Posted by maswelly on May 22, 2010 at 2:02 am
Strive to appear as if you did not actually put on makeup. The common terms for this look is minimalist, nude, sheer, natural. All of these terms mean “less is more”. Looking natural is the look of today.
The way to achieve an all-natural look is by using “invisible” makeup products.
The lifestyles of today are casual and easy-going. It is inappropriate to have a “made-up” look. The beauty products available today create a fresh, natural look if used properly.
The goal is to appear as if you are wearing no makeup. Actually you are wearing the sheerest shades and tints of beauty products. Such a look can be achieved by using a sheer foundation that matches the skin tone. If you apply a lighter or darker shade of foundation than the true color of your skin you will create an unnatural appearance.
Apply a pale shade of lipstick to give you that fresh, dewy look.
Below are some beauty products that will give you that fresh natural look:
1. Non-foundation – Foundations that give you a “nude” color will create the illusion of not wearing make-up.
2. Light-tinted moisturizers – These moisturizers hydrate your skin. You can wear these light-tinted moisturizers under your make-up to add to your fresh natural look.
Look for brands that protect the skin. Moisturizers can be put under your make up and the sheer color will perfect the color of your skin giving you a blemish-free look.
3. Lip gloss or nude lipstick – for the natural look; use a product that will give sheen to your lips.
4. Invisible makeup products – there are eye shadows, lip tints, light eyebrow pencils, blushes and a host of other beauty products that will give you that fresh, just “out-of-bed” look.
By using the proper application you can have the natural, minimalist look that will show off the real you.
The woman of today wants to be accepted for who and what she is. By achieving a fresh natural look, you can show off the real you to the world – a woman who is not afraid to be her self and wants to be liked for what she is beneath the covering of minimal make-up products.
Stay beautiful inside and out! Even though we live in a world where companies make millions of dollars in the beauty industry, it helps to know that you do not need to spend a lot of money on products or artificial enhancements to really be beautiful.
When you strive for a positive attitude, a sound mind and body, and a positive well-being you will glow from within. Here are some tips on how you can be beautiful from the inside to the outside:
1. Know who you are and be comfortable with yourself. If you are comfortable with yourself, you know exactly who you are and you have a positive outlook in life.
2. Strive for an inner confidence and embrace your uniqueness.
Beauty is a matter of perception. There are people who do not have angelic features or a perfect profile but once you look at them, they have an aura and air that you just cannot put a finger on. This vitality comes from within. Focus on your good points. Make an effort bring out the best of whom and what you are.
3. Pamper yourself, eat well take care of yourself. If you have good overall health you further enhance your inner beauty.
If you decide to lose weight, do it for yourself – in order to stay healthy. Don’t succumb to the pressures of society; that being beautiful means being paper-thin.
If you are tied to a desk from 9 to 5, spend some time out in the sun during weekends and jog or play a physical game with friends. This will not just give you a break from work but also lift your sprits. Pamper your self from time to time as a reward for all of the hard work that you do.
By following these tips, you are well on your way to being truly beautiful – both inside and out.
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Posted by maswelly on February 9, 2010 at 12:11 am
Mission and Vision Statements have been crafted by organizations for years. The attention to mission and vision is warranted, as studies indicate that organizations that have Mission and Vision Statements quite simply outperform those that do not.
Here are a few varied snapshots from the e-book Mission and Vision Statements: Your Path To A Successful Business Future to show the difference these statements can make in your business and life:
The CEO of a financial services company recently went through the e-book exercises to develop their mission and vision statements and he says “our company has benefited greatly since the inception of the mission statement. Every company, family, couple or individual should have one.
Then why is it that in some organizations these statements do little more than signify a loss commensurate with the costs: books purchased, speakers and consultants hired, and seminars held. Well, when expectations are not met, these statements are seen as being a waste of time and money and an organization continues to function as it always has.
This scenario plays out too often. Mission and Vision Statements are not solutions – they are tools that must be used by willing and capable managers and supervisors. These tools fail to live up to expectations often because of a lack of upper management commitment. Where Mission and Vision Statements have succeeded there is top to bottom unequivocal support – it is required.
How can any organization, regardless of the type or size, become truly successful if they cannot answer the fundamental questions “Why do we exist” and “Where are we going?” Mission and Vision Statements answer these all-important questions. It is important to understand the difference between a Mission Statement and a Vision Statement and the role of each.
A Mission Statement is a declaration as to why an organization exists and defines the business the organization is currently in. Mission Statements concentrate on the present and are a reflection of an organization’s core competencies – the basic skills or products provided.
A Vision Statement focuses on the future. It states what you want the organization to be. Vision Statements come from the heart as well as the head. A Vision Statement represents a realistic dream for an organization and forces it to take a stand for a preferred future.
Mission and Vision Statements are critical to the success of strategic planning. A Mission Statement identifies a starting point or current state of business, but a Vision Statement is necessary for an organization to determine the direction that should be pursued. As the Cheshire Cat in the Adventures of Alice in Wonderland explained to little Alice, “If you do not know where you are going, it does not matter which road you take.” Without the clarity of vision, your strategic plan – your roadmap to achieve your vision – may prove useless. A strategic plan that is not constructed using a Mission Statement as its foundation and a Vision Statement as the way to set attainable goals for a foreseeable future usually send an organization into planning limbo.
In addition to their importance in strategic planning, effective Mission and Vision Statements have other visible benefits. These statements:
Once Mission and Vision Statements have been developed, they must be continually communicated, tested and lived by those within the organization. This is key to ensuring that the vision stays alive and works. Mission and Vision Statements are essential for an organization’s successful future but they do not come about without deliberate effort and commitment, by both employees and management.
The oftentime hesitation by an organization’s leadership is understandable. By their very nature, Mission and Vision Statements will bring about change and change is typically accompanied by additional costs and risks. However, rather than fear it, management must embrace the concept. Some management tools fail to affect any change; but here is one that will do so if properly implemented. Therefore the focus should be on ensuring that an organization’s mission(s) and vision(s) are properly aligned and used so that their benefits can be realized. Be a vision driven business or organization rather than the typical problem driven business.
To learn more about effective Mission and Vision Statements and for a complete step-by-step system to develop your own unique Mission and Vision Statements, go to www.missionvisionstatement.com and order the e-book “Mission and Vision Statements: Your Path To A Successful Business Future.” This seminar and workshop in an e-book covers: what you should know before creating your business mission and vision, exercises to develop your statements, how to test-drive your mission and vision and living your mission and vision.
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