The forecast is gloomy for the weekend. Brighten it up with a little pampering and shop for a good cause at my very first fundraiser!
The event consists of shopping, free make-up consultations, networking, and just some plain old fun times on a rainy day. The best part is that when you buy something, we'll be donating part of the proceeds to Project Peru, a part of Manos Solidarias, an org that works to improve the quality of life for children and families living in poverty. What could be better than getting stuff and making a difference!
The fun starts at 2:30, don't be late! RSVP HERE!!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Affirmations
(image by J. Howard Miller borrowed from archives.gov)
I ran track once when I was 12. I hated it. I refused to run any race over 200 meters, and I was constantly walking at practices. Finally I got tendonitis, so they stopped trying to make me care.
Lately I've gotten it into my head that I'm a runner. I've been running give or take 15 miles a week on and off for a few years out of sheer necessity (no money = no gym = no pool, no elliptical, no dance classes), but something finally clicked for me and now I'm training for a half marathon. Um, WHAT?
That's right folks, I'm going to run 13.1 miles... in a row... on purpose... and I'm excited about it! I've been able to turn something I'm bad at into something I love, and now I'm getting pretty good at it. How? Affirmations..... and lots of practice.
For better or for worse, the human brain is really powerful. It has the power to convince you that you CAN or CANNOT do something. Anxious about a test? Tell yourself you're not going to do well and you'll probably live up to your expectations. Tell yourself you're prepared and intelligent, and I bet you'll ace it. Don't like approaching investors? I bet you won't pick up that phone and set those appointments half as often as someone who enjoys pitching their show.
Not all of us are born good at everything (Shocking!). Some of us have to work at different aspects of our jobs and lives. While nothing replaces good old fashioned practice, affirmations speed up the process and make it a heck of a lot more pleasant. So next time you approach that task you're not good at, tell yourself,
"I can do this. I am (smart/strong/able/accomplished/etc) and I will make it happen."
I ran track once when I was 12. I hated it. I refused to run any race over 200 meters, and I was constantly walking at practices. Finally I got tendonitis, so they stopped trying to make me care.
Lately I've gotten it into my head that I'm a runner. I've been running give or take 15 miles a week on and off for a few years out of sheer necessity (no money = no gym = no pool, no elliptical, no dance classes), but something finally clicked for me and now I'm training for a half marathon. Um, WHAT?
That's right folks, I'm going to run 13.1 miles... in a row... on purpose... and I'm excited about it! I've been able to turn something I'm bad at into something I love, and now I'm getting pretty good at it. How? Affirmations..... and lots of practice.
For better or for worse, the human brain is really powerful. It has the power to convince you that you CAN or CANNOT do something. Anxious about a test? Tell yourself you're not going to do well and you'll probably live up to your expectations. Tell yourself you're prepared and intelligent, and I bet you'll ace it. Don't like approaching investors? I bet you won't pick up that phone and set those appointments half as often as someone who enjoys pitching their show.
Not all of us are born good at everything (Shocking!). Some of us have to work at different aspects of our jobs and lives. While nothing replaces good old fashioned practice, affirmations speed up the process and make it a heck of a lot more pleasant. So next time you approach that task you're not good at, tell yourself,
"I can do this. I am (smart/strong/able/accomplished/etc) and I will make it happen."
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Bringing Broadway to Students
Full disclosure:
This article is about the Early Stages Program, a nonprofit that brings NYC public school students to Broadway and Off-Broadway performances. I happen to work here :) so I am biased. I think it's a great organization that's doing wonderful things for NYC students AND for the future of Broadway. Actor Matt Cavenaugh thinks so too. You can read his article on Early Stages in Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine (spring 2010).
Check it out!
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