It is Halloween weekend and although the sun is shining in Los Angeles, you can feel the crisp fall in the air.
I listened to Lady Antebellem's new song, "Hello World" and it brought me back to a message I write about often. What is your world about? What is your purpose? Do you even have one?
We all want love, but we hardly give it.
We all want money, but all we do is spend it.
We all want fame, and yet most will abuse it.
We all want acceptance, and yet it's easier to judge it.
You're life is the sum of what you give.
Shine ON!
Keri
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
To Botox or Not to Botox?
By Dr. Catherine Begovic
Almost everyone has heard about Botox, but most people don’t know a lot about it. Although Botox comes from “botulinum toxin” – the name is scarier than need be. Most people don’t know this but prior to being used for cosmetic reasons, Botox was used for facial spasms, sweating, migraines, and many other medical indications for over 20 years. It was introduced as a cosmetic product and approved by the FDA to treat the area between the eyebrows in 2002. Approximately 11.8 million Botox cosmetic procedures have been administered in the U.S. since then.
Most people ask me when they should start using it. There isn’t a set age. Many of my patients and I, myself, started in our late 20s’ to prevent deep wrinkle formation. I think of it like folding a piece of paper – if you don’t keep folding it, you don’t get a deep crease. Botox definitely helps soften lines in slightly older patients as well. As a rule of thumb, each patient is different. I evaluate my patients individually and ask them what aesthetic look they are searching for. Botox is a technical art and should not be taken for granted. Every patient’s anatomy needs to be carefully considered as well as what they want to look like. Too often I see patients with poorly placed Botox resulting in abnormal joker looking eyebrows or asymmetries. Also, Botox should be administered differently for men to keep them from looking natural and masculine. Yes, you heard me – men get Botox too.
My husband, a bodybuilder and fitness model from Europe (a real manly man) first laughed at my suggestion he start using Botox. I informed him that 6% of all Botox procedures are performed on men and that it is the most popular minimally invasive physician administered aesthetic procedure for males.
I convinced him to let me try it on him to smooth out the deep horizontal forehead wrinkles he had and soften the lines between his eyebrows and around his eyes. I don’t believe in completely freezing men – it looks unnatural. My philosophy is to soften some of the lines but allow normal movement. Needless to say he was impressed at how he looked. We’ve gone back and looked at some of his old headshots and the difference is significant. Now he’s hooked!
In this day and age, especially in Los Angeles, it is just as important for men as it is for women to take care of their skin and appearances. I have several older male associates and friends who feel regret for not starting preventative anti-aging practices in their youth. Don’t make the same mistake!
About Dr. Catherine Begovic:
Dr. Catherine Huang Begovic is a Harvard educated Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA. She completed not one,
but TWO surgery residencies at UCLA - Head and Neck surgery (Cancer,
Facial Plastics, Reconstruction) as well as Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery. Dr. Huang Begovic prides herself in paying special attention
to detail. As a woman and plastic surgery patient herself, she has a
special understanding for her patients. She is the featured Beauty
and Health expert for Beauty TV and has published or presented around
40 articles in scientific journals and meetings on topics ranging from
molecular biology, cancer, anti-aging, skin care, fat stem cells, to
vaginal cosmetic surgery.
www.makeyouperfect.com
Almost everyone has heard about Botox, but most people don’t know a lot about it. Although Botox comes from “botulinum toxin” – the name is scarier than need be. Most people don’t know this but prior to being used for cosmetic reasons, Botox was used for facial spasms, sweating, migraines, and many other medical indications for over 20 years. It was introduced as a cosmetic product and approved by the FDA to treat the area between the eyebrows in 2002. Approximately 11.8 million Botox cosmetic procedures have been administered in the U.S. since then.
Most people ask me when they should start using it. There isn’t a set age. Many of my patients and I, myself, started in our late 20s’ to prevent deep wrinkle formation. I think of it like folding a piece of paper – if you don’t keep folding it, you don’t get a deep crease. Botox definitely helps soften lines in slightly older patients as well. As a rule of thumb, each patient is different. I evaluate my patients individually and ask them what aesthetic look they are searching for. Botox is a technical art and should not be taken for granted. Every patient’s anatomy needs to be carefully considered as well as what they want to look like. Too often I see patients with poorly placed Botox resulting in abnormal joker looking eyebrows or asymmetries. Also, Botox should be administered differently for men to keep them from looking natural and masculine. Yes, you heard me – men get Botox too.
My husband, a bodybuilder and fitness model from Europe (a real manly man) first laughed at my suggestion he start using Botox. I informed him that 6% of all Botox procedures are performed on men and that it is the most popular minimally invasive physician administered aesthetic procedure for males.
I convinced him to let me try it on him to smooth out the deep horizontal forehead wrinkles he had and soften the lines between his eyebrows and around his eyes. I don’t believe in completely freezing men – it looks unnatural. My philosophy is to soften some of the lines but allow normal movement. Needless to say he was impressed at how he looked. We’ve gone back and looked at some of his old headshots and the difference is significant. Now he’s hooked!
In this day and age, especially in Los Angeles, it is just as important for men as it is for women to take care of their skin and appearances. I have several older male associates and friends who feel regret for not starting preventative anti-aging practices in their youth. Don’t make the same mistake!
About Dr. Catherine Begovic:
Dr. Catherine Huang Begovic is a Harvard educated Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA. She completed not one,
but TWO surgery residencies at UCLA - Head and Neck surgery (Cancer,
Facial Plastics, Reconstruction) as well as Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery. Dr. Huang Begovic prides herself in paying special attention
to detail. As a woman and plastic surgery patient herself, she has a
special understanding for her patients. She is the featured Beauty
and Health expert for Beauty TV and has published or presented around
40 articles in scientific journals and meetings on topics ranging from
molecular biology, cancer, anti-aging, skin care, fat stem cells, to
vaginal cosmetic surgery.
www.makeyouperfect.com
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The Freedom to Choose
It really is amazing the freedom we have in America each day. We have the freedom to decide where we want to live, where to work and whom we spend our time with. We have the freedom to create whatever life we want for ourselves. The ability to choose our faith, our friends and where we live are extravagances that millions of people in other countries will never see.
What do you do with that freedom?
Do you push it aside or do you push to see how far you can go with it? Do you dream and live aware of all the choices around you OR do you complain; unsatisfied with the life you have created? Do you use this freedom to sculpt a life so exquisite that others will be infinitely touched or do you simply leave it as a ball of clay that never had the joy of being experimented with?
There are no boundaries to your excellence. There are no lines in which you have to color within…with freedom; you get to create your own lines. The only boundaries are the ones created from the unwillingness to look and step beyond them.
There are people out there that sacrifice all they have for such freedom. They put their life on the line…they say goodbye to loved ones and life as they know it.
The shackles of another do not bind us…we only lay prisoners in our mind.
Be grateful for such freedom and all that is available to you.
A grateful heart is a joyful one, and a joyful heart is FREE.
Dream it. Live it. Be it.
Shine ON!!
Keri
What do you do with that freedom?
Do you push it aside or do you push to see how far you can go with it? Do you dream and live aware of all the choices around you OR do you complain; unsatisfied with the life you have created? Do you use this freedom to sculpt a life so exquisite that others will be infinitely touched or do you simply leave it as a ball of clay that never had the joy of being experimented with?
There are no boundaries to your excellence. There are no lines in which you have to color within…with freedom; you get to create your own lines. The only boundaries are the ones created from the unwillingness to look and step beyond them.
There are people out there that sacrifice all they have for such freedom. They put their life on the line…they say goodbye to loved ones and life as they know it.
The shackles of another do not bind us…we only lay prisoners in our mind.
Be grateful for such freedom and all that is available to you.
A grateful heart is a joyful one, and a joyful heart is FREE.
Dream it. Live it. Be it.
Shine ON!!
Keri
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Want What You Have
The best way to have what you want; is to want what you have.
Why are we always looking for something better, faster, or bigger than what we already have? Isn't that what has got us in this huge financial mess? I am certainly no economist but I would say that is definitely one of the main contributing factors. In fact, I would go out on a huge limb and say that as a society, we are so consumed with what we want next that we ignore or simply forget all the magnificence that surrounds us.
Want what you have…that's quite the interesting concept. If you do not want what you have, take action to change it while appreciating all that is around you. Be grateful for all that you do have. There are millions of people that would simply love to live with a roof over their head.
I also think this quote also relates to the non-material aspect of life as well…relationships, partners, our own self-esteem.
There is nothing wrong with striving for greatness in life. I love that in America if you can dream it, it can happen. It is only when we start living with the narrow focus on “things” or what we want next, that we forget how fortunate we really are.
Shine ON!
Why are we always looking for something better, faster, or bigger than what we already have? Isn't that what has got us in this huge financial mess? I am certainly no economist but I would say that is definitely one of the main contributing factors. In fact, I would go out on a huge limb and say that as a society, we are so consumed with what we want next that we ignore or simply forget all the magnificence that surrounds us.
Want what you have…that's quite the interesting concept. If you do not want what you have, take action to change it while appreciating all that is around you. Be grateful for all that you do have. There are millions of people that would simply love to live with a roof over their head.
I also think this quote also relates to the non-material aspect of life as well…relationships, partners, our own self-esteem.
There is nothing wrong with striving for greatness in life. I love that in America if you can dream it, it can happen. It is only when we start living with the narrow focus on “things” or what we want next, that we forget how fortunate we really are.
Shine ON!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
5 Tips That Will Have You Sizzling!
Summer is in full effect and all of us want to look and feel our best. Here are 5 tips that will have you sizzling (without the sunburn!)
1. Protect yourself. We all love a golden tan but nothing will show your age like too much sun. Make sure to wear a minimum SPF 30 on your face, like Dermalogica Super Sensitive Face Block SPF 30 and at least SPF 15 on your body and reapply ever couple hours. Better yet, wear a hat or use a great tanning gel, no one will know the difference.
2. Take your workouts outside. Work out your body and soul by changing up your gym routine and take to cross training at the beach or going for a hike. You will love the fresh air and your body will love the change of routine. Give it a couple weeks and you will see some major changes in your body and your spirit!
3. Keep the black at bay. I know it is tempting to pull out that little black dress but dare to sparkle by heading out in color. Guys, this is for you too! Light, bright colors not only make you feel good, they draw others to you as well. You will be the life of wherever you go.
4. All in moderation. With all the summer BBQ’s and travel plans it is easy to start packing on unwanted pounds. Contrary to all the “fad diets” out there, there is nothing you cannot have while getting leaner too. The key…you guessed it, moderation. Too much of anything will have you carrying around unwanted weight, even fruit! Keep alcohol to a minimum whenever possible, drinking too much will add a lot of empty calories to your bottom line. It is also very important to drink a lot of water! With the hot weather a lot of people get bloated and therefore do not drink water because they think it will add to it. While what is really happening is your body is dehydrated and therefore is holding onto water in case it does not get anymore. So drinking water will actually flush you out and will keep you and your stomach looking lean. ☺
5. Laugh often! Sounds easy enough but when was the last time you had a great belly laugh? You know…when your cheeks actually hurt from laughing or smiling so long. Laughing is a proven stress reducer and can lift your spirit in a second’s time. If you constantly find yourself around the same dull people, venture out and meet some new people that share your humor and interest. Nothing looks better on anyone than a smile!
Shine ON!
For more information on Keri and her products and services,go to www.kerimurphy.com
1. Protect yourself. We all love a golden tan but nothing will show your age like too much sun. Make sure to wear a minimum SPF 30 on your face, like Dermalogica Super Sensitive Face Block SPF 30 and at least SPF 15 on your body and reapply ever couple hours. Better yet, wear a hat or use a great tanning gel, no one will know the difference.
2. Take your workouts outside. Work out your body and soul by changing up your gym routine and take to cross training at the beach or going for a hike. You will love the fresh air and your body will love the change of routine. Give it a couple weeks and you will see some major changes in your body and your spirit!
3. Keep the black at bay. I know it is tempting to pull out that little black dress but dare to sparkle by heading out in color. Guys, this is for you too! Light, bright colors not only make you feel good, they draw others to you as well. You will be the life of wherever you go.
4. All in moderation. With all the summer BBQ’s and travel plans it is easy to start packing on unwanted pounds. Contrary to all the “fad diets” out there, there is nothing you cannot have while getting leaner too. The key…you guessed it, moderation. Too much of anything will have you carrying around unwanted weight, even fruit! Keep alcohol to a minimum whenever possible, drinking too much will add a lot of empty calories to your bottom line. It is also very important to drink a lot of water! With the hot weather a lot of people get bloated and therefore do not drink water because they think it will add to it. While what is really happening is your body is dehydrated and therefore is holding onto water in case it does not get anymore. So drinking water will actually flush you out and will keep you and your stomach looking lean. ☺
5. Laugh often! Sounds easy enough but when was the last time you had a great belly laugh? You know…when your cheeks actually hurt from laughing or smiling so long. Laughing is a proven stress reducer and can lift your spirit in a second’s time. If you constantly find yourself around the same dull people, venture out and meet some new people that share your humor and interest. Nothing looks better on anyone than a smile!
Shine ON!
For more information on Keri and her products and services,go to www.kerimurphy.com
Four Key Steps To Achieving YOUR Success!
We all know there is no magic pill for success; it takes a lot of hard work. We all have unique gifts and passions that make us shine. I believe when we focus on those gifts and use them to help others as well as ourselves, everything in the universe applauds us. Here are the four key steps to get you well on your way.
1. You must DECIDE what is it that you want to achieve. It is absolutely crucial that you have a very clear understanding of what it is you want to accomplish. Saying “I want to make more money” is great but how and by when? How much more? An ambiguous goal is often one that loses steam quickly and therefore does not get achieved. Be as specific as possible.
2.You have to DEVELOP whatever skill sets are needed to achieve the decided upon goal. What is your star power? What uniqueness do you have that draws people to you or your product? This is SO important! You have to know and appreciate what makes you different. Be confident and kind. It is important to figure out who, what, when, where and how of bringing your goal to life. If 1% make it BIG what is it that makes that 1% shine?
If your goal was to “make more money” you need to ask yourself:
What do I need to do differently?
What other skills do I need to learn?
What is my plan of action?
How can I attract more wealth into my life?
What beliefs am I holding onto from the past, that are keeping me from my future?
Who can help me? Who do you know that is making more money?
In the book “The Outliers” Malcolm Gladwell discusses the 10,000 rule. This rule states that in order to reach the highest level of success in a certain field, you must commit about 10,000 to that goal. Are you up for it?
3. Get ready to DELIVER! Come up with a strategy to launch you and or your product. If you want to “make more money” in your business but you and/or your product to deliver that message it is unlikely to happen. What does your non-verbal say when you walk into a room? Your posture, clothing, and vocal tone speak loader than any words you could say so it is very important the message it clear. You are a success!!
Once you put up the sail the wind will take you but the boat won’t move until you do. ☺
3.Be DEDICATED! I cannot tell you how many times I talk to people who have a specific goal in their life and a few months later they are in the exact same place. Without LEVEL 5 commitment (Be and do whatever it takes) few will ever see all the success that is waiting for them. Success does not happen overnight and it takes a lot of drive and determination. Most people make it in “Hollywood” not because they are the most talented, but because they did not give up!
Acquire the mindset of a champion. If you fall, get back up. When you’re tired push yourself a little further…when the going gets tough, find joy that you are on your way!
Mindset of a Champion:
• Fierce dedication to your goals
• Driven beyond the norm
• Persistent and Resilient
• Dare to be different- take Risks!
• Be willing to learn from your mistakes and others
• Be Joyful!
The Four Key Steps to YOUR Success are Decide, Develop, Deliver and Dedicate. Good luck!
For more information on my coaching services go to www.coachingwithkeri.com
1. You must DECIDE what is it that you want to achieve. It is absolutely crucial that you have a very clear understanding of what it is you want to accomplish. Saying “I want to make more money” is great but how and by when? How much more? An ambiguous goal is often one that loses steam quickly and therefore does not get achieved. Be as specific as possible.
2.You have to DEVELOP whatever skill sets are needed to achieve the decided upon goal. What is your star power? What uniqueness do you have that draws people to you or your product? This is SO important! You have to know and appreciate what makes you different. Be confident and kind. It is important to figure out who, what, when, where and how of bringing your goal to life. If 1% make it BIG what is it that makes that 1% shine?
If your goal was to “make more money” you need to ask yourself:
What do I need to do differently?
What other skills do I need to learn?
What is my plan of action?
How can I attract more wealth into my life?
What beliefs am I holding onto from the past, that are keeping me from my future?
Who can help me? Who do you know that is making more money?
In the book “The Outliers” Malcolm Gladwell discusses the 10,000 rule. This rule states that in order to reach the highest level of success in a certain field, you must commit about 10,000 to that goal. Are you up for it?
3. Get ready to DELIVER! Come up with a strategy to launch you and or your product. If you want to “make more money” in your business but you and/or your product to deliver that message it is unlikely to happen. What does your non-verbal say when you walk into a room? Your posture, clothing, and vocal tone speak loader than any words you could say so it is very important the message it clear. You are a success!!
Once you put up the sail the wind will take you but the boat won’t move until you do. ☺
3.Be DEDICATED! I cannot tell you how many times I talk to people who have a specific goal in their life and a few months later they are in the exact same place. Without LEVEL 5 commitment (Be and do whatever it takes) few will ever see all the success that is waiting for them. Success does not happen overnight and it takes a lot of drive and determination. Most people make it in “Hollywood” not because they are the most talented, but because they did not give up!
Acquire the mindset of a champion. If you fall, get back up. When you’re tired push yourself a little further…when the going gets tough, find joy that you are on your way!
Mindset of a Champion:
• Fierce dedication to your goals
• Driven beyond the norm
• Persistent and Resilient
• Dare to be different- take Risks!
• Be willing to learn from your mistakes and others
• Be Joyful!
The Four Key Steps to YOUR Success are Decide, Develop, Deliver and Dedicate. Good luck!
For more information on my coaching services go to www.coachingwithkeri.com
Monday, July 19, 2010
Don't just read it- LIVE IT!
In this day and age of social media, e-zines and enough self-help books to absorb the oil spill, it becomes incredibly easy to get tied up in reading about the life you want instead of LIVING IT. Of course, there is a great deal of knowledge to be gained by such experts and stories but at some point one has to TAKE ACTION!
If you don’t know where to start, that’s OK. The most difficult part in doing anything is usually just getting it off the ground. I have always found that once I put the intention out there that I am going to do or create “something”, I then start attracting the right people and things to make it happen. To this day this constantly amazes me! Trust me, there are still plenty of days I find myself spinning around the office with no clue as to what to do next or how I am going to get there. It is just as easy for me to get encapsulated in the reading and research. It is during those moments that I take time to re-focus and examine my plan.
A plan for me is simply a rough map of where I am going, what I want to accomplish and how I plan to do it. Like most maps, it does not include the major traffic jams, potholes and detours…but it does keep me focused on where I am going. Any destination without a map is a whole lot harder to get to. It is so important not to lose site of where it is you are heading. However, at some point you have to put down the map and drive. (I know enough metaphors) ☺
So put down the books, log-off your computer and start LIVING the life you want!
Thoughts+Action=RESULTS!
Shine ON!
Keri
If you don’t know where to start, that’s OK. The most difficult part in doing anything is usually just getting it off the ground. I have always found that once I put the intention out there that I am going to do or create “something”, I then start attracting the right people and things to make it happen. To this day this constantly amazes me! Trust me, there are still plenty of days I find myself spinning around the office with no clue as to what to do next or how I am going to get there. It is just as easy for me to get encapsulated in the reading and research. It is during those moments that I take time to re-focus and examine my plan.
A plan for me is simply a rough map of where I am going, what I want to accomplish and how I plan to do it. Like most maps, it does not include the major traffic jams, potholes and detours…but it does keep me focused on where I am going. Any destination without a map is a whole lot harder to get to. It is so important not to lose site of where it is you are heading. However, at some point you have to put down the map and drive. (I know enough metaphors) ☺
So put down the books, log-off your computer and start LIVING the life you want!
Thoughts+Action=RESULTS!
Shine ON!
Keri
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