Putting On The Glitz
‘Tis the season for gloss and glitter … and breakouts and rashes. Go ahead and sparkle, but mind your makeup curfew. If late nights give way to lazy night skincare routines, the effects will catch up with you in the form of clogged pores, dull texture from dead skin cell buildup, and breakouts.
Also, glitters and shimmering shadows can be irritants, so if you use them infrequently you may find that adding a little extra dazzle for an evening out gets you more than you bargained for. You may end up with watery eyes, itchiness and redness. Our advice? Let your clothes and accessories do the glittering and let your natural beauty shine through. -Derm RF
Why I Do What I Do
Breaking the Sound Barrier
Not many of you know that six years ago I moved to Nashville with no job, no friends, and no income. Because of where I’ve come from and what I’ve been able to accomplish, it’s my turn to give back. My heart is to help men and women transition through their life challenges and to help those who are stuck and grounded on their ‘life runways’ to become airborn again.
My mission is to inspire and help people develop the skills they need to be more than they have ever been before, and to be the masters of their own financial economy. I want to help those who are hungry for change and who yearn to fly through and break their own sound barriers.
Rodan+Fields Dermatologists is my vehicle for doing just that and it is a business model not to be taken lightly. R+F is a perfect plan B in the storm of economic uncertainty. When I got laid off, it quickly became my plan A. Like me, without the need for accountants, attorneys, bankers, loans, and lines of credit, you too can buy into this business with nothing more than a credit card!
The decision to partner with the Doctors has changed my life for the better, inside and out! I love what I do!
You’re not getting any younger. If you are ready for a change you know what to do next!
7 Degrees of Separation – Without being aware of it, women consistently undermine themselves in the workplace. Subtle behaviours sabotage their chances for the corporate success they seek and deserve
The actions listed below are those that female executives probably would not be aware of if they weren’t pointed out. Simple changes in behaviour can make the difference between being perceived as powerful and in control and merely being part of the pack. Do you recognise these behaviours in yourself?
1. Women do not fill their physical space. Powerful people take up more space than those who question their ability. It is not a matter of size; rather, it has to do with the way women hold themselves. Visualise Superman or Wonder Women: They stand with their hands on their hips and their legs apart.
2. Women introduce themselves too soon. For the first 7 seconds of meeting a person, no one pays attention to what is being said. The visual message is the first to be received and is absorbed before the aural. That helps explain why we often forget the names of people we’ve just met. We were too busy taking in visual signals to pay attention to the words being spoken.
3. Women nod when listening. Men nod their heads to demonstrate agreement. Women perform the same action to show that they are listening. It is a sign of empathy and connectedness, rather than agreement. Men often mistake this action, assuming that a woman is agreeing with what is being said, when what she is actually doing is just paying attention to what he is saying.
4. Women tilt their heads when conversing. Note how women tend to tilt their heads when they speak. A tilted head indicates that the person is committed to what is being discussed. It demonstrates an active listening style and is a sign of an empathetic communicator. This position deters from the strength of the communication and is a weak position from which to speak.
5. Women’s voices go up at the ends of sentences. Because women’s natural instinct is to please, their voices tend to rise at the end of their sentences, giving the sense of asking a question or seeking approval rather than making a statement. This explains why a woman’s suggestions may be given short shrift during business meetings.
6. Women fidget. According to behavioural studies, when men enter a conference room they make 12 major movements. 27 is the average for women. While many of these involve getting settled in their seat, women will also make adjustments to their clothes, hair and jewellery. Random, excessive movements indicate nervousness and will detract from your sense of authority. You will be perceived as being weak and nervous.
7. Women allow men to finish their sentences for them. While no woman would want to acknowledge this, it is quite common for women to fade out at the end of a sentence, allowing men to pick up on what they were saying and finish the thought. Women will also allow themselves to be interrupted, while rarely interrupting another speaker. Over time, these behaviours will lead to low self-esteem as others take advantage of the opportunity she has created for them to be heard.
Special thanks to Evie Cousineau