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Increasing your popularity and likability through mirroring 

I first came across the term mirroring when I was working in sales. My team was taught mirroring as a technique to use to create additional rapport. Mirroring is in basic terms the act of mimicking another person to a degree. While this may seem crazy, mirroring has been proven to increase liability & appeal. Have you ever heard the term "Imitation is the finest form of flattery"? So we will look at the benefits of mirroring as well as how to mirror another person without seeming as if you are mocking another person.

Your New Years Resolutions and How a Good Image Can Help 

The beginning of January means many things to many people. The close of an old year, football bowl games, bitter cold winter weather, and for some a time to reflect and set new goals for the year ahead. It is a time to reset the clock and evaluate what you would like to do in the year ahead and reflect upon what you have accomplished. Sometimes these goals change however, it is always important to have clear goals in mind thus allowing a direction for our future. Having clear goals allows people to make decisions with greater ease as well as spend time focusing on various areas which can be improved in order to make these goals a reality. Two goals that seem to pop up rather frequently include a goal to lose weight or gain weight, a goal to find a new job when creating a path to achieve these goals it is important to consider how a strong image can help pave the road  to success!

Your Image and Your Weight

A healthy image can aid you in reaching yor weight goals

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It is agreed by many that achieving the perfect weight is no easy feat. For some this can be an absolute nightmare. One thing to remember however, is that how we see ourselves can have a strong effect on success in this department. Therefore even if things are not ideal it is important to dress in a manner that projects self respect. This will not only tell others that you feel good about yourself, but it is also proven that a person who dresses and holds themselves in a way that makes them look good will feel more confident. This tends to show as people are less prone to fussing over their looks and more apt to focus on the task at hand. Some ways to do this include:

1. Buy key items that you really love and make you feel great
2. Keep a selection of basic garments on hand that can go with anything and fit you well
3. For transitional weight loss make use of support garments to smooth the body thus giving garments the illusion of a better fit
4. Purchase workout gear that you like, not feeling confident about how you look at the gym can hinder many from working out.

Your Image and Your Career

2009 brought a great deal to contend with on the career front. As companies downsize / close their doors it is crucial to do everything within ones personal power in order to maintain or obtain a job. A good professional image is crucial. It is very important to make sure that dress and personal hygiene communicate the need and desire to do business.  Dress should be in line with your chosen industry. A banker should dress a bit more conservative than a museum curator, while a graphic designer will dress more creatively than a politician. Keep in mind the company culture whenever attending anything work related ranging from a regular day at the office to an after work party. It is also important to maintain high standards outside of office related functions as well as it is never easy to predict whom you might run into at the grocery store. Some tips for a Professional Image include:

1. Dress the part, even if you don't have the job or work for the company dress as if you did
2. Keep your nails well trimmed and clean, this goes for men too
3. Hair should be neat and clean, nothing says I don't care like bed head
4. Be sure garments are clean and well pressed

It is important to keep in mind how what people wear and how they hold themselves does indeed project a particular message to the outside world. For most people the message that is projected can have a negative or positive effect on moods as well as productivity. Thus, it is of the utmost importance that we take the time to respect ourselves enough to be sure that we have a great image for the road ahead. Additional questions or topics of interest should be forwarded to Heather at myeternalstyle@gmail.com. Until next time remember Your Image = Your Success!