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Essentially Yours Newsletter>
Essentially Yours Fall/Winter 2007
Inner Outer Beauty
Relax your body, Feed your spirit, Ease your mind
Over the years, have you ever sat and thought how
everything is some way connected and effects your life? Not
just the connection of you and your family or friends, but
things as simple as the four seasons. How winter, spring,
summer and fall connects with your personal lives. In the
winter we tend to relax more than other seasons. Our
bodies go into hibernation and get covered and protected
with the proper clothing. Winter is a good time of the year
to be still and reflect on the past, listen to our inner
voice and set new goals for growth. In the Spring, we
begin to put our goals in motion by planting seeds for what
we want to come and blossom. In the Summer, we strongly
feed our spirits with sunny positive thoughts and quench
our thirst by surrounding ourselves with positive
motivational people, getting involved with uplifting
activities, stretching our arms and welcoming opportunities
that will help us grow. When Fall arrives, we celebrate
the harvest we prepared for all year. As we reap rewards,
remember to encourage and share them with others, tell how
you overcome the many obstacles with a smile throughout the
year. Continue to plan and work towards higher goals to
obtain not once a year but throughout the year.
Congratulations on another year to celebrate our personal
growth and opportunities maximized!
Live and love life to the fullest,
Zoe
Get and Stay Image Fit
Meditation for A Happy New You (by Vic Fuhrman & Barbara
Biziou)
Take a few deep breaths and allow your body to take in all
the air that it needs. Imagine your entire body softening.
Begin by thanking for all the gifts in your life right now.
Appreciating where we have been is a magical key to moving
forward. Every situation and relationship from your past
has taught you something useful, and has made you who you
are today.
Now notice those things that have outlived their
usefulness. What keeps you stuck? What stops you from
living your deepest dreams? Recognize the obstacles to
achieving the changes that you choose for your life. Begin
to make mental notes of all of those things that you are
ready to release. Where are you still holding resentment
toward another and/or towards yourself? Let all your
fears, worries, doubts, disappointments, and anger surface
in your mind... envision them as a muddy stream, which
flows out of you as you breathe. See yourself releasing old
hurts, sadness, imbalance, and injustice in your life from
the past and present. Feel them dissolving, pouring out of
your body. Just let them go. Release all the "should
haves," "could haves," "if only." There are many layers to
let go of, so for now, let go of those things that you are
able to. Just let them go.
Now see what items, relationships or situations you have
outgrown or that need to shift in some way. Take the time
to express gratitude for the lessons learned, and then
visualize them gently leaving or changing to promote your
new reality. As you free yourself from the past, you open
up space for fresh, honest relationships and exciting new
opportunities to come into your life.
As the old energy flows out, experience a new lightness,
feel a new power and vitality entering into your mind and
body opening up space for compassion, for forgiveness, for
health, for prosperity and success. Invite in those people
who are able to respect and honor your growth and change.
Dwell in this new space for a short time, opening your
heart and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to grow
and move forward. Honor and acknowledge yourself for the
courage to clear house and let go.
Now imagine that you can breathe in the qualities that you
need for this new part of your life. Breathe in courage to
be true to yourself. Just breathe it in. Breathe in
patience, discipline, spontaneity, or anything that you
feel would assist you in this new beginning. See yourself
as strong and positive.
In your minds eye, picture what you would like to receive
in your life and imagine yourself easily receiving these
gifts. Feel yourself radiating with positive energy as you
attract new people, ideas and situations. See yourself
joyful and content with this new reality.
Slowly begin to deepen your breaths. Gently move your
fingers and toes. Gently begin to turn your head from side
to side. Keeping your eyes closed, take three final deep
breaths. When you are ready, you may open yours eyes.
For more information that will bring comfort, hope,
clarity, strength, and happiness visit www.beliefnet.com
Love and Happiness
Healthy Spiritual Relationships Start With YOU
Spirituality is often confused with religion. Religion
represents a belief; rules to follow that will help us live
a happy, more meaningful life and perhaps offer an
explanation of what happens after life. Spirituality has
more to do with the way we interact in the world and how we
see ourselves fitting in the bigger picture of life and our
purpose.
A moment, an interaction, a poem or movie, all have the
power to touch our spirits in a way that somehow makes us
feel richer. But of all the life experiences that have the
ability to enrich our health, connection in healthy social
relationships seem to make the most influence.
Some studies show the emotional nurturing offered by
friends, relatives and mate help us improve our
psychological and physical health. The challenge for most
people is not going out and finding friends, but rather to
make time in their full, sometime hectic, schedules and
develop time to enjoy their existing relationships or
pursuing the right mate. And when pursuing the right mate,
when you think about it, the unconditional nurturing
relationship you have with pets is the same health benefits
as a loving spouse when you think about it. By providing
unconditional love, affection and acceptance-traits to
yourself first, it may be as difficult to make time and
find it in others.
Investment Bar
Before seeking a mate prepare for your next date
Going out into the world of dating can be exciting for some
or redundant for others. When seeking for the one for you,
always stay true to you when selecting the outfit for the
first, second and additional dates. Yes its good to make a
‘First impressions’, however the impressions need to
represent who you truly are inside out. First impressions
are great, but making the right and lasting impression is
what really counts when dating.
Although it is says not to judge a book by it’s cover, we
do. So that means before you are thinking about what to
say and how to say it, your look should say it ALL. You
see, this will determine the initial response that sets the
tone for the date and how you may be treated.
To make sure your look for your next date receives an
A-rate take a FREE image assessment online at
www.visitEA.net. You will not only improve your social
life and dating experience, but have a look that’s loved!
Gentlemen’s Corner
Don’t strangle your image with the wrong tie
Men, when shopping for ties, take time in selecting your
ties for they tend to describe your personality. It’s not
just about picking out ties that pick up the colors of your
shirt and/or suit.
It about selecting the right colors, designs, sizes and
fabrics that express who you are and complement your
attire. Yes, every man should have a black, gray, navy and
burgundy tie for these are the basic colors and can be worn
with many dress shirts to create a ‘classic look’. But
what if you don’t want to look like the average guy?
Ties are pretty much broken into three categories: solid,
stripe and contemporary--being print and abstract design.
If you want to draw attention, stand out and be remembered,
pick a tie that is conversational. However, when doing so,
please remember not to have your shirt print in competition
with your tie, for the tie should complement the shirt. If
wearing a solid color or subtle print shirt, than this is
the opportunity to wear a more dramatic or a tie that makes
a statement.
Essential Tie tips: Ties come in silk, wool, polyester and
other material that are combined. When deciding on
fabrics, it is good to feel and try on the tie to make sure
it is good quality. Check and see how the tie falls, that
it does not have loose thread or break in pattern. If
looking for ties made of silk, make sure it does not feels
rough, yes rough, for this means the silk is INFERIOR
QUALITY!
If you still are unsure which tie to purchase ask an image
expert for some advice so you will make the right purchase
that express who you are to office mates or a date. To
learn more about men’s wear and sizing worldwide go to
men’s wear at http://www.visitea.net/imageglossary
Girlfriends Meet
Increase your salary and self worth
You’ve seen the woman not just on television or on the big
screen but in the boardroom, you know the one who always
look both beautiful and politically correct or well dressed
professional image. She not only has the fabulous fit body
that turns head but it turns out that your co-worker may
also be earning more than you and your colleagues.
Your look can have a real impact on from investors, loan
officers, office-mates to potential dates. Studies have
shown attractive ‘extraordinary’ people earn about 5
percent more in hourly pay than their ordinary looking
colleagues, and 9 percent more per hour than the person
with plain Jane look. So this means if an ordinary looking
person earned $60,000, their image savvy co-workers would
make $63,000 while their least attractive colleagues
brought home just $57,300.
One of Essential Aesthetics clients’ contacted us to assist
one of their staff members with improving their
professional image and the company would pay for it as long
as the staff would complete our image program. They stated
the worker who was really good at their job would be
considered to move up (within the company), but couldn't
because the look so professionally incorrect for the
position they could not do so. The staff member never came
in, remains in the same position and does not know how not
doing put a stop to moving up in the company.
Should experience be judged over looks?
The percentage remains uncertain, but is a fact that when
you look good you feel good and it increases their
productivity. Many experts give warning to assigning too
much value to beauty in the workplace, debating that even
if people looks not their resume get them in the door, they
may not get you much farther. There are many who firmly
believe and studies have proven that looks are the first
thing one notices, however should it out weigh
competencies, interpersonal skills and other factors?
It may not be fair, but it’s legal
Unlike religion, national origin or disability,
discrimination based on looks is legal in most
jurisdictions, said James McDonald, Jr., managing partner
of the Irvine office of employment law firm Fisher &
Phillips LLP. Washington, D.C. and Santa Cruz, Calif. are
the only two places the municipalities with laws explicitly
protect workers against discrimination based on physical
characteristics or personal appearance, he said. Still,
that hasn't stopped workers from launching unsuccessful
lawsuits.
Well, whether it’s legal or not just make sure your look is
complete and ready to compete in your industry inside out,
head to toe!
Health Notes
When suffering from hair loss, whether it’s from
chemotherapy or other medical conditions, head coverings
are a necessity during these cooler months. We tend to lose
a lot of heat from our head, so be sure to wear hats made
from soft, breathable fabric that will be sensitive against
the skin and insulated enough to keep warm. When wearing
heavier texture hats such as wool or wool blend, make sure
you wear a soft scarf or lining underneath the hat to avoid
irritation.
If you know someone suffering hair loss from a medical
condition and want to learn more about alternative head
coverings and comfortable seasonal wardrobe, have them
schedule a complementary consultation with EA image
advisor, Zoe Clinton, a certified Look Good Feel Better
volunteers with American Cancer Society.
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Image Makeover Testimonial
I got to a point in my life where I needed a change and was
ready to do whatever it took to do whatever it took to
advance in my life (personal and career)…so I packed my
entire wardrobe and flew to Philadelphia from Georgia. Not
only did I get the look I needed to help me advance; I was
able to reconnect with who I truly am and my purpose in
life.
EA, thank you for coaching, teaching, and making sure I
understood the importance of making the needed changes in
my life. I now receive the kind of attention I wanted and
have the motivation to advance in all aspects of my life.
Hello world, I’m back!
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