HOW TO STAY HEALTHY ON A PLANE

#1---Before You Board: Get Enough Sleep & Stay Hydrated  Board healthy.  Get plenty of sleep before you travel -- people who are sleep-deprived get more infections than those who get adequate sleep,"And stay hydrated." This will keep your respiratory tract moist, which gives you more protection against germs. Hydrating also prevents your skin from getting dry and cracked, which makes you susceptible to infections.

#2---Wash Your Hands After Touching the Seat Cushion

While your seat might seem like a hotbed for germs -- who knows how many people have sat there before you?  If your hands touch the fabric, simple hand hygiene (washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer) will take care of most germs you come in contact with.

#3---Wipe Down the Tray Table

Passengers tend to use their tray tables throughout the flight for eating, drinking, reading, and even resting their heads -- meaning these little plastic rectangles are one of the most likely spots for germs on the plane. The crew may not always have time to thoroughly wipe down each tray between flights, so it's up to you to take precautions. Clean the tray with an alcohol-based hand wipe before you use it to kill any lingering germs.

#4---Clean Your Hands After Handling the In-flight Entertainment Clicker

If you want to be vigilant, you could always scrub the clicker with an alcohol wipe.Instead, simply make sure you practice basic hand hygiene afterward by either washing your hands with soap and hot water or rubbing them with alcohol-based gel.

#5---Avoid Touching Surfaces in the Airplane Bathroom

Treat the airplane bathroom as you would any public restroom. In other words, limit your contact with surfaces as much as possible. Use the paper toilet-seat cover (or place toilet paper over the seat), and try a non-touch technique when washing your hands: Use a paper towel to turn on the faucet, wash with soap and hot water, and use a fresh paper towel to turn off the faucet and to open the restroom door. Be extra careful on international flights, since there's more of a chance of people coming back with viruses that our immune systems aren't used to.

#6---Don't Worry Too Much About the Armrests. Like seat cushions, armrests pose very little threat when it comes to germs.

#7---Stash Items Near the Top of the Seatback Pocket If you're like most people, one of the first things you do when you settle into your seat is toss all your essentials -- including things you come into close contact with, like your phone and headphones -- into the seat pocket. If possible, keep your items toward the top of the pocket rather than letting them slip all the way down, where they're sure to mingle with food crumbs, dirty tissues, and who knows what else.

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AVOID BEING STUCK IN A CONVERSATION

We’ve all been there haven’t we?  You’re at a social function, a networking event, a business conference and your intention is to circulate, meet new people, catch up with colleagues and friends and then you get stuck.
What started off as an exchange of ideas can then turn into a one-way street where someone goes from being interesting and helpful, for example, to dull and droning on.
Maybe they don’t value their time; they certainly don’t value yours.
 If you know you’re ready to move on and it’s time to get going, how do you politely, assertively and intentionally wind up that conversation and move on to your next one?
Firstly I put to you, there’s the ‘mind’ piece.  If you know your intention is to meet people, to find out how people are doing, to contribute where you can and to show up in a way that means people remember you were there, well then that’s the first thing to keep in mind.  You can also assume other people will have a positive intention similar to that. 
No-one’s ever going to say to you “Oh no, I only came here to talk about myself, to tell people how great I think I am and then to leave having met as few people as possible” – they just won’t ever say that, even if it is their intention.  Unfortunately for us, some people, unconsciously or otherwise, do have that very intention and when you find yourself stuck it can be really tricky to move on without being rude or finding yourself apologizing.To respectfully and assertively steer yourself away – and this works just as well socially as it does professionally -  you need to be able to say a couple of things really clearly and I’ve chosen a simple example you can use straight away.  Plus of course, the behind-the-curtain thinking in saying it.
It goes like this:
“Well, it’s been great chatting with you Jane/John and I particularly enjoyed hearing about XYZ.  I know you’ll be wanting to chat with other people too so I won’t monopolise you any more and ABC.”
Behind-the-curtain thinking:the-curtain thinking:
#1--The word ‘Well’ immediately implies a change in rhythm or tempo is about to occur.  ‘Well’ is a summing up word and it tells the other person that you’re about to change direction or round up. 
#2--“It’s been great chatting with you” – you’re putting it in the past tense.  The subtle reference that the chatting is over is still easy to say and comfortable because it has been – it’s just that now you’re ready to move on.
#3---“I particularly enjoyed hearing about XYZ” - you’re summarizing what you found useful or interesting which shows you’ve listened and engaged with the conversation.  #4---‘Enjoyed’ is in the past tense too.
#5--“I know you’ll be wanting” tells the other person what you assume to be true and you’re presuming that their intention is to “chat with other people too” ie mine is, so I’m assuming yours is too.
#6---“I won’t monopolise you anymore” – this is where you take the responsibility for what could be happening but in reality, you’re ready to disengage and so it’s both assertive and self-deprecating at the same time.  A powerful combination.
#7---‘and ABC is where you can say what happens next – if anything.  “and I’ll call you next week” or “and thanks for your advice” or “and enjoy the rest of your evening too”.
Well, now you can just move on.

I find using this simple technique helps and especially now as the holidays are here and you are meeting people you may not have seen for quite some time.

Susan J. Roper
416-265-3947
yourworkfromhomespecialist@gmail.com

MELALEUCA ACHIEVED ITS FIRST 1 BILLION DOLLARS IN SLES

WE DID IT!!!

For a 26 year old household products manufacturer that started with 8
products and not many more employees in Idaho Falls Idaho that is
incredible!!! Twenty-six years later we are still headquartered in Idaho
Falls, we have over 350 eco-friendly products, more than 800,000 customers
and 3,500 employees.  Frank has said "we are just getting started" Look out
P&G, Lever brothers and John & Johnson here we come!!!

Through-out its 26 year history Melaleuca has stayed true to its mission
statement of "Enhancing The Lives of Those We Touch By Helping Them Reach
their Goals".
These goals could be financial and a lot of people have been benefited
financially by being Melaleuca customers, over $2.8 Billion has been paid
in commission cheques, through replacing jobs lost, paying off their
mortgages, loans and credit card debt, saving for retirement, university
education, making enough additional money for the extras in life. It
doesn't matter what the money was wanted for it happened.
Customers have also been helped by using our toxic, chemical free products.
No harsh smells, no perfumes to cause allergies, skin rashes such
as psoriasis, eczema and winter dryness helped, high cholesterol and other
vascular problems have been helped with our patented nutraceuticals. Our
products don;t contain phosphates, phenols, ammonia or bleach so they are definitely
better for the environment.

 Nor has Melaleuca compromised on business integrity, the quality of the
products, the standards the company operates by or how they treat their
employees or their customers.
We should all be proud to be associated with a company with such high
standards, I know I am.
If you want to see the video feed with Frank and the management team at the
actual time the ticker turned $1Billion go to
www.melaleuca.com/businesscenter

OUR FIRST BILLION DOLLAR YEAR!!

MELALEUCA WILL ACHIEVE OUR FIRST $1BILLION IN ANNUAL SALES ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 20, 2011 BETWEEN 4.30pm and 5.30pm MST

Melaleuca is the first company the break into the consumer household products market in 60 years and tomorrow we will have reached our first Billion Dollars in annual sales.
We offer a complete line of wellness products from scientifically developed patented vitamins and nutriti...onal products to personal care, fitness and weight management, household cleaners, pharmaceutical products, dental care, skincare and cosmetics.

Wouldn't  you want to be part of a company that has achieved that milestone?

 

2012 will be an exciting year, call me and I can help you fulfil your goal of reliable residual monthly income.
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OUR FIRST YEAR 2011 WITH A BILLION DOLLARS SALES

Despite the worst economy that the world has seen in over half a century, Melaleuca continues to flourish. The company is having another record-breaking year and is approaching its first $1 billion in annual revenues. The $1 billion revenue milestone is within our grasp! We have been making steady gains towards that significant achievement each year in an economy that has caused many of our competitors to slide backwards and others to struggle just to maintain.

Without question, the secret to Melaleuca's success has been our superior products! As the Walmarts of the world push prices, and therefore quality, lower, Melaleuca has focused on quality and reasonable prices. When it comes to wellness products, people do not want to sacrifice quality. That places us in an extremely unique position in the marketplace. While our competitors waste huge amounts of cash on retail outlets, advertising, and bulking up their products to make them look like a bargain to the uneducated shopper, Melaleuca has focused on increasing effectiveness and safety, using only the best and highest-quality ingredients that, given their pricing and advertising strategies, our competitors cannot even think about using. We have been rewarded with an ever-growing, loyal customer base.

Melaleuca shoppers are much more educated than average grocery store shoppers. They have studied a little and understand a lot. They cannot be fooled by big bottles containing watered-down formulas. They know about free radicals and the need for effective antioxidants. They know that cheap ingredients in nutritional supplements can do more harm than good. They are willing to pay a little more for a healthier home, healthier children and a more vibrant life. They realize that cost per use is a much wiser comparison than cost per bottle. They also understand the difference between just living longer and enjoying life longer. And because they understand all of those things, Melaleuca is a clear choice for them. And because the number of discriminating and educated shoppers around the world is increasing daily, Melaleuca is approaching its first $1 billion year! Melaleuca has a tradition of rapid growth. In fact, we have grown for 25 of the last 26 years. And in 2009, the year we didn't grow in revenues, we did grow by a significant number of customers. And the pace of our growth is quickening. It makes sense that as people discover the superiority of Melaleuca's products, the rate of growth will increase.

Check out http://www.melaleuca.com/ on Tuesday December 20th between 4 and 6pm MST/6  and 8pm EST to see the ticker turn over $1BILLION IN SALES IN ONE YEAR!!!

Last month November 2011, 80,000 customers joined Melaleuca it is a marketing revolution. Don't you want to be part of it?

DON'T STOP WORKING YOUR HBB JUST BECAUSE IT IS DECEMBER

It may be the month of December and holidays are coming but that is not a reason to stop working if you are your own boss or have a HBB.
If you worked for a corporation and you told your boss " Life is hectic with the holidays coming I am going to slow down a bit, not work so hard, maybe leave early for a few days or take some unscheduled time off but don't worry as of January 9th when the children go back to school I will be back working at my usual gung ho pace" What would you be told?  I know what I would say to anyone who worked for me-----Don't let the door hit you on your way out.

The holidays are a great time to connect with all the people you haven't seen since last year.
 When you meet people make sure you get their contact information and tell them it is great to see you, I am going to call you tomorrow so I can share some information about my business. If they ask what you do give them your introduction/elevator speech do not go into a 20 minute explanation of your business. If they press you for more information say "this is a social setting and it isn;t really conducive to discuss business and if I start to tell you I will be so excited we will be here all night"
I don't mean you should run around the room getting everyone's numbers and not enjoy yourself but you do want to mingle withj the other guests.

Make sure you do call them within 24 hours definately a maximum of 48 hours and set an appointment to meet either in person or on the web.

Several of the top leaders with Melaleuca set up their accounts in December and advanced several times before the end of the month.  I can show you how they did it and how you can also. Contact me at  416-265-3947   or yourworkfromhomespecialist@gmail.com


Good luck and have a great holiday season.  

TIPS FOR THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR TRADE/CRAFT SHOW

-be professional at all times, remember you never have a second chance to make a first impression and you are a representative of your company. Never give anyone a chance to badmouth your company or you.
 -be courteous and polite to everyone, especially the buyers
             -be as polite and courteous to the person who comes 5 minutes before the doors close as you were to the person who came 5 minutes after the doors opened.
-dress in a professional/businesslike  manner
 -arrive at least 1/2 hour early (or an hour before if it will take you longer to set up) before the event starts to make sure you are ready to go the second the doors open.
 -don't have your table too crowded especially if you are displaying products  you don't want it to look like a rummage sale.
-if you have an inverted  U shaped space put your table along the wall/bottom of the U so people have to come into your area.
 -have business cards available to hand out and give them out to everyone who stops at your booth
 -have a sign up sheet for people who want more information or who don't have business cards
      -say on the sheet    "would you like more information about our products, services, business, like to book a party  please leave your name, telephone number and email address"  and have the sheet divided into columns
        - would you like to be contacted about our monthly specials?
-have a fishbowl to collect people's cards who have them.
 -bring your calendar so if someone wants to book a party you can set it up while they are there
 -bring hostess material so if you do book a party you can give it to the hostess
 -have a draw or "show special" for everyone at the show that is another way to make sure people will give you their contact information
-before the show starts go to around to all the other vendors, introduce yourself, tell them what you do and the name of your company, ask what they do if it isn't obvious, give them your business card and pickup one of theirs.
        -if possible do this at least once more during the show
         -you don't know who they know who might be looking for your product or services or business
         -tell them that you will be glad to refer customers to them and could they do the same for you? Ask how can I help you? what are you looking for in a customer?
 -don't sit or stand behind your table unless there is no-one within 15 feet of the table
  -stand in front of the table or to the side
 -do smile and say hello when people approach your table
        -are you having a good day?
        -enjoying the show?
-if they are looking at a specific item mention something about it   eg; isn't it a lovely ring, great necklace,  nice knitted scarf, our eyeliners come in 12 different colours.
 -suggest they try on the piece of jewellery or scarf and then give them different ideas as to how to wear it.
           -mention that it looks good with what they are wearing or will they be wearing it with a different outfit? and maybe suggest a different colour or design.
          - be sincere everyone can spot a fake compliment.
 -if makeup or personal care products give a squirt of handcream, maybe put a dab of lipstick or eyeliner on their hand
 -when people leave your booth thank them for stopping by.
 -if you are selling things during the event
        -have lots of spare change
        -bags to put product(s) in
        -put your business card in the bag with every purchase
-if doing a demonstration of your products keep the area clean,tidy and compact.
-don't eat or drink while people are walking by or are stopped at your booth
 -don't start to dismantle your table until the show has closed and if there are people still walking by wait until they have passed your table.
 -after the show call the organizer to say thank-you for giving you the chance to participate
        -mention that you enjoyed the show and give any feedback you may have
        -could your name be put on the list for the following year?
 -within 24 hours (48 at the latest) call
         -all the people who came by the booth and left a business card
         -the names on your "sign up sheet"
         -the other vendors
         -anyone else whose name and information you have
         -show organizer
-speak to them in person or leave a vm (email often won't guarantee they will reply)
-a suggestion when you call could be
    " Hi Jane, it is Susan Roper from the XYZ Company,  we met at the craft show in Uxbridge last Saturday. I was calling as you had expressed an interest in having some friends over to your house for a jewellery/makeup party, and I am calling so we can set a date and time. I have next Thursday available will that fit your schedule?

REMEMBER IT ISN'T WHO YOU KNOW, IT IS WHO KNOWS YOU AND WHAT YOU DO!!