Time, some say it’s elusive. Julie Morgenstern, author of Time Management from the Inside Out, says it isn’t. Time is a tangible commodity. We agree. One thing is certain. Once it’s spent you can’t get it back. The question we wanted Morgenstern’s book to answer is this: how we can make the most of ours? This week we’re reflecting on Morgenstern’s book to help us create workable schedules that will help us reach our goals. Follow us.  

Check Your Time Perspective

First, Julie writes that checking your time perspective is necessary. Think about time as a tangible asset with clearly defined limits. She relates structuring your time to organizing a cluttered closet. Both have limited space and when structuring either good organization is necessary to be efficient and to leave you with a feeling of success at the end of each day.

We’ve got it. Time is limited. So use it wisely.  

What’s Your Time Style?

Then check your time management style. Most likely you’re one of two categories: structured, predictable and calm or work-centered, fast-paced and unpredictable. You probably already know your style from the titles, but for added clarity, here are a few traits Morgenstern shared:

Find your style in these traits

1. Keeping a balance between work and family time is extremely important to you.
2. You shift gears easily, interruptions don’t matter to you. You’re focused, quick on your feet and confident in your opinions.  
3. Your schedule is structured to support and celebrate your personality and goals.
4. After the morning rush is over you need a little in-between switching “hats” so you stop off for a cup of coffee, or pad your schedule a little to give you the time you need to get focused and ready for what comes next. You need a little space to get ready for the next rush.
5. You like your workday filled with routines and carefully placed and timed tasks.
6. Your to-do list is bare bones and others’ centered.

I’m sure you get the idea. If you like your schedule pretty simple, knowing that interruptions are a necessary part of your job and you shift gears easily, are quickly focused on the topic at hand and are pretty quick on your feet, your time management style is work centered, fast paced and unpredictable. On the other hand, if structure is important and you like carefully planned times to accomplish your well thought out to-do list you are definitely structured, predicable and calm.

Do You Have Current Written Goals?

Now that you are more aware of your style it’s time to think ahead. Do you have your goals written down? Do the written ones fit or are they out-of-date and taking up space? Have they changed, been taken hostage or pushed down with the economy?

Whatever the state of your goals pull them out, dust them off, take a good look at where you are and where you’re headed. Make revisions if you need to and get ready to create a time map to get you where you want to be.

Morgenstern suggests writing a simple 10-year plan with milestones added in along the way. A 5-year plan works better for me. In either case a plan helps you stay on track. Make sure to keep it simple. Don’t overload your plan with enough accomplishments for an entire lifetime. Limit yourself to four or five major milestones: i.e. travel, major purchases, career promotions, saving in order to spend more time doing something you love. Remember too, these days careers are made by doing what we love.

Okay it’s time to check your time perspective. See if it’s working for you and start analyzing what you spend your time doing. Identify your time management style and make sure you have clear written goals. Check back for our next time topic: identifying and overcoming time management obstacles and how to map your time.

Destination: Always know where you’re going.

Pursuit: Fall in love with the pursuit.

Gratitude: Remain grateful for all things and show it.
(Norman Vincent Peale’s “Attitude of Gratitude”)

Paul’s reminders:

• Remember, failure is an event, not a person.
• Integrity is doing what you say; and,
• Character is continuing to do what you say long after the initial event is over.

We met Paul this morning at Orlando Coffee Club where he shared this message with attendees. For more information about Paul visit: www.leontrainingsolutions.com. Too, we found out today that Orlando Coffee Club is a great place to network and remain persistent as we continue moving toward our goals. More information is available at: www.orlandocoffeeclub.com.

Keratin Treatments (for those who want to refresh their keratin or try it for the first time), $175 ($300 Value);   

Relaxers with Deep Conditioning, $50 ($85 Value). Please note there may be an additional charge for hair length/texture. (We have to charge if additonal product is needed.) We open in the morning at 9am. Call to book at (407) 574-4466. Now, enjoy a couple of our clients before and after keratin photos…

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Keratin Treatments

Keratin treatments are hair smoothing treatments good for ANY hair type. Keratin is perfect for those of you who want to switch between curly/wavy and straight hair styles while adding back luster and strength due to environmental, styling and chemical damage. Salon Libby uses Brazilian Blowout and KeraGreen Keratin & Protein System products (the only protein product on the market that addresses hair loss and restoration). 

Keratin strengthens hair by replacing missing vital natural nutrients. After Care: Guests who receive a keratin treatment should not wash their hair or use ponytails or hairpins for two days following their initial service. Our keratin texturizers last a minimum of three months—provided guests use the recommended maintenance products. Hair can be colored or highlighted while a keratin treatment is present in the hair.

 Check out these Salon Libby Bio Ionic before and after results.

All SOMA products are hypoallergenic and have natural UVA and UVB protection. All at an affordable price: $45 for both the shampoo and conditioner.

SOMA’s Moisture line is made with Wheat Protein. It penetrates the hair’s cuticle and draws up to four times its own weight in moisture. Great for dry, brittle and coloured hair. The conditioner is great for hair that needs moisture but no added weight, no silicones are added.  

Smoothin’ is made with a combination of lactic, citric and malic acids and green tea leaf extract to help eliminate frizz. With its low pH Smoothin’ helps smooth, straighten and preserve colour. Smoothin’ Conditioner protects the hair with Sea Sand, a natural silicone that protects from humidity and heat styling. It’s great for thinning, thick and course hair.

Colour Protect keeps your cuticle closed to lock in your fresh colour. It’s a sulfate free blend that helps detoxify hair, and at the same time, ensures a healthy post-colour recovery. The conditioner boasts an active UV absorber (Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride) and a free radical neutralizer that helps keep colour fresh and hair healthy.  

Other SOMA products:

Scalp Shampoo is a  gentle on hair, tough on itching, redness, flaking and scaling associated with Dandruff or Psoriasis, product that uses long proven tar liquid (2%.)   

Reconstruct Conditioner is packed with the best proteins and organics available on the market to help rebuild your hair cuticle back to healthy within a couple of uses.

Salon Libby has decided to continue using Brazilian Blowout for our customers who KNOW the risks and still prefer this product because of its ease of use and results.

Brazilian Blowout may expose you to Formaldehyde. It is a health risk.

That said, we want to point you to a safer way to straighten and smooth your hair.

KeraGreen: Salon Libby’s Organic Alternative
We have always recommended our KeraGreen Keratin and Protein Hair System as a safe alternative to Brazilian Blowout. This organic protein system doesn’t expose guests to the unnecessary health risks of Formaldehyde. The difference between the two products is that clients must wait a couple of days after receiving the hair treatment to shampoo and wearing hair up is a no-no.

KeraGreen is our hair smoothing and straightening choice. We love the results and the safety of the product. The price is the same as Brazilian Blowout and we believe that the peace of knowing you are not exposing yourself to Formaldehyde is worth the two day wait to wash your locks or wear a ponytail.

A Safer Future For Brazilian Blowout
Brazilian Blowout has released a statement that says they will create a “zero” product that will not release any Formaldehyde during treatment. Here is their recent statement:

“We remain 100% confident with regards to the safety and integrity of the original BB treatment and will continue to sell this product as it remains incredibly popular throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Brazilian Blowout ZERO is a NEW Professional Smoothing Treatment alternative that utilizes a plant-derived bonding system. A number of stylists and consumers may feel more comfortable using this system as a personal preference.” Click here to read more of Brazilian Blowout’s response.

This month we’re asking our friends to introduce us to their friends. To win our Summer Style Makeover package you must be THE friend who refers the most new clients to us, or obtains the most new Salon Libby Facebook fans.  

Good luck and have fun! Perhaps consider a girls night out at Salon Libby this month? Bring your friends along and we’ll take care of your beauty and relaxation—with refreshments and Hors d’œuvres.

To get the Facebook party started, write a creative post on your wall about Salon Libby, one sure to generate new friends for us, ask your friends to like YOUR post and OUR Facebook page. Copy your post to our wall. We will track the number of friends you bring along.

 The Small Print:

 Referrals: Make sure to call us and let us know who you’ve sent our way, or make sure your friend mentions you during their appointment. We’ll ask, “Who referred you?” this month in the salon.

 Minimums: 5 new referral clients in May or 25 new Facebook friends.

Contest ends on May 31, 2011 at 5:00pm

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