I was having coffee with a group of business women this week when one of them said….

“All I want for Christmas is to get my MOJO back!”

She’d had a tough, challenging year, and she was tired.

I’ve heard that expression many times, but really never knew what it meant - but it did sound cool - I think that’s what I wanted too!

So, if you are like me and didn’t know what it meant either?

Your MOJO is that magical quality about you that people love.

That attracts others to you

Your beautiful energy that makes you fun to be with.

A little hard to do when you are running around getting ready for Christmas and running a business!!!
…but hey, what a great plan for the Christmas break.

It’s all about putting some “stress credit” back in the emotional bank account, so when life throws you a challenge you can shrug your shoulders and just deal with it.

So here’s some ideas I have found help:-

make a plan of what to do with emails, mail, orders etc. Try a V.A or notify your customers that you won’t be available. Then let it go.

Make a list of things that nuture you & recharge you, and start doing them. It can be as simple as a walk on the beach, a bubble bath or coffee with girlfriends.

Make a list of what you have achieved this year. Write it in your Dream Book or on a big colourful piece of paper. Use lots of colour, stickers and do it somewhere relaxing. Remind yourself we have just been through a global recession and what you have achieved!

Do something Christmassy. Go to carols, go looking at Christmas lights, put up a tree, buy a tray of Mangos or some prawns

write a list of what you are grateful for. There is no better way to recharge yourself and focus on what is important.

Watch a classic Christmas or holiday movie. My favourites for this time of year It’s a Wonderful Life, and Love Actually.

Buy a special Christmas decoration for your tree that signifies the year for you!

So I’ll get the latest best seller, I’m buying a carton of mango’s, a carton of cherries, and a beautiful leg ham from my award winning butcher, and I plan on finding my mojo with by spending time with family and friends.

Please share below your ideas on ‘getting your mojo back over the Christmas break.

You see….I’ve got a feeling about 2010. Click below to see what I mean:-
P.S. I like it loud.

This mother & grandmother is SO FUNNY. Need a bit of a break? it’s a good 5 minute belly laugh that will do you the world of good, and see the funny side of being a Mother. Her name is Mrs. Hughes.

What get’s you in a good mood?

Is it people? or is it music? For me it’s a combination of both…

check this out…..you could only be in a good mood, if this happened around you.

If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.

I was watching this video and the presenter talks about finishing strong, and the characteristics you need to do that.

But what struck me is watching him get back up again.

Watch…. it is a process that involves…..GENTLE, SLOW, STRENGTH, PERSEVERANCE, DETERMINATION,FOCUS.

Nick Vujicic

That’s how you get up again……

Being a women in business, I have often been confused about how to handle my-self in business situations. Do I need to be tough to be taken seriously? Hardened, serious, lacking in humility?

That is not who I am.

I think of all the VERY SUCCESSFUL women I know, from Oprah through to D.C Cordova and realise one thing.

They firstly radiate love, and yet are still taken seriously in the business world! They are respected as competant business women, and they are LOVING. Loving of themselves and Loving of others.

My dear fellow business women friend Gabriella Rosa sent this message to me, and I want to share it with you……..

This is Madame Marketing bringing you another inspirational video to have a happy day.

It’s the end of the financial year here in Australia! I was sitting down working out a budget for my businesses, and personal life. Huffing and Puffing, thinking I wanted more. More STUFF…..and how would I get it. Then a friend in business sent me this on email!

Isn’t it funny how friends send you just the right thing when you need it………….

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In my book, “If I’m So Successful, How Come I Never Get To Be On Top?”, I talk about accepting 90% is ok. Being 90% perfect Mother. Being 90% perfect business women. Being 90% perfect Wife is ok.

Actually I truly think 80% is ok! It’s still a good mark at University isn’t it?

But….every now and then you nail it. Life is great. Motherhood is great. Kids are happy. Business is Great. Husband is happy. Strut your Stuff Girlfriend, and enjoy the moment….watch this to see what I mean.

Until next time, this Sharon Tieman aka Madame Marketing bringing you inspirational videos to inspire you!

Feeling low? I want you to remember you are beautiful, just the way you are. Check this video out to see what I mean…..

Until next time, this is Sharon Tieman, aka Madame Marketing, with an inspirational video just for you.

How much do you think you could achieve in one day if your life depended on it. This ad reminds us that each moment counts…approaching life with this philosophy will allow you to achieve a whole lot more.

Until next time, this is Sharon Tieman, aka Madame Marketing, with an inspirational video just for you.

If a complete stranger came up to you and asked the true secret to success, could you answer them in eight words or less? what would you say?

find your passion!

persistence!

or having a pushy mother helps!

St. John interviewed more than five hundred successful people over seven years, then distilled what they told him into eight simple principles.

Until next time, this is Sharon Tieman, aka Madame Marketing, with an inspirational video just for you.