Time For Go-Go Juice! - What do the Contents of Your Juice Say About You?

Golden rays are just peaking over the roof tops, the skies are a grayish tint and in the background I hear the soft purring of my kitty cat who’s now nudging me for attention and sniffing the contents of my Go-Go Juice. Good morning! What is the content of your Go-Go Juice this morning? Can the contents of our Go-Go Juice contribute to our personality traits? You know, there are tons of personalities out there, but I don’t dare list them all – much too boring. However, there’s a few honorable traits to mention:

Type Trendy – One who likes the convenience of a “Quickie Mart”, but enjoys the trademark of Starbucks and their fancy Frappuccinos, Vivanno Smoothies, Tall Lattes, Iced Caffe’ Lattes, and variety of Espressos and is a person who likes to impress others and can blend into society to show that you too, can still afford a trendy beverage.

Type Health Conscience – One who is always on the go, but doesn’t have time to eat would rather enjoy making their own blended creation of juice, eggs and fresh fruit avoiding the caffeine while adding a good dose of vitamins to their daily regimen who can demonstrate their will to ensure lower cholesterol, need for protein and conscientiously be powered up for the day.

Type English Descent – A mild mannered individual would enjoy the sweet delicate aroma and taste of tea leaves who prefers to take the time to relax and steep a tea bag, while applying the art of condiments rather it be honey, sugar cubes, the squeeze of a lemon and calmly stir.

Type Coffee Bean Fanatic – A person who is always on the go, but get’s little rest and prefers the hot steamy Cup o’ Joe whether straight up black or sweetened with cream and sugar to keep their senses alert.

Type Youth is Forever – An individual who keeps a good bottle of soda nearby at all times – it’s cold, refreshing, and the bubbling carbonates tickle the throat giving the opportunity for a good belch every now and then.

Type Hydrated is Better – An individual who is very self conscience in staying well hydrated or maybe to ensure the loss of unwanted calories will maintain an over-sized goblet of water at all times giving themselves a treat with a twist of lemon or lime.

Whatever is the content of your Go-Go Juice, no doubt you have a unique personality and my above description is purely for fun thought this morning. They do say though, we are what we eat; the same must apply to what we drink. Off with ya’ now. You and I have a day ahead of ourselves and It’s FRIDAY! Make it the best day of the week so you can relax and enjoy your successes over the weekend!

Time For Go-Go Juice! - Unemployment Rises as America Rebounds? You Be the Judge...

Good morning to all my readers. Take a good sip of your Go-Go Juice – I read two conflicting articles this morning about how America is on the rebound yet the unemployment significantly jumped up with new jobless claims. Yahoo posted an article by Newsweek how cover story author, Daniel Gross points out the factors to show the upward climb. His facts point to how the U.S. economy has gone from shrinking at a 6.4 percent annual rate in the first quarter of 2009 to growing at a rate of 5.9 percent at the end of the year; how the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded by 70% off the bottom; how 162,000 jobs were created in March; and how productivity rose by 5.8% in the fourth quarter of 2009 when compared to the 4Q in 2008. Now if you look at Associated Press who posted an article titled Jobless Claims Rise for a Second Straight Week by Jeannine Aversa stating that the new jobless claims summed up to a combined 42,000 new requests in the first two weeks (I’m guessing in March). The number of people continuing to draw unemployment benefits moved higher. They rose to 4.64 million, from 4.57 million. No doubt parts of our economy is seeing a small rebound, but until the unemployed get back into jobs, the benefits of unemployment will not greatly impact the economy as benefits are barely enough to cover basic living costs, let alone ring the cash registers of various businesses. And, while there is a rise in new unemployment claims, there are thousands if not millions of people coming off the unemployment from reaching the end of their extensions, who still don’t have jobs. Those who aren’t drawing a paycheck, who have lost their unemployment, will only have their local non-profit organizations to turn to for financial help in maintaining basic living costs. But, those types of agencies have suffered as well from this economy with new reports of budget cuts and used up grants. So, when the help stops, how is that going to affect our economy? I’ll tell you – it’s going to hurt, not encourage. I understand that media, whether in TV news or magazines hope to find some economist to bring “hope” to our ongoing suffrage, however, I hope it doesn’t compromise the realities that individuals and families do have a very long road to pave with hard work and sweat to find a means to getting employed. Well, for me, I’m adding an extra dose to my Go-Go Juice as I turn up the energy to drive that long road. So my friends keep your eyes peeled with hands on the wheel. Good luck in your endeavors and keep that Go-Go Juice flowing! Have a great day.

Time For Go-Go Juice! - Don't Let Rejection Deject You!

Another day, another phone call, meeting, connection, errand, email, kiss, hug, munchie, and of course another cup of Go-Go Juice. Hello! Went off to meet, greet, discover and acquire...it’s an everyday task. You know, meeting, greeting and discovering are a piece of cake! It’s the acquiring that’s the hardest to accomplish. I know when people go out into the field to sell a product or for whatever project, obtain support, it is often they run into "No's". What about job hunting - a cold call sale to inquire about a specific opening or need also often results in a "No". I've had a few people talk to me about how getting that "No" is a big downer, is dis-motivating and how they hate getting rejected. When rejection becomes the norm, one has to ask why then, does depression become an issue. The Merriam Webster Dictionary Online states that rejection is defined as 1a) to refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose or use. Psychology teaches us that rejection can be a contributing factor to depression as nobody likes to be rejected. As kids, we hated to be told no when we wanted a cookie or when we wanted to wear our bathing suits out in the snow, or to play outside after dark. As adults, we get rejected in relationships, friendships, when trying to sell a product, or simply when we ask the boss for a special day off and told, “No”. I think no matter what the case, we hate being told, “No”. It takes away desire, a need, lowers expectations, stops us in our tracks and makes us think we can’t move forward. On the other hand, rejection is actually an immune response. Honestly, we get rejected on a daily basis, so hence, we become immune to the word and move on. The life of a sales person is full of rejection. Consumers tell sales people frequently, “Hey, it’s nothing personal, we just aren’t interested” or “Sorry, and I’m not buying at this time”. Rejection is just that, a “no”. It’s truly an opportunity to find a “yes”. A good sales person will always expect a “no” and hopefully maneuver around the “no” until a more level ground is discovered and a “yes” can be achieved. I have to agree though; it’s a lot easier said than done, sometimes. But, you know, my father taught me a valuable lesson growing up – to always ask when you don’t know the answer. The worse you’ll get is a “No”. The world does not come to an end and with a “no” you can actually identify how to possibly make it a “yes” for understanding the reason behind the “no”. Now, my dad was no psychologist – he was a salesman and an excellent one at that! Many people who know me wonder how it is I’m able to stay so chipper or positive minded. For one, my Go-Go Juice keeps me on my toes and when I get told “no” I think of my dad. So, if you’re having a tough week this week with rejection, remind yourself that with each rejection is another opportunity. Study the reason behind it and give it another try. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day. Keep up the great work, go around the rejections, and for heaven’s sake, keep drinking your Go-Go Juice! Chow!