4 Reasons You Should Take a Vacation

June 26, 2015/1 Comment/in Business, Health & Nutrition, Success, Wealth Building /by Kathleen Deggelman

Taking a Vacation…Greetings from Tahiti!

I am writing from the beautiful beaches of Tahiti! Things have been hectic with work (in a good way), but sometimes you just need to escape to the beach for a little R&R. Prepping for my trip made me realize just how important taking a vacation is! Overworking yourself can hurt your business. Here are my 4 reasons why we should take a vacation this year.

When was the last time you took a vacation? It is important to slow down and make time for yourself. It can be hard to step away from the laptop, or turn your cell phone to “do not disturb”, but it is SO important to try. Taking a vacation can mean taking a trip to Tahiti, or just having a spa weekend staycation. Whatever form the vacation takes, just make sure you are giving yourself a chance to relax.

1. Taking a vacation will actually make you more productive! You may be focusing on how much work won’t be getting done, but if you know you are about to take a week off, you will be surprised to see how much work you can complete before your vacation starts. Having deadlines keeps our work flow going. Never scheduling breaks or vacations just invites you to work the same amount over a longer period of time. Work smarter, not harder. I went through a pile of papers that were nagging at me just before we left. Pushing myself to get through them felt great once they were done!

2. Relationships can suffer when you are over worked! When you work late, you miss out on your friends and family. These relationships are important in life and for home-based businesses. Working from home makes it especially hard to start and end work at reasonable times, but trust me, your friends and family will thank you for it! Take a vacation with your kids or husband – make time for the ones you love. Every year my best girl friends and I take a weekend trip to Napa for a weekend of fun and wine tasting. I don’t always get to see them, so this time is so important to keep those bonds strong.

Why you should take a vacation!

3. Taking time to do something you love is a major stress reliever! After a few hours (or even a day) away, you might come back to your work much more refreshed and ready to accomplish a difficult task. Sometimes, when you get stuck, all you need is to walk away from what you are working on and you might find the answer right in front of you!

4. If you don’t take time off you can burnout! Burning out happens when people do not take breaks from their work. When you are working too many hours a day, you will start to hate the work that you once loved! Think of your long term career – you have a lot of time to accomplish everything you need to. Take a vacation and focus on something else for a week so you can come back to the office refreshed and excited to work. Hope you enjoy these photos of Tahiti. We are having a blast and I expect to come home refreshed and ready to go again!

I hope I have inspired you to put the phone down and take sometime for yourself! Slow down and take a vacation. It is summer – my favorite time of year to take a break! Invite some friends over for a summer party and unwind with the people you love and cherish. And plan that next get away. The beach is calling me….

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Generosity is the Key to Success

June 19, 2015/0 Comments/in Business, Giving, Success, Wealth Building /by Kathleen Deggelman

Understanding the Key to Success and How it Changes your Life!

I recently read something from Benjamin Franklin that really stuck with me. “Among the many truths I have witnessed: Wealth is not his who has it, but his who joyfully shares it.” Sometimes we get so caught up in our work and everyday lives, that we forget to give back. Franklin understood that the happiest people were those who shared their success with others. I believe that generosity is the key to success! Understanding this can not only change your outlook on life, but your business as well! People are drawn to people that really care and that give from a place of abundance, no matter what their financial situation is.

Giving Back Gives Us Purpose….

One of the most important benefits of giving back is the feeling you get when you do it! Money cannot buy you happiness. When we help others and utilize our skill sets for the greater good, we get a wonderful sense of achievement. I once read an article about a case study in retirement homes. Dozens of people were interviewed on their deathbed and asked what are the things they wish they had done in their life. The number one answer was – I wish I had done more things that make me happy. To me this means focusing on much more than monetary success. This means happiness based helping others more instead of helping ourselves. (sounds like our business model!) You have a major advantage now because you know one thing you can do to improve your entire life: help others and do what you love! You can also apply these concepts to your business.

Your Team Should Feel Good About the Community!

Giving back creates goodwill. This will give everyone on your team a feeling of happiness that acts as a great source of motivation. You can’t motivate people, that comes from within, but you CAN inspire them! Having a company that focuses on giving back will make for a stronger, happier and more motivated team.

One thing that I love about my business is that we have a built in system that allows us to donate money to charities around the world. This program is giving children the rights they should’ve had from birth: the claim to health, the opportunity to learn, and the protection they need to grow. I know that every time my business sees success, it is shared with others. How does your business give back to the world?

Generosity is the Key to Success!

Give back any chance you get! People will see your efforts and want to work with you. People want to feel good about what they do and will choose to work with those who make them feel this way. This is especially important in network marketing. There are always several businesses or teams a person can join. Stand out by offering something that other companies aren’t: a chance to achieve success through generosity! Wherever you are in the world and with your company, choose to be the team that creates a culture of giving. Make it a part of what your brand and your team is about. The world will notice and you will be rewarded in ways you can’t even imagine!

I hope these network marketing tips are of value to you. You may find this blog post on how to Build Your Net Worth With Residual Income helpful too! If you learned something in this article, share it on Facebook! Also, comment with your thoughts below.

5 Ways to Stay Focused During Summer!

June 11, 2015/0 Comments/in Business, Personal, Success, Wealth Building /by Kathleen Deggelman

Wondering How to Stay Focused When the Beach is Calling You?

Working through the summer months can be very challenging, especially when you are running your own business! With kids out of school, and vacations right around the corner, it can be hard to stay focused on working. Instead of getting distracted with all the fun things these sun-filled summer months have to offer, make this work in your favor. Over the years I got creative to make my vacations and life work for my business. Now I get to enjoy a booming business and the BBQs and trips to the beach all at the same time.

Here are My Best Tips to Help You Stay Focused When the Beach is Calling You!

1. The sun is shining, birds are chirping and you….well, you need to make phone calls! One trick I found was getting a good quality headset for my phone so I could take walks and make calls at the same time. I always bring a small notepad and pen in my pocket just in case I really need to jot something down. Or I just send myself a text message right away. You never know, the fresh air could inspire your next big idea. Stay focused by working while enjoying the things you want to do! It is a good idea to take hourly stretch or walking breaks. I have been known to sit at the computer for hours on end – it isn’t easy to push away but better for our bodies and mental clarity when we do!

2. Make sure you have enough energy! There can be a lot going on during the summer as far as events go, so budget your day wisely and make sure you get rest. We live in a sleep deprived culture. If you aren’t getting at least 7 hours sleep a night, then you are prematurely aging yourself. I am not an early to bed, early to rise kind of person but I do most nights get at least 7 1/2 hours. Start your day off with a good breakfast, vitamins and maybe a strong cup of coffee! Think about what the word breakfast means: you are breaking the fast and jump starting your metabolism. Set a goal to eat within 30 minutes of getting up in the morning. If you fuel your body with what it needs, it will provide you with stamina to get your work done AND have fun.

Meeting new people while on a trip to Florida!

3. Social events like picnics, family reunions, bbq’s, birthday parties and swim club parties are a great place to network and talk about your business and attract new team members. Be READY to talk about your business. Stock up on business cards that you can hand out when you are attending fun summer events. DO NOT oversell, or be too pushy with people – they are there to relax! Keep the conversation light, but highlight a few key points about your business. When someone asks you how you are or someone asks you what you do, be enthusiastic about how you have found a better way and how much you love having your own business! Let them know about what amazing things your business is allowing you to do. That will speak for itself! Keep cards and samples handy so you can connect. If your company has great before and after pics, know how to get to that link quickly so you can flash them on your smart phone while you are chatting with someone. And don’t wait too long before reaching out to follow up with people. Your speed in getting back to them will prove to them that you are serious and professional.

4. Don’t think you have to skip vacations to keep up with work! Stay focused and know that you can make your trips work for you. Talk to as many new people as you can and get the chance to know them. Networking is important in any industry and can often be easier when you have mai tais in hand. People are also more relaxed and open to having conversations, just always remember to keep it light. That person sitting next to you on the chaise lounge may become your best friend and best business partner.

5. Stay focused during summer by fine tuning your time management. Keep everything on a calendar and make sure you are giving yourself enough time to complete your tasks. This is especially important if you have kids since they will be out of school and have a lot of free time. Good thing teenagers sleep in because that is when I get a lot done! If you are working from home and need some dedicated quiet time, try to find a great summer camp that your kids will love. Sometimes when the kids are home, I also take a “work break” by walking down to the local coffee shop. The kids get to stay home and I get to focus and dig in for a couple hours. If your kids are young, then schedule some play dates with other parents so you have a few extra hours a week to work. You can also stay focused while on the go by sending out a few emails or making some calls while waiting for your kids to get out of practice. Always think of how you can multitask your way to success! You really can build your network marketing business in the nooks and crannies of your day! In the summer, it feels even more important to be focused on the A level activities. You know the ones that make your bank account happy!

I hope these tips help you navigate your work life during the tempting summer months! I always keep in mind that my hard work DOES pay off and helps keep my business booming. Summer vacations are a blast. I hope you enjoy yours to the fullest. Next week, my husband and I get to go to Tahiti for 10 days with our network marketing company. I won’t be working much during this vacation but I do plan to bring my iPad to take advantage of the down time to work on my presentation for Eric and Marina Worre’s first annual “The Most Powerful Women in Network Marketing History” event that takes place in August this summer. You should take a serious look at attending this event. The line up of speakers is amazing and I am honored and humbled to be included on this list. Have a great week! Here is the link to check out the big event in August. It would be great to see you there.

Best wishes!

I hope these network marketing tips are of value to you. You may find this blog post – Network Marketing Tip: Creating Your Dream Life – helpful too! Here you can find additional training, “Straight Talk on Fear and Procrastination“, that can really help you with procrastination. If you learned something in this article, share it on Facebook! Also, comment with your thoughts below.

Inspiration vs Motivation: How to Increase Sales

June 1, 2015/0 Comments/in Business, Success, Wealth Building /by Kathleen Deggelman

How to Increase Sales by Inspiring Your Team!

Are you wondering how to increase sales in your network marketing business? Do you want to make more moolah AND increase the productivity of your team? After working with thousands of men and women in the network marketing industry, I learned there are two things that are key to success: motivation and inspiration. There is a big difference between the two! Understanding the power of these two keys to success, and how they are different from each other, can make a world of difference in your mlm business. And will help determine how much fun you are having too!

People often talk about motivation, but do they really know what it means? Do they really know the power it has and how it works? Inspiration and motivation are often used as the same word, but they do not have the same meaning. Let’s think of these two words in terms of network marketing.

Build Your Team By Inspiring Them To Join With You!

The dictionary defines inspiration as “the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.” The first thing you need to do to build your business, is INSPIRE people to join your team. Get them excited to participate in your business and to build their own business. Money is usually a popular way to inspire someone, but in the long run, the more ways you can inspire someone, the more they will motivate themselves. Inspire people by showing them they can have financial success. Inspire them by showing them you can follow your dreams, achieve goals and travel the world – anything is possible. How do you do that? How do you actually inspire someone? By becoming that person that they would want to follow. By living by example! By letting them see exactly that you are doing what you dream about and that you are taking your business seriously – they will follow your example much more than allow you to “motivate” them. Motivation is something that comes from within. We actually can’t give another person the motivation to do something. They have to choose that.

How to Increase Sales With Personal Inspiration…

One of my favorite ways to inspire new people I meet is to share my own personal story. After working for other people in great big American companies for more than twenty years, I realized I needed to break free of the corporate world and start my own business. I didn’t want a boss or to be on someone else’s schedule. And I wanted to take lots of vacations! That’s when I was introduced to network marketing.

Everything in my life has changed because I said yes to network marketing. It has positively impacted my physical, financial, and spiritual life. And even my romantic life changed too! One of my network marketing friends introduced me to the man who is now my husband. Today I am married to the love of my life, Mark and together with his three wonderful children, I have the family I always wanted. That story and your story is what inspires people! Inspiration is what gets them to want do do more, to strive for more and to do more. We are very well paid story tellers in our profession.

My husband Mark and me at the Laguna Beach Winery!

How to Increase Sales by Setting an Example!

The dictionary defines motivation as “the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.” When people ask me how they can motivate someone, or if I can help them motivate someone, I cringe. Motivation truly comes from within. Inspiration comes by setting that example. Trying to motivate someone to do something they don’t want to do or aren’t ready to do, isn’t any fun at all and creates resistance. Move away from that and work with people that are inspired by the example you set….If you feel like you are pushing a boulder up the hill trying to get someone to do something you think they should do more than they want to do for themselves, then let that boulder come back down the hill. It is taking valuable energy away from you and you will have so much more fun inspiring people and working with the people who have that motivation within.

Here are some of my favorite ways to inspire by example:

Share inspirational quotes and affirmations that help me on a daily basis.
Give people the tools I use in my business so they start off on the right foot. This also shows people how hard you work, and what you have to do to be successful.
Post images of my travels and all the events I present at. This gives your team an example of how much they could be travelling! And how important events are for your business.
Share photos of all the amazing things my business allows me to do…travel, shopping, spending time with family and more!
Tell my story of my journey and share other peoples stories too. The story is what people will remember!

By inspiring people and working with the most motivated ones, you will build a rock solid team for your network marketing business. With a solid team, you will make more mula and have more fun! For all those wondering how to increase sales, INSPIRATION is the key!

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