Random Thought // The Sleep Lady

"Worry is a lack of faith and

a waste of energy."

And her advice for people that like, or have a need to worry: take 15 mins a day, by writing all your worries in a notebook. After those 15 mins are over, move on and live your life!

POWER!

Another great article from Yahoo! Finance: 7 Ways to Gain Power at Work.

Initially, I thought to myself, I can't use these because I'm in the AF. With the rank structure, these steps surely won't work.. but, as I read through, I realized just how real they were!

"People love power. Not because people are evil, but because power means survival. Every human relationship involves power in some way, and we are all hardwired to gravitate to, and want, power. Even you."

This quote stood out to me because I think it's so true. Whether we know it or not, people want some sort of power over the different situations that occur in our lives, even when we're not in the "controlling" position. Do you understand what I'm getting at?

Here's my example: Right now, I'm in a postion at work that I really do not particularly like. Before I came to my base, someone of a much higher pay grade above me randomly chose my name to fill this position. Of course, its only natural for one to throw BF's over it, so I did, over and over again. Just recently, I came to the realization that I'm stuck in the job, so I need and have to get over it. However, being the optimistic person I am, I'm going with the "must be meant for me" option. Decided to take my job one day at a time without complaining. (this to me, is my way of having power over the situation). In doing that, I've realized just how much free time I have on my hands; being able to focus on other things while still at work. Also, because I work directly for a higher ranking person, this position will be great for my career progression, especially if I use some of the tools that are applicable to me and my job.

The 7 Ways to Gain Power are:

1. Power based on who you know.
2. Power based on what you know.
3. Power based on love.
4. Power based on admiration.
5. Power based on fear.
6. Power based on wealth.
7. Power based on position.

Click HERE to read the complete article.

And just because the song fits the topic so well, I thought I'd throw a lil KanYeezy in there for you! I love Kanye and Dwele! These two together could take over the world!

"No one man should have all that POWER!" ~Kanye

Money Matters // Tips on Saving

"Money doesn't grow on trees!" Don't you just hate that quote?!

The dreaded memory of my mom whipping out her coupon book, while standing in the line at Food Lion for an extra 10 minutes because she wanted to save money came to my mind when I read this article. LOL! How dare she embarrass me! However, now that I'm a wife and mother, I can dig it!

I found this article on the Yahoo! Finance page. It offers great money saving tips! You will find coupon websites, tips to save on flexible bills (ie, being green), and advice on saving on your mortgages, as well as, auto buying.

Lord knows we can all save a dollar or two! Just click HERE for tips on how to Stretch Your Pay Check!

InStyle's Fall Fashion Trends

Unfortunately, we can't all be as lucky as Liv with the luxury of the Hawaiian breeze year round, but you know! LOL! Let's try to meet the expectations that InStyle Magazine have provided for us and be fabulous this fall!

Menswear Bottoms

Mixed Prints (I don't know about all this.. but I may try it once. Why not?)

( masterpiece of) Minimalism

Longer Skirts

Gold!!! (My fav!)

Leather Jackets (Duh- what's the Fall without them)

Tailored Looks

Jeweled Tones

Faux Fur

Chunky Knits

Steps To the Perfect Closet

In the midst of rearranging my closet, AGAIN, something I usually do once a season, I've finally found some real guidance!!

God I love you, Clutch!

Just click HERE, if you want to go from this horrible, messy closet below:

To this beautiful, well organized closet: (or at least somewhat close)

*and the trumpets from Heaven blow*

Thank me later! Smooches!

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