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30 09, 2014

The Power of First Impressions

October is the month to focus on the power of first impressions. Last year, I stated that it takes three seconds to form a first impression. Now I read that a 2006 Princeton University study found that it takes a mere one-tenth of a second for us to make judgments about a person based on their facial appearance. That is hardly enough time to plaster a smile on your face! Pretty scary fact, isn’t it?

Though it is difficult to detect many aspects of a person’s personality, researchers found that attractiveness and trustworthiness are the qualities we judge most quickly. I’m certainly not surprised by physical appearance being considered, but trustworthiness as an easy detection is most interesting. With that said, it is clear that we must always be aware that people around us are forming opinions about us, whether or not they know us.

Now I digress into a new and somewhat misunderstood territory of creating first impressions through the power of digital presence. Unless you live in a remote area in some corner of the world with no means of communication, you are out there somewhere on the web. The reality […]

27 10, 2013

The Power of First Impressions – ContourLase Body Institute

I can not leave this month about the Power of First Impressions without mentioning Dr. David Mozersky and . As I have matured, I have become increasingly the victim of my poor habits when I was young and fancy-free. As an intransigent “sun bunny” I defied those irksome warnings that sunbathing could be dangerous to your health. They simply did not apply to me! I was invincible – or so I thought!! Years later I’m plagued with the consequences of my abuse, suffering from occasional skin cancers and aging skin. And, certainly, gravity does not help matters! I have now become passionate about taking care of me and the way I look, but in a natural way. It is so important to look the best we possibly can. ContourLase Body Institute helps me to do just that with non-invasive skin care treatments. In all of my life, I have never had so many compliments on my skin and general appearance – and I love it. Just knowing I look better than I did 10 years ago gives me a boost in confidence that is absolutely incredible.

14 10, 2013

The Power of First Impressions – Interview with Jan Tilley

Jan Tilley, President of JTA Wellness, is a dietitian and nutritionist who helps people learn to love themselves. She has a very unique style. I know you will find our interview both informative and entertaining. You will also want to check out her website. And, I strongly encourage you to sign up for her newsletter, one of the best I get. You can sign up on her website. http://www.myappetiteforlife.com

30 09, 2013

The Power of First Impressions

Is there anybody who comes to your mind that really stood out in a positive way when you first saw him/her? What was it that attracted you to the person? Was it attractiveness, style, smile, friendliness, air of confidence? In other words, what is it that causes heads to turn? The fact is, it is a little bit of everything – put together in one neat little package.

God blessed all of us with wonderful attributes to share with the world. No matter if you are tall or short, fat or skinny, rich or poor – you have fine qualities! Here are some tips that might help you to look deep into yourself to see how you might better present “the real you” to the world.

BE PUNCTUAL. It is both rude and disrespectful to be late. Example: A person I know and like was consistently late to events where she had a function to perform, causing problems with the schedule. I have known her for 20+ years and her consistent tardiness of the past is always the prevailing impression that comes to mind.
BE YOU. People can see a fake a mile away. […]