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Exceptional leaders are the ones that strive to inspire others to fulfill their life with purpose. They are proactive and filled with anticipation. Exceptional leaders are filled with ONLY promise and see potential in everyone and everything around them. Inspired leaders are selfless and believe that pouring themselves into others creates an inspired ripple effect within the world. Exceptional leaders communicate like magic and engage others around them to act and build momentum. They fixate on the end prize and fuel everyone around them with certainty and powerful intention. Exceptional leadership resides in all of us. You are born magnificent and the moment that you recognize these gifts, your light will shine and inspire others. Leadership is about standing for a cause. It’s about being Best in the World at what you do. The cream always rises to the top. The best always comes to light. And the Great Ones among us can never be held back. This Red Tip is dedicated to the thousands of youth that we are about to inspire across Canada in our BIG THINK YOUTH tour. Extract your WHY and inspire others to do the same – the World will be Helped by You. ...
read moreGroomsmen should try to pick up their rentals two days before the wedding to allow time for any necessary last minute alternations. Try the tux on at the store and be sure that everything fits properly, including the shoes. Don’t assume the shoes will fit to size as many rental shoes vary in their sizing and widths. Comfortable, well fitting shoes are a must for the amount of hours you will be wearing them. If they feel snug, consider going up in width. Before leaving the store, check to see that nothing has been left behind including your tie, cufflinks, shoes, and any other...
read moreGood posture is beneficial for every bride to look her best and reduce stress. When your body is aligned properly there is less stress and tension on your muscles. Try walking in yourwedding heels and concentrate on your alignment. The higher your heels are the more you will want to use your core to scoop your muscles in, push your shoulders down, and stretch your body up to its full height. Carry your bridal bouquet at your hip allowing your shoulders to relax away from your ears and neck. Your natural tendency may be to hold your bouquet too high which can make you can look stiff and tense and holding it too low can lead to rolling your shoulders...
read moreWhen it comes to giving gifts, flowers, plus-ones and other perks to your wedding party, family and guests, it can be hard to remember all the right traditions and rules of etiquette. Here are some tips on planning the perks. Who gets a plus-one? The wedding etiquette on plus-ones is a bit tricky. Ultimately, it’s up to your discretion. If it’s within your budget to allow every guest to bring a date, then when you compile your guest list, you’ll have to assume that your head count will be twice that amount. Traditionally, everyone over the age of 16 is invited to bring a guest. When inviting a friend that has a boyfriend or girlfriend, address the outer envelope to one recipient’s house and the inner envelope with the couples’ first names. If you’re on a tight budget, you have every right to simplify your guest list. Consider having a light hearted conversation with any of your single buddies that may not know that a ‘plus one’ invitation doesn’t mean that you MUST bring a date. Let your friends know before the invitations arrive that they have an option to also attend your wedding solo, while still allowing them the option to choose. All in all, many of your close friends may have more fun attending the reception stag, especially if they are friends with your other guests. Who gets corsages and boutonnieres? The tradition of giving corsages and boutonnieres to wedding party members has less to do with who carries them and more to do with an ancient Greek belief that flowers would ward off evil spirits. Nowadays, it’s simply a lovely accent to your wedding parties’ attire. There are no strict rules of etiquette that dictate which individuals should be given corsages and boutonnieres. With the exception of the bridesmaids, who generally carry a bouquet of fresh flowers, anyone who contributes to the Wedding Day or participates in your ceremony may be expecting to receive a corsage (such as your grandparents, godparents or extended family members). As a rule of thumb, if you give one grandparent a corsage or boutonniere, you should give every grandparent and great-grandparent the same honor. In lieu of a boutonniere, the groom can provide a monogrammed pocket square in the color of the bridesmaids’ wedding dresses that can double as a ‘thank you’ gift to each of his groomsmen. The pocket square can also add a ‘pop of color’ to the grooms’ side of the wedding party much like a boutonniere. In place of costly corsages, provide a single flower (which can cut your costs significantly) to those most near and dear to you, before your ceremony begins. Have a vase ready for them to place their flower in at the reception until they are ready to depart at the end of the night. Who gets to sit with the bride and groom at the reception? Traditionally, the bridal party will be seated with the bride and groom during the reception at one long table, often on risers that face the rest of the guest tables. Yet, many couples are opting to be seated at a sweetheart table while the rest of the wedding party is seated with their spouses, family or close friends. The sweetheart table can seat just the couple, or it can include the best man and the maid of honor and their significant others, or even the parents of the bride...
read moreThis was by far one of the most compelling questions for me on my journey towards inspiring 1 million people world-wide. At the time of this question, I was seeking love and inspiration. I now realize that I needed to BE that which I SEEK. When you start to truly embrace everything and everyone with greater purpose knowing that every situation, circumstance and event showed up precisely when it was supposed to, you will be able to be a creator of your life. Today is a new day that will set you free if you let it. Today I want you to release anything that has been holding you back. See past resentments, difficult situations and circumstances as black smoke leaving your body as you exhale. Then with every glorious breath today, replace it with white light symbolic to a new found energy that you are now ready to embrace....
read moreElectricity use and resource efficiency is rarely under the direct control of the couple renting the venue. Using less energy has less to do with new technologies and more to do with a creative response to limitations—even old, incandescent lights simply can be switched off, perhaps in favor of romantic candlelight. If your venue does not offer efficient lighting and heating, consider asking your venue manager for ways to adjust the thermostat and turn off any lights that are not necessary for use at the time of your...
read moreSeveral years ago, I imagined a World Inspired where millions of people are inspired to live every day with passion and purpose. When you live with passion and purpose you are inspiring others around you to do the same. Having inspired tens of thousands of people across the globe as an inspirational speaker, author and founder of DEFYENEURS, I have discovered the common denominator among the happiest and most successful people in the world. They live within an inspired state of tremendous joy and excitement for whom they are being. The ‘doing’ presents itself from getting laser focused on the only thing that any of us can control – Our Passion and Our Purpose. Here is the thing, if you don’t like the outcomes in your life, then I encourage you to stop doing the same things over and over again hoping to receive new results. Stop this insanity right now and focus on living life with greater passion and purpose. Help others define their PASSION and PURPOSE: [Your Passion] Make a list of the top things that excite you and bring you the greatest joy. For me, its inspiring world-wide, writing, travelling and creatively pouring myself into others. [Your Purpose] Make a list of how you can be of service to others. What are your special gifts that you can share with the world? For me, my purpose is to creatively inspire people and their passions to action so they live their most inspired life. To shine a light on others knowing that this light will inspire others to do the same. Start now and become the purpose you were born to...
read moreA daily ritual that will GRATIFY your lifeThe more that you focus on living with an attitude of gratitude, the more your world will open up new and greater possibilities. Living in a state of gratitude is a 24-7 way of being. It attracts, directs, creates and fuels your WHY. Gratitude is a powerful energy, a fuel, an invisible layer of meaning and purpose to unlocking your greatest potential. This is your new daily ritual that will shift your energy so you can receive your greatness: Morning Ritual: Still your Mind Every morning, wake up smiling, and reviewing all of the things in your life that you are grateful for. Make every step you take a creation. You have the ability to create your day in advance. Be intentional with your thoughts, especially first thing in the morning, its the most powerful time of the day. No checking emails or texts, get your but on a cushion on the floor and sit in complete stillness for 20 minutes, close your eyes, feel your breath as you breathe in all of the things you are grateful for. Afternoon Ritual: Thank about it What you THANK about your BRING about so throughout the day, thank at least 10 people that cross your path. Buy the next person behind you a coffee and be grateful that you just made their day. Send out 3 hand written thank you cards to friends, clients and colleagues today. Get excited about extending gratitude to everyone that you meet today. Evening Ritual: Reflection Turn off the TV, and spend 20 minutes writing thoughts of gratitude in your journal. See every word that you write as a creation. Make a list of all of the amazing gifts that you were presented today. Start with the air you breathe, the sunshine, the food that nurtures your body, the loving embrace from your family, the light of day, the feeling of connection and knowing that you are not alone. As you begin to drift off to sleep, review in your mind all of the people that surrounded you today with their light and their energy, give them thanks and send them all love and light as your subconscious begins to create your desired...
read moreWedding Registry Tips: Get Advice from Professionals!When you begin registering for gifts, work with the store owner or manager. The person in charge of compiling your registry should be able to give you the best advice on their inventory to help you find items that will make the most appropriate gifts. Set up a consultation at the store of your choosing and let professionals help you find the best gifts for you and your...
read moreHave you thought about a little aromatherapy at your wedding? Research shows that certain scents can affect not only your mood but your health. For example, Dr. Andrew Weil found that the scent of essential oils from the tropical flower ylang ylang actually can help your pituitary gland secrete more endorphins, which make you happy. Oils from the marjoram plant, as another example, can boost your body’s production of serotonin, which helps you sleep and maintain positive...
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