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Are you desiring a life full of abundance, purpose, sexiness, ease and fun? Then it is time to stop living life from a watered down version of yourself, who constantly seeks approval. There is nothing sexy about a woman who represses herself. It is a bizarre notion we tell ourselves that making ourselves small, will make others feel better about themselves. Which is just a cover up so we don’t really have to tell ourselves the truth. I have walked this walk, and trust me sunshine, it ain’t no fun and it definitely isn’t true.

Imagine you are standing in front of a full-length mirror. Naked. You have been asked to gaze at yourself for two minutes.

Now take a quick inventory of the feelings that were aroused by this suggestion. Did you feel curious or afraid? A fuck yes, I am hot or a bitchy voice tearing your body apart? Interested or hesitant? Willing or unwilling? Or did you reject the whole idea as something you would absolutely never do? Imagining the experience gives you an indication of your level of self-acceptance; actually doing it will tell you even more.

Top 10 Ways to Make Personal Branding Work for You

Billionaire Warren Buffet says that in a down economy your best asset is you. Funny, the same is true when the economy is up. Here are 10 ways to make personal branding work for you in any economy.

The people closest to us are our greatest teachers.

Why? Because those closest to us offer us the best opportunities for growth.  It is not our dance teacher, neighbor or hairstylist that we have any major struggles with. It’s those closest to us, our parents, siblings, partners, children.

They trigger us, and we them. Not because they’re cruel or ill-willed, but because they

challenge us. And in this way, they are our soul mates, placed in our lives to help us

grow. If you choose to see how they can help you grow, magic happens.

My woman code is CHOOSE YOU and be your own heroine.

To me this doesn’t mean you have to do it all on your own. I believe the opposite actually.

To me this means creating the support in your life that will help you in becoming the best version of you now.

A coach, a nanny, a chef, an assistant and more.  Choosing you is the most loving acts you can do for yourself and your loved ones.

Drop the word “exercise,” throw out the term “physical education” and stop cowering when you hear “dance.”

Replace those dreary and loaded terms with the sheer joy and the simple pleasure of moving your body. No matter your size, your shape, the flesh that jiggles, the bones that stick out, the maleness or femaleness of your contour—you will find in your moving body an expression of your deepest desires, your visions, your dreams, your one true voice that is inside you always.

Quality sleep is as important to our health as food and water. Yet, we often cut back on sleep in favor of “getting more done.” Chronic lack of sleep can cause a wide range of symptoms, including impaired brain function, memory loss, depression, weight gain and irritability. Long-term health issues include increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Answer the following true/false questions to discover whether lack of sleep is getting in your way:

When it comes to work, are you a lone ranger? See if you identify with any of these statements:

“I can do it better myself.”

“The more people involved, the less control I’ll have.”

“I like MY ideas and MY way of doing things.”

The truth is, going it alone can lead to overwork and burnout for you, and can create unnecessary stress and tension in your workplace. It can breed competition, fear, dishonesty, tunnel vision and inefficiency.

Do you have nagging muscle aches, joint pain, headaches, the afternoon energy crash, unhealthy food cravings, mood swings, feel foggy headed and have low energy?  What if I told you that making sure you are adequately hydrated will ease your chronic aches and pains, reduce your chance of soft-tissue injuries as well as alleviate the symptoms listed above. Water is the most abundant substance in our bodies and the simple solution to feeling great!

Athletes set goals to win competitions. Students set goals to graduate. Business owners set goals to increase revenue.

From everyday “to-do” lists to New Year’s Resolutions, goal setting is part of the human experience. People have always needed something to strive for—something upon which to focus energy and effort.

So, if goal setting is so ingrained in our nature, why are most people so bad at it? Perhaps it’s the way we approach it. Try the following ideas to gain a fresh perspective on setting your goals.