The Honeybee's Lifestyle

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  • An Attitude of Gratitude

    Hello Honeybees,

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    Have you ever had one of those days where you felt like the world was against you?  Where you felt like nothing could go right? 

    Yeah, I know I’ve had them too. 

    But I have decided that instead of looking at how bad things might be or could be, I look at how good things ARE. 

    You see I have adopted an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE.

     This is how it works for me:

    I wake up every morning in a bed in my bedroom in my house, I have shelter

    I turn on the TV and make a pot of coffee, I have utilities (cable is an extra bonus)

    I wake up my boys for school and they get up without a fuss. Now that’s truly gratitude!

    I cook breakfast for my boys, we have food

    I drive them to school, we have transportation

    I go to a job that I love, I have income

    I’m able to pick my boys up from school, I have flexibility

    I could go on and on but you get the picture 

    No, everything is not perfect but I choose to see the things that are and for that  I AM GRATEFUL!!

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    What are you grateful for?  Let me know!

    Beewisdom – “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” – Eckhart Tolle

  • The Personal Touch

    Hello Honeybees,

    I enjoy reading books that have been suggested by someone that I admire. This month’s book was recommended by Myleik Teele.   As the founder of curlBOX, Myleik is a success in her own right.  Go check her out.  On her website  www.mytaughtme.com Myleik has a list of suggested reading.  I wrote down several books that appealed to me and headed to the library. 

    I use to buy all my books from Barnes & Noble but that was getting to be a very expensive habit.  I have an e-reader but I love the feel of a book in my hand.

    The Personal Touch. What You Really Need to Succeed in Today’s Fast Paced Business World by Terrie Williams

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    Terrie Williams left her job as a social worker to open her own public relations firm.  A very successful public relations firm.  It was her personal touch that help create her success.  You never know who can help you.

    “I always wanted to save the world. I can’t do that of course.  But I can do my part and encourage others to do the same. – Terri Williams

    Although written before social media became what it is today The Personal Touch is still relevant, more so now than ever.                      

    This is business and life etiquette at its best.

    I have implemented some of the suggestions and shared with others, especially team members.  We can get so caught up in email and text that we forget what the personal touch is all about.  Simply things like a handwritten thank you note, sending a gift to a business associate or someone you want to be a business associate and remembering that everyone is important from the janitor to the CEO.

    If you are just starting out this is a MUST read so that you understand old school business etiquette.  It still works. For those of us that have been around awhile it’s a reminder to not forget the personal touch and how to integrate it with social media.

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    When was the last time you actually wrote a thank you note after an important meeting?

    Beewisdom- “It’s easy to laugh at etiquette, but in a hundred years our children’s grandchildren will almost certainly laughing at us- Sara Sheridan

  • Next Stop? Thrift Shop!

    Hello Honeybees,August Thrift 5Monday was National Thrift Shop Day.

    To honor National Thrift Shop Day  I’m doing my first thrift store post.

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    August Thrift 1Have a conversation with me and you will learn quickly of my love for thrifting.  It really amazes me how many people I meet actually like to thrift.  Some for the thrill of the hunt and some for the bargain.

    ME..I do it for both.  

    This very casual outfit cost a total of $10… necklace and shoes included.  All thrifted items purchased at Goodwill (Winchester/Riverdale)

    Chambray Top- Old Navy $3.99

    Floral Skirt-Isaac Mizrahi for Target $4.99

    Shoes-Nike $0 (a gift from my days working at the Swoosh)

    Necklace-Pink $1

    Stay tuned to the blog and you will get a chance to see some of my thrifty finds.

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    Do you like to thrift?  What are some of your favorite thrift stores? 

    Beewisdom- I’m gonna pop some tags, only got 20 dollars in my pocket- Thrift Shop

    Photo credit:Nikki Gibbs