A Basic Rule For Life Planning - The Results Are Convincing!

Let me explain how I learned an important basic rulecolors", and everything that was not 100 % my color
for life planning through a color and style consultation.or style was not considered anymore. At first, it felt
It all started when I had two babies within 18 monthsodd to reject offers, especially when the sales
of each other, and my figure as well as my clothingperson insisted: "...but this color really suits you so
style fundamentally changed. During this time, I tookwell..." or "I really like this color on you, it should be in
part in a color and style consultation with my bestyour color scheme!". In the beginning, it was very
friend in order to find my new clothing style after thehelpful for me to be able to go shopping with my
changes in my figure and family's lifestyle.best friend as we were able to support each other
We sat without makeup, nor any other styling, with(by the way, she is a different color type and we
five other people in a room that was brightly lit withhad lots of fun together!). All of the sudden I started
daylight, and tested many different scarves in allgetting more compliments on how well dressed I was
sorts of colors or shades of colors. We did notor how stylish I was. It did not matter if I was only
receive advice from the consultant as to what colorwearing (in my case) brown jeans and a t-shirt, or a
was best for each of us - rather it was the othersummer dress with a nice pattern, it was just a
participants, through a direct comparison of theperfect fit for me. Do I spend more money now? No!
various red, yellow, or blue tones that unanimouslyHowever, I make focused choices and know what
voted on the best personal color. None of the colorssuits me best.
were better or worse than the other, but it wasWhat does this have in common with life planning?
obvious which of the different shades of color bestWe often fulfill other people's expectations, or
suited a particular face.accidentally slide into a career which we are good at,
The next step was the most impressive for me! Ibut which is not really "our style". We might be in a
had taken all my clothes which still fit or which I stillpartnership which is not fulfilling, or engaged in a club
liked with me. It was an interesting mix of colors,or hobby where the real passion is missing.
materials and patterns... I was a bit surprised howHow would life be, if everything would be a perfect
adventurous I was at times. The consultant thenfit for us? How would it be if we wouldn't arrive
went through each piece of my collection and madehome exhausted and worn out in the evening, but
three piles: 1) right color and right style, 2) right colorperhaps physically tired while being mentally
and wrong style and 3) DUMP! Oh dear, my third pileenergized? If we were in a passionate partnership
was clearly the largest and I felt a little stunned atwhich we longed for? The sports club might be a
first. Perhaps I could at least keep the blouse "in thegood way to stay fit, but would a salsa club be a
wrong color" and wear it with some pants "of themuch better fit for your temperament? I invite you
right color"? Yes, I could, but it would weaken theto take a good look at all areas of your life this
overall picture, just like when you really enjoy coffeeweek. Sort them into three piles: 1) that fits, 2) that
with cream, but only have sour cream at hand to putfits with a little adjusting and 3) DUMP! This process
in the coffee.might feel a little uncomfortable at first and it helps
The change process took some time, but the resultsto have someone to support you (friend or coach)
were convincing! I started to look only for "mybut the results are convincing!