“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
~ William James
The Power of Influence
Do you know how much POWER your influence has? I went to the dermatologist this week, and was once again reminded of the influence I have on others. As I reflect on the conversation I had with my doctor and the genuine comments she made about me, I can’t help thinking about just how much all women influence others more than we may realize.
I may not have a big following just yet, but honestly, don’t we all influence those around us in some way?
We have those who look to us for inspiration in how we dress, fix our hair or makeup, how we walk and carry ourselves. But not only that, people watch our attitude! Have you thought about that? How you greet (or don’t greet) others, the small talk with a cashier or other people waiting in line. Do you take the time to help others reach an item on a high shelf, or are you in such a hurry that you don’t have time for others?
Oh yes, we all influence others in many ways!
And if you have raised children, you know the influence you have on them! Good or bad, they absorb it all. What we choose to do and say each and every day impacts others in some way.
People are observing you every day and YOU can have a HUGE influence on THEM.
What message are you sending out? Is it one you would be proud of or one you might be ashamed of?
I think we need to be more aware of what message we are sending others!
Have a fabulous week my friends!
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Blatantly Barefaced
Here I am at age 56 doing something I never would have imagined - going somewhere without makeup ON PURPOSE! Somewhere where I know people. I find it funny and SAD all at the same time. I have been wearing makeup since I was 12 years old. For many years it was a mix of wearing it to hide my acne as well as to HIDE myself.
Make a Bold Statement
I just love making a statement! Why are people so afraid of a lot of COLOR? I think it brightens up the world. Now don’t get me wrong, I used to would have NEVER worn something like this. But do you know what? As I have discovered and uncovered the REAL me, I have learned that I like to mix things up. For so long I dressed “normal” or what was ACCEPTABLE by the majority of society. I say majority because there are some daring people (I put myself in that category now) who readily and happily break that MOLD and do their own thing.
Let Them Know What You Are!
The Bee….Bold, Honest, Courageous, Different, Confident Genuine, Strong….You t-shirt. It is a Bella + Canvas brand shirt, and if you have any Bella + Canvas shirts, you know they are incredibly SOFT and comfortable! You don’t have to be a bee person to LOVE this shirt - you just have to love YOURSELF and who you are!
Let’s Talk… What do you want to be?
“Bee .....Bold, Honest, Courageous, Different, Confident, Genuine, Strong, You”. It’s time to tell yourself it is perfectly okay to be BOLD. It’s time to be HONEST with yourself about who you are. It’s time to be COURAGEOUS and stand up for yourself, your beliefs, and your needs. It’s time to embrace that you are DIFFERENT and that is what makes each one of us so wonderfully perfect! It’s time to hold your head up, stand tall and be CONFIDENT in yourself and who you are. It’s time to show the world your GENUINE, authentic self. It’s time to stand STRONG and be known as a person who is determined and to be taken seriously.
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