Take Some "Me" Time

As a WAHM its hard to separate work from personal. You are always on the go taking care of everything. At times you can and do forget about you. Its important to take some "me" time.

At minimum take one day a month dedicated to you. Do a little shopping, get a pedicure, visit a coffee shop and read a book, take in a dinner and movie with friends. Pamper yourself. Just do something that is about you.

Leave the kids at home. If dad can't take care of them, hire a babysitter. Having a me day with the kids is not taking "me" time. That is quality family time. Its not the same.

Don't feel selfish. You have to take care of you before you can take care of everyone else. The world will not fall apart because you took time out for you once in awhile.


Olivia Vidal
© 2009
http://sochicbagboutique.com

There are no short cuts

Where the rumor started doesn't matter but the reality is there is no short cuts in business. Whether you are a consultant or business owner you have to work and build a business. There is no fast money.

Don't rush a business into making money quickly. Most times you will fail in some aspect such as customer service, product viability, and ultimately sales. Take your time to get organized.

Before you begin your business have a plan. Why are you selling what you are? What is your goal in selling your product or service? What are you goals in 5 yrs for your business? How do you plan to price your product or service? Is your pricing competitive? What is your target? How do you plan to advertise?

Starting a business is tough but with the right planning it can and will be fruitful. Don't cut corners. Do it right and do it right the first time. You will save yourself a lot of trouble from the start.

Pass the Gift

Games are a must at a party and what better way than to start off with a gift!

Use an inexpensive gift, such what ever your business can offer to the guest, (under $5 or $10)

Start by giving the gift to the hostess or person in the middle of the group and the game begins!


1. Take this gift and with out a sigh look around and give it to a person with brown eyes.

2.Yes, you are the lucky one for the moment, but let us all share in the fun! Please look around with eyes discreet and give it to the one with the smallest feet.

3. Your feet are tiny and oh so small, now hand it to someone very tall.

4. Please take your time and don't be harried. Give it to the one who is longest married.

5. You must be proud of your life, now please pass this to the newest wife.

6. Of this parcel you are bereft, give it to the one on your left.

7. The largest earrings I'm looking for now, if you are wearing them, step up and bow.

8. Now to the person with buttons... big or small, any kind, the most you can find, gets the gift this time.

9. Now don't get cross and please don't fight, but pass it to the person 3rd on your right.

10. We should stop now, don't you agree?This gift is yours to keep with glee!!!!

This is a great ice-breaker and really sets the tone for a party.

Have fun!


Olivia Vidal
© 2009
http://sochicbagboutique.com

You Make Your Own Opportunities

Your destiny isn't a matter of chance, it's a matter of choice.
It's not something you wait for, but rather something you pursue.

Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities.
Seize common occasions and make them great.

Opportunities sometimes come disguised in the form of misfortune or temporary defeat.

Start where you are.
You're at this moment standing right in the middle of opportunity.

Act on your dreams and you can have them.

© 2009 Your Daily Motivation


Olivia Vidal
© 2009
http://sochicbagboutique.com

Veterans Day

Thank you to all of those who have served and currently serving our country faithfully.

Thank you for our service and sacrifices.

Olivia Vidal
© 2009
http://sochicbagboutique.com

Plan for Success

You need a plan to find success. Wanting success isn't sufficient enough to get it. You have to create a plan of action of work towards success. Ask yourself, "What are you going to do to get the things you want."

Before you begin, what is your definition of success? Maybe it is having a big house. Maybe it means making a million dollars. Maybe it is selling 5 products a month. Success is different for everyone so define success for you.

Know what it is you want. Write it down. Once you have a direction you need to create a path. That path is what you are going to do to obtain the success you desire.

The obstacle you must overcome is to bridge the gap which exists between where you are now and where you want to be. This is where your plan of action comes in. You can't avoid having a plan. Trying to "wing it" will only hold you down.

Your plan of action should be a step by step plan. You cannot fail with a definite step by step plan. Each step you take will carry you along to the next step. All you need is the plan, the path to follow, and the courage to move forward towards your goals.

Olivia Vidal
© 2009
http://sochicbagboutique.com

WAHM Tip of the Week

Create an office space. This should be strictly for work and not a combined place of use. You want this space dedicated to work so it is not overrun with family life. This can be a corner of a room or an entire room. Do all your work in this space and make it clear this is your work space.


Olivia Vidal
© 2009
http://sochicbagboutique.com