A new school year brings...

So my little cutie has been back in school for a week now.  The first week is always the hardest, especially with being at a new school.  Moving hasn't been easy on any of us this time.  Cutie is struggling with leaving friends and family (my hubby and I aren't living together because of his new job).  And she's having a hard time making new friends, but I know she'll be fine.

Amazingly, she hopped off the bus all last week in a happy mood, which is better than it was at her last school.  While she misses her friends, her new school is a great fit.  I am excited about the opportunities she is getting at this new school.

Little man and I are adjusting to being at home by ourselves again.  I still have a list a mile long of things I need to get done, but it is nice to have just him at home right now.  Don't get me wrong.  I love when Cutie is home, but they fight, like any siblings do and when you are the only parent at home all day and all night, it is a difficult thing.

Okay, I really didn't come here for a pity party!

Now for a bit of a check in on my goals... August got away from me!  It didn't help that we visited my hubby in DC for a few days and it took us a week to get back here from my parents' summer home in MI.

So, here's how my August has gone.  I'm going to be completely real and honest.  We were in MI until Aug 6, when we drove to DC.  Spent several days in DC and got back home Aug 13.  Cutie started school Aug 18, so the first few days we got back were spent getting her ready.  Plus, meet her teacher night was Aug 15.  Then, my mom left this past Sat.  So last week was spent running a whole mess of errands!

So where does that leave me with my goals?  I fell short.  It's not that I didn't work, I started to get the ball rolling here.  I've handed out business cards, made new contacts.  So it is a step in the right direction.  This week, the last week of August, I will be setting myself up for a FANTASTIC September.  I am still setting up my systems and trying to figure out what my daily schedule will be like.  I also am figuring out how often I will need or want a babysitter.  I love my little man, but would love to have more from my business.

So, watch out September... I'm coming with full force!  I will finish 50 makeovers for September.  Who wants to join me?

Here is my ultimate goal.... I need to keep it in front of me at all times!

I can, I will, I must accomplish this goal! 

Lagniappe

I still love that word!  I was first introduced to it while in high school, but it had a totally different meaning then.  In high school, we used it as the title for our student written, run & produced variety show of sorts.  But it wasn't your typical variety show.  Anyway, I digress.

So, for those that don't know, this is the beginning of a new Mary Kay year.  And of course, just like the regular new year, we are all thinking about goals.  This year will be different for me.  I am focused on monthly goals, and yes, I have my big year end goal to go with it.  But I am breaking down my goal into "bite" sized pieces.  There is a popular analogy in MK, and probably in a lot of other businesses and life, but it states that you can eat the whole elephant, but you have to do it one bite at a time.

So, let me share my goals with you.  First year long goal is to earn my car, second is to become a director.  The next few won't really make sense to anyone outside of the MK world, but I will be finishing Queens Court of Sales & Sharing, for each of these, I will be earning a diamond ring & diamond bumble bee, respectively.  (And yes, they are real diamonds!). 

So how am I breaking this down?  Well, my monthly goals are 50 makeovers & 25-30 opportunities to share the opportunity.  I want to show my area why I LOVE my Mary Kay, and what it can do for them, not just with their skin or color looks, but what it might mean for them.  Mary Kay has changed me, my life & my family in ways that are amazing.

I know I wouldn't have made these changes had it not of been for MK.  I have become a better person, I work harder (which I didn't think was possible) & yet I am able to be home with my kids.

So let me ask you this...  Where do you want to be in 5 years?  What about 10?  What are you doing to make that happen?

How is that working for you?

Okay, when I get pictures of the ring I will be earning & the bee, I will post it.  

Here is the car that I will be earning this fall.  Which would you choose?

What does this all mean for you?  Well, it means that I am going to giveaway more products than I have ever before.  Would you like to be the recipient of some of the $10,000 in free products I am giving away? Email me for more info (lizherman(at)marykay(dot)com). It also means that I will ask you to sit with me and listen.  There's no pressure, but you never know if this may be for someone you know.  And if you introduce me to someone who does join me on this journey, you'll get a special gift.  It also means that with ever order this year, there will be special gifts, or specials that are exclusive to my customers.  I will also be starting a VIP program that will have lots of rewards.  Stay tuned for details, or email me. 

I can't wait to go on this journey with you and share every step of the way.  Buckle your seat belt & keep checking back.  We will be moving very quickly!