It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a blog and a video. I’ve been so focused on getting my new Member site http://www.WomenEnjoyingSuccess.com up and running that I’ve let other things take a back seat. I know, I know it is all about time management!

In this video I want to share some of my goals for the future and how my business is changing . . . But, it will always be about Women Enjoying Success! Be sure to turn up your speakers.

Self-confidence begins in your mind and works its way out into your life. How you feel about yourself on the inside is mirrored back to you in how you’re living life. Self-confidence is that powerful inner knowing that you are in the right place at the right time and doing the right things.

Here are seven powerful tips for boosting self-confidence -

1. Knowing what you want and why you want it.Call it a goal, a purpose or a mission but knowing what you want is vital to overall self-confidence. Make the time to write out a powerful and self-satisfying vision for the future. Dream big, what do you have to lose?

Ask yourself, “Why do I want the future to be this way? How will I and others benefit from making my vision reality?” If your “why” is powerful enough, you can develop a plan that will take your vision from on paper to real-life. When your “why” is compelling, your confidence to succeed becomes unstoppable.

2. Spending time and effort going for great, not perfect.
Perfectionism not only robs you of self-confidence but it’s a dream stealer. Striving to be perfect means constantly attempting to measure up to an impossibly high standard of excellence. Settling for nothing less than perfect is a no-win situation. Wouldn’t you agree, going for great is far more achievable?

3. Accepting and liking yourself, just the way you are.
Self-acceptance is a tremendous boost to your self-confidence and self-esteem. Self-acceptance begins with appreciating and accepting your many positive traits and talents. Self-confidence is a positive by-product that comes from accepting yourself as a worthy and deserving person.

4. Acknowledging that the past does not equal the future.
Learn from the past and positively head toward the future. The past is the past and you cannot change what’s happened. You can though learn from the lessons and use them to grow stronger and even more empowered.

5. Recognizing that net-worth does not equal self-worth.
You are as rich as your life is full. Your self-esteem and self-worth aren’t tied to your possessions or the amount of money in your checking account.

But, with that said, not worrying about money makes life less stressful. If you’re not where you want to be financially, what can you do to change the situation? Learn new skills, seek the advice of a professional or learn to use money more wisely?

6. Understanding that your voice matters.
You deserve to be heard. Your thoughts, opinions and ideas are important. Speak up for yourself and let your opinions be known. Remember too, the most important words you’ll hear are the ones you say to yourself.

7. Believing, without an ounce of doubt, you matter!!!
Self-confidence comes from knowing in your heart of hearts that you have value. Your special gifts and talents should be shared with the world. Hold your head high. Believe and know you are a VIP – very important person!

What have you done today to enhance your self-confidence?

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Are Women Ready To Succeed In A Man’s World

April 11, 2012

In this FREE webinar/teleconference In this FREE 30 – 45 minute webinar/teleconference Sharon Michaels will share 3 negative habits that can trip women up when dealing with men, and women, in business situations.

She’ll also share 3 very positive traits that when used regularly, will help us excel in business – with both women and men.

After all, it all about Women Enjoying Success!

You’ll want pen and paper ready to make notes and jot down aha’s as Sharon discusses 3 areas that often trip women up in the business world:
1. Self-doubt
2. Undervaluing our talents
3. Taking things too personally.

Sharon will also discuss 3 positive professional traits that can help us excel in business:
1. Self-confidence
2. Self-worth
3. A professional attitude

You’ll leave this webinar/teleconference with a few more power tools to achieve your business goals in a “man’s world.” Women are proving success isn’t just for men!

Plan on 30-45 minutes for yourself – - – pour a favorite beverage, turn off your cell phone and get ready to spend some quality time learning these 6 practical tips that will support you in growing yourself as a savvy business woman and moneymaking entrepreneur.

Webinar is completed! I’ll let you know of our next one . . .

1. Have you set your short term and long-term goals?
When you look six or twelve months into the future, do you know where you’re headed? Do you know why you’re headed in that direction?

Goals can help you to positively and productively focus on the future. When you have well defined goals, you become more proactive with your time, energy and creativity. Goals help provide a road map to an empowered future.

2. Do you have a reasonable and workable work schedule?
The best use of your time comes when you develop a viable work schedule that works well for both you and your family. A reasonable work schedule is one that allows you to be fully at work when you are at work and, to be fully at home when you are at home. There are only twenty-four hours in a day and taking yourself seriously means knowing how to use your time wisely.

It’s all about being able to chunk out blocks of time so you can seriously “do business.” It’s also about educating your family that they too must take your work time seriously.

3. Do you take yourself seriously by dressing, acting and speaking with professionalism and confidence?
Self-confidence, in business and in life, comes from becoming more secure in yourself and your abilities. Is it time to learn new skills, take a business-building class or attend work related seminars?

Personal and professional self-confidence begins with taking a few positive and empowering steps at a time. Begin by writing out a plan of action for gaining more self-confidence in those areas you find yourself unsure and uncomfortable.

4. Do you believe, without a doubt, in your ability to succeed?
Self-esteem is one of your greatest success tools. Healthy self-esteem begins with the belief you have in yourself as worthy and deserving of personal and professional success. How strong is your success belief system?

I love what Mark Victor Hansen says about doubt, “An ounce of doubt and you’re out.” Remember, the healthier your self-esteem the stronger your belief in yourself and your abilities to succeed.

Taking yourself seriously is about setting empowering goals for the future, working out a reasonable work schedule, developing an unshakable confidence in your professionalism and having an unstoppable belief in yourself as a successful woman in business.

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Copyright © 2011-2012 Sharon Michaels – All Rights Reserved

This article was originally published by the author Sharon Michaels on BellaOnline.com in the Business Coach site.

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How you feel about yourself and your ability to succeed is in large part determined by the level of your self-esteem. Healthy self-esteem encourages achieving and enjoying success. Unhealthy self-esteem can literally stop you in your tracks.

Let’s start at the very beginning – Have you made time to write your definition of success? What does success mean to you? This is a great place to begin. Healthy self-esteem allows you to dream big and truly believe that your dreams are achievable. Unhealthy self-esteem is like placing a ceiling on your success.

I encourage you to find some quiet time and carefully write your definition of success. Throw all caution to the wind, come out of your comfort zone and dream BIG!

Here are some signs of how healthy and unhealthy self-esteem can affect your BIG dreams of success:

1. Do you make time to enjoy your victories?
If you answered no – you probably don’t give yourself enough credit for a job well done.

Solution: Think of an obstacle you’ve overcome in your life. How about one that you’ve conquered through persistence, belief and determination? How did that victory feel when you achieved it? Feeling good about yourself and proud of your accomplishments is all right – it’s not bragging or being big on yourself. Pride in your successes enhances self-esteem and healthy self-esteem allows you to enjoy success.

2. Sometimes, do you feel as if success is a monumental responsibility?
If you answered yes – you’re repelling success.

Solution: Allow yourself the excitement and thrill of succeeding. Visualize yourself enjoying the rewards of success. What could/would having greater success do for your family, community and especially yourself? Equating success with negativity is making success an emotional struggle.

3. Do you often procrastinate when starting an important project or activity?
If you answered yes – which could you be more afraid of, success or failure? Fear of success often means being afraid of not being able to live up to expectations (yours, parents, society.) Fear of failure often means being afraid of not doing a job perfectly.

Solution: Break the next project into “bite-sized” pieces. Give yourself one task to do a day. Reward yourself with something fun (ice cream, a good book) at the completion of each task.

No one’s opinion of you is more important than your own! Does your self-esteem allow you to dream BIG and or is it placing a ceiling on your successes. Healthy self-esteem is your most important success tool. What have you done lately to enhance your self-esteem lately?

***** I invite you to join my new Membership site Women Enjoying Success. I am sooooooo excited to share my new monthly Membership site – I can be your Online Coach 24 hours a day. This month there are personal and professional success strategies, tools to grow your business and how-to’s for managing time and finding balance . . . Check it out and join us: http://WomenEnjoyingSuccess.com

Originally published on EZineArticles.com by Sharon Michaels

Copyright © – Sharon Michaels – All Rights Reserved

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10 Time Saving and Moneymaking Work From Home Tips

March 8, 2012

In this FREE webinar/teleconference you’ll learn Sharon’s tried and true time saving work from home tips. It is all about more success with less stress! It is learning how to manage your time so working from home is profitable and enjoyable.

Learn how to:

• Eliminate distractions
• Stay focused on your moneymaking activities
• Have family and friends take your work time serious
• Have more fun working alone from home
• Develop the unstoppable mindset of a home-based entrepreneur
• Use technology wisely
• Use “no” as a powerful time saving tool

Plan on 30-45 minutes for yourself – - – pour a favorite beverage, turn off your cell phone and get ready to spend some quality time learning these 10 practical tips that will support you in growing yourself as a savvy business woman and moneymaking entrepreneur.

This webinar is completed – I will let you know about our next one.

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How about making some time this month to invest in yourself and your financial potential? Believing in your financial decision-making skills equals healthy self-esteem and healthy self-esteem equals the willingness to invest in one of your most valuable assets – a belief in your ability to create an abundant and wealthy life.

Investing in your financial self-esteem means:
~ Learning more about personal finance, investing and wealth
~ Believing in your financial ability and going for your goals
~ Having a positive outlook that keeps you going forward
~ Expanding your financial comfort zone
~ Trusting in yourself and your financial abilities

Food for thought: Healthy self-esteem enables you to thrive in life, not just survive!

Healthy self-esteem allows you the emotional self-confidence to go for your financial goals and dreams. Investing in your financial self-esteem is about spending the time, energy and money to go forward, toward your financial goals with less doubt and indecision.

Let’s take a closer look at how you can enhance both your self-esteem and financial potential.

1. Read any good books lately? Feeling prepared and competent can be a big boost to your self-esteem. If you want to become more proactive with your financial life, it’s time to invest in your financial education.

Can you name the last personal finance or investment book you’ve read?

If you can, congratulations! If you can’t remember, then it’s been too long. Investing in yourself is about believing you deserve a prosperous, abundant and wealthy future. It’s about investing in your ability to go financially forward in positive, powerful ways.

How about making a plan to read at least one new financial self-development book every couple of months? If you truly want to invest in yourself, you’ll begin your own financial library. Surround yourself with the best of the best financial knowledge and expertise.

2. Attend any good classes lately? If you want to learn more about securing your financial future, it’s probably a good idea to learn from the experts. Someone who has been there, done that and made it happen.

Community colleges generally offer classes taught by professionals in the field, school districts offer community education classes and many small business organizations have retired professionals who will gladly share their expertise. If you’re serious about learning, you can find a class.

Your financial self-esteem will be greatly enhanced by knowing you have the knowledge to make financially wise decisions and well thought out choices.

3. Have you networked with any positive financially like-minded people lately? We can learn so much from one another. Have you thought about joining a local investment or “cash flow” club?

Are you familiar with Meetup groups? They are Internet networking groups that often have local “live” meetings. There are a variety of interests available, including financial ones. If you’re interested in learning more about Meetup, there is a link at the bottom of this article. As with anything, please check out the group before you decide to participate or join.

I’ve found that being with positive like-minded people seems to raise the bar for me. I want to aim higher and work harder. I also found that I’m more accountable and focused.

I’ll share this quote by Alton Barbour with you, “Flocking together creates birds of a feather.” Who have you been “flocking” with lately? Do they raise the bar for you personally, professionally and financially?

Our internal self-esteem barometer is more often then not based on how competent we believe we are in the important areas of our life. The more competent you feel financially, the more willing you are to invest in your financial future.

Here’s to your healthy financial self-esteem!

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Recommended Reading:

You’ll want to get a copy of my eBook available in PDF – How To Create The Mindset of Prosperity and Wealth. Here is a direct link: How To Create The Mindset of Prosperity and Wealth

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Copyright © 2008-2012 Sharon Michaels – All Rights Reserved

This article was originally published by the author Sharon Michaels on BellaOnline.com in the Abundance and Wealth site.

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Here are some practical and fascinating facts, ideas, quotations and statistics about personal development and growth. These tidbits of information are not only interesting but will also provide you with some valuable information to empower yourself and your life.

1. What you focus on most, whether negative or positive, tends to grow stronger.

2. Your thoughts first thing in the morning can set the tone for the entire day.

3. Your brain generates 25 watts of power while you’re awake – enough to illuminate a light bulb.

4. Self-limiting behaviors are self-limiting because you give them power.

5. “There is no passion found in playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Mandella

6. There’s an old saying that says, “Master your time, master your life.”

7. Poor posture can reduce blood to the brain by as much as 30%.

8. Many polls and surveys have shown that speaking in public is rated as the number one fear among adults.

9. You are a reflection of your most dominant thoughts.

10. “Create the highest, grandest vision possible for you life, because you become what you believe.” Oprah Winfrey

11. Your brain uses 20% of your body’s energy, but it makes up only 2% of your body’s weight.

12. In a study of 1,000 men and women, it was shown that women are more likely to report 33 percent higher levels of stress.

13. Communication experts claim that most of us spend almost 70 percent of our waking hours is some form of communication.

14. On average, we see our own reflection over 50 times a day.

15. “Happiness is not a goal, it is a by-product.” Eleanor Roosevelt

16. It’s been said that having concrete goals can increase confidence by 50 percent.

17. According to Deepak Chopra, we have 50-60,000 thoughts per day and 90 percent of them are negative.

18. “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” Buddha

19. The “Pareto Principle” states that 20 percent of your activities will account for 80 percent of your results.

20. Researchers have found that the color orange helps to relieve fatigue and depression and enhances creativity.

21. The average American watches television 6 hours a day. What if you eliminated one hour of TV a day and did something productive like read a book or learn a new skill?

22. Many time management experts believe you’ll accomplish more when you plan out your next day the night before.

23. Treat yourself with love and respect and you’ll attract people who will also show you love and respect.

24. According to the book, “The Big Book of Personality Tests for Women,” about 1 out of 7 Americans say they get angry just about every day. Surprisingly, men are 35 percent more likely to “seethe” quietly.

25. “Education is of no value and talent is worthless – unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.” Condoleeza Rice, former United States Secretary of State

Do you have a personal development “aha” to share?

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The answer is yes! Personal development works when there is an emotional, spiritual and physical commitment to changing the negative habits that are no longer serving you and to consistently work on those strengths that will take you forward in positive, productive ways. Here are a few tips.

1. Do a self-assessment of your day-to-day habits, strengths and weaknesses.
Make some quiet time and ask yourself these questions:

** What do I consider to be my best success traits?
Make a list of at least ten traits – ones that make you proud and empowered.

** How often do I use these traits during my day-to-day life?
Now that you recognize and appreciate your positive success traits, give yourself an example of how you use them during an average day. Recognizing these positive qualities encourages you to focus on what’s working.

** What day-to-day habits don’t serve me as positively as my success traits?
Honestly look at which habits are no longer serving you positively. Ask yourself, “Am I willing to create powerful and positive changes that will enhance my ability to succeed day-to-day?” Personal development begins with a willingness to change for the better.

2. Be clear on the amount of time, energy and money you are willing to spend on changing negative habits into more positive ones.
Change takes commitment.  Personal development works when you are willing to commit emotionally, spiritually and physically to changing what isn’t working into a lifestyle that will better serve you now and into the future.

Personal development is ongoing – it becomes a way of living life. How much time per day, week and month are you willing to spend on reading, listening and learning about the positive habits of success? Like anything worth doing well, changing old habits into more productive ones takes time and effort – it takes a commitment to changing for the positive.

3. Form a network of like-minded people who also want to go forward in positive, empowered and productive ways.
Like energy attracts like energy. When working on your personal development, it is important to be around others who read personal and professional development materials, listen to empowering success leaders and are willing to spend time, energy and money to expand mind, body and spirit.

Part of the personal development process is being able to mastermind and network with like-minded people – people who want to focus on the positives of life. You’ll want to associate with those people who see life as overflowing with possibility. If you don’t know a group of people like this, form one!

Personal development works when you’re willing to develop yourself in positive, nurturing and empowering ways. Self-development is all about bringing out, appreciating and consistently enhancing your best personal and professional success traits and habits.

Yes, personal development works one positive step at a time!

Copyright © 2012 Sharon Michaels – All Rights Reserved

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