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Volume 5 • Issue 7 • July 2016

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LA’s Secret Weapon To Beat The Yoyo

Hat Trick (noun): 1. A sports metaphor for three achievements by a single player in a game. 2. A magic trick. We happily accept both definitions. Hat Trick Magazine is a special project targeted at sharing spiritual and professional growth with like-minded people from around the world. We share strategies that truly will change your life, business and career (with a little help from some pro friends). We’ve all been there: under/un/employed, in a bad situation, in transition, wondering what the options are and not knowing the skills we would need to get us there. We won’t lie to you. Coming out the other side isn’t easy, but we can show you what we learned along to way and help you get the confidence to turn that leaf over and pursue that which is your destiny. Knowledge is power. Not everyone fancies themselves to be an entrepreneur but the truth is, even when seeking employment these days, pulling together your resume requires some sly articulation to showcase your skills, be keyword-optimised and with a strong, personable presentation to get noticed. We feature inspirational people who have great careers, amazing businesses, tips and a host of amazing stories will inspire and amaze you. Our editors and contributors are some of the most connected in their industries and specialisms. Hat Trick Your Life! Take control of your lifestyle, your career, your dreams and your journey. We’ll share what we know and we invite you to join us. If you or your business would like to be featured or simply would like to contribute a feature in an upcoming issue, please email us on: content@hattrickmagazine.com

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From the Editor Doing Our Best, A Lesson From ACIM................................................................................................... 8

Cover Story Skinny Coach Tiffany Wright - LA’s Secret Weapon To Beat The Yoyo......................................12

Your Life PowHERhouse Profile: Loretta Cella, Advocate for Leadership & Champion of Education For Young Women................................................................................................................ 20 What We are Reading................................................................................................................................38 Lil Nipper Snappers Cartoon Where’s the thrill.................................................................................39 Utterly Gorgeous Pasta Pot Recipe.......................................................................................................46 Can We Let Our Children ‘Be Alive’?....................................................................................................48

Your Look Things we love.............................................................................................................................................54 How to avoid Plastic Surgery................................................................................................................. 56 How to style a croptop............................................................................................................................. 60

Your Skills 9 tips for a Killer Elevator Speech........................................................................................................ 68 Moral Leader, Moral Workplace - Can We Design Serendipity?..................................................76 Facing The Cave of Fears....................................................................................................................... 82

Your Spirit The Number 1 Cause Of Break Ups......................................................................................................88 Your Horoscope August 2016................................................................................................................ 92

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Doing the

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A cornerstone in spiritual teaching is that “we are all doing the best we can”. This is not to say that an individual’s best is always their greatest potential, nor does it insinuate that the milestone they hit is in any way their peak performance. This is not to say that an individual’s best is always their greatest potential, nor does it insinuate that the milestone they hit is in any way their peak performance. Recognising that someone is ‘doing the best they can’ gives weight and consideration to all the factors and demands of their unique human experience and the pressures of modern life. In light of all of this, I am doing the best I can. It is not a spiritual excuse for bad behaviour or failings. It is not a call to demote one’s feelings and beliefs, and certainly not a prompt to belittle our wants, dreams, or expectations from another individual. This lesson is simply directing us to look at the person we are judging or disappointed in like we would a mirror, and challenge our own perceptions, beliefs, and behaviours. It is a challenge to recognise these traits when we are stuck in our own ego, and the false perceptions we have created about the world, their decisions, and behaviour. Last year, I became fixated on an outcome in my personal life, thinking that its achievement was the solution to my disappointments in another person’s approach to managing boundaries. I lost sight of the fact that the outcome is never the end point, and that the joy and happiness lies within the unfolding.

Communicating directly and compassionately was not my failing. Letter From the Editor, Michelle Fitz

It was easy to see the intention and to respect the path being taken. My flaw was focusing on all the things that were not where I felt they should be, instead of all the things (and there were many) that were extremely good. If we are trying to encourage a child to nurture an ability, what we must not do is make the focus the measure of their improvements. Instead, we should champion their getting out there, praise their stretches even when they are not big leaps, and we should get excited, actively participate and show up to support. But it’s for them. We don’t whip out the milestone plan and point out a random failing that, frankly, will come in time.

If it is that obvious when dealing with our children, why is it not obvious when dealing with adults, even strangers? This is mindfulness. When I was a little girl, we used to squeeze crape myrtle buds in the spring and watch them ‘bloom’ in front of our eyes. Hey, when you grew up in Arkansas in the 80s, what else was there to do other than terrorise and play with nature? But the blooms weren’t ready; the ‘bloom’ was not as beautiful as when left to open naturally. Frankly, they wilted. Likewise, seek first to understand, surrender to the process, and instead, look for the good around you, within you, and in other circumstances of your life. Nurture the progress; let the rest unfold. I am currently in ministerial training for A Course In Miracles, something I took on in January this year. It’s fascinating and it really is just psychology but wrapped up in spiritual jargon. The Course reminds us to always return to love. Not romantic 10

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love, but love on a human level that releases you and others from judgement. Indulging in gossip, venting at a negative level - all of it is the opposite of love. Believe me, there is little more gratifying than when someone else says â&#x20AC;&#x153;you are so right, girlâ&#x20AC;?, but there is a fine line that quickly steals our chi, especially when a group goes into a cloud of negative gossip, perpetuated almost via a pact, a form of hatred. Where we lose our way en route to love, we create separation. Not just from others but within us and the paths we seek to manifest for ourselves. So, disengage with the gossipers, the shit stirrers, and the perpetuators of animosity.

A part of being human is to have emotions.

A part of being adult is to eventually cut the shit. By Michelle Fitz, Editor-In-Chief

Michelle Letter From the Editor, Michelle Fitz

Cover Story

Skinny Coach

Tiffany wright - LAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret Weapon To Beat The Yoyo

“What do you do?” That’s the most common question people ask me after the obvious, “what is your name?”

ver the years, I almost feel as though my name and what I do has merged. I am The Skinny Coach. My name is Tiffany Wright, Ph.D., and I am the Skinny Coach. I lost 100 pounds 20 years ago, and based on my experience and years of research, practice and writing, I developed The Skinny Coach Solution. My business card, which has my before and after picture prominently placed, elicits a storm of ‘ooh’s and ‘aah’s. ‘How did you do it?’ is the most common question. Iwas working on my Ph.D. and a colleague of mine who worked with alcoholics - and was overweight - said to me, “I wish I was an alcoholic because alcoholics can just never drink again; I have to eat.” That was my moment of inspiration. I realised that I did not have to eat the foods that plagued my body and mind. Certain foods were a “problem,” certain foods for which I could not muster self-control were the problem - what were those foods? I certainly was not gaining weight by binging on salad! I sat down at my desk and began a list of every food that I overate or felt I had a lack of control when consuming. At the end of compiling this list, I realised that every one of these foods had sugar or flour in the ingredients. It was at that moment that I made the decision to abstain from those foods - not all foods, just those foods. That was 20 years ago and I have not had any foods with added sugar or flour.

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It all seems so academic and easy now and, in a strange way, it was at the time. However, there were years, decades of struggles and painful failures that brought me to the epiphany of abstinence and the Sugar Coach Solution. I was overweight my whole life. My mother was morbidly obese as was her mother. So I come from a long line of overweight women. Dieting and NOT dieting was a daily party of growing up. Throughout my youth, I tried all the diets ever written! Cabbage diet, protein diet (now called Paleo), Weight Watchers, TOPS, Jenny Craig and the list goes on and on. I was never successful and was not one of those people that yo-yoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ed. I just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay on anything long enough to lose the weight until I abstained. ver the months and years of struggle, I discovered what I should be eating. It was a long process: which foods, in particular, in what combination and amounts, were all very important factors. After years of trial and error and extensive research, I discovered what to eat and why it mattered. My business, The Skinny Coach Solution, initially developed through my friends and family. Everyone wanted to know what I was doing. I tried in vain to encourage them to give up sugar and flour - just like the diet I was following. But it just did not seem to be working anymore than the numerous diets everyone had already tried. Why? To find the answer, I researched behaviour and behavioural change and through this extensive research, I developed the techniques and strategies that would allow me to help people institute the behavioural change necessary to make the long term diet changes they needed. Using a series of behavioural modification techniques and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, along with the Skinny Coach Diet, I was finally able to help people obtain abstinence from sugar and flour and a mind shift that essentially eliminated the main problem with diets an inability to maintain the food plan.

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I researched behaviour and behavioural change and through this extensive research, I developed the techniques and strategies that would allow me to help people institute the behavioural change necessary to make the long term diet changes they needed. I used the Skinny Coach Diet along with my set of tools and techniques to build the business that I have successfully run for over 8 years. The first step was the business aspect: I had to figure out what mode or model I would use to impart the information. Every business article I read was clear that I had to make a programme that I could package and sell “in my sleep.” Meaning it was something people could read about, buy, and do themselves. However, I knew then, as I know now, that that was not going to work. If people could do the programme on their own, they would have succeeded on any diet on their own already. The brain of people with weight problems is conditioned and moulded by years of past eating behaviour. Associations to food and emotions and to food and events - just to name a few - are so ingrained that people are not able to think or “will” themselves

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out of situations that are difficult. A holiday, a stressful event or any number of triggers will inevitably cause a relapse into previous eating behaviour, which will eventually lead to a complete failure. The ability to use willpower and make the right decisions is grossly hampered as a result of the damage to the reward circuitry. When the reward seeking behaviour takes over, for instance, when a stressful event happens and you just want to grab a cupcake to feel better, logic and reason fail and the individual starts to succumb to the cravings - regardless of what they know. No one can exert willpower over a biochemical drive that goes on every minute of every day of every year - individuals need guidance, contact and support to help achieve their weight goals. Starting a business and running a business isâ&#x20AC;Ś difficult and time consuming. It helps when it is your life mission because it takes passion to be self-employed and become what you do.

I am the Skinny Coach.

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what I’ve discovered more recently is that when I really focus my efforts on assisting people to develop their leadership from the inside out, BIG things start to happen for them. That creates an unbelievable amount of joy for me. Advocate for Leadership & Champion of Education For Young Women

oretta Cella is an instigator of change, influencer of possibilities and a conscious globetrotter. She’s an advocate for young women’s education and leadership development, and over the last 15 years, has worked in human services within 10 countries. Loretta holds a background in child and youth counselling and a Masters in Leadership. She’s also an ICF-trained coach and a certified change manager. This PowHERhouse has worked tremendously hard supporting thousands of people, including young women, through her charity, Passion Foundation, and we are so thrilled to share her portrait with you!

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Describe your Mission. What’s it all about for you? The last little while, I’ve been diving really deep into understanding this “mission” business. I realised that my mission has always been to create and provide tools and resources for people to thrive in a meaningful and sustainable way. However, what I’ve discovered more recently is that when I really focus my efforts on assisting people to develop their leadership from the inside out, BIG things start to happen for them. That creates an unbelievable amount of joy for me. I really believe that the more purposeful and conscious people are, the more happiness it creates for them and in our world. For me, it’s really about shifting all the anxiety, depression, fatigue, and scarcity in our world - that result in inhuman acts - to creating more awareness, mindfulness, understanding, and abundance in all areas of life, especially in business. It’s about assisting people to see the possibilities and creatively engineering the three most important categories of their lives: Self, Community, and the World.

What is your ultimate dream for your Mission and where you’d like to take it? I want to take the Leaders for Humanity initiative global within the next few years. I want to see people from all walks of life feeling empowered and accountable for their own happiness and assisting each other to experience greater life satisfaction and success in a meaningful and sustainable way. My ambition is to take this educational platform from townships in South Africa and slums in India to the public and private sector and everything in between so that we can create a giant network of people who are thriving and shifting

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I want to take the Leaders for Humanity initiative global within the next few years. their communities in a positive way. This mission is something I’m already acting on.

Describe what success looks like – complete fruition. You know, success used to look like the ability to take something I loved doing out in the world to support people to thrive. That’s it. It was simple. However, when I was creating the Leaders for Humanity initiative, I did a few informational interviews with established and well-known people in Vancouver. One particular gentleman told me he thought that what I was creating was incredible; however, he felt the majority of people were not ready for such a developed state of being, both in business and in their personal lives. It was disheartening to hear this from someone who is evolved and forward thinking. However, I got it: I’m a visionary and I see things as they can be and don’t always see the huge gap from where we are. That comment fuelled my mission’s definition even more. Now, success looks like getting people pumped up to take action; people from all walks saying “I’m ready to have more impact” and overcoming whatever was stopping them in the first place and then doing the work to get there. It looks like a network of people across the globe who are shifting their

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leadership and making an impact in our world in a positive way. And it looks like a team of people globally making that happen. If I can get even one uninterested people interested in being a leader for humanity, I would say this is successful.

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Easy. Get in front of as many people can I can and share the possibilities.

Biggest highlight in your career/journey thus far? Just one?! There is no way I can pick just one. But if I had to highlight something, it would be the moment I realised how a little person like me could have so much impact in the world. While I was doing my Masters degree at Royal Roads University, I came to the understanding one day that I was already doing what I seeking to do in the world. For 7 years I had been teaching girls and people about authentic leadership in a very powerful way and although I knew I was making an impact, I didn’t realise the real value of it or myself in the process. Basically, I was teaching a simpler version of my degree instinctively, and when I walked across that stage in June of 2015, with that realisation and the rewards it gave me, it was like I had given myself the “badge” I needed and craved for years.

One thing that you feel has been most pivotal or useful thus far in your career/ journey? One of the most pivotal parts of my journey so far has been my decision to get really curious about what all this [life] really means for me and acknowledge that who I am impacts the world greatly. Although this work is really for the rest of my days, it has allowed me to see everything and everyone differently. It allows me to be open to more possibilities and choose a different path in life.

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How would you describe what brings you the greatest joy in your current role? The greatest joy for me is seeing all my clients thrive. There is NOTHING more exciting to me than being able to offer others a container in which they connect to and establish their service in the world, and as a result, they are happier and healthier. Their business thrives more, their employees are happier and more productive, and their customers are more satisfied. And with my charity, Passion Foundation, I see the girls raise their own bar, reaching for their fullest potential, not only in service to themselves but to others.

What would you like women to most understand or consider – on a higher level – with regards to your role and your mission. I would like women to understand that they are enough. What they have inside of them matters BIG time, and they can create whatever they want. I also would like them to consider that the world needs them to thrive, to collaborate, not compete, and work toward “fighting” less and being more. I’d like women to know I’m in their corner and if they are ready to do the work, I’m able to assist them to make it happen.

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Best advice you ever received… Fight less and be more. Stop trying to prove yourself and start being who you really are.

What would be your top three tips for women regarding walking their talk and courageously approaching what is most important to them? Firstly, stop. Stop trying to be everything to everyone. Secondly, pause. Pause every day, listening to yourself. Even starting with 5 minutes in the morning. Just listen to you. Your voice, your feelings, your questions about your life. Thirdly, start. Start taking what you are hearing and doing something with it. You don’t need to do it all at once - baby steps. (And, like laundry, rinse and repeat!) How do you balance being an impactful community leader, a the founder and executive director of a charity, a contractor, and a business owner, volunteer and so much more without dodging your own self-care? My self-care comes first, period. I’ve learned that the hard way. Without me feeling healthy, happy, and connected, I cannot use my superpowers for good. Like my iphone, I need to plug-in daily. [Editor’s note: Love this! Lifestyle + Leadership, integrated.]

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You must have some pretty long days. How do you keep your energy up and your focus consistent? How do you stay PowHERful and on the top of your game? Yes, I have pretty long days, and have three things I do every day to keep my energy up and focused: As soon as I’m awake, I ask myself what I need and listen. Then I imagine myself receiving that throughout the day and what the feeling is like. I do a minimum of 15 minutes of yoga every morning. As soon as I’ve walked and fed the dog, I roll out my mat and begin my practice. Following my yoga, I do 10-20 minutes of meditation (depending how late I’ve woken up!). I have a very specific meditation practice that is very powerful and a great source of energy through the day.

What would you say are your Top 3 Excellence Habits (i.e. habits that ensure your success). Daily meditation to centre and ground me, my daily service agreement to ensure that I’m being mindful and purposeful in my day, and exercise to ensure that my vehicle is strong and healthy.

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Describe your Top 3 Time Management Tips as they relate to your Mission. Oh, this is one area where I fall of the wagon often! However, I know that when I schedule my calendar with alerts, check my calendar every day and start each day with a to-do list which allows for “room”, I’m always on time – with time to breathe.

Describe collaboration and what it looks like/feels like on the ground – how does it show up in your life? Collaboration means to work together or bring together. To me, that is really what partnership is about. Everyone I meet has the potential to become a partner or someone I will work with. This requires give and take, generosity, open communication, sharing of ideas, and creating joint opportunities. Everything I do, I try to collaborate with others on. I ask a lot of questions of what they do and how I can be of service to them, based on my skills and expertise.

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Describe a favourite hobby or adventure. Travel is, by far, my favourite thing in the world - being in other cultures and experiencing other ways of being. I also love being in nature and playing in the kitchen. Favourite energy meal or snack (healthy). I love my almonds and medjool dates. Favourite indulgence or treat. Tiramisu! Top 3 things on your Bucket List. Time in the Fijian islands Learn Hindi Finish my second book What does giving back (fulfillment) look like to you? Giving back is about leaving the world a little better each day. It’s about bettering myself everyday. It’s about stepping outside of myself to assist others as often as I can without compromising my own intrigue. It’s exactly what I’m doing and why I’m so fulfilled in life. I never leave home without my... Mala signature beads!

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Your thoughts on mentoring young women? What do you feel your most valuable lessons to pass on are? Well, I would not have gone on this journey without mentorship. I have had so many mentors over the years. The most profound experience was with a longtime mentor who passed some years ago. Without his guidance and support, I would not be doing the work I do today. Gary was a teacher I had who walked his talk. He was his own person and never shifted his character to appease others. He was strong but very kind and always open-minded. He extended himself to others with humility and never

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wavered in his out-of-the-box, brilliant but quirky thinking and abstract ways of seeing the world. His mentorship steered me and encouraged me but he would never do the work for me. Having that example in such a powerful way shaped my way of seeking the world. In turn, I have been a mentor for so many that I have lost count, and give the same style of mentorship that Gary did. Mentoring is a gift and a privilege. It is not to stroke one’s ego and should be attended to with humility and earnest curiosity. You learn more than you give. As one of our leaders Xubie in Uganda said, “There are so many youth out there on the global platform who want to have a voice”, and, as a mentor, it’s about giving someone the space to be heard and supported to bring that out into the world in a healthy and productive way. It’s about sharing our lessons and expertise and supporting mentees to learn their own path and not give them our own bible to follow. When we give people our way of doing things, we take away their ability to think critically, and that critical thinking is what is missing in so much of our world. The best lesson I can pass on is to support youth’s ability to think critically.

Where do we go from here in terms of supporting and inspiring women to stepup and continue moving forward with their missions… regardless of how hard it may feel at times? #confidence #courage #connections #capital There is still much work to do to support and inspire women to step up and continue moving forward in their missions. However, there is a clear

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. When we take power, we tend to show integrity with values of compassion, empathy, connection, and collaboration - values that our world desperately needs right now. line between empowering and powering as there is with competition and collaboration. The more we empower women with information and education and facilitate and support collaboration, the less time we have to spend healing the negative results of power struggles and competition. For some reason, there is this belief in our world that empowerment means to take power. When we take power, we tend to show integrity with values of compassion, empathy, connection, and collaboration - values that our world desperately needs right now. When we empower (“empowHER”), we assist women to come together to support and lift each other up. If we really want to step up the game, we need to sit down together and map out how we can create a network of PowHERhouse women, strategically enhancing everyone’s mission and actively engaging possibilities not just for ourselves, but also for others!

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When they finally reach the age when they can legally drive a car, it’s great for the first couple of weeks because they want to drive all the time and for any reason. Usually, anything new is fun and exciting, but over time, no matter how badly you try to resist the inevitable, the feeling starts to wane. Take, for example, the first time you experienced a roller coaster. Sitting in the coaster car, not only hearing but also feeling the click, click, click as it inches towards the top of the first major hill, momentarily sitting at the top looking straight down at the heart-stopping drop. Suddenly, you’re zooming downward, the pressure forcing your body against the back of your seat as you reach speeds you’ve never reached before, shooting around hairpin turns and spiraling through one, maybe even two loops - the landscape is only a blur. In a word... thrilling! But a few more times on the ride and the drops don’t seem as steep, the turns so sharp and the speed so fast. Your screams are not as loud and you are no longer leaving your finger prints in the foam of the restraint bar that holds you in your seat. It’s happened - the thrill is gone and now, the hunt is on for the next roller coaster, the one with higher hills, steeper drops and faster corners. From the age of ten, sometimes even earlier, kids beg you to let them drive a car. When we say ‘no’, they start to offer other types of vehicles like some type of consolation prize. “Can I drive the lawn mower? What about the golf cart? How about the ATV?” It’s like they’re an addict needing a fix. Where’s The Thrill

When they finally reach the age when they can legally drive a car, it’s great for the first couple of weeks because they want to drive all the time and for any reason. Any errand that needs to be done with the car sees them begging for the opportunity to do it for you. About a month later, you have to start making deals with them. “Okay, Sally, you can have the car on Friday if you run to the store now and grab some milk” or “I’ll give you some gas money if you pick your brother up from soccer.” This human fickleness also includes the beloved sanctity of marriage. Just like many other things, over the years (sometimes it only takes a few months), the “newness” wears off. It’s not difficult to tell which couples have only just dreamily floated down the long white flowered aisle of wedding bliss and which couples have been married so long that they don’t remember the date, let alone the aisle or the bliss of being a newlywed. For example, newlywed husbands can be found waiting patiently for their wives to get ready when they have made plans and are going out on the town for the evening. Husbands with more years under their belts have to be bribed to go for drinks and dancing. When it’s time to leave, he will sit in the car and lay on the horn, all the while threatening to leave without her if she doesn’t hurry up.

“New wives take special care to shave their legs and underarms daily to keep their body soft and smooth for their husband’s touch. ” 42

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New husbands thoughtfully present their wives flowers and expensive jewellery when a wedding anniversary comes around. Seasoned husbands remain blissfully unaware until they get home and quickly make an excuse to run out to the store after their wife reminds them what day it is. New husbands try to keep bodily functions disguised or hidden. Seasoned husbands will exit the bathroom waving their hands saying, “You don’t want to go in there!” New husbands spend their days off hanging around the house and doing odd jobs from their “honey do” list. Seasoned husbands not only avoid the list but the house altogether and spend the day at the golf course or watching the game with the boys. Now, don’t get me wrong - I am not saying that women don’t fall into these categories as well. We are not above being lulled into the comfort zone of contentment. Women also work very hard at the beginning of a relationship to look great all the time, have gourmet meals on the table and make believe that being sweet comes effortlessly. As time goes on, things begin to change or relax, and fantasy gives way to reality. New wives get up early to fix themselves up, apply a little makeup and brush their teeth. They sing sweetly in the kitchen, brewing coffee and getting breakfast ready when their husbands get up. Seasoned wives will be staggering around the kitchen with their hair all matted and sticking up straight, no make-up, mismatched pyjamas, and a torn robe. New wives take special care to shave their legs and underarms daily to keep their body soft and smooth for their husband’s touch. Some even go the extra mile with bikini waxes,

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eyebrow shaping and matching underwear and bras. Seasoned wives can almost braid the hair on their legs by the time spring arrives and then shave in the summer only when they will be wearing a dress or shorts. The pain of waxing anything is only a memory. And as for matching undergarments, if the laundry is really far behind, she wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even wear a bra. New wives have three course meals on the table, waiting for their husbands when they get home from work. Wineglasses filled and some music playing maybe even a candle or two! Seasoned wives have the cordless phone and their favourite take-out menus waiting on the table when their husbands get home. New wives always have the house clean and tidy, carpets vacuumed, floors mopped. Things are picked up and put in their place. Seasoned wives tell people to watch their step as the enter the house and need to clean a spoon out of the dishwasher for stirring coffee. The dust and cobwebs that are noticed are declared as early decorations for Halloween. So, as the years go by and our true personalities emerge, we find that the person we are sharing our life with is less than perfect. But before you complain, remember they have to live their life with someone who is not perfect eitherâ&#x20AC;Ś you.

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Utterly Gorgeous

Pasta Pot Recipe

One of our favorite dishes is what we call Pasta Pot. It is a great winter time dish cause it is full of carbs. You know how in the winter you gain weight and you crave stuff that makes you gain weight? That’s because your body knows it’s winter. It’s saying “hurry, hurry. we need to store food for the long cold nights. must have energy food.” Well this dish does just that and much more. Makes you sigh as you dig in. I have a saying for my kids, I will fix breakfast and dinner, but you are responsible for your lunch. Pasta Pot turned out to be a great dish they could fix on their own. And you can make it in one pot.

Oh my golly Miss Molly. Talk about comfort food. Tis the best Ever! By Tanya Jackson 46

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INGREDIENTS 2 red potatoes

1 1/2 cup of noodles

3 eggs

1/2 stick of butter

Method ww ww

Boil the potatoes, eggs & noodles in a pot of water. When potatoes are fork tender, remove from heat and drain water.

Cut up potatoes, peel & chop eggs, toss with pasta, and load it up with butter, salt and pepper.

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Can We Let Our Childen

‘Be Alive’? Find me online here

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Last week, a friend and I were talking about our time at University. We questioned how much we had actually learned on a subject level but marvelled at how well it had worked as four years of space away from family and childhood friends. In those four years, we managed to figure out who we actually were and learned skills like using a washing machine and dealing with bureaucracy. It reminded me of one of the most influential TED talks I’ve ever watched. In it, Sarah Jane Blakemore talks about teenage brains, how they develop, and the important changes that occur in the brain between the ages of 14 and 24. These changes explain a lot about the teenage behaviour that irks parents the most. In a similar vein, another fantastic TED talk by Jill Bolte Taylor encourages parents to see their role simply to keep kids “alive until they are 25”. I would go further and give that role not just to parents, but to society at large; I would also change “staying alive” into “being alive”. These incredibly important 10 years - the most important time for brain development - is primarily a time to explore, play, and take risks, to become obsessed, to try new things, to fail, to live at a full-on level. It is a time - probably the only time in their lives - when cramped living in a bedsit with other people and eating noodles will seem good fun. It is likely to be the only time in their liveswhen they are not

responsible to, or for, anyone else. Can We Let Our Children ‘Be Alive’?

“...I’m looking for resilience, good manners, kindness, punctuality, doggedness, bravery, and a desire to get the job done. ” It isn’t a time to be stressed, trammelled, made to follow a path dictated by someone else. Jobs have changed, and are constantly changing, way beyond our imagining - away from the things you learn in class and towards the things you learn in life. When I’m looking for young people to join my team, I’m looking for resilience, good manners, kindness, punctuality, doggedness, bravery, and a desire to get the job done. The photo at the head of this blog was the beginning of my list of qualities none of which can be examined. I’m more impressed with a year of practical activity - particularly entrepreneurial activity - than I am with grades. And I am most impressed with things done far from the parental sphere. ‘Keeping them alive’ isn’t the same as doing their laundry or sorting out their parking permits. For some kids, this will entail going to University or College. For some, it will be trying out work in an apprenticeship. For others, it will be travelling or starting their own businesses. A couple of months ago, I went to see The

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Dixie Chicks play in Glasgow - they performed my favourite song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wide Open Spacesâ&#x20AC;? about this very time in life. She needs wide open spaces, room to make her own mistakes, she needs new faces, she knows the high stakes. Do we, the generation of helicopter parents, have it in us to give our children that wide open space,

to let them be alive?

About a Homemade Year

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How to avoid Plastic Surgery Advice from Plastic Surgeon, Dr Anthony Youn

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“Many people believe that having clear, beautiful skin, will magically make their lives perfect and then, they will finally be happy”

t’s no secret that I’m not a big fan of invasive cosmetic procedures like injectables and plastic surgery – I’ve written several articles about some of the dangers of these procedures and have offered natural alternatives to Botox® and lasers like cosmetic acupuncture and LED light therapy. It’s my belief that invasive procedures should be undergone with great care and consideration – if at all – and should be considered the last effort, not the first, when seeking smoother, firmer skin. I’m not gonna lie – normally, plastic surgeons and I don’t have much to talk about, as our philosophies are usually quite opposite. However, when I found out that a well-known, board certified plastic surgeon – one who’s talked about plastic surgery on TV shows like Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Rachael Ray show – wrote a book on how to avoid plastic surgery, my interest was certainly piqued! Dr. Anthony Youn wrote a book about how to avoid plastic surgery with diet, lifestyle, and other holistic methods. I wouldn’t have been surprised at all if the book had been written by a naturopathic doctor, or even an integrative dermatologist (yes, they do exist!) – but a plastic surgeon? That surprised me.

How to Avoid Plastic Surgery

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see a lot of people with low self-image who have a really tough time loving themselves in my practice. â&#x20AC;? When I first spoke with Dr. Youn, I found that we actually share many common core beliefs surrounding skin health. We both believe that healthy skin comes from within, with a balanced diet consisting of nutrient-dense, fresh, whole foods, and not from processed food diets filled with unhealthy fats and sugar. We both believe that certain lifestyle habits harm the skin, while others help the

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skin. And we both believe in the power of topical skincare and clever makeup application to help skin look its very best. And finally, we both do what we do, truly, to help people feel better about themselves, even though we go about it in vastly different ways in our respective practices. Not only does Dr. Youn teach people how to avoid surgery, but he also advocates self-love. I see a lot of people with low self-image who have a really tough time loving themselves in my practice. Many people believe that having clear, beautiful skin, will magically make their lives perfect and then, they will finally be happy. Just like I tell my clients that happiness and self-love don’t come in a bottle of moisturizer (although my moisturizer is pretty darn fabulous), Dr. Youn strongly believes that plastic surgery won’t make someone happier either. In fact, he actually turns some people away if he feels they are only seeking surgery for that reason, or if he feels that they don’t actually need the surgery. I found his approach very refreshing. Watch my interview with Dr. Anthony Youn below, and learn more about his new book, The Age Fix.

How to Avoid Plastic Surgery

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HOW TO STYLE A

CROP TOP? I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but crop tops are taking over this year! Ever since designers sent bare midriffs down their Spring/Summer runways, the 90’s crop tops have been spotted on the red carpet, street style blogs, and innumerable mall storefronts. Crop tops are one of the hottest summer trends! In the selfie above, I styled my long-sleeved crop top with capri jeans and Dolce & Gabbana heels. I polished the look with my new Chanel “Shield Runway” Sunglasses.

“In the selfie above, I styled my longsleeved crop top with capri jeans and Dolce & Gabbana heels. I polished the look with my new Chanel “Shield Runway” Sunglasses.”

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Here’s how to to wear a crop top: ● When baring your midriff, pair it with high heels for a touch of elegance. ● Don’t go over the top with your make up. Instead, opt for smokey eyes or a cute braid hairstyle. ● For a cool downtown vibe, wear baggy boyfriend jeans with your crop top. ● When in doubt, wear leather shorts and boots to channel your inner Selena Gomez. ● If you’re not into tight crop tops, opt for a flowy crop top with tapered pants. ● High-waisted skirts go perfectly with crop tops. It’s figure-flattering and feminine - Taylor Swift’s signature look. ● Try Jennifer Lopez’s weekend casual outfit: cropped denim shorts and a crop top with flip-flops. ● The monochrome look is one of my favourites. Pair a black figure-hugging pencil skirt with a white crop top and stilettos. ● For a formal red-carpet look, try on a long skirt with a high side-slit and a crop top. Love this look! ● Try wearing a high-lo crop top - it’s short in the front but longer in the back. It gives more coverage for those of you who are crop shy.

“For a cool downtown vibe, wear baggy boyfriend jeans with your crop top.”

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wonder why people don’t understand what you do? You’re at a networking event and a woman with million dollar earrings turns to you and inquires, “so, what do you do?” You stumble for a minute and then explain in language that seems clear as the sparkling water above the coral reef on your last snorkeling adventure.

But her look turns to confusion. She has no idea what you’re talking about. Take the time to create an elevator speech that is clear, succinct, intriguing, and well-crafted. Memorise the content, but don’t say it like a memorised blurb or you’ll fall flat. Film yourself using your camera to record at least ten practice runs. You’re looking for a natural, 30-second explanation of what you do that will beg the question, “tell me more.” Here are nine tips for creating a killer elevator speech: 1. Consider Your Avatar 2. Ask a Question 3. Be Creative 4. Explain Your Why 5. Use action words 6. Solve a Problem 7. Avoid Acronyms 8. Use Rhymes 9. Reference a story

9 Tips for a Killer Elevator Speech

1 Consider Your Avatar

If you’ve done your homework, you’ve thought carefully about your most perfect client. This helps you narrow down the kind of person who will be your most likely client. Imagine that you’re talking to this person as you create and practice your elevator speech.

2 Ask a Question

Questions draw in the listener. The best elevator speeches will often include a question, either as an opener or closer. Relate your question directly to the good or service you offer in your business. Don’t you love to chat with people who offer something intriguing? (See what I did there?)

3 Be Creative

A few interesting, descriptive words that are uniquely you, will tag you as an unforgettable individual. Wouldn’t you like to invite more of these people into your life?

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4 Explain Your Why

Your passion lies in the explanation of your why. Near the beginning of your talk, make sure the listener can grasp why you are intent on solving the problem served by your company.

5 Use action words

Your audience will be drawn in by verbs that conjure up an exciting activity. The connection to your product or service may not be immediately apparent, thereby creating an element of curiosity.

6 Solve a Problem

The product or service delivered by your company most likely offers a solution to a pain point suffered by your avatar. Make sure this solution is clearly addressed in your 30-second talk.

7 Avoid Acronyms

Even well-known acronyms can be confusing to some people. You probably hear the abbreviation many times a day, but the listener may have to search their mind at first, wondering, for example, if you are an accountant or a jailer. (CAO Chief Accounting Officer or CAO Corrections Auxiliary Officer.)

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8 Use Rhymes

How many times have you remembered something just because of rhyming words? One of the most famous examples is from the trial of OJ Simpson with Johnny Cochran’s famous quote, “if it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.”

9 Reference a story Stories are one of the most powerful ways to connect with your listener. Use a story snippet to grab attention and be prepared to expand on the story when the inquisitive individual asks for more details. Then you’ll know your introduction has been successful! Next time you run into Ivanka Trump, your articulate elevator pitch will elicit the same kind of intrigue you experienced when you spotted that exotic, multicoloured starfish on your last snorkeling adventure in Tahiti.

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Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the byproduct of other activities. Aldous Huxley

Moral Leader, Moral Workplace

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uccessful people will often tell you that their success came through hard work. That they had to put in the hours, the money, the time, and the resources to make things work. That they had to compromise and make hard choices, that they were always focused on their goals and fought hard not to be distracted. The shiny veneer that we often see at the end is the result of years of hard work and graft. Success comes from working hard everything is geared towards it, and if it does happen and it does come, then it can be accounted for because of these things. But if a person is not successful, their business does not fly, and they end up folding, do we argue that the above things were not in place? Some people

will, and they’ll be just as right as those people who say ‘luck played a part’. Before social apps like Snapchat and Instagram became unicorns, they were out there competing like everyone else. They were doing the same things that other apps were doing - they just did them differently and in their own way.

“So, the question is, can you design for these things to happen as a matter of course?” Can You Design for Serendipity?

“Success comes from working hard - everything is geared towards it, and if it does happen and it does come, then it can be accounted for because of these things.” So, how much was hard work, and how much was luck? In organisations, we often talk about the need for there to be moral leadership, for diversity and inclusion to be high on the agenda, for people to have empathy, for people to deliver great customer experience, for people to be innovative and have the freedom to be creative. These are lofty ideals that many work towards, but few succeed, while others are just trying to do a good job. So, the question is, can you design for these things to happen as a matter of course? That is, could you design a workplace where not doing things the desired way just isn’t an option? This is a thinking-out-loud question. There are no right answers and no wrong ones - just thoughts.

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So, let’s take moral leadership as an example. How would you, or could you, design workplace practice to happen in such a way that being a moral leader (or any other ideal) was the only thing you could do – regardless of your own prejudices and biases? (This is totally dependent, of course, on the will of the senior leaders to want this to happen). Where, when a group of people need to make a decision, they have such guidance, such clarity on their shared values and such insight into the impact of their decisions that they could only make a moral decision – not one driven by other personal or selfish reasons. How could that work? What guidelines would you need in place for decisions like that to take place? Then, move further. When someone is taking a call with a frustrated and

annoyed customer, how do they resolve the situation - which is the right thing to do - because they have seen others do the right thing, and they know that by doing the right thing, they will be rewarded and recognised for the solution? Or when restructuring needs to take place, how do you create an environment where a team of people can help those at risk in ways which are helpful to them,

causing as little disruption as possible. Because that’s the best thing to do, it’s the right way to act - it’s what’s expected and what’s measured. If you were to design a workplace where such things happened, what would that mean? How would or could you succeed in such a place? Can you design for serendipity to happen?

What is Positive Psychology?

Facing The

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After a tough month in April, May started off amazingly for me. I experienced different levels of resistance last month, which I allowed myself to face and work through in order to have the breakthrough I needed. Even though I teach the power of transformation and creating your dream life, it’s important to remember that this thing we chase called “success” is never about the destination, but rather, the journey. As we go through life, there will always be more inner work to do in order to reach a new level of consciousness and growth. And so, April was definitely my growing pain month, and this month of May, I’m seeing the other side of it. It reminds me of Joseph Campbell’s quote “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” Now, this quote deserves a whole blog post all by itself, as there are many profound lessons to be found in this short and simple quote.

But for now, I’ll share these important takeaways from it. The first thing I want to address is the fact that, at some point in your journey, in order to break through to the next level, you must come face-to-face with fear (note: fear, not danger). This is the fear that’s held you back, that you thought there’s no way you could possibly survive and get through. It could be the fear of setting boundaries for your family, or jumping into your passion head-on, or maybe it’s leaving a relationship (romantic or friendship) that no longer serves you. It doesn’t not matter what the fear is; in order to get the breakthrough you want, you must

“This is the fear that’s held you back, that you thought there’s no way you could possibly survive and get through.” What Cave Do You Fear Entering

face it. The reward for doing so is the realisation that you had nothing to fear but fear itself. By having the courage to step up and face your fears, you become the person you need to be in order to realise your dreams. Life can be messy, and that’s ok. Nobody’s perfect and has it all figured out. This is part of having a human experience. The human experience is not about perfection, but progress. You’ll

be challenged and pushed to your limit. However, it’s how you react in the face of your challenges that truly counts. Consider that the darkness you face is preparing you for something greater and better. You may be in a middle of a storm right now - maybe even in pain. Can you consider the pain as a teaching opportunity to build up your faith muscles? If you think back at past challenging experiences, you’ll see

“If you think back at past challenging experiences, you’ll see opportunities that rose from them.” opportunities that rose from them. Those opportunities were outside of your awareness at the time, but you can clearly see them now. This is what your challenges can do for you. It can foster your growth and transformation. So, the next time you find yourself experiencing something you wish to change, ask yourself, “What good can come from this? What

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is this experience trying to teach me?” Be open to receiving an answer, and have the courage to enter the cave you fear.

In The End We Only

Regret The Chances We Didnt Take

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The Cause Of

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n three “acts”, I can sum up the breakdowns and breakups of most relationships since the beginning of time:

Act 1: You hurt me.

Act 2: Because you hurt me, I now hurt you. Act 3: Because you hurt me, I now hurt you and so you hurt me again and so I hurt you — and downward spiraling we shall go. John Gottman, the famed founder of The Love Lab (a research lab where couples are studied), says he can consistently predict how long a relationship will last, not based on how well a couple

gets along, but by how well a couple doesn’t get along. A relationship is only as strong as how well couples can deal with their weakest link: conflict. In the 3-act story above, Act 2 represents the big breaking point for whether or not you have a break-up point. The solution should play out like this… Act 1: You hurt me. Act 2: I explain how you hurt me – describing how I felt about what you did. I then ask you to see things from my point of view – while also asking you to explain your point of view. I try to keep an open perspective.

Because you hurt me, I now hurt you and so you hurt me again. The Number 1 Cause Of Break Ups

You then explain to me why you chose to hurt me – what you were thinking and feeling when you did. Act 3: You then explain to me why you chose to hurt me – what you were thinking and feeling when you did. You might choose to defend what you did – but you try to remain open to seeing how you could have done things differently. The goal: Instead of acting out, go inward. Talk about how you see things – and how you feel things. Reminder: When you’re a couple, it’s as if you’re both team members of a team called Team Love. If you hurt the other, you’re hurting the whole team – and Team Love loses.

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Aries 21 March-19 April

There would be an opportunity for some financial rebuilding. This is also a huge month for spreading your wings and experiencing life to the full, whether through travel, study or simply moving out of your comfort zone. This is something that might be forced on you at times, especially if you try and hide behind old excuses. There’s a need to claim it, making this the period where you get to do things your way. Success is coming to those who have done what they can to manifest their goals. And don’t forget to thank those who have been helping you as we’re never alone in either our successes or our failures.

Favorable Dates Aug 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20 Favorable Colors Yellow & White

Taurus 20 April-20 May

The month is divided between playful and work forces, for the most part they will stay in their own chapter, with only the middle days of the month

creating a challenge, where you’ll need to take a proactive approach to ensuring you have the right balance between work and play. Take time to rebalance yourself, and if possible, find some time to get out into nature. It usually puts things into perspective pretty fast. Name your goal and start listing the steps you need to get there. You’re at the very beginning right now, but don’t let the long journey ahead dissuade you from going forward. Stay true to your plan and keep yourself focussed.

Favourable Dates Aug 1, 5, 10, 14, 19, 23 Favourable Colours Red & Blue

Gemini 21 May-20 June

This is an excellent time to enjoy and share. Be generous with your feelings. There’s really nothing to fear in letting people know you care. You feel open and loving and willing to let the world know – at least if they ask. You might not feel like running out and embracing everyone you see, but there’s a sense of contentment and well-being that’s impossible to ignore. Take this time to bring your emotions in line with your passions. And play with your most serious ideas. It’s in combining

Horoscope Predictions for August 2016

the unexpected that you’ll likely find gold. Now’s a good time to take a gentle look at the transformations going on in your life and the lives of those around you.

Favourable Dates Aug 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21 Favourable Colours Yellow & White

Cancer 21 June-22 July

This month can put you at your creative best. It’s your month to shine and to be an attention getter. Seize the moment, look for synchronicity to deliver. It can boost finances, creativity, happiness, self - confidence, and romantic prospects. This is a month for dealing with financial and money matters head on, taking your power back. It is also good for speculative gambles. While this may mean having to deal with things you’ve put off or in the ‘too hard’ basket in the past, you’ll have the motivation to step back in the driver’s seat. This month will see acquaintances mature into something that is now ready for relationship building.

Leo 23 July-22 August

This is a good period for all fixerupper projects and upgrades of all kinds – diet and health, career, relationships, goals, a better work or personal routine etc. A conversation or something more could spark. Get something social going, stir up some mischief, receive visitors, start a vacation or get out of town for the super full moon. New romance may be in your lap if you follow with passion and eroticism with full vigour and enthusiasm. This is a moment to shine, so by all means grab the spotlight. Follow instinct, impulse, or inspiration, your timing and luck is great. You will be getting recognition or rewards in your work so bask in the glory!

Favourable Dates Aug 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21 Favourable Colours Yellow & White

Virgo

Favourable Dates Aug 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21

23 August-22 September

Favourable Colours Yellow & White

Your career is looking positive and this is a time when you may receive

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a job offer, promotion, advancement or start a business venture. It is also a great time to budget and save money or focus on your finances and budget and organize the monetary structure. You seem to be in a good mood and enjoying yourself. You will make more money but also spend it lavishly or freely. It could come through gifts, rewards, taxes, credit cards and other benefits and gains. It may also be a time for you to focus on your appearance in by losing weight and eating healthier. You may also proceed for gym to keep yourself in shape.

Favourable Dates Aug 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, 22 Favourable Colours Green & Yellow

Libra 23 September-22 October

You may be connecting with people that could help you get ahead in your career. It is also a time for you to plan and organize long-term testing projects. You may also expand your horizons by connecting with people who are at a distance or someone may come to visit you. You will also expand your outlook by reading and learning something new.. The next four weeks will bring a time for you to

receive plenty of praise and attention. Your efforts will be praised by your seniors and you would be adequately rewarded. Friends are there to support you and this period is no exception.

Favourable Dates Aug 3, 4, 11, 14, 20, 22 Favourable Colours Red & Yellow

Scorpio 23 October-21 November

This seems to be a time for you to focus on your personal wants and needs. It is a very artistic and creative time for you so you can create your best artistic projects during this time. It is also a good time to go with your gut instincts and what path to follow. You are the leader and people will follow you. You could gain friends that can help you with networking or connections for career, finances and personal obligations and opportunities. You may also find love at work or you are social and friendly to others at work. Committed relations would go a step further and may plan for a marriage or live-in.

Favourable Dates Aug 3, 4, 11, 14, 20, 22 Favourable Colours Red & Yellow Horoscope Predictions for August 2016

Sagittarius 22 November-21 December

This is an excellent month to revise your priorities or to invest for your long-range future security. Romance, creativity, life’s beauty and pleasures surround you. An old flame might fill your thoughts. Your workplace is affectionate, profitable. Making connections with people who share your values and interests is one of the most creative things you can do this month. Listen carefully, and you’ll learn a great deal. Finding things out is one of the key themes this month, whether you’re on holiday, studying, or discovering what you really want in a friend, lover, or partner. Dietary habits need to be checked for any obesity related issues.

Favourable Dates Aug 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21 Favourable Colours White & Yellow

Capricorn 22 December-19 January

You have reached a new understanding of your career and your company. This could lead to future profits, or if it is something that increases your usefulness to the company overall, then 96

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it could lead to a promotion as well. Your social life is opening now onto new vistas. You could become a “gatherer of friends” until you have too many to count. It’s a good time for conversation, making or strengthening social connections, and for telling others how you feel about things. If you’re starting to become obsessed with anyone or anything, take a break and look at the reason you’re so attached. It would be wise to follow love only upto a limit.

Favourable Dates Aug 4, 7, 13, 16, 22, 25 Favourable Colours Grey & Yellow

Aquarius 20 January-18 February

Your financial status will be sound, situation will remain stable. Avoid unnecessary expenditure and keep expenses under control. Do not invest in properties, share market, bonds, etc. as you might experience financial loss. You will be full of energy and positivity. You will enjoy an excellent personal life this month and make the most of this favorable period. Love birds will experience excellent enjoyment in their love life. There would be better understanding & co-operation among you two. Take best advantage of this month to spend quality time with your beloved. If you were desiring

conception or child birth, conducive days have arrived.

Favourable Dates : Aug 2, 7, 11, 16, 20, 25 Favourable Colours Red & White

Pisces 19 February-20 March

This month gives you the opportunity to show your creative and administrative qualities at your work place. Your colleagues and superiors might give you recognition for these adorable

qualities of yours. Your higher officials and colleagues will be impressed by your performance. Your intuiton will run high and will foresee the future period remarkably well. You might indulge in a good business partnership. Try to present new ideas in front of the superiors. They might get impressed and reward you for your innovative ideas. You are likely to propose your crush. It is a favorable period to convince your love to accept your proposal. It is a good period for childbirth too.

Favourable Dates Aug 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21 Favourable Colours Red & Yellow

Manish Kumar Arora. K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant. Email for a personal reading or consultation at manishastrologer@rediffmail.com

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