Vol. 2, Issue 2                                                                                                        September 11, 2007

Why Image-on-the-1's? Because your image is your most powerful communication tool.

We know your image matters to you and your image matters to us. You've got questions and we've got answers. So, on the 1st, 11th and 21st of each month, we'd like to answer your questions and provide you with tips and tools that you can really use.

Stay tuned for on-going information that will help you save time, money and energy and guarantee that you present your very best self to your world everyday.

Dress Your Nest

My home is (select all that apply):

My palace
My oasis from the crazy world
A very large storage area for my clothes and other things
A constant disaster area needing fixing, cleaning, and other aspects of "doing" that makes me prefer to stay outside

With summer coming to an end and school back in session, we turn our attention to the place that will keep us safe and warm in the chill of the coming months...

Home. Home sweet home. However you say it, the word 'Home' should have a warm, soothing sound. It should immediately conjure an image of a sweet, safe place to lay your head, a haven filled with people and things you love that love you back.

Your home is a great example of your image in action. For better or for worse, it is a direct reflection of your image of yourself at this very moment along your journey.

Without question, a well-organized home reflects your personal style and supports you each and every day to be productive and efficient. Uncluttered spaces open your life to events, people and circumstances that will propel you toward your goals. Beautiful spaces that are filled with things you love and have collected throughout your life provide a peace of mind that allows energy to flow and joy to surround you.

A beautiful home is no accident. Like a wardrobe built from carefully selected garments in perfect colors and silhouettes to reflect the best you, your home requires both inspiration and careful planning. It does not require unlimited budgets and years of design (unless those are your choice). Like all your things, your home should make you look and feel fabulous and reflect your very best.

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Image Matters!
First Steps on the Journey to Your Best Self
by Lauren Solomon

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E-Image Inquiry

Q. I spend more time in my office than in my home. How 'personal' can/should my office image be?

A. Your office should reflect key pieces of information about you and possess enough of your personality to let you feel great. Your space should not give away more than you would want others to know (without telling them directly).

Here are some suggestions:

Say NO to: Empty white walls, teddy bears, your first catchers' mitt, magazine cut-outs of your favorite sit-com family

Say YES to: Favorite prints or photos that you selected and framed in your personal style on the walls, copies of your favorite inspirational business books on your desk or credenza, a healthy plant in a beautiful planter that you picked yourself (you never know when you'll need a silent, CO2-loving friend to vent to)