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I Had to Share!

Carrie — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:14:54 +0000

Paula Coelho

Friday Focus | How to be an Explorer

Carrie — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:15:56 +0000

Wonderful Words by Keri Smith discovered at Soulbird – my new Bohemian passion.

Life Strategy

Carrie — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:07:28 +0000

“Your decisions about allocating your personal time, energy, and talent ultimately shape your life’s strategy.”
- Clay Christensen, Harvard Business Professor

via swissmiss

Style Statement | Life + Work

Carrie — Mon, 09 May 2011 04:06:32 +0000

Have a fabulous week.

Thanks to Gaile Guevara

Style Statement | Are you who you think you are?

Carrie — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:50:53 +0000

Gay, straight, divorced, single parent. Vegetarian, tattooed, pierced, promiscuous. Conservative. Liberal. Passive-Aggressive. Elegant. Bohemian. Eco Warrior.

To further complicate the “privilege of being who you are”, we live in an era when it’s cool to be special. Being an individual is the norm. That’s right. It’s now normal to be different. How’s that for paradox and pressure?

Liberating yourself does not necessarily mean that you have to barrel toward the fringes of the mainstream or claw your way up the corporate ladder. Sometimes it’s wise to suit up and shut up. Company dress codes, school uniforms, annual taxes, common courtesies – some kinds of conformity can be beautifully righteous and purposeful.

Ironically, when you know who you are on the inside, it can be much easier to roll with outside forces. Unexamined conformity on the other hand is downright lazy. Choice is like a muscle. If you work it enough, you make stronger decisions – decisions that carry you forward in the direction of your dreams.

To combat overstimulation, overconsumption, and overwhelm, you have to be ruthlessly committed to who you really are. Unwaveringly devoted. Loyally, royally YOU.

Positive reinforcement will light a fire in your belly and get you across the finish line almost every time.

And that’s just what a Style Statement is – positive reinforcement. It serves as your personal compass for making more powerful choices.

Try it – you’ll love it. Let us know what you think.

Expect Delays

Carrie — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:06:42 +0000

Guest Post by the wonderful & wise Ben Coe, my business adviser and founder of The Artist Farm.

That’s what the sign on the freeway said. Truer words have never been written.

Delays happen when events out of your control slow your progress. This is different than procrastination which is self-inflicted slow progress.

Delays are a fact of life and should be dealt with as such: Acceptance = grace whereas denial = anger and stress (and road rage). It can be hard to remember this in the heat of momentum. But it’s worth remembering… taking a deep breath and planning how to deal with it gracefully.

Photo credit: SP, trafficsign

Inspiration | Happy

Carrie — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:12:57 +0000

HAPPY is a feature documentary that takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Calcutta in a search of what makes people happy. Combining interviews with the leading scientists in happiness research and real life stories of ordinary and extraordinary people around the world, HAPPY uncovers the secrets behind our most valued emotion.

Director Roko Belic shares the story of how and why he decided to make a documentary about happiness.

This movie is a non-profit production funded by people who believe in spreading the message of happiness, if you’re inspired contribute to the completion of this project.

Interview | Living Your Vision

Carrie — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:13:56 +0000

Read my interview on the A Beautiful Ripple Effect blog, (find out five lessons I’ve learned in my life.) Check out Carolyn’s site, it’s full of deep, rich wisdom and beauty, loved connecting with her!

Carolyn’s giving away a signed copy of Style Statement: Live By Your Own Design to one lucky winner. To enter to win, please answer on Carolyn’s site , the following question by 5 PM EST Friday, August 20^th. The winner will be announced Friday evening!

What do you find yourself consistently longing for?

Invitation | Choose To Be Happy

Carrie — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:43:27 +0000

This is simple, beautiful and powerful, love it!

Credit: SWISS MISS

* For those Modern, Contemporary, Current, and Innovative Style Statements check out Swiss Miss website, you’ll love it.

Book Giveaway!

Carrie — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:02:43 +0000

Today we’re giving away Carolyn Rubenstein’s book Perseverance. Twenty unique and fascinating stories, with one common theme: perseverance. The stories of these heroes demonstrate how anyone can learn to live with energy and passion, regardless of the obstacles to be faced, and will remind us all that now is everything.

For a chance to win, please visit Carolyn Rubenstein and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow.

ps read more about Carolyn on yesterdays blog, Style Statement Story.

Update: Kristi is our winner, thanks for asking.