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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS ~ YOGA

Here at Epiphany Essentials we are huge fans of Yoga. Yoga has soooooo many health benefits it is unbelievable. Especially considering it is a low impact work out. Nevertheless, it does wonders for not only your entire body but also your mind and spirit.

If you've never tried Yoga before we encourage you to check it out. Depending on your cable or satellite provider, you may be able to catch a yoga workout on your Television. There are plenty of Yoga workouts available via YouTube on the web. You can purchase Yoga DVDs, we love Gaiam Yoga workouts with Rodney Yee but there are many others out there. You can also visit a studio or gym that offers Yoga classes.

Here are some benefits of Yoga:

Peace, Love, Joy, Abundance, Health, Success, Vitality, NAMASTE!

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BUSINESS TUESDAYS ~ GO FOR IT

Starting Your Own Business

The 1^st step is to get started. Now we know you are thinking well duh, why didn't I think of that but seriously getting started is the first step. In order to succeed in any endeavor you must first decide and then commit. Decide. Commit. Succeed!

Before starting a business answer these questions:

What is it that you are passionate about?
What is it that you would do whether or not you made money from it or not?
What is it that you would give all of your time, sweat, blood, and energy too?

Once you've answered those questions write your vision for your business and create a vision board. Review your vision and your vision board daily. Its a great reminder and motivating tool to not only pursue your dream but to make it a reality.

Create a timeline outlining what steps you will take to turn your idea into a business with specific completion dates.

Now I see you, you may be thinking to yourself all of this makes sense but where do you get started:

Research – research the industry you are interested in, find out who your competitors are, learn all there is possible to learn about your business. If you are creating something new that is like nothing around great, there are established companies out there that were the first in their industry, research those.
Find a mentor – find someone who is currently successful in your industry (that won't feel threatened) and ask them to mentor you.
Go online and find free small business services that may be provided in your area via your state , city, private and non-for-profit organizations
Create a business plan – there are countless websites (free and fee based) that are available to assist you with creating a business plan.
Funding – determine how much money $$$$ you will need to get started, if you have the start-up capital, if you will require a small business loan and/or investors. Also determine if you are ready to walk away from your full-time job. Black Enterprise posted this to Twitter on August 25^th “Are u thinking about leaving ur full-time job? Are you prepared financially? Apply for our Financial Fitness Contest http://buff.ly/1557OGy”
Market research – who/what is your target market, are they interested in the service/product you will be providing? Test it out, there are sites like the ones below that allow you to obtain survey data:
- Survey Monkey, Hoover's, Impressity, and Toluna Quick Surveys
Taxes – DO NOT I repeat DO NOT forget about Uncle Sam visit the IRS website to discover more about taxes http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business

If you want to start your own business but have some reservations specifically FEARS, some suggested reading includes The Dream Giver, The Secret, Who Stole My Cheese, and The 4 Hour Work Week.

Epiphany Essentials provides one on one consultations and business development services. Contact us at epiphanyessentials@yahoo.com for more information or to get started.

Please note: that our site is not affiliated in any way with any of the business links/resources provided in this post. Be wise and aware when using sites that may ask for personal information you are not comfortable sharing.

Peace, Love, Joy, Abundance, Health, Happiness, Success, and Vitality, Namaste!

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Monday, January 27, 2014

MOTIVATION & MINDSET MONDAY'S ~ WATCH YOUR MOUTH

WATCH YOUR MOUTH

I read somewhere, the words I speak about others comes back to me, sort of like karma or what goes around comes around, you reap what you sow....you get the point right? Right! That in and of itself made me re-think what I say about other people. Words like your thoughts have energy. Energy cannot be created or destroyed it is only transferred.

So what you say will come back to you, what is it that you want to come back to you? What is it that you want to see in your own life? Speak your life into existence!

Speak life and positivity ONLY. There is no such thing as reality, reality is what you CREATE. I remember watching an episode of Joel Osteen he spoke about a woman with a wayward child that was having issues/struggles. When people called and asked how her son was doing, she only SPOKE LIFE. My son is doing well, all is good, he is great, successful, positive, motivated. Now some of you may be thinking that is a lie, no that is the truth. As the picture says above speak it into existence. Before you see anything you must first feel it, think it, and then speak it! Now had the woman said "my son is bad, he keeps messing up, he is not doing good, I am overwhelmed, and fed up." Those spoken words are what she would have continued to see in her life and her sons life.

Yes, we love to vent and "tell it like it is" however it is more important to tell it how you want to see it. This is not going to happen all of the time but if it happens more often than not, you are on the right track. And you can nevertheless, get to a place where you speak only life all the time and speak only what you want to see.

It is a conscious decision that you must make. To be that person that always says things like; Life is Good, All is Well, I feel AMAZING. We used this on our 1st post and we are using it again because we love it so much and we all learn by repetition:

Peace, Love, Joy, Abundance, Success, Health, Happiness, Vitality, NAMASTE!

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Friday, January 24, 2014

FINANCIAL FREEDOM FRIDAYS ~ UPROMISE

If I told you, you could earn money while grocery shopping, filling up your gas tank, and buying products on-line and in-store, would you believe me? Well you can thanks to Upromise. Upromise is a site that allows you to earn money doing what you do already, spending money. As you can see from the 52 week savings challenge every penny counts and adds up.

Visit http://www.upromise.com today and see if it is right for you. This is a site we have personally been using for the last 8 years and the savings have been adding up. These savings can be used toward future college expenses, to pay down student loan debt, or to simply save extra money.

The best part about it is, it cost you nothing and is no risk to you. You simply do as you've always done. Well you may have to switch gas stations as Upromise is affiliated with Mobil. You've probably seen Upromise signs in grocery stores next to certain foods or items. Happy savings, this is a creative way to make money without having to work for it!

Disclaimer: Epiphany Essentials is in no way associated with Upromise or its subsidiaries. Epiphany Essentials is not benefiting from this post in any way from Upromise or its subsidiaries. We simply enjoying sharing knowledge.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

T.E.A.C.H. THROUGH EDUCATION ALL CAN HAVE SUCCESS ~ LEARN

Formal Education is great and serves a purpose. Through formal education we have all been taught and learned math, reading, social studies, history and other core subjects. Unfortunately, many people after completing formal education stopped the learning process.

Learning is defined as the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study or by being taught.

Experience - we can learn by doing, trying, failing until we get it right.
Study - we can study in school through formal education or we can study on our own. We are in the information age. Anything you want to learn you can simply google, YouTube, or buy a book and study yourself to learn.
Taught - we can learn from those who have already done what we are trying to do through lectures, seminars, webinars, videos, networking/relationships (being around that person and being a sponge eg having a mentor).

Nevertheless, learning should be an everyday thing. Every day you should learn something new, EVERY DAY!

When we stop learning, we stop growing and evolving and times are forever changing. When we don't learn we stunt our growth, progress, and potential. We can learn something from any and everybody about anything from love, compassion, success, motivation, leadership, or specific skills like writing, reading, computer skills etc.

We encourage you to make a commitment to yourself to learn something new everyday. Whatever it is you desire to be or have, learn about it.

You want wealth, learn about money, wealth, and finances!
You want to be a business owner, learn what you need to do to start a business in your city/state!
You want to coach and motivate others, learn about coaching and motivating techniques, read books, watch videos, study other coaches and motivators!
You want to go to college, learn about the different colleges and universities that offer what you want to major in

Learn all you can about whatever it is you desire. Never get to a point where you think you know everything. There is always something to learn!

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Peace, Love, Joy, Abundance, Health, Happiness, Success, and Vitality, Namaste!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

WORK IT OUT WEDNESDAYS ~ STAY HYDRATED, DRINK WATER

After reading our last blog I am confident all of you are now moving your bodies and working up a sweat. Remember to stay hydrated and drink natures best liquid H20, Water!

Some will tell you spring water is best, or filtered water, alkaline water, tap water. Whatever kind of water you choose to drink, drink water EVERYDAY. Make water you drink of choice more often than not. See below for some benefits of drinking water, the best time to drink water and how to ensure you drink water throughout the day.

If you add anything to you water besides lemon or lime juice it will not be effective. Drink pure H20. Vitamin water does not count!

Visit this link to determine how much water you should drink daily: http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

TAKE CHARGE TUESDAYS ~ BRAND IMAGE

BRAND IMAGE

If you are thinking about starting a business or have a business do you have a story behind your business? If not, you need one. It is important to have a story that helps people identify with your brand so even if someone duplicates your idea, they are not you and your brand will speak for itself. Brand image is more important than the quality of your product. Although quality is the goal. Nevertheless, think about McDonald's they don't make the best burger by far but they have a brand image that children as young as 1 year old and probably younger identify with. McDonald's is also not in the burger business, Ray Kroc started McDonald's to become a real estate mogul but we will revisit that at a later time!

If you are starting a small business, non-profit etc. Whatever business you are starting you are connected to that business, you are a direct reflection of the brand.

BRAND IMAGE is the impression of a product held by real or potential consumers.

So I dare ask you if you participate in social media, if someone were to visit your social media sites would the image you portray on those sites reflect to others that you are someone they should do business with? If the answer to this question is no, it is time to start re-branding yourself. If the answer is yes, keep up the good work.

If you are on social media, begin to make posts about what it is you are in business for or going into business to do. This doesn't mean post solely about your business or that you are looking to go into business. Begin to make posts to show that you are a subject matter expert. For example, if you want to start a baking business, begin posting pictures of the foods that you bake something to let people know what it is you are doing.

These are things that you can begin to do without having a solid business plan in place. You can begin branding yourself and laying the foundation so that when people think of you on your social media sites, they think of baking, sewing, cocktails, clothing, shoes, businesses, finances, entrepreneurship whatever it is you are interested in.

If you are anti social media we would encourage you to embrace social media. If you are not sure where to begin and how to start there are experts out there that can be of assistance to you if need be. As always you may contact us at epiphanyessentials@yahoo.com or leave a comment on this post.

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Peace, Love, Joy, Abundance, Health, Success, Happiness, Vitality, NAMASTE!

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