Here is our winner's vision board... beautiful job Amy!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Winner of our Vision Board Contest!
Congratulations Amy Slattery! I loved receiving the email about your vision board, and how excited you were about this project. You are definitely going to do great things as an Uppercase Living demonstrator. Welcome to the team!
Here is our winner's vision board... beautiful job Amy!
Here is our winner's vision board... beautiful job Amy!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Create Your Vision Board!
I recently sent out an email to our team with an idea to create an Uppercase Living Vision Board. This is a great excuse to sit down and write out some goals for our businesses this year, and then create a visual of these goals that will inspire us and remind us of what we want to achieve. If you want to get some ideas and examples, there is a ton online, just Google "Vision Board." Here is an article I found online that I thought might be helpful as you are creating your board. I'm encouraging everyone on our team to create a version of this for their own workspace, and then email me a picture of your board at: jacksmama@gmail.com and I'll choose two entries to win a $25 Visa Gift card. All entries must be in by January 31st. I hope this is a fun project for you to kick off the new year!
Here is another way to manifest your career dreams: Put a “vision board” somewhere in your home or work place where you can see it every day. A vision board is a collage and consists of images you want to “materialize” in your life. Whether they are symbolic images , such as “independence” or “creativity,” or concrete –such as your perfect office or a picture of others doing what you want to do; in looking at the images every day, consciously or consciously, you implant them within your brain. And you begin to create them within your life, without even necessarily being aware of it.
You can create a vision board with the elements you know you want in your career, even if you don’t yet know what that career is. Or perhaps you do know what you want to do. Paste pictures and images that reflect that career, or elements of it. If you did the last exercise, visualizing your perfect job, then you have connected with at least some of the elements that are important to you in a career. You can paste images of those elements onto your vision board.
One way to do this is to buy a large piece of poster board, and cut and paste images and glue them to it. Or you can use a cork board and pin them up. Or perhaps you prefer a circular image? Or maybe you want to make a hanging “mobile”? As time goes by, when you find your images in magazines, on the internet, from books or other media, cut them out and paste them on your board. You may also paste phrases or sentences you like. You can paint or draw yourself if you prefer. This is YOURS and you can do it anyway you like! These images may change, and that’s fine too. Our lives, objectives and desires are dynamic. Many coaches suggest putting a photo of youself in the middle of the board, smiling, satisfied, and feeling complete and happy. Find a picture of yourself at a happy time, and add it if you choose to!
One other thing: as you look for pictures photos and images that are meaningful to you, pay attention to what catches your attention. The ones that affect you deeply say something VERY important about you, and what is important to you! Likewise, pay attention to the ones that have the opposite effect.
You can even make an electronic vision board! (What will they think of next?!). For example, what about using a vision board as your screensaver? There are several online links to companies that help do this, as an example see:
http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-a-vision-board
I did my first vision board over 15 years ago, when I still lived in California. On my board were pictures representing freedom, travel, and images that symbolized meaningful and adventurous international work, in addition to some of my personal spiritual objectives. I had it in my home office propped on a bookcase. Somehow one day it fell behind the case, and I didn’t notice. I was very busy, and took a business trip or two. Months went by, and eventually I had the wonderful opportunity to do a work-project in Europe, helping build an office in Amsterdam for a large American telecommunications company. I was very excited! Before my trip I began cleaning out my house, and discovered that vision board behind the bookcase. Nearly everything I had put on the board (everything I had wanted in my life at that time) had materialized! I was amazed. (I eventually worked in nearly every European country and Asia for this company, and moved to Portugal where I still live.) After that experience I always kept a vision board, because it taught me that even when I wasn’t regularly looking at it, it worked! This is powerful stuff!
In workshops of various kinds I often asked participants to bring pictures and create a vision board. I usually do this as the last exercise, once all participants know each other well. Once they had done that, I have asked each of them to explain their board to the group. The participants have enjoyed doing that so much; it made me realize an important element which is not often discussed: SHARE IT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. Someone you trust. Explain your choices, and describe what each image means to you. There is enormous power in STATING what we want, and with the enthusiasm that comes from showing someone else something we ourselves have created, and which is a unique reflection of who we are.
In fact, if you have another friend, or group of friends, who want to do the project together, even better! Then ask each person to explain to everyone else the significance of each item on his/her board.
Have fun with this!
Here is another way to manifest your career dreams: Put a “vision board” somewhere in your home or work place where you can see it every day. A vision board is a collage and consists of images you want to “materialize” in your life. Whether they are symbolic images , such as “independence” or “creativity,” or concrete –such as your perfect office or a picture of others doing what you want to do; in looking at the images every day, consciously or consciously, you implant them within your brain. And you begin to create them within your life, without even necessarily being aware of it.
You can create a vision board with the elements you know you want in your career, even if you don’t yet know what that career is. Or perhaps you do know what you want to do. Paste pictures and images that reflect that career, or elements of it. If you did the last exercise, visualizing your perfect job, then you have connected with at least some of the elements that are important to you in a career. You can paste images of those elements onto your vision board.
One way to do this is to buy a large piece of poster board, and cut and paste images and glue them to it. Or you can use a cork board and pin them up. Or perhaps you prefer a circular image? Or maybe you want to make a hanging “mobile”? As time goes by, when you find your images in magazines, on the internet, from books or other media, cut them out and paste them on your board. You may also paste phrases or sentences you like. You can paint or draw yourself if you prefer. This is YOURS and you can do it anyway you like! These images may change, and that’s fine too. Our lives, objectives and desires are dynamic. Many coaches suggest putting a photo of youself in the middle of the board, smiling, satisfied, and feeling complete and happy. Find a picture of yourself at a happy time, and add it if you choose to!
One other thing: as you look for pictures photos and images that are meaningful to you, pay attention to what catches your attention. The ones that affect you deeply say something VERY important about you, and what is important to you! Likewise, pay attention to the ones that have the opposite effect.
You can even make an electronic vision board! (What will they think of next?!). For example, what about using a vision board as your screensaver? There are several online links to companies that help do this, as an example see:
http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-a-vision-board
I did my first vision board over 15 years ago, when I still lived in California. On my board were pictures representing freedom, travel, and images that symbolized meaningful and adventurous international work, in addition to some of my personal spiritual objectives. I had it in my home office propped on a bookcase. Somehow one day it fell behind the case, and I didn’t notice. I was very busy, and took a business trip or two. Months went by, and eventually I had the wonderful opportunity to do a work-project in Europe, helping build an office in Amsterdam for a large American telecommunications company. I was very excited! Before my trip I began cleaning out my house, and discovered that vision board behind the bookcase. Nearly everything I had put on the board (everything I had wanted in my life at that time) had materialized! I was amazed. (I eventually worked in nearly every European country and Asia for this company, and moved to Portugal where I still live.) After that experience I always kept a vision board, because it taught me that even when I wasn’t regularly looking at it, it worked! This is powerful stuff!
In workshops of various kinds I often asked participants to bring pictures and create a vision board. I usually do this as the last exercise, once all participants know each other well. Once they had done that, I have asked each of them to explain their board to the group. The participants have enjoyed doing that so much; it made me realize an important element which is not often discussed: SHARE IT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. Someone you trust. Explain your choices, and describe what each image means to you. There is enormous power in STATING what we want, and with the enthusiasm that comes from showing someone else something we ourselves have created, and which is a unique reflection of who we are.
In fact, if you have another friend, or group of friends, who want to do the project together, even better! Then ask each person to explain to everyone else the significance of each item on his/her board.
Have fun with this!
Friday, December 18, 2009
New Catalog Cover Revealed!!!
Hey gals, long time no post! The holiday season has been a little crazy around here but I just had to post this breaking news... Uppercase has pre-released a picture of the new Spring Catalog cover! Here it is:
Pretty, huh? They also have a few other announcements:
Decorative Prints
We’ve taken removable and repositionable vinyl a step further and created Decorative Prints: a hot new, printed product that can be applied, removed, and reused in all your favorite spaces. We offer whimsical designs for kids and teens, and elegant designs for any home or office, so you’re sure to find something to enhance your home and showcase your style.
Grande Format
What if Uppercase Living classic vinyl designs were available at double the size? Now it’s possible, through our Grande Format product line! We’re offering oversized versions of 6 brand new designs and 1 current design, and every design comes in our traditional solid-color vinyl so you can create a bold visual statement on any large surface—without the mess and hassle of paint.
Brand New Exclusive Colors
Shimmer Vinyl is here to stay, and we’ve got several new colors to expand the options even further! New Shimmer Vinyl includes Shimmer Pink, Shimmer Red, and Shimmer Blue. We’re also offering vibrant new spring colors, including Peach Sorbet, Pumpkin Spice, Cotton Candy, Lilac Bouquet, and Dusty Blue.
New Accessories
Complement a favorite UL expression with our newest accessories. We’ve got two exclusive Foundations™ products to show you: a Vintage Embossed Metal Board and a Vintage Round Embossed Metal Charger. In addition, you’ll find a stunning white version of our Frameworks™ Frames and a beautiful silver easel. You can also trade out your Frameworks™ Frame acrylic inserts for a new magnetic galvanized steel insert!
All these new products, accessories, and colors will be available beginning January 6 at noon (MT).
Wahooo! Merry Early Christmas to us :)
Pretty, huh? They also have a few other announcements:
Decorative Prints
We’ve taken removable and repositionable vinyl a step further and created Decorative Prints: a hot new, printed product that can be applied, removed, and reused in all your favorite spaces. We offer whimsical designs for kids and teens, and elegant designs for any home or office, so you’re sure to find something to enhance your home and showcase your style.
Grande Format
What if Uppercase Living classic vinyl designs were available at double the size? Now it’s possible, through our Grande Format product line! We’re offering oversized versions of 6 brand new designs and 1 current design, and every design comes in our traditional solid-color vinyl so you can create a bold visual statement on any large surface—without the mess and hassle of paint.
Brand New Exclusive Colors
Shimmer Vinyl is here to stay, and we’ve got several new colors to expand the options even further! New Shimmer Vinyl includes Shimmer Pink, Shimmer Red, and Shimmer Blue. We’re also offering vibrant new spring colors, including Peach Sorbet, Pumpkin Spice, Cotton Candy, Lilac Bouquet, and Dusty Blue.
New Accessories
Complement a favorite UL expression with our newest accessories. We’ve got two exclusive Foundations™ products to show you: a Vintage Embossed Metal Board and a Vintage Round Embossed Metal Charger. In addition, you’ll find a stunning white version of our Frameworks™ Frames and a beautiful silver easel. You can also trade out your Frameworks™ Frame acrylic inserts for a new magnetic galvanized steel insert!
All these new products, accessories, and colors will be available beginning January 6 at noon (MT).
Wahooo! Merry Early Christmas to us :)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
What are your ideas for the new Holiday shimmer words?
I'm calling for any ideas you have for cute make & take projects or Hostess gifts using the new shimmer words...
hohoho, peace, joy, and believe
This weekend I helped a friend make some gifts with the peace and believe words. She had some really cool mirror ornaments in the shape of stars. I helped her apply the shimmer words in gold and silver and they looked beautiful! (Wish I would have had my camera with me!)
Here is a cute idea I found on the myfamily site... just buy a glass mug at the dollar store and apply the red hohoho, add some hot chocolate, some festive ribbon, and voila! A great make &t ake, booking incentive, or hostess thank you for your next open house.
What are your ideas? Please post them or email me pics, and I'll add them to the blog for all of us to see :)
hohoho, peace, joy, and believe
This weekend I helped a friend make some gifts with the peace and believe words. She had some really cool mirror ornaments in the shape of stars. I helped her apply the shimmer words in gold and silver and they looked beautiful! (Wish I would have had my camera with me!)
Here is a cute idea I found on the myfamily site... just buy a glass mug at the dollar store and apply the red hohoho, add some hot chocolate, some festive ribbon, and voila! A great make &t ake, booking incentive, or hostess thank you for your next open house.
What are your ideas? Please post them or email me pics, and I'll add them to the blog for all of us to see :)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Price is Right tomorrow morning!
I just found out that our "Price is Right" episode is airing tomorrow morning... on CBS. I think it is 9 am but check your local listings. A group of demonstrators went to the show in July before Convention. Michelle Wahlin, on my second line in Washington, was called up from our group at the very beginning of the show. Look for our group in cute white shirts with bright pink flowers :) We had so much fun and loved seeing Michelle up on stage with Drew!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Conference Call Tonight!
I would like to invite you to join a conference call tonight! Tara Tanner and Trish Francis will be giving you some ideas to get you started or RE-started in your business! Lots of ideas for open houses, growing your customer base, learning about UL Express, getting the financial part of your business organized, and more! A great way to kick off your Holiday UL Season! Content for the call will be posted at: http://ulcalls.blogspot.com
Tuesday October 13th
6 PM Pacific
7 PM Mountain
8 PM Central
9 PM Eastern
Call in number: 218-936-4700 (your normal long distance rates will apply)
Access code: 479813
This call will NOT be recorded.
The information presented on the call will be about 45-50 minutes. Afterwards, they will stick around to answer any questions you have. Don't miss it!
Tuesday October 13th
6 PM Pacific
7 PM Mountain
8 PM Central
9 PM Eastern
Call in number: 218-936-4700 (your normal long distance rates will apply)
Access code: 479813
This call will NOT be recorded.
The information presented on the call will be about 45-50 minutes. Afterwards, they will stick around to answer any questions you have. Don't miss it!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
MyDesign Suite Training
Join us tonight for training on the new MyDesign Suite. We are going to be working with the features of the MyDesign Suite in depth, show several examples, and answer questions. Be in front of your computer since we are using a cool feature where you can see what we are doing on our computer during the call. This call is for any current demonstrators. We'd love to have you join us!
Date: Tuesday September 15th
Time: 7:00 PM Mountain Standard Time/8:00 PM Central/9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific
Call in number: 1-218-936-4700 (normal long distance rates apply)
Access Code: 479813
You will need to cut and paste this link into your browser to join in the computer stuff that will be happening during the call.
http://www.freeconference.com/SharePlusConnect.aspx?E=283d7762bf4afb941d5135f2709484f6&B=7717415&AC
If you are sending this information to any of your team, make sure they get this link. Hope you can all make it!
Date: Tuesday September 15th
Time: 7:00 PM Mountain Standard Time/8:00 PM Central/9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific
Call in number: 1-218-936-4700 (normal long distance rates apply)
Access Code: 479813
You will need to cut and paste this link into your browser to join in the computer stuff that will be happening during the call.
http://www.freeconference.com/SharePlusConnect.aspx?E=283d7762bf4afb941d5135f2709484f6&B=7717415&AC
If you are sending this information to any of your team, make sure they get this link. Hope you can all make it!
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