You're Never Too Young To Look Your Best

I know many people have been wondering how my "New Year - New Image '08" Image Empowering Workshop went. I know because I've been receiving e-mails asking about it.

Well, wait no longer. It was great.

More than 20 women attended the workshop, some of them as young as 15. That might surprise you, but not me. Younger women are very in tune with how image and success are tied together. You know, if they learn how important the bodies God gave them are now, then the more likely they will be to learn positive image habits today as opposed to struggling to unlearn unhealthy habits later on, like so many of us seem to do.

I cannot stress this enough. The early teens are a great age to start learning what to wear and how what we wear might impact our lives. If you ever watched the 1980s movie The Breakfast Club, you know what I mean. Yes, the main characters learned not to judge each other by their looks, but they also learned how they looked on the outside was a reflection of what they felt on the inside.

The same can be said about our workshop. Based on some follow-up comments I received, I am very proud of how it turned out. It was exactly what I hoped it would be, never mind that as my first workshop I knew that some areas might need to be tightened. But this is all part of maintaining success. It might have been my first public workshop (I usually hold private workshops for small groups and offices), but many guests said they would have never guessed it.

Several expressed that they were grateful for the information they received too, including handouts that will help guide them in making future purchasing decisions. Much of it was based upon specific body types, but some it touched on what we want to say about ourselves during different occasions: when to look professional, natural, or glamorous.

I wasn't the only one to provide some tips. We also had a hair specialist, someone who was not afraid to share some honest, constructive suggestions. Since, a few of my guests told me that they have already scheduled appointments with their stylists.

Others asked if I would be hosting another public workshop soon. The answer is absolutely YES!

I am already working on my second public workshop. It will be held in late March, which is a perfect time to introduce some spring-summer fashion tips. I've also lined up a few professional models to help us out.

If you missed the first workshop, please don't hesitate to send me an e-mail so I can add you to my early notification list. Once you're added, I'll make sure to send you the details about the second workshop before I post it here.

Last but not least, a special thanks to everyone who attended the first workshop. The success of any workshop is partly dependent on guests. We had a great group and I am very grateful to have met so many wonderful women, including a few who read this blog. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

So until my post next week, always know that I am thinking of you, wishing you peace, love and joy in your life! :)