you’re feeling nervous, take a moment to use the anchor of your choice and soon your body will automatically react by kicking in with more sureness in your step and spirit.
Intentionally use this anchor until it rewires the pathways in your brain to be as natural as breathing. It's one of the best things you can do for yourself, and when it comes to creating courage on cue, can be extremely value career-wise too.
Soon, this feeling will become a habit. When you’re feeling nervous, take a moment to use the anchor of your choice and soon your body will automatically react by kicking in with more sureness in your step and spirit.
Intentionally use this anchor until it rewires the pathways in your brain to be as natural as breathing. It's one of the best things you can do for yourself, and when it comes to creating courage on cue, can be extremely value career-wise too.
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5. PRACTICE IN A MIRROR
Confidence is a mental attitude. However, it is easy to tell if someone isn’t feeling confident through their physical appearance. For example, they may slouch, avoid eye contact, and look like they are trying to blend into the background. To avoid this, practice talking while standing in front of a mirror, or take a video of yourself.
Take note of the way you stand, where you are looking when you speak, your hand gestures and whether you do other small, uncertain gestures. For example, do you fidget, or look down often? Once you identify these, practice a little every day and try to eliminate the unconfident cues and replace them with more confident ones. These little things will help you appear more assured to others and boost your self-esteem as you see them respond positively.
As social psychologist and body language researcher Amy Cuddy explains in her TED Talk, your posture can also increase confidence-boosting testosterone in the body and be a potential indicator of success. How cool is that!
Take note of the way you stand, where you are looking when you speak, your hand gestures and whether you do other small, uncertain gestures. For example, do you fidget, or look down often? Once you identify these, practice a little every day and try to eliminate the unconfident cues and replace them with more confident ones. These little things will help you appear more assured to others and boost your self-esteem as you see them respond positively.
As social psychologist and body language researcher Amy Cuddy explains in her TED Talk, your posture can also increase confidence-boosting testosterone in the body and be a potential indicator of success. How cool is that!
So when you walk past a mirror today, strike your favourite superhero pose and claim those powers as your own! Here's to your success, sis, you got this! x
*This post first appeared on samanthawaters,com.au
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