Quote from Mary Kay "We all have the same 24 hours each day, but how we use those 24 hours makes the difference between success and failure. The use of our time is more important than the quantity of time spent. The successful person is really just an efficient person with determination who works less but gets more done through effective time management"
I choose to post this quote from Mary Kay today because in the past week(s) I really felt like I have failed in my time management. I know I am being hard on myself but that's always been something that I want to fix so it have been bothering me but I was reminded yesterday during our weekly meeting that "as long as I have done the best to my ability, I can do it" so my goal in the following 2 weeks is to stay on task and really manage my time.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Time Management
Time management is so hard for me. I always feel I can complete at least 6 tasks a day and at the end of the day, I usually complete about 3 of them. At first that really bothers me because I like to finish what I plan to do, but I can't seem to ever finish that long list of "to do" and sometimes that to do list get so big that I have to just close my eyes and start the list again. Well that's just all part of falling and getting up I suppose. I talked to my director and try to seek answer rather my lack of ability to complete my 6 tasks a day, am I a failure? She said "no, that's not failing, that just mean you will have to complete your unfinished tasks tomorrow." Thank god I have someone to go to when I need questions like this answered, but I really think i am just never going to be a successful Mary Kay consultant because I can't even juggle simple 6 tasks a day. That was my issue before, I no longer have this issue anymore because I have learned what is important and what can wait.
Time management, it's a life long skill that always have room for improvement.
Time management, it's a life long skill that always have room for improvement.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Put down my Mary Kay hat for one day
As Mary Kay herself would say, as a Mary Kay consultant we have many different hats. I don't have a family yet, so I don't need to put on the mother hat, but before becoming a Beauty Consultant I was an Engineer and still am. Today I got to wear my Engineer hat, I attended a full day seminar about Wood Construction. Sometimes it is just nice to get to walk away from our daily job and do something else. I've learned in order for myself not to burnt out, I need to occasionally walk away from being a Beauty Consultant.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
I'm BACK!!!
Well, I have been back for a couple of days now and yes, I slacked off and didn't write my blog. BUT I didn't slag of with work. In fact, I jumped right back into work on Monday and a full day on Tuesday. So far I have been having a fabalous selling week and I am so proud of myself. On top of that every one of my facials and skin care class, the guest have LOVED me, they love the knowledge that I give and how much fun they have at my presentation. The feeling of being liked is so GOOD.
This good feelings brings me to think about Mary Kay's Golden Rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" This is so important in life because NOBODY likes to be mistreated and this rule goes beyond the Mary Kay business or any of the customer service business. This rule should be applied everyday in every situation in our lives. Here's an example, earlier tonight I was watching the Apr 6 episode of Biggest Loser and in the show there's a girl on the red team Melissa. She was kicked out earlier in the show but she got a 2nd chance to come back to the house. The first time she was in the house all the other players have already labeled her as the "game player" someone who will do anything to win the game. And for those who don't want any reality shows, they always do interviews in between to get their thoughts and feelings, and from those interviews you can see she is not a very honest person, everything is about her and only her, she will do anything to play with people's mind and win the game. She thinks she can have it all. At the Apr 6 episode, once again she was in the bottom two and will be up for vote by the other players to get eliminated. It was between her and another girl name Andrea, before the vote both Melissa and Andrea get to plead to the other players to get votes to allow them to stay on the game. Andrea had poured her heart out telling the other players she needs to remain on the game to keep loosing weight, whereas Melissa (being a lawyer) tried to use the mulipulation technique to win votes. She said that because she will always loose very little weight if they choose to keep her in the house it's like a free ticket ride to the final 4 contestant. At the announcement of the vote each player get to say why they voted the way they did, and every single person had voted Melissa because nobody liked her, even though she may be right, but nobody wants to get played, everyone like to be honest. Well I tell this story because it shows the importance of the "Golden Rule" because Melissa had always mistreated the other players and would lied to get what she wants, others can see it, and they don't like it so she played the game and the game played her back and bite her in the behind. It's so important to treat others the way you want to be treated. If you are impatient with someone, in return you will not gain the respect and care from that person.
This good feelings brings me to think about Mary Kay's Golden Rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" This is so important in life because NOBODY likes to be mistreated and this rule goes beyond the Mary Kay business or any of the customer service business. This rule should be applied everyday in every situation in our lives. Here's an example, earlier tonight I was watching the Apr 6 episode of Biggest Loser and in the show there's a girl on the red team Melissa. She was kicked out earlier in the show but she got a 2nd chance to come back to the house. The first time she was in the house all the other players have already labeled her as the "game player" someone who will do anything to win the game. And for those who don't want any reality shows, they always do interviews in between to get their thoughts and feelings, and from those interviews you can see she is not a very honest person, everything is about her and only her, she will do anything to play with people's mind and win the game. She thinks she can have it all. At the Apr 6 episode, once again she was in the bottom two and will be up for vote by the other players to get eliminated. It was between her and another girl name Andrea, before the vote both Melissa and Andrea get to plead to the other players to get votes to allow them to stay on the game. Andrea had poured her heart out telling the other players she needs to remain on the game to keep loosing weight, whereas Melissa (being a lawyer) tried to use the mulipulation technique to win votes. She said that because she will always loose very little weight if they choose to keep her in the house it's like a free ticket ride to the final 4 contestant. At the announcement of the vote each player get to say why they voted the way they did, and every single person had voted Melissa because nobody liked her, even though she may be right, but nobody wants to get played, everyone like to be honest. Well I tell this story because it shows the importance of the "Golden Rule" because Melissa had always mistreated the other players and would lied to get what she wants, others can see it, and they don't like it so she played the game and the game played her back and bite her in the behind. It's so important to treat others the way you want to be treated. If you are impatient with someone, in return you will not gain the respect and care from that person.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Didn't forget my blog while I'm in Vegas
My trip have been amazing so far, the weather is nice here, not too hot, not too cold, just right. The last time I was in Vegas was about 5 yrs ago, last time I partied alot and was up late. This time I get to see this place in a very relaxed way. I have enjoyed 3 shows so far and loved them all, but the show that I liked the most was the Blue Man Group. It was a very different experience that I can't describe except I would recommend anyone who come to Vegas should go see them. It's not a traditional show where the audience watch and the performer performs, it's a show that you get to interact with the performer without words or instructions. Well this is all I am going to say about it because the next time you are in Vegas, you should just check it out.
Other than that I leisurely visited different hotels, played some table games here and there, there was one night that I have won over $200, it was such a nice feeling, but being in Vegas, I never thought of bringing big money home, I just came to play and expect to break even with my gambling by the end of the trip. So far that's been true. I wonder if I change my mind and say I am going to win today, will I win???
It's known that Vegas is sunny and hot all the time, and it doesn't rain very much, not like Vancouver. So I brought along the complete sun care products in the Mary Kay line. WOW, it's amazing, I have always been iffy about sun tanning lotion, but I tried the MK sun tanning lotion, it is so smooth and hydrating and I can see a tan happening even though I am not in the sun baking myself. Than the sunscreen is also very nice, what's so great about it is that it don't have the heavy feeling of most 30SPF sunscreen.
Well I think it's time for me to hit the strip and continue with the rest of my trip.
Will post again soon.
Other than that I leisurely visited different hotels, played some table games here and there, there was one night that I have won over $200, it was such a nice feeling, but being in Vegas, I never thought of bringing big money home, I just came to play and expect to break even with my gambling by the end of the trip. So far that's been true. I wonder if I change my mind and say I am going to win today, will I win???
It's known that Vegas is sunny and hot all the time, and it doesn't rain very much, not like Vancouver. So I brought along the complete sun care products in the Mary Kay line. WOW, it's amazing, I have always been iffy about sun tanning lotion, but I tried the MK sun tanning lotion, it is so smooth and hydrating and I can see a tan happening even though I am not in the sun baking myself. Than the sunscreen is also very nice, what's so great about it is that it don't have the heavy feeling of most 30SPF sunscreen.
Well I think it's time for me to hit the strip and continue with the rest of my trip.
Will post again soon.
Monday, April 12, 2010
I'm off to a vacation
One thing I love most about my Mary Kay business is that I can leave whenever I want to and I do not need to ask for days off from my boss(es). Today I am taking off to Vegas with my boyfriends. He's heading there for a conference and I'm his volunteer assistance, and if I was working for someone else I would never be able to go 'cause we didn't confirm on this trip until last Thur. Can you imagine going to my boss and go "Hi boss, do you think I can take a week off?" He/She will probably say "sure, when?" and I would reply "starting tomorrow?" and than watch the look on his/her face, it won't be a happy look unless I want to be fired. Well I can't be fired with my own MK business :)
Other than this fun upcoming trip, it was also my birthday this pass weekend. I had an awesome time 'cause on sat I went to the MK 10-10-10 event where I was recognize for ordering over $1000 wholesale in the past quarter, also a star consultant AND get to refresh about the spring & summer trend. Afterward my parent cooked me a wonderful roast beef dinner. Sunday, I went to see the Black Eyed Peas concert which was just amazing and now I'm off to Vegas!!!!!!
Well I will do my best to keep up with my blog while I am there, I will always have MK on my mind and we'll see who I meet and what I might find while I am down there :)
Other than this fun upcoming trip, it was also my birthday this pass weekend. I had an awesome time 'cause on sat I went to the MK 10-10-10 event where I was recognize for ordering over $1000 wholesale in the past quarter, also a star consultant AND get to refresh about the spring & summer trend. Afterward my parent cooked me a wonderful roast beef dinner. Sunday, I went to see the Black Eyed Peas concert which was just amazing and now I'm off to Vegas!!!!!!
Well I will do my best to keep up with my blog while I am there, I will always have MK on my mind and we'll see who I meet and what I might find while I am down there :)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Oops I missed a day
If you didn't notice, I didn't get to write my blog last night, not because I didn't want to but I am just beyond tired and I couldn't get myself to write it, so I made a decision that my health is more important and I should get some sleep. Sorry if you guys missed me :-P
The way I would describe my last 2 days was "good" everything worked out very well. Initially I had to go all over the map on Thur, which part of me was happy that I have a full schedule but the other part of me was feeling tired knowing I have to spent about 4 hours on the road driving. At the end my appointment at Maple Ridge had to cancel because she got a cold so we reschedule to 2 weeks after. I also had a class in the evening in Richmond, it was the first time I used the brand new flip chart to do my class, embarrass to say, I need to get familiar with it to do a smooth class for sure. Although I didn't make any sales on Thur but I know I have planted some good seeds, and like how I was taught by my directors, it's not always about the sales, but it's about planting good seeds.
Friday I decide to leave it for a "catch up on errands day" and that's exactly what I did. I went to see a speech therapist this morning to try to help me with my speech, than I got my eye brow shaped and dropped off some door prize for a wedding show that's coming up, finally I met up for lunch with my girlfriend. I even had time to do my laundry and went to do power yoga. It was definitely something I needed because I was such go go go the last couple of weeks. BUT what I am proud of myself today is that, even though I did not book any selling appointment I was still showing my passion about Mary Kay. I contacted 3 of my out of town friends to send them recruiting material and complete a survey for me, which was part of my RJU homework. I also talked about my business and what Mary Kay can do for my friend that I was having lunch with. She felt engaged with the idea and will be having an interview with me when I get back.
So by now you are probably asking "where am I going?" hehehe, I am going to be in Vegas with my boyfriend. YES, Vegas!!! I can't wait. With that said, I will write one more post tomorrow and than I cannot promise if I will be writing while I am on vacation. I promise I will try, if not you will for sure hear from me when I get back.
ok, time for bed, I'm heading to a MK event in the morning, I'm sure it will be exciting and fun.
The way I would describe my last 2 days was "good" everything worked out very well. Initially I had to go all over the map on Thur, which part of me was happy that I have a full schedule but the other part of me was feeling tired knowing I have to spent about 4 hours on the road driving. At the end my appointment at Maple Ridge had to cancel because she got a cold so we reschedule to 2 weeks after. I also had a class in the evening in Richmond, it was the first time I used the brand new flip chart to do my class, embarrass to say, I need to get familiar with it to do a smooth class for sure. Although I didn't make any sales on Thur but I know I have planted some good seeds, and like how I was taught by my directors, it's not always about the sales, but it's about planting good seeds.
Friday I decide to leave it for a "catch up on errands day" and that's exactly what I did. I went to see a speech therapist this morning to try to help me with my speech, than I got my eye brow shaped and dropped off some door prize for a wedding show that's coming up, finally I met up for lunch with my girlfriend. I even had time to do my laundry and went to do power yoga. It was definitely something I needed because I was such go go go the last couple of weeks. BUT what I am proud of myself today is that, even though I did not book any selling appointment I was still showing my passion about Mary Kay. I contacted 3 of my out of town friends to send them recruiting material and complete a survey for me, which was part of my RJU homework. I also talked about my business and what Mary Kay can do for my friend that I was having lunch with. She felt engaged with the idea and will be having an interview with me when I get back.
So by now you are probably asking "where am I going?" hehehe, I am going to be in Vegas with my boyfriend. YES, Vegas!!! I can't wait. With that said, I will write one more post tomorrow and than I cannot promise if I will be writing while I am on vacation. I promise I will try, if not you will for sure hear from me when I get back.
ok, time for bed, I'm heading to a MK event in the morning, I'm sure it will be exciting and fun.
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