You’re probably doing pretty well in your career. You did well in college, you’ve got a good job, or you’re establishing a business. But there’s something that is stopping you from reaching your peak. You’re not quite where you want to be. Maybe your career trajectory feels like it’s stalled a little or even plateaued.
Have a good look at yourself and see if you’re being held back by one or more of these four big things that commonly stop people from reaching their career peak.
Procrastination
We all do it. Putting off doing mundane or difficult tasks is all too human. But the longer you delay making that phone call or having that tricky conversation, the worse it’s going to get. You know deep down that you should just do it.
The other big area of procrastination is failing to act. How many good ideas have you had, but you haven’t acted on, because you weren’t ready, or you didn’t have the right skills or enough money yet? There will never be the perfect or right time to start a business, launch a project or pitch a new idea. The right time to act is now. And don’t forget: acting on an idea doesn’t mean you leap into the final product straightaway. Acting means doing your research, allocating budget, testing the market.
If you stop procrastinating and start planning, you’ll be ready for success when it comes.
Fear of failure
Fear of failure stops you from taking risks and seizing opportunities. It can be paralyzing, but only if you let it. And to free yourself from the fear of failure you need to reframe what failure means for you. Failure does not mean disaster. It means you haven’t found out what works yet. Edison famously failed to invent the working light bulb more than a thousand times before he hit on the right formula.
The converse of failure is persistence. And persistence will out-perform innate talent every time.
Distraction
Staying focused is the key to achieving success. It’s easy to be distracted by side issues and the demands of your email or phone but staying productive requires attention and focus. Make it easier to produce high-quality, consistent work by keeping focused on the current priorities and sticking to your plan.
Self-doubt
Self-doubt can undermine all your efforts if you let it. The best thing you can do to build your confidence is to stop comparing yourself to others. Your success story is totally up to you. Look back, see all the steppingstones that brought you to where you are now. You have the skills, and you have the know-how to get where you want to go.
Contact Marilyn Barker at www.BarkerBusinessServices.com
Written by Scentsy in Authentic Scentsy, Our Products, Science of Scent
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If you’ve dreamt of immersing yourself in Scentsy fragrance, Scentsy Soak can make your dream a refreshing reality! Formulated with pink Himalayan and Epsom salts, premium moisturizers and exclusive fragrances, Scentsy Soak creates a relaxing bath experience like no other — and comes in many beloved scents! Here’s everything you need to know about this Scentsy Body product:
Scentsy Soak resembles scented bath salts — but with a luxurious twist. Formulated with premium moisturizers like aloe and sunflower oil, it’s the ultimate way to end your day with “ahhhhh.” And of course, Scentsy Soak is the only way to fill your bath with signature Scentsy fragrance!
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Simply pour your desired amount of Scentsy Soak under warm, running water. Then, put your feet up and soak for 20-30 minutes while you enjoy your favorite Scentsy fragrance. That’s it — Scentsy Soak wouldn’t be very relaxing if we made it complicated!
Combining the soothing power of Himalayan and Epsom salts with premium moisturizers, Scentsy Soak is designed to help relax your muscles while pampering your skin. Being able to enjoy your favorite Scentsy fragrances in the process is just one more way to find your happy place!
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All of our Body products combine Scentsy fragrance and skin-pampering ingredients like sunflower oil for superior quality and a truly stand-alone experience. From the base ingredients and fragrance oils to the packaging and product benefits, quality is always our primary goal.
What’s your favorite way to pamper yourself with Scentsy?
"I personally love the sugar scrub and soak" - Toni Chevalier
Written by Scentsy in Authentic Scentsy, Our Products, ScentTrend
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July is National Watermelon Month — as if we need another reason to enjoy this refreshing fruit this summer! While you can always treat yourself to a nice cold slice of melon to celebrate, why not take things a step further? Scentsy’s Watermelon Tangerine scent is the perfect summertime home fragrance — especially if you love watermelon!
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Watermelon Tangerine is ripe with notes of sweet watermelon slices spiked with juicy tangerine and dewy greens. From the nostalgic scent of watermelon to the exciting burst of citrus and greenery, this fragrance captures the sweetest elements of summer memories. After all, it’s easy to reminisce about sunny picnics, potlucks and barbeques with a little in-scent-ive!
While Scentsy Bars are perfect for enjoying home fragrance, summertime often means being on the go! Thankfully you can find Watermelon Tangerine — and many other popular fragrances — in a wide variety of Scentsy products! Planning a night out on the town? Body products like Watermelon Tangerine Body Cream and Fragrance Mist let you bring the scent of summer wherever you go!
Maybe you love the scent of watermelon any time of year — even if the weather outside is frightful. Scentsy Club’s Always Get My Bar perk is ideal for lovers of seasonal fragrances that don’t want to see their favorite Scentsy Bars disappear. If you want to know more about all of Scentsy Club’s perks, reach out to your Independent Scentsy Consultant I got you!
STOP MAKING THE SAME MISTAKES
TOP TIPS
brought to you by Marilyn Barker
There is nothing wrong with making mistakes. After all, making mistakes is one of the keyways we learn, grow and build all sorts of important qualities like persistence and resilience. Mistakes become a problem when we keep repeating the same ones. When we continually repeat the same mistake, we aren't learning anything from it. Worst yet, repeating the same mistakes stalls any positive progress we may be making in life. If this sounds familiar, and you are ready to stop making the same mistakes, consider these nine tips.
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Meridian, Idaho, March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scentsy, a Forbes-recognized, international direct sales company that creates flameless candles and other richly-scented home cleaning and body products, said in a recent OnePoll survey conducted on its behalf for International Fragrance Week, that the majority of people believe the secret to loving spring cleaning, and tidying up in general, is as simple as an appealing fragrance.
According to the survey that captured data from 2,000 U.S. respondents, 77 percent said they enjoy doing chores around the home when their house smells good. Whether its room sprays (54%), electric oil diffusers (49%) or other kinds of wax warmers (41%), the numbers show a good aroma helps get spring cleaning underway.
“Deep cleaning in the springtime is a longstanding tradition found across many cultures,” Scentsy Vice President of Consultant Sales Lacy Hanson said. “In the U.S., our modern understanding of spring cleaning can be traced to the 19th century when the reliance on kerosene and wood-burning stoves left big messes by the end of winter. And now, 200 years later, spring cleaning is still largely a tradition. But it certainly smells better now!”
The survey also revealed living rooms take priority when it comes to smelling good (66%), whereas the fragrance wafting from the bathroom lands at second place (57%).
From the coffee table to the tub, over half (53%) said they change home fragrances at least a few times a week, and nearly a quarter (22%) said they swap scents daily.
“Spring is the perfect time for a deep clean, and as revealed in the International Fragrance Week data, whipping your home back into shape after a long winter can be fun when smelling your favorite scent and using cleaning products with fresh, spring-inspired fragrances,” Hanson said.
About Scentsy
In 2004 Scentsy co-founders Heidi and Orville Thompson launched a big idea in a small, 40-foot shipping container on a Meridian, Idaho sheep farm. Today, Scentsy is a Forbes-recognized, billion-dollar, direct-selling leader known for connecting people through fragrance world-wide. Scentsy has been recognized by Direct Selling News, Idaho Private 100, the DSA Ethos Awards and others for workplace excellence and growth. Scentsyoperates in 12 countries, employs over 1,000 people and delivers richly-scented wickless candles, warmers, diffusers, oils, home, pet and body products through nearly 300,000 independent Consultants who share their Scentsy-product passion via home and virtual-selling parties. At Scentsy, we believe that healthy, happy families build vibrant communities. Since 2010, our charitable cause program has donated $14.3 million to more than 175 charities through the Scentsy Family Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) that funds sustainable nonprofit organizations focusing on children, family and communities. To learn more about how we “Warm the heart, Enliven the Senses and Inspire the Soul” through fragrance, visit www.Scentsy.com and follow us world-wide on social media: www.facebook.com/Scentsy/, www.facebook.com/ScentsyUKandIreland/, https://www.facebook.com/ScentsyAustraliaandNewZealand, www.facebook.com/ScentsyDeutschland, www.instagram.com/scentsy/, www.instagram.com/scentsyeurope/.
How To be a Successful Home Buyer in a Hot Market
So You know you are ready to purchase a home… But Now what? This is a crazy market right now so what should you do.
Much has been written about how to find a great real estate agent and/or what to look for in a lender. You need both and making the right choice can make the difference in your success finding a home.
But how often do you hear about being a great buyer when searching for a home? Here are some tips to help you as the buyer.
Unless you are paying cash, the first step is to get pre-approved for a loan. Don’t assume you qualify, you have to go through the process. So, find a good local lender that you trust. We have some very reliable mortgage lenders here in Vacaville, and I would be happy to refer one to you.
Why is getting a loan approval the important initial step?
Searching the internet on sites like Zillow or Redfin is a great way to start your search, but keep an open mind about viewing properties. Some homes look great in photos, but not in person. Other homes don’t photograph well, but look terrific when you view them. The best home searches are done with a qualified real estate professional who understands the local market and communities. Therefore, the next step is to find a great real estate agent to help you find that perfect home. Here is something to consider when choosing an agent. Remember buying a home is one of the largest purchases you will ever make, where a great deal of money is at stake. Your Aunt Violet or cousin Eddie are wonderful people, but please consider if they have the experience required to take on the complexities of handling a real estate transaction. Choose wisely.
Now that you have your pre-approval letter in hand, and a great agent at your side, you are ready to start a serious search for your new home. This is where Buyer etiquette is so important, remember the house you are viewing is someone else’s home.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind during the home buying process:
IMPORTANT
This is a very competitive market. Be prepared for this to be a long process. Often buyers must write multiple offers before one is accepted. Successfully finding and closing escrow on the perfect home can seem like a daunting process. But, surrounding yourself with a team of great real estate professionals, and keeping these tips in mind, will help make it easier, and maybe even fun. And very soon you will have the keys to the front door of your very own home!
How exciting!!
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1. Is this something I love having and love looking at?
2. Is this something I use? (or have plans to use in the very near future)
1. I try to come up with another way I could use an item. I will search online boards like Pinterest to see if I can find some way to repurpose the item. However, I won't keep something for that undefined "someday I'll use it" scenario.
2. I think about how easy it would be to replace. If it’s relatively inexpensive and readily available, my decision will be a bit easier than if it’s a pricey heirloom or irreplaceable antique. However, I’m still completely fine with purging those “irreplaceable” items if I honestly don’t need, want, use, or love them.
3. I realistically evaluate how much space the item consumes. Large bulky items have less chance to survive around the house because I’m not willing to “waste” so much storage space. However, I’ll sometimes hold onto smaller items if I have a convenient storage space for them AND if I can honestly see myself using the items.
4. I ask my spouse's opinion. Usually he’s also in favor of purging, but there have been times when he wants to hold onto an item for a specific purpose I didn’t realize. So before I make any major purges, I usually let him peruse through my piles. This system has worked well for us, however if your spouse or other family members tend to keep everything, I might not be as eager to let them look through my piles
Over the last few months several updates, as well as a feature update, have rolled out to most Windows devices. Additionally, the introduction of Windows 11, which downloads and installs for free if you are running Windows 10, was released. Unfortunately, many users are experiencing printing issues on their devices after these updates.
This post discusses why you may have experienced recent printer issues on a Windows device, as well as the best way to fix the issue. Printing issues include existing printers suddenly not working in addition to color printers suddenly only printing in black and white.
Written by Scentsy in Authentic Scentsy, Inspiration, Scentsy Spirit
It’s never a bad time to sit down and set goals for the future, but this week is a great starting point! The beginning of the year offers a fresh vantagepoint to plan new milestones and rekindle old dreams. In fact, Scentsy is celebrating Inspire the Soul week — featuring a look at what’s ahead for Scentsy, as well as advice on establishing your own goals! Here are some of our favorite tips for success:
It’s hard to get anywhere if you don’t know where you’re going! Taking the time to visualize your goals is a proven way to accomplish them — even professional athletes incorporate visualization into their training regimen to help develop recognition within the nervous system. Tools like vision boards and Pinterest pins can help you create and maintain a clear view of everything you want to achieve!
Having a vision of what you want to achieve is great, but if that vision is complex or far-reaching it’s going to seem impossible to make it a reality. That’s where the SMART method comes in: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound goals let you chart a clear path to success. After all, unspecific or unmeasurable goals often feel unachievable. Meanwhile, even the most specific goals won’t see much progress if they aren’t relevant to your life or have no deadlines. Checking all the boxes of the SMART method may seem difficult, but our next two tips make it a snap!
A great way to check if a goal is SMART or not is to write it down. For example, “I will become a more versatile writer” isn’t the SMART-est way of wording what you want to achieve — it’s vague and immeasurable. “I will be less reliant on em dashes” is better, but there’s no endpoint or deadline to check if the goal is complete. “I will use no more than two em dashes for the rest of this blog post” is a SMART goal — provided expanding your writing abilities is relevant to your life. One more to go.
All the tips and tools in the world won’t help you achieve your goals if they aren’t relevant to you. It’s important to stop and ask yourself why you want to do something in the first place. Introspection is hard, but personality tests and advice from the people who know you best can help. By finding out what makes you tick, you can set goals you’ll be motivated to complete, rather than ones that just feel like chores.
And there you have it! We hope these tips help set you up for success throughout the new year. Achieving your goals may still be challenging at times — you may even miss a few of them — but the most important thing is to stay positive! Sharing your goals with others can be a big help.
What will the Real Estate Market do in 2022
One of the big questions everyone asks about Real Estate is what will the market do this year.
Last year we were faced with record low inventory combined with record low interest rates. This led to a perfect storm where homes values rose at unprecedented double digit rates in much of the country. Many people found the rate of inflation outpacing their ability to afford housing.
So what will we see in 2022?
Already this year is showing promising changes. The number of listings has begun to increase. We have seen the number of homes listed for sale increase to about 5% or more in many areas. In addition, home values are expected to rise slower this year. If interest rates increase as predicted by the experts, fewer people will be competing for available homes. This will ease the tight market allowing for less competition for buyers who are in the market for a hew home. Right now, mortgage interest rates are still low, and buyers can afford higher priced homes. Buyers should lock in their rates early in the year, while they are still low. However, though the market has eased a bit for buyers, it still remains a seller’s market.
One thing we are seeing in the market is growth of available starter homes. These are homes between 900 and 1800 square feet. This will help millennials looking to buy their first homes. Existing home owners are starting to move up resulting in more homes on the market.
Since this is still a seller’s market, you need to know what to do in order to be a successful home buyer. Buyers need to approach the market with determination. Get your pre-approval letter for a loan in hand, and be ready to search. Though you may expect to find one perfect home to buy, more often than not, it doesn’t turn out that way. You have to be open minded and be ready to make concessions. Sometimes buyers write several offers, before they get one accepted. Find a Realtor who is as determined as you are and will work with you until you are successful. You will be happy you did. With determination you will succeed and find a home of your own in 2022!
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