“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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Let’s Talk… How Lucky Are You?
I do consider myself lucky in many ways, it’s just not what I was thinking when I chose to wear them. I was just sporting my “March…..Irish….St. Patrick’s Day” comfortable leggings with the GREEN plaid scarf to emphasize the silent celebration of my HERITAGE as a Scott-Irish.
There are people in our world, in our communities, maybe even our neighbors who can’t say yes to very many of these. Think about the HOMELESS. The REAL homeless. They’re the ones making due with what they have and not trying to hustle anybody for help.
Are you LUCKY? It’s not about our possessions, it’s not about our standing in the community. It’s about being THANKFUL for what we have. Being GRATEFUL and APPRECIATIVE.
Let’s Talk… What’s Next?
I shouldn’t be in the MINDSET of “what’s next” and IGNORE what is happening right now in my life. Look forward to the future? ABSOLUTELY. But I can’t just live in the past either, that will bring on a boat load of emotions. Happy memories and sad memories. Gratitude and heartbreak. Smiles and regret. Likewise, I can’t just LOOK to the future. If I do that, I will not be FULLY present and embracing every moment in the chapter I’m in. Right now is part of my STORY, and I want to live out each and every page in this chapter, not SKIM over them and get to the end. Don’t be stuck where you are. Embrace “what’s next”, and next, and next. Just don’t be so consumed with looking FORWARD that you don’t appreciate the moment you are in right NOW.
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.
Let’s Talk… Who Are You?
Have you ever thought to yourself “Who am I?” I know I sure have MANY times over the years. I have always had this unspoken FEELING of not fitting into everyone’s mold of who I should be. I have always FELT out-of-place. Do you know what I mean? And now I think that’s because I never felt like I could be…..ME! Maybe because I have never REALLY known who I was, just who people expect me to be. So who are YOU? Think about it. Take a good LONG delve into what you think about yourself and who YOU are or want to be. Not what or who someone else wants or expects you to be. Find out who you really are and EMBRACE it! The power is yours for the taking. TAKE IT!
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Have you lost FOCUS? Maybe you don’t focus when someone is talking to you? Maybe you lose focus on the road when you’re driving? Maybe it’s when you’re reading? I’m pretty sure everyone loses focus now and again. But do you ever lose focus on your GOALS in life? Your DREAMS? Is life getting in the way of them and they get pushed aside? My friends, don’t lose focus on what MATTERS most to you! Think about your PRIORITIES and don’t lose your focus!
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VALENTINE’S DAY is a day dedicated to all things LOVE. I was wondering, is it a trap? Are we falling for society’s “forced” day to celebrate the love we have for others? Being told we have to celebrate with roses, chocolate, stuffed animals, and all sorts of RED heart-shaped gifts? I’m not against having a day dedicated to celebrating love, but what about if we reshape our thinking to celebrate love for ourselves?
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