To Do List Thursdays: 80/20 Rule

I have Internet ADHD. I can never get a chance to finish reading something because I'm always searching information that was mentioned in the article I was trying to read.  But anyway, on my search (I can even remember what I was looking for in the first place) I found this article talking about the 80/20 rule.  It was mentioned in the movie "Why did I get married" but for other reasons.  This rule is mainly applied in businesses, but can applied to your personal life as well.  The rule states that 80% of your outcome or results are based on 20% of your activity or input.  If you apply this to any areas of your life, you have to figure out what part of your life makes you the happiest (80%)--then apply how you achieved being happy (20%) and focus more of your time and energy on the 20% so that you can get the greatest results (80%) of being happy.

So the moral of the story...work harder on the 20% so that you can achieve the desired 80% (not the other way around).  Not only work smart, but work smart on the right things.  Stop wasting time on things that don't matter...

Here's an example...  (+) 20% of t.v being off  can contribute to 80% of weight loss...instead the situation is this  (-)20% of my t.v being on contributes to 80% of my weight gain..lol

 The real meaning of 80/20 in the above case....."get up off your lazy a$$"

Enjoy

Drama Cravers- Why You Mad Though?

I love this....it's true. I admit, I've done this before.

Talk Tuesdays: Real Talk

I've noticed something about the relationships that I have with the people in my life. I talk a lot of "fluff". What's "fluff" you ask? It's not talking REAL TALK from the heart. You know, telling the "real deal" about a situation. Instead, I tend to apse the person by going on with whatever they are saying.  I may not agree, but I just let them go ahead and vent their frustrations out on the situation. I guess frankly...I don't want to hurt any one's feelings.  You know the statement "it's not what you say, it's how you say it" and guess what.. I don't say anything (which is just as bad). Well, I don't know how say it (without sounding harsh).  There's also knowing the balance between when people want to vent vs. adding your thoughts on the situation without sounding like your hating or that your on the other persons side.

 I've seen some people who are so blunt when talking that you feel like your being stabbed repeatedly in the stomach.  People who are like this really give you a dose of reality real quick and sometimes people with thin skin cannot take it.  By know means do I want to be like that because people still have feelings.

So I say all this say, sometimes people need to hear the truth.  By NOT saying anything is even worse because this maybe what the person needs for their growth process to continue.  My journey it to find the right (1) balance in knowing when to say something and (2) approach without sounding too harsh.

Have you ever had someone say something to you and it cut you to your core?   OOuucchh

Good night

Talk Tuesdays: I'm really feelin' my TWA.... and not the airline (lol)

Though I have a TWA (tweeny wenny afro), my curls were popping. I was really feelin' it today.  I'd like to a shout out to...  Hello Hydration (by Herbal Essence), water and Ecostyler gel..
I'm just sayin'

Goapele - Milk and Honey

Another great artist that doesn't get air play.

Good music

Eric Roberson - Picture Perfect feat. Phonte

There's a lot of artist  that do not get recognition they deserve. Eric Roberson is one artist that is awesome. Sexy lyrics, sexy music and just plain ole' sexy.


Good Night

Soulful Sunday: So Amazing.......

I had the pleasure of spending time with my family in Jersey this weekend.   My cousin had a grand opening of her new boutique in Orange.  I am so proud of her for expanding her bath & body store to it's new location. We had a blast. There were over 100 people who attended the event.  There was ribbon cutting, red carpet walking, music playing, a performer performing, cake eating & people shopping- all in one place.  What more can you ask for. Please check her out at http://www.pookapureandsimple.com/ It's all natural products. She's doing some good things.

  My cousin Dawn speaking at the ribbon cutting

Pooka products

 Being interviewed

 The most amazing red velvet cake shaped like pooka products on top (they were eatable)

 Shopping

More products

Her book


We had so much fun.......

Freestyle Fridays: Vertigo....maybe

I could recall in my "hay day" my friends and I were avid season pass holders to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jersey.  We would make it our business to go throughout the summer. Boy, did we get our money's worth.  I'm telling you, we rode all the rides in the park. From, the Batman, Scream Machine, Rolling Thunder (even when it went backwards), the log flume ride  and the Runaway Train. We ate cotton candy, funnel cake, took pictures and watched the dolphin shows. Boy, those were the days. Yes, those days.

  

Well tonight, I went to the Maryland State Fair. Let me tell you, I was one dizzy broad. And guess what... I didn't get on any rides. There were to many people, alot of teenie boppers and spinning rides going every which way. I was dizzy just looking at them.  I guess it's time for the young ones to take the torch because my torch just blew out. Ride on youngsters.

Not dizzy yet, we just got there....lol

To Do List Thursdays: The best $1.99 spent...

There's a store here called Ollie's which sells overstock type items.  I go there from time to time to pa rouse the aisles for goodies.  The book selection is great. You can find unique titles at a fraction of the cost.

While browsing the aisles, I found a workbook called  "The One Life Solution Workbook". This workbook is filled with exercises that really get you thinking.... about life.   A few exercises include:
~ a life audit
~creating your mission and vision statement-for your life
~finding out what is consuming your time
~and developing clear boundaries

 From this, I've come to realize that.....I never fully participated in the life GOD has created for me. I just roamed around it or through it- but was never apart of it.  Everyone has some sort of gifts and talents that HE has given us. It's up to YOU to utilize them which will make HIM happy as well as YOURSELF. 

So, for starters, I will sit back and do a "life audit" to see what's going on.  I challenge you to see what's what and evaluate if your living your full potential that GOD has given you. If the IRS can do it, why can't we.

Good Night