So today is my 22nd Birthday and I'm a lot happier about it then I thought I would be. I remember last year when I turned 21 I thought that was the end of the good Birthdays and that it was all downhill from there. Now that I am a year older and much more wise, I realize it's all about how you look at things. I can honestly say that I am in a better place than I was last year. I thought I would have the time of my life as a 21 year old and then life would get boring, but I was wrong.
I'm a much happier person because I have learned not to depend on other people for my happiness, and not expect things from others. I've met some of the greatest friends in the last year, and dropped some bad ones. I've made some life choices too, like deciding to attend one of the best journalism schools in the country, and move to Arizona away from my comfort zone. I've also made better health choices like eating healthier and working out daily. I am happy with the person I am becoming. I know there is always room for improvement, but from May 31, 2010 to May 31, 2011 I can say that I am a whole different person, but in a great way!
Thank you to everyone who has improved my life, but also to all of the people who hurt me, because you truly made me stronger. If we never talk again, and even if you resent me for cutting you out of my life, I still want to say that I am grateful that you were in my life at one point. I don't regret anything, and you helped me become a better person and learn what I want out of life. I wish the same peace and happiness for your life, even if that means me not being part of it.
Here's to 22 years of happiness, and so many more amazing years to come!!!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
People These Days
So I'm not trying to say I am a perfect human being, nobody is perfect, but what I am trying to say is that I seem to try a little harder than most. I try my best in school, at whatever job I have, and most importantly in being the best person & friend I can be. My friends are SO important to me, and I would do anything for them. Well, it seems I am alone in that, because some of my "friends" act like I don't even exist at times. I'm not talking about the people I occasionally party with, those aren't my real friends. I'm talking about people I have known for awhile and that know a lot about me and my life. When those people start blowing you off, especially around your Birthday (the most important day to me), then it is time to re-evaluate this so-called friendship.
Of course there are legitimate excuses for not being able to make it to an event or spend time with people, I understand we all have busy lives. But, all you have to do is TELL ME that you can't make it, instead of leaving me hanging thinking you are on your way when you really aren't. It's just plain rude. I don't know if these people are completely oblivious to the fact that this is rude, but it's time for a reality check people. If you treat your friends like dirt, you will soon find that you won't have any friends.
So, with that said, I am going to enjoy my last 5 weeks here at home before I move with the people who actually make an effort to be a good friend to me.
By the way, off topic, but I got a vyou account... send me questions or messages at www.vyou.com/stacyhaynes and I will answer them in video form! Seems cool enough.
Of course there are legitimate excuses for not being able to make it to an event or spend time with people, I understand we all have busy lives. But, all you have to do is TELL ME that you can't make it, instead of leaving me hanging thinking you are on your way when you really aren't. It's just plain rude. I don't know if these people are completely oblivious to the fact that this is rude, but it's time for a reality check people. If you treat your friends like dirt, you will soon find that you won't have any friends.
So, with that said, I am going to enjoy my last 5 weeks here at home before I move with the people who actually make an effort to be a good friend to me.
By the way, off topic, but I got a vyou account... send me questions or messages at www.vyou.com/stacyhaynes and I will answer them in video form! Seems cool enough.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Overcoming Rejection....
Can make you rich.
I surely hope so, because after tonight I am so ready to get over the fear of rejection and grow my business, my career, and my personal life to make it as rich as possible.
If you didn't know, I have my own Mary Kay business, and I have been in Mary Kay for a little over a year now. I love every part of it, and I am so thankful that God gave me this opportunity. My director, Margi, is truly an amazing person who loves helping all of us reach our true potential. That's one of the reasons she set up a conference call with Larry DiAngi, author of Overcoming Rejection Will Make You Rich and The Resilient Power of Purpose.
Larry talked to us for about an hour and gave us some amazing advice that you can apply to your business and your personal life.
His basic points included that you have to wake up every day with a purpose and you have to be driven by that purpose in order to accomplish anything. If you have a business, you have to make sure you do something every single day that will help keep your business "plane" up in the air. It takes more energy to get that plane up in the air than it does to keep it up in the air, so the beginning is very crucial. This can apply to anything you want to accomplish. If it's getting in shape, of course the first couple of weeks are going to be tough. You are going to wake up some days and want to just give up and not drive down to the gym or even put your work out clothes and shoes on and get going. After awhile of establishing that habit though, you will see it takes less effort and you are actually excited once you start seeing results and will want to keep that momentum going.
One of my favorite things Larry talked about was the fact that you might feel like you are bugging people when you are trying to build your business. You have to talk to A LOT of people to find the few that are willing to work with you, or that you are meant to help and work with. One of the biggest things holding me back in my business, or even in life, is the fact that I feel like I am bugging people. You really cannot take it personally when someone doesn't give you what you want, because it isn't YOU it's THEM. Some people reject what you have to offer before you even get all of the words out of your mouth. Again, you must not think there is something wrong with you, you have to put yourself out of the equation and notice that it might be something that is going on in their lives that makes them reject anything that anyone offers them, whether it be a business opportunity or something that could improve their lives. Larry states that if you are going to bug people, instead of being a blood-sucking mosquito, you should always be a butterfly. Butterflies are still bugs, but once they come around, they are so beautiful, that you want them to stay longer or come back again. You have to be kind and genuine all of the time, including when working your business, to find the people that you are meant to bless with what you have to offer them.
I got so much out of the conference call with Larry DiAngi, and I plan on reading his books and listening to his CDs as soon as possible.
You can check out his website at http://www.larrydiangi.com/ and get some more powerful advice for yourself, whether you are trying to start a business, grow an existing one, or just improve your own personal life.
You can also check out my Mary Kay website at http://www.marykay.com/seh143 :)
-Stacy
I surely hope so, because after tonight I am so ready to get over the fear of rejection and grow my business, my career, and my personal life to make it as rich as possible.
If you didn't know, I have my own Mary Kay business, and I have been in Mary Kay for a little over a year now. I love every part of it, and I am so thankful that God gave me this opportunity. My director, Margi, is truly an amazing person who loves helping all of us reach our true potential. That's one of the reasons she set up a conference call with Larry DiAngi, author of Overcoming Rejection Will Make You Rich and The Resilient Power of Purpose.
Larry talked to us for about an hour and gave us some amazing advice that you can apply to your business and your personal life.
His basic points included that you have to wake up every day with a purpose and you have to be driven by that purpose in order to accomplish anything. If you have a business, you have to make sure you do something every single day that will help keep your business "plane" up in the air. It takes more energy to get that plane up in the air than it does to keep it up in the air, so the beginning is very crucial. This can apply to anything you want to accomplish. If it's getting in shape, of course the first couple of weeks are going to be tough. You are going to wake up some days and want to just give up and not drive down to the gym or even put your work out clothes and shoes on and get going. After awhile of establishing that habit though, you will see it takes less effort and you are actually excited once you start seeing results and will want to keep that momentum going.
One of my favorite things Larry talked about was the fact that you might feel like you are bugging people when you are trying to build your business. You have to talk to A LOT of people to find the few that are willing to work with you, or that you are meant to help and work with. One of the biggest things holding me back in my business, or even in life, is the fact that I feel like I am bugging people. You really cannot take it personally when someone doesn't give you what you want, because it isn't YOU it's THEM. Some people reject what you have to offer before you even get all of the words out of your mouth. Again, you must not think there is something wrong with you, you have to put yourself out of the equation and notice that it might be something that is going on in their lives that makes them reject anything that anyone offers them, whether it be a business opportunity or something that could improve their lives. Larry states that if you are going to bug people, instead of being a blood-sucking mosquito, you should always be a butterfly. Butterflies are still bugs, but once they come around, they are so beautiful, that you want them to stay longer or come back again. You have to be kind and genuine all of the time, including when working your business, to find the people that you are meant to bless with what you have to offer them.
I got so much out of the conference call with Larry DiAngi, and I plan on reading his books and listening to his CDs as soon as possible.
You can check out his website at http://www.larrydiangi.com/ and get some more powerful advice for yourself, whether you are trying to start a business, grow an existing one, or just improve your own personal life.
You can also check out my Mary Kay website at http://www.marykay.com/seh143 :)
-Stacy
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
No Work = More Time? Think Again....
So I haven't updated in what seems like FOREVER, and I'm kicking myself in the booty for it. I really do love writing in this thing so I need to stop being so spacey and forgetting.
My last day at my job was two weeks ago, and it was definitely bittersweet. I can't say that I miss waking up super early and driving for over 30 minutes to get there. However, I do miss having such an awesome job that paid well, and getting to work with one of my best friends. You'd think that now since I am not working I have gotten so much done, or at least been able to write in this blog everyday, but no. I have been able to focus on myself more, but I somehow end up making a huge mess in my house instead of getting organized and ready to move.
By the way, my roommate and I got the apartment we wanted in Phoenix and will definitely be moving in the first week of July! It seems so surreal that I will be moving in less than 2 months, and I've been weirdly calm about it all. Today I started freaking out a bit though and having one of my minor breakdowns while thinking of everything I still need to do before I leave.
Well I guess I should try and get some sleep so I can tackle my huge to-do list tomorrow!
Goodnight xoxo!
My last day at my job was two weeks ago, and it was definitely bittersweet. I can't say that I miss waking up super early and driving for over 30 minutes to get there. However, I do miss having such an awesome job that paid well, and getting to work with one of my best friends. You'd think that now since I am not working I have gotten so much done, or at least been able to write in this blog everyday, but no. I have been able to focus on myself more, but I somehow end up making a huge mess in my house instead of getting organized and ready to move.
By the way, my roommate and I got the apartment we wanted in Phoenix and will definitely be moving in the first week of July! It seems so surreal that I will be moving in less than 2 months, and I've been weirdly calm about it all. Today I started freaking out a bit though and having one of my minor breakdowns while thinking of everything I still need to do before I leave.
Well I guess I should try and get some sleep so I can tackle my huge to-do list tomorrow!
Goodnight xoxo!
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