Too often the term “stress” gets a bad rap, but evidence suggests that stress might not be such a bad thing. Business professionals are observing that challenges and stress may be ingredients to success in the work place, and without stress, individuals tend to underperform. Of course, there are negative side-effects of too much stress, too. Understanding and learning to manage stress – the good and the bad –may make all the difference in the type of stress symptoms you experience.
Good Stress
Good stress is commonly known as eustress, and it heightens your awareness and arousal levels. It even...
A Fighting Spirit Fueled by a Strong Belief System
May 14, 2014
Mao Chun Hua knows that success requires determination, doing your best as you take consistent action that drives you toward your goals, and a firm belief that you can fulfill your dreams. As a highly self-disciplined professional who had been very successful prior to joining Nu Skin, Mao Chun Hua knew she had to push herself hard every day to obtain the success she envisioned as a Nu Skin leader. Her belief in her ability to reach her goals played an important role in guiding her as she traveled her path to a more rewarding life.
Everyone has been “Happy” this year with the hit song from Pharrell continuing to top the music charts around the globe. The artist also partnered with the United Nations to celebrate the recently created “International Day of Happiness.”
So the verdict is in – we like to be happy. We look to fill our lives with more joy, because it makes us feel better. But did you know there are some other advantages to being happy? Here are 3 benefits we receive from being happier.
1. Happiness improves health. In a study of more than 160 human and animal subjects,...
In a world where distractions increasingly creep into our lives, it has become more difficult to be productive and focus on the task or tasks at hand. Here are three tips to help you stay focused and become more productive.
1. Prioritize your task list by time duration. Many people prioritize their task lists by importance, but have you ever prioritized your list by the amount of time it would take to complete each task? Many times a difficult task may take a whole day or several days to complete. Difficult tasks take up...
Belief in the Products Helped Kayo Iwamura Build a Relationship
April 09, 2014
When Kayo Iwamura thinks of each person she has met through Nu Skin, she is always touched. “I’ve been blessed by those who bought products from me when I just started the business,” she says, “and I am grateful for those who joined the business with me—it is thanks to these great people that I have been able to do the business and continue with it.”
During Kayo’s journey with Nu Skin she has encountered many different people. One of these is a 74-year-old woman who routinely purchased two boxes of LifePak. Each month Kayo would go to the woman’s...
Karen and Noel Millers had successful careers as bankers prior to joining Nu Skin, but they dreamed of “something more” for themselves and their two daughters. It was Noel who learned about Nu Skin and thought it could be a good opportunity for them; however, Karen was not interested at first. With some encouragement from Noel, Karen researched the company and tried the products, and she was soon in love with both. The couple realized Nu Skin could take them on a new journey that, with hard work, could lead them not only to financial freedom, but also freedom to...
Do you ever find yourself following the same process or using the same solution simply because it’s the way you’ve always done it? But what if there was a better, more efficient solution? Performing repetitious activities not only becomes mundane, but it may possibly hinder you from finding greater success. How would you know if a better solution existed if you didn’t try it out? Here are three reasons to try something new.
1. Challenge your skills and abilities. By trying something new, you may challenge what you already know. For example, if you’re...
So Hyun Eom got acquainted with Nu Skin when she became a customer. She was impressed with the results she received from Nu Skin’s Face Lift and 180° products. Although she loved the products, she knew little about the company and its business model. She asked her brother, who worked for a leading global financial firm in the United States, if he could tell her if Nu Skin was a reputable company. He said, "That is a good one; I think you can bet on that company.” With that endorsement, she wasted no time signing up to be a distributor....
The second you wake up you are faced with decisions. Are you going to get out of bed, or are you going to hit snooze and sleep for another five minutes? Some decisions are made quickly, while others may take a while.
Depending on the nature of your decision, you could spend hours, days or months analyzing every bit of information you can find. But what happens when a decision needs to be made without knowing all the information? Here are four questions to ask yourself when making a quick decision.
Yanathon and Bhakanundh Thanasom were both busy executives in Thailand prior to joining Nu Skin. Yanathon was a vice president for a leading mutual fund company and Bhakanundh was director of public relations for a five-star hotel. They had very good jobs that paid well, but eventually realized something was missing in their lives.
Their journey with Nu Skin began with Yanathon’s long-time friendship with successful Nu Skin distributor John Iamranond. Initially Yanathon did not think network marketing was for him; he felt his best opportunity for financial success was to work his way to a high position in a...
