What Not to Wear - Can You See Yourself in These Six Makeovers?

If I were to tell you that you are now eligible toWardrobe Malfunction #2: You are very innovative.
receive a Wardrobe Makeover for FREE, would youHowever, you may find it difficult to know how to
spring for it? Or would you even believe me? Okay,discern the potentially successful ideas from the duds.
so I many not have $5,000 to hand over to eachMakeover Tip #2: Stay grounded and be sure to fully
and every one of you, as they do on the popular TVfollow through on the appropriate ideas. Getting
show What Not To Wear. But I could definitely helpsomeone to help you design organizational and
you balance out your potentially lopsided businessdelivery systems would help you stay focused and
wardrobe with some light tips.productive in that regard. They'll be able to take your
By default, we all have Cliff Jumping outfits in ouridea to implementation mode where a positive
closets. Perhaps you have only one type of Cliffoutcome is then highly likely.
Jumping outfit? Or maybe you have everyThe Maverick
conceivable Cliff Jumping uniform? No matter whatWardrobe Malfunction #3: You are financially always in
holds true for you, what is important to be aware ofcatch-up mode, which means that you may at times
is: Which one of these six different 'faces' (akasacrifice long-term goals for short-term gains.
outfits) is the most worn out from overuse?Makeover Tip #3: Take good care of your health.
1. The Adventurer: You are a natural risk taker whoAfter all, your need for money may prevent you
is very adept at exploring new ideas and markets.from getting the sleep, exercise, and quality
2. The Innovator: You are a natural troubleshooter orrelationship time you need to function at 100 percent.
consultant, who sees connections and finds solutionsThe Nonconformist
that others do not come up with.Wardrobe Malfunction #4: When you ignore your
3. The Maverick: You are a go-getter who is highlytalents, you tend to become frustrated, and
individualistic whose ultimate motivator is money.eventually depressed. This will tend to adversely
4. The Nonconformist: You are a daydreamer who isaffect how you show up in front of your clients and
very talented creatively/artistically and intent on notcolleagues.
getting boxed in.Makeover Tip #4: Focusing on the task at hand is a
5. The Thinker: You are an intellect who needs lots ofchallenge for you. For this reason, for optimal
quiet time for thinking and self-reflection.concentration, be sure to keep your thoughts,
6. The Rebel: You are a straight shooter who is willingworkspace, and life uncluttered as much as possible.
to break rules to be successful.Again, you may want to delegate this to an assistant
All that glitters is not gold: Appealing as they may be,or coach who has experience and expertise in this
each outfit - when over-worn - can cause aarea. If this is not feasible, then allocate 15 to 30
wardrobe - aka lifestyle - malfunction. Take a look atminutes per day toward de-cluttering and getting
the characteristics, the downside of each outfit, andorganized for the next day.
related makeover tips below.The Rebel
The AdventurerWardrobe Malfunction #5: Your natural
Wardrobe Malfunction #1: Your habit of being inanti-authoritarian attitude and tendency to avoid
overdrive can at times impair your judgment andnegotiating sticky situations sometimes get you into
creativity.trouble.
Makeover Tip #1: Instead of automatically rushing inMakeover Tip #5: When making significant decisions,
to fix things, think about whether it is a priority forget out of your own way: do not allow your need to
you to give these your attention. Sometimes it isbe right to muddy your judgment. Also to be
better to just let go of something, rather than tinkerperfectly safe and sure, ask a friend or coach to be
with it to make it work.an objective sounding board for you.
The Innovator