Bridge to the New Year--A letter to my future self

A letter to my future self December 2023

Dear Amanda,

Over the last five years you have done a lot to grow personally and professionally. Hopefully by now you are married and maybe even have a kid or two (hopefully at least one by now). You have watched yourself grow your Avon business for over 10 years and hopefully by now you are at a higher leadership level and steadily growing your team and your sales. By now you also will have dedicated 10 years to growing your online presence so hopefully that is at higher results as well. You will be turning 35 in April so hopefully you are where you want to be and seeing results as you grow. 

Sincerely,

Amanda December 2018, Age 29

Bridge to the New Year--Causes

What Causes Did I support in 2018?

In 2018, I supported the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. This year, Avon announced they were partnering with the American Cancer Society as the National Sponsor for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk which raises money for Breast Cancer research, patient support programs, etc. This partnership led me to register for my local walk with some fellow Avon Representatives and we worked to raise money for the cause. As a woman, this is something that I was passionate about because we all can be affected by Breast Cancer and even though I haven't been directly affected by Breast Cancer, I have been affected by other forms of cancer with family members. Anything we can do to stop cancer is good. 

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Bridge to the New Year--Endings and New Beginnings

Endings and New Beginnings

What was something that ended in 2018?

This year I said goodbye to my childhood room as I knew it. I moved out permanently in 2013, but for the last five years my childhood room has been kept pretty much the same. In June, my brother decided to move to Florida. So, at the end of this summer my family decided to turn my old room into a guest room of sorts and as a result we cleaned out a lot from that room throwing a lot of things away. While I still have some things stored at my parents it is nothing like what it was when I would come home and still see my room as I left it and as it had been since the time I was 13. Now most of my stuff is stored in the attic and no longer in the room itself. I had to let go of that piece that was linking me to my childhood.

What is something you are prepared to let go of in 2019?

In 2019, I know I need to do some general organizing so I am prepared to let go of things that I know I no longer need. My closet, in particular, needs a real overall. LOL.

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Bridge to the New Year -- 2018 Gratitude

Gratitude

This year I am thankful for how my Avon business has grown. I reached so many milestones this year and was recognized by Avon for so much. I am thankful for my customers, team members, and sister and brother Avon Representatives. I am thankful to be a part of a company that has supported women and men for over 130 years! The company truly wants to provide quality products for us to promote. I love Avon not just because I sell it, but because I truly love the products! 

In 2019, I think I will make a gratitude jar and write down things that I am thankful for every week so that at the end of 2019 I can look back on all I was thankful for throughout the year. 

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Bridge to the New Year 2019 Day 3 Goals for the end of 2018

Bridge to 2019 Day 3

What is something you want to achieve before 2018 ends?

I had two goals in my Avon business for 2018. The first was to reach our top seller level (which I have achieved). The second was to get higher in our leadership ranks. So, my goal for the end of the year is to grow my team to the next level. I enjoy helping others to start their own business and grow! It's the teacher in me that enjoys helping other representatives. 

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Bridge to the New Year 2019-Day 2-Words

Day 2-What was your word for 2018? What is your word for 2019?

For 2018, I would have to say my word this year has been persistence. Through persistence, I have been able to reach some goals for the year. If it wasn't for this persistence, I wouldn't have kept moving forward towards the end goal. 

For 2019, I am picking Focus as my word. Focus on what is important, focus on my goals and reaching them, and stay focused to get things done that I need to get done. 

This challenge can be followed on Instagram at @newyearbridge and also there is a group on Facebook called Bridge to the New Year. 

Bridge to the New Year 2019 Day 1 A little about me

I was invited to join a writing challenge called Bridge to the New Year. I decided I would take it on this month and I am going to do my best to recommit to keeping this blog up and writing a post a day for the challenge topics. 

Day 1 Topic Share 10-30 Facts about Yourself

1) I am currently 29 years old.
2) I am an early childhood educator full time and in my spare time I am an entrepreneur.
3) One day I hope to go full entrepreneur and work for myself.
4) I enjoy reading.
5) I enjoy learning.
6) I like coloring and doodling.
7) I joined Avon in 2011 as a means to earn an income while going to college full time and now it has grown into a business that helps me to pay my bills, keep food on the table, keep gas in the car, and so much more!
8) In 2015, I have was awarded the Spirit of Avon award which is awarded to a select group of representatives and is really about your passion for your Avon business.
9) In 2014, I hit our top seller level President's Club and I am finally headed that way again for 2018 with $10000 in sales for the year! 
10) This year I have earned several incentives for Avon!
11) I have been selected recently as an Avon Influencer for a pilot program on using Instagram to grow your Avon business (you can follow me on Instagram @adavis0493 ) and this is the third pilot program that I have been selected for to do with growing my business using Social Media in the last year. 
12) I am a pet mom to a dog, Cookie and a Beta Fish.
13) There is a cat Bob, and two other dogs Jet and Kodiak that are also in my life (live with my parents but basically mine too especially Bob and Kodiak).
14) I am a dog aunt to two more dogs Hank and Troy. 
15) Jet, Kodiak, Hank, and Troy are all labrador retrievers and my family is sort of the crazy lab family. lol.
16) I have a younger brother.

You can follow along with us in this challenge by following us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Remembering September 11, 2001--17 years later

September 11, 2018-17 years later

I remember exactly where I was the morning of September 11, 2001. Ironically, I was sitting in my 7th grade history class. I remember the teacher turned on the classroom television after the first plane had hit the World Trade Center and before the second one hit. I remember the principal making an announcement to turn off all televisions and radios almost right as the second plane hit. At the time, as a 7th grader myself and my friends had no idea what had really happened. I remember coming home and finding out the severity of what had happened. I remember watching all of the news coverage replaying what had happened. I remember hearing the word terrorism for really the first time and not knowing what it meant. Even though myself and my friends and family were not directly affected by the events of that day, it is one of those things that will always stick out in my mind. Of course in the years to follow life changed for everyone as we declared war and as we watched the main events of that war play out. Even though the war is still going on 17 years later, you don't hear as much about it anymore. Life definitely changed after this momentous event and now we all live in a slight fear that something so catastrophic could happen again. I may be 29 now, but I can almost perfectly replay that day in my mind. I will definitely never forget. 

A little about me

A little about me...

My name is Amanda and I am a teacher and direct sales consultant. I started Periscope back in 2015 and I did this original 100 Scope challenge in early 2016. I cannot believe how much I have grown in my videos since this video was filmed. You can check out some of my more recent replays at my Periscope account at www.periscope.tv/amandabeautytip  

Feel Healthier and More Energized in 2018!

Do you want to feel healthier and more energized in 2018?

Most of us want to be healthier because when you are healthier you just feel better! We may make adjustments to our diet, set goals to exercise more, and even add nutritional supplements to our daily health routines. In 2018, I have been trying to make healthier choices in what I eat and exercise daily for a few minutes. I have also found a supplement line that is designed to boost and sustain your natural energy. I have been using these products since January and I have never felt better! I stand behind these products because of how they make me feel and not just because I am an Avon Independent Sales Representative.

Introducing Espira by Avon

Avon launched a new health and wellness line of dietary supplements in January 2018! Espira is a customized health and wellness line designed just for you with effective formulations to boost and sustain your natural energy. The Espira vitamins and supplements are sourced from natural ingredients to reset your metabolism, restore and promote your natural radiance, and improve your overall health.+ Espira is the only line of supplements you'll find that supports your natural energy by taking all of your lifestyle needs into consideration. Espira products use only the highest quality ingredients at clinically studied levels for maximum results you can see and feel. Made with whole foods, superfoods, and naturally sourced ingredients. Espira was created exclusively for Avon by leading nutrition-industry experts. Each product features a custom formulation proven to work and is supported by a 100% money-back guarantee. Results you can see and feel or your money back. 

The Espira Promise

Our ingredients match extensive clinical research proven by science to bring you a complete program where you can see results that will change your life.

• Made with the highest quality, naturally sourced whole foods and SUPERFOODS
• NON-GMO ingredients
• NO preservatives
• NO artificial colors and flavors
• Created by leading NUTRITION-INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Wellness Principles

Espira is organized around three wellness principles BOOST, GLOW, and RESTORE.

BOOST to revitalize your body by maintaining a healthy metabolism, clearing out your system and controlling hunger.+

GLOW to help your hair, skin and nails look and feel their best by preventing daily damage and restoring cells while you sleep.+

RESTORE to get you back to a healthy balance by filling nutritional gaps, reducing stress and enhancing restful sleep.+

+These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Learn more

• Stay Healthy with Amanda at Be the Best You Can Be Beauty Blog -- includes information on each product as well as how you can get them for yourself or join Avon to enjoy a personal discount on your products. 
• Stay Healthy with Amanda Blog
• Stay Healthy with Amanda on Facebook
• Stay Healthy with Amanda D Facebook Group 

I cannot believe I am 29!

My 29th Birthday

Yesterday, I celebrated my 29th birthday. I know I do not look 29 and I definitely don't feel 29. I chose to spend my birthday relaxing and with some family. We had a nice family dinner together. You know you're a real adult when all you really want is to spend time with family and you don't "celebrate" your birthday with a party or going out. 

Happy New Year 2018!

Happy New Year!

Seriously? How is it January 1, 2018 already? 2017 seemed to zip by. It seems like just yesterday I was writing the New Year update for 2017. As you can see I didn't do too much blogging here in 2017. I guess that's because my primary business blog is located elsewhere and between working full time and trying to grow my business online presence the personal stuff went out the window a little bit. For 2018, I'd like to come back to this blog more than I did in 2017. I may make it a goal to do it at least once weekly and then if I have other things to talk about more frequently than that, great, but if not I'll at least do the once a week posts. We'll see if I stick to that goal. I don't really make New Year's resolutions because I don't stick to them...lol. Looking forward to what is to come this year!

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