Finding Life Purpose and Real Success

January 28, 2012

 

 

Real success is about more than money.

It's about being happy with who you are.
It's about personal growth.
It's about parenting well.
It's about finding your life purpose and making a difference.

It's about really being satisfied with the life you are living and knowing that you are on the right path for you, in this very short and wonderful life. 

So…money aside, do you feel you have real success? Or are you asking yourself "What to do with my life?"

In the last week, I have crossed paths with so many moms who are not satisfied with their life. Don't get me wrong…they love their kids and wouldn't change being a mom…but many of them want more now. Some are single moms who are slugging through the day in/day out routine. Others are stay at home moms who are struggling with finding themselves and are looking for a new direction and to find life purpose.

It's a common thread among mothers to one day wake up and realize that you have given so much of yourself to your children and family, that you no longer are sure about who YOU are. I know because I have been there.

Life changes when you have kids…for the better mostly. But as a new mother, you are literally thrown into a whirlwind of selfless, unconditional love, and many times, careers get halted, hobbies put on hold, and you get put on the back burner. Every moment with your beautiful kids is worth it, but what I am saying it that undoubtedly, one day, you will find yourself wanting to 'rediscover' yourself and find your purpose.

And that's actually not a bad thing. It's a sign that you are growing and moving toward making a difference in other ways beyond your family. It's a healthy place to be.

So if you find yourself at the crossroads of being a mom and seeking a new direction that is unique and meaning to you, then congratulations. You have hit the milestone that we all hit. It's a rite of passage in a way and if you weren't there, then it would mean you aren't growing as a person.

Unfortunately, I don't have the answer to what is your life purpose or how to achieve real success in YOUR life because everyone's success will come via a different journey. 

For me, it was learning about internet marketing that took me in a new direction. By diving into a couple years of learning as much as I could about this amazing technology, I realized that marekting online is simply the best way to market anything. 

If you are like me and so many other moms out there, your 'new' life direction does not involve working for someone else. It involves creating time freedom in your life and making a difference in some way. For me, it is a journey into internet land so that I could learn how to market my network marketing business online, and to learn some affiliate marketing skills as well.

The fact that you are here must mean that you feel, like I do, that the future of real success in ANY business lies in knowing how to use the internet. I invite you to take a look at what I am doing and to apply it to whatever you are doing.

I also encourage you to connect with us here at Moms With Vision and stay inspired to reach your goals. Sign up for my newsletter on this page (the free ebook offer) and start your learning journey now. 

To finding your purpose and creating real success in YOUR life,

Rebecca

705-293-2332 EST
skype: onlinebec

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Anti Aging Nutrition For Inner Beauty

January 19, 2012

True beauty comes from within. And that is why I have made this page on anti aging nutrition and anti aging foods because when you start to eat these foods regularly, you can literally change the make up of your body and feel your best.

Growing up, my mother made healthy meals so I always knew that good food was important… but my first real "ah ha" moment came in my early twenties when I was living in Vancouver and starting going to Japanese restaurants a lot. I was also eating lots of junk food being away from home. Every time I ate Japanese food, I felt amazing both physically and mentally and whenever I ate junk, I felt lethargic and cranky.  One day I made the connection between anti aging foods and my state of mind. 

"Hey… this really does work!"

(You know how your parents tell you stuff but you never really listen and have to figure it out on your own? That's what happened to me.)

A few years later, I actually moved to Japan… but that's another story.

Anyway, what I am trying to say is that when you are healthy on the inside, it will show on the outside. By getting back in line with what nature intended, eating anti aging foods and anti aging antioxidants, and following some basic anti aging tips, you can reverse the aging process and have beautiful skin naturally. 

A few common sense tips to get you started on the road to anti aging nutrition and living your best life, without having to drastically change your lifestyle are…

1. Eat a nutritious breakfast. In Japan, we ate a lot of anti aging foods, and our breakfast was things like fish and salad. But if that is too extreme, then try eggs, oatmeal, or green smoothies as some examples. Eating a nutritious breakfast helps you start the day right and fills you up so that you don't get the urge to snack. I always have a smoothie in the morning so that I can get my protein, EFAs, and superfoods all in one place. As a busy mom, convenience is important to me and if I can get my kids to fill up with nutrition in the morning in a simple way, I am happy!

2. Cut out refined sugar and sugar substitutes. It's not really as hard as you think because Mother Nature supplies the most delicious sweeteners anyway.  Maple syrup, molasses, and honey all have health benefits while refined sugar actually strips nutrients away, and chemical sweeteners are harmful. There really is no need at all for any refined sugar in your life. 

3. Eat more raw foods. Again, you don't have to switch immediately to a total raw foods diet now, but if you try to eat more than 50% raw food you will find you have more energy and your skin will look better too.

4. Reconnect with Mother Nature. Before you prepare any food, ask yourself "Did Mother Nature make this?" and if the answer is yes, then it is most likely an anti aging food that is full of both nutrients and micronutrients that will help you reverse aging and find your ideal weight. In Japan, we ate a mother nature based diet and I have not struggled with weight or worried about calorie intake since then. When you eat according to nature, your body will naturally find it's perfect balance.

5. Follow the 80/20 rule. As long as you are putting 80% goodness into your body, then you do not have to stress over the small pleasures you add on holidays and special occasions. For the most part though, avoid chemicals, dyes, and anything else manufactured or processed by humans as much as possible. Become an expert label reader and know how to tell anti aging ingredients from aging one. I do most of my shopping on the outside aisles of the supermarket because really… almost everything you need can be found there.

Common sense can really simply your life when it comes to anti aging nutrition and finding YOUR inner beauty. 

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Understanding The Aging Process

January 19, 2012

If you want to slow or even reverse the aging process, you must first understand your skin.

Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it we generally take it for granted. How our skin looks is reflected by how we treat it.

Did you know that your skin works really hard for you? Some of the jobs it does are:

  • protects you from the environment
  • acts as a sheild against bacteria and viruses
  • regulates body temperature
  • is the body's sensor for pain and pressure
  • is the body's mirror of our inner health and emotions 

 

Before I get into the actual aging process, let me first explain about each skin layer. Our skin is made up of 3 layers and each has an important function.

The Epidermis is the top layer of our skin. It is thinner than a sheet of tissue paper and is made of dead skin cells. As new cells are continually being created, the old ones rise to the surface and slough it. But although the top cells are technically 'dead', they serve the very important role of helping our skin hold in moisture and oil. 

Have you ever wondered why babies have such perfect skin? It's because their cell turnover happens about every 15 days. So they have a fresh complexion that repairs and replenished itself quickly. As we age, cell turnover slows down. Once we are in our 60's our cells turn over about every 45 days, which is why our skin loses that youthful glow.

 

The Dermis is the middle layer and makes up about 90% of our skin. Sebaceous glands which produce oil, sweat glands, hair follicles and blood vessels are in the dermis. The sweat and sebaceous glands produce your skins acid mantel, which is a protective layer that shields us from the environment, bacteria and viruses.

Sometimes, in an effort to improve our skin, we use harsh soaps and skin care products. That scrubbing removes the acid mantle leaving our face exposed and disrupts the ph balance of our skin, leaving us more susceptible to the aging process.  

You know that squeaky clean feeling you get when you wash your face with soap? That means you have washed away the acid mantle and it takes a few hours for it to replenish itself. So when you wash your face, be sure to use gentle products that will not damage the top skin layer, and always use a good toner to replenish the acid mantle.

The Dermis is also the skin layer that contains elastin and collagen, two proteins that give our skin elasticity and suppleness.

 

The Hypodermis is the fat layer at bottom. It gives our skin that plump, smooth look of youth as well as protects our inner organs.

Now that you understand the skin, it's time to get into the aging process…

There are two types of aging: Intrinsic and Extrinsic.

Intrinsic aging is caused by internal factors like genetics and things that are generally out of our control. The signs of intrinsic age show our true chronological age.

Extrinsic aging on the other hand, is caused by external factors like exposure to sun, smoking, lifestyle and the products we put on our skin. The good news is that extrinsic factors are within our control.

The biggest cause of aging by far is sun damage. Sunlight causes changes in skin pigmentaion, dehydration, and free radical damage at the cellular level. You can see the direct result of sun damage by comparing the skin on your face to the skin on your butt. By simply using a good sunscreen or even better, avoiding direct sunlight altogether, you can slow the aging process and preserve your youthful glow.

According to Dr. Perricone, who is the assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University and one of the most recognized skin care experts, the most widely accepted theory of aging is called The Free Radical Theory.

The aging process starts at the cellular level and can be controlled to a certain extent. In order to slow the signs of both intrinsic and extrinsic aging, it is important to understand the free radical theory, which is all about reducing exposure to free radicals and ultimately healing your cells.

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Be Less Busy, Get More Results

November 28, 2011

Being busy and getting results are not the same thing. In fact, the most successful people always have more free time because they have mastered the secrets of managing their day. In order to work effectively and get results, there are a few simple actions you can take… starting now. Here are three good ones:

1. Get Up An Hour Earlier. Did you know people are generally 40% more productive in the morning than in the afternoon? And if you give yourself that extra quiet time to focus and plan and get centered, you will see better results in all areas of your life. Just think how it will feel by 9am if you have already had 2 or 3 hours of planning and positive activity! Plus, one extra hour a day is 7 extra hours a week to enjoy. And because you will be more effective in how you work, and cut out all the distractions, you could potentially do in 3 hours what used to take you 6, and add another 15 hours of free time to your week as well.

2. Have a CLEAR goal. Just one. After you reach it, you can move on to other goals but don’t try to do too many things at once or you really won’t get much done at all. Know exactly what you need to do, by when, and how. Visualize yourself achieving the goal and how it will feel. You could even make a dream board to help you picture the end result.

3. Write down 5 things you need to do TODAY that are directly related to reaching your goal.  People procrastinate when they are stuck or when they are unsure of what to do next. They waste time, download videos, grab a snack, and before long, the day has passed and you haven’t done much. By focusing on 5 specific things you need to get done that day in order to reach your goal, you will be able to zero in on what needs doing with laser focus. When the 5 things are accomplished… reward yourself with doing something you really love in your new free time. Time is the best gift you can give yourself… especially if you are a busy mom.

Like many things in life, these three steps are simple but not always easy. They are so common-sense that it is too easy not too take them seriously. But if you are serious about your business, then implementing these three strategies into your busy day, will be well worth it. It takes discipline to change habits. But if you do them consistantly, with no breaks, for 30 days, I promise you, your business and life will be in much better shape a month from now. And you will get more results AND be less busy.

To Your Empowered Success in Life,

Rebecca Ness
            705-293-2332       EST

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Patience In Essential When Building Any Business

November 22, 2011

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How To Give Your Family The Benefits Of Juicing Without the Mess

November 10, 2011

Today I am going to share a something with you that has made my 'health quest' that much easier. I LOVE juicing and I think fresh veggie juice is the absolute best way to get nutrition into your body… but let's be realistic… for busy moms, it's not always easy to do.

If you have seen "Sick, Fat, and Nearly Dead" or the YouTube trailer, you have seen the benefits of juicing first hand. In the movie, Joe Cross, goes on a 60 day juice only diet and changes his life. It makes you realize the power of nutrition.

These days I have starting taking and giving my kids the next best thing to fresh veggie juice. It's a combination of barley grass juice powder, carrot juice powder and beet juice powder. I shake it up with an ice cube and it's actually delicious. To be clear, these products are sold through a network marketing company but I am only a customer. I truly believe that in general, network marketing companies have higher quality products than what you will find in stores, and I do use products from several different companies… barley life being one.

Aim International has been around since 1982 and keeps a fairly low profile. It produces high quality whole food concentrates that are worth sharing but the company tends to keep away from ‘hype’ type of marketing you sometimes see on the internet these days. There aren’t any hoops to jump through and no monthly maintenance requirements. It’s actually one of the most simple and down to earth network marketing companies I have come across. 

Their flagship product is called Barley Life, and it is the main product that I order for me and my kids. It’s a chemical free greens powder made from the juice of young barley plants, brown rice, and kelp. In my opinion, this is a good alternative if you are a busy mom and want the benefits of juicing without the mess. They also have a good carrot juice powder and a beet juice powder which I combine with the Barley Life.

The good news is that becoming a wholesale member with Aim is free, as long as your first order is at least $100. Otherwise, it is just $20 to get the wholesale pricing. That being said, even their retail prices are quite reasonable.

Click here if you'd like to try it and feel the juicing benefits for yourself.

On the other hand, if you want to be healthy, hot AND make money some extra money with a fun group of sexy women… click here to see exactly which company I am building by fortune with.

Rebecca

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How The Tone For My Life Was Set: Three Adventure Moms and 7 Kids in Greece for 2 Months

November 3, 2011

Thanks to my mom, I have an adventurous spirit, and KNOW beyond the shadow of a doubt that I can do anything I want in life. She gave me the gift of an open mind and an adventurous spirit. The first really clear memory is from when I was seven but my mom has always done adventurous things like this…

When I was seven, my mom and two of her girlfriends decided to go to Greece for a week. They signed up for Greek classes and started to study. But they soon realized that one week would be much to short considering all the effort they were putting in for the trip. So they upped it to two week… but what about the 7 kids????

The answer of course was “Let’s take them too, but let’s go for two MONTHS.” So off we went in the summer of 1976, taking the last month off school, and planting some pumpkin seeds in the garden before we left. The three father’s couldn’t take that much time off work, so the poor guys stayed home and did some sailing around the Great Lakes.

I remember that trip so clearly and what amazes me now is how I thought it was just normal. Kids are so adaptable and what you teach through your actions becomes part of them. Thus, the travel bug was ingrained in me, as will as a spirit of adventure.

We spent a few days in Athens in a hotel, then took an overnight ferry to Crete, where we spent the entire two months. We lived in a pensione with a single mother and her two children, Nicos and Nifoula, who rented out three rooms to us for $2.50/night per room. We had many adventures during our stay, made friends with the locals, and played with the local children. I learned some Greek and crawled through the sewers at Knosses.

But one adventure really stands out… Donkey Island. (or so WE called it even though there weren’t any donkey’s there) I am not sure how it all came about but the 3 moms somehow organized for some fishermen to take us out to sea, drop us on a deserted island, and come back for us in the morning on their return trip.

I remember being dropped off and thinking “What if they don’t come back?”. We had a bagged lunch for dinner and our sleeping bags and that was it. There wasn’t a single other person, building, or road on that island. We explored and picnic’ed and slepy side by side in our bags on the beach, watching for shooting stars until we fell asleep.

In the morning, the fishermen did return, and cooked up some eel soup for us for breakfast. At first I wansn’t sure about eating eels, but it was the most delicious soup I have EVER tasted to this day. It was a light chowder like-soup with intense lemon flavour… cooked fresh straight from the sea and eaten barefoot in paradise.

When we returned to Canada at the beginning of August, our backyard was covered in pumpkins and I had a new outlook on life, although I didn’t realize it at the time. That experience opened more doors for me in the years ahead and looking back, I have my mom to thank for my adventurous spirit and the fact that thinking outside the box is normal for me.

To taking life by the horns and living by example,

Rebecca Ness
            705-293-2332       EST

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The Secret To Slashing Your Taxes In Half… Legally

November 3, 2011

Have you ever thought to yourself… "Why doesn't everyone see the benefits to network marketing like I do?"…? Well it's easier than you think to relate to the average person how they can benefit by simply showing them how much tax they'll pay if they DON'T start their own business…even just part time! Everyone wants to save on taxes!

One of the best ways to save on taxes is to start a home based business. So if you have a home based business, the 6 minute video at the bottom of this article could be a useful tool for you to share with others. Especially if they have the 9-5 mentality. Even people who feel safest working for others hate paying taxes!

The video show you how you can basically give yourself a $500/month pay raise by starting a home based business… but there are a few requirements in order to reap the rewards.

1.  First of all, you need to work at least 3 hours a week on your business. For anyone who is already in a business, that's no problem. And for someone new, it's a very reasonable amount of time when they consider their savings.

2.  Secondly, you must have the intent to make money. In other words, you can't just sign up and then watch TV all day. Three hours isn't a lot of time and if you are organized, you can slip it into the cracks of your day quite easily. If you are doing some internet marketing, it's even easier… a couple articles a week, a video or two, and then pass out some business cards, and you're there. Personally, I do about 6 hours/week online and 4 more offline, but everyone is different and it will depend what method you feel most comfortable with. 

3. Thirdly, you need to keep records. Organize reciepts and write down any business activity you do in case you need them later.

That's it.

So basically, if you can find a home based business where you like the products and you can see yourself using the products every month, and you hate paying a lot of tax… starting a home based business may be something to consider. 

Most home based businesses will cost you about $150/month to run. But when you look at the tax savings, you will see that not only are you SAVING money in the long run and getting money BACK from the goverment… but the products you though were overpriced, are actually free!  Ironically, even if you start a home based business to simply save on taxes, by putting in a meager 3 hours a week you will end up earning money on top of the savings. 

For a quick explanation on exactly how to save taxes with a home based business click on this link to a 6 minute video: http://homebusinesstaxsavings.com/Secret_Video.html And share it if you choose… it will make logical sense to anyone who pays tax.

To Your Success,
Rebecca
 

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Robert Kiyosaki Explains What Kind Of People Suit Network Marketing

November 3, 2011

 


The world economy has moved on and Robert Kiyosaki says that Network Marketing is the THE business of the 21st century. When you take a look at the big picture of our world, and what our kids are still being taught in school despite it all, network marketing really does shine through as a solution.

But network marketing is not for everyone. It’s only for those people who SEE that the world economy has moved on and they want to come out winners.

In this video, Robert Kiyosaki explains that if you are someone who always has to be right, or someone who need to be comfortable, or someone whose desire to be liked overpowers your desire for success, then network marketing is probably not the business for you. In this type of business, you really need to be open to listening to other people’s opinions and to not have to always argue about it’s viability. You need to move beyond your comfort zone and make sacrifices on a daily basis. You need to have a desire so strong to make a change in your life that you will work towards that goal every day, with a burning desire for success and commitment to your future.

People who want to win will do well in network marketing.

What I know from personal experience is that anyone I have met who has persevered through a couple years of the ‘hard’ work, has found themselves in a place of empowerment and happiness. Not because they are making lots of money but because they did it. And they know they will always be okay in this world no matter what happens in any economy because once you do it once, you can do it a thousand times.

Ever since I read Robert Kiyosaki’s book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” six years, I have loved network marketing as a business model. The fact that I struggled for years doing parties and making phone calls makes me doubly grateful that I have found a ‘method to the madness’ with the internet, and a mastermind team to keep me focused. My ‘working’ hours (when my kids are in bed or at school) are spent driving traffic and getting in front of people who want to win instead of chasing around my warm market who are mostly happy in their comfort zone.

If you are happy in your life, that is wonderful, but if you are looking for a way to have more, then network marketing is truly worth a look.

Rebecca
            705-293-2332       EST

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How My Near Death Experience in Japan Changed My Outlook On Life

November 2, 2011

This is my good friend Graham and my husband Doug, running down a mountain in Japan after we were trapped up there for 3 days in a snow storm. Nothing makes you appreciate life like almost losing it.

I have always been one to take chances… and am always open to new things. I guess that’s why I ended up in a network marketing company after years of adventure travel and living abroad. I tend to look at life as one big experience to be grasped. Where some people are leary or fearful of scams when presented with something new, I tend to embrace the opportunity and will normally take a look if asked, and usually order whatever product is being sold simply to support whoever is in business, just as I would buy from a friend if they opened a ‘brick & mortar’ type business.

Anyway, I lived in the Japanese Alps for 5 years a while back and did a LOT of hiking there. You may bed surprised to know that Japan has some of the best skiing in the world, and the hiking there is incredible. The mountains surrounding our little village, Omachi, were about 2800m high… a great way to get into nature for a couple of days.

On the weekend in question, we decided to go up for night. It was something we were very familiar with and did often. So on Saturday, we spent 7 hours climbing, pitched our tent, and enjoyed a hearty pasta dinner followed by coffee and kahlua, and a guitar jam into the night. The next day was GORGEOUS. We hiked the ridge in t-shirts and enjoyed the hot sun on our faces. Because it was such a perfect day, we were not in any rush to get down. We crossed the ridge and eventually started our descent about 1:00. Part way down, the sky clouded over and it started to snow. It didn’t take long to realize the trail was much too steep, and so we turned around and headed back up to the ridge, intending to go down a trail we had just passed that was next to a hut.

But when we got to the top, we were hit full on by a blizzard. Luckily, we had put our winter clothes back on when the snow had started. The snow was blinding and we had to cling together and look for small objects in our range of vision so that wouldn’t walk off the edge of the mountain. By chance, we came across a large rock about 6 feet tall, and were able to get up tent up behind it somehow. We climbed into the tent that Sunday afternoon, and were stuck there until Tuesday.

In the meantime had to melt snow to drink, ration our last morcels of food, pee in bottles, and two of us had to share one sleeping bag. On the last night, we all sleep like babies. I remember dreaming of my family and feeling more at peace than I had ever felt in my life, despite the raging winds that were making our tent flap violently the entire time.

Waking to a quiet, serene morning the next day was the best feeling in the world. We leaped out of our tent to discover were had only been 100 metres from a safety hut, but that we were also only about 3 metres from the edge of a steep cliff. We saw a single set of foot prints leaving the hut and realized someone else had been up there with us.

You can see in the picture how we came down the mountain…leaping and laughing and full of appreciation for life itself.

I think it’s important to remember the big picture in everything you do. Be careful but don’t be scared. Life is short and meant to be lived. Give it your all and do everything in your power to live your best life. And never say no unless you take a look first.

To Enjoying Life Now and in the Future,

Rebecca Ness
            705-293-2332       EST

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