THE 13 KEYS TO BEING A SPUNKY OLD BROAD by Gayle Carson

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You want the quick down and dirty tips to being a Spunky Old Broad? Well, here they are!

Understand Yourself: What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Where do you need help? Who should be on your team? What will never appeal to you? You can add your own questions. Look at your answers and then analyze them. If you can see them with neutrality, you will discover a lot about yourself.

Hang Around Positive People and Positive Events: Be sure you see the glass as half-full and not half-empty. Make up your mind right now that you will change the influences in your life so you can see through clearer, more positive lenses. Surround yourself with folks who are motivating, enthusiastic and happy and you become that same way.

Start Now to be Who You Want To Be: Be real. Never try to be who you are not. If you wrote your obituary right now, what would it say? Who would have enriched your life? Can someone say that about you? Think about where you want to be 12 months from now and don't let anyone stop you.

Be Assertive, Not Aggressive: Assertiveness is appropriate behavior for the situation at hand. It's standing up for your rights without infringing on the rights of other people. It's I'll do what makes me happy, as long as it doesn't hurt you or society.

Prevention is the Key to Good Health: To get the most out of being an S.O.B. you have to feel your best. Fitness is not only about looking good, it's about energy. Nothing is more important than your health. If you don't have the ability to get through the day, it's going to be difficult to accomplish what you want to. Early detection is critical, so don't put your head in the sand and think you won't have to worry about anything.

Fire Up your S.O.B. Spirit: Don't ever quit. Be sure to get immense joy and pleasure out of what you do. Make a difference, and because you are sassy and mature you can get away with a lot more than ever before. Spirit evolves one step at a time so take it slow and easy. Just remember that fun is a part of spirit too.

Find Your Balance: It's equally important to be flexible and to have a routine. By scheduling the things you must do, you can take advantage of the things you want to do. Balance means whatever works for you in your situation and circumstances. You can be busy all or some of the time. You make the choice —no one else has the right to make it for you.

Build Lasting Relationships: Learn to think like the other person. Put yourself in their shoes once in a while. Who are the people you can share anything with because they won't judge you? When you're fun, alive, interesting, enthusiastic and exciting, you're in demand.

Manage Your Stress: There is good and bad stress. Good stress spurs you on and bad stress debilitates you. Sometimes this topsy-turvy world of ours can take its toll. That's why you need coping mechanisms that work for you like painting, cooking, dancing or listening to music. Try to develop a sense of humor and use it when things get a little dark.

Image may not be everything, but it's darn important: Your personality is the quality that makes you who you are. However, people form an impression within about 30 seconds of meeting you. The most important of these decisions is whether they will listen to what you have to say. You can spend the rest of your life trying to change their perception or just make sure your image is right in the first place.

Re-Inventing Yourself Stops the Aging Process: Age is not a number. It's a state of mind your mind. Ask yourself, What makes me feel old? Start by making a list of all the things that are draining your energy. Are there any commonalities? Who and what drags you down?

Manage Your Time Wisely: Prioritize and stick to that list. Then rank and delegate. Just make sure you make your most important priority #1. Group same items together, know your body clock, and be sure what you're doing leads to where you want to go.

Find Time for Rest and Relaxation: The definition of R & R depends on you. There is not just one way to do something. You can travel many paths to get there. You may want to vacation or work in a garden. This is your rest and relaxation so enjoy! It's up to you to stand up for yourself and make it happen.

I hope these tips help.