Remember the rush of the first day of school after a long, lazy summer? Did you wear a new outfit, carry a new backpack or sport a new haircut?
Summers have sped up since then, but you can take advantage of back-to-school strategies. Rekindle the fresh feeling that accompanied that day with these inspirations:
New power piece
What do you reach for when you want to feel particularly confident, powerful or polished? Is it in your closet? Consider investing in a great-fitting jacket that works well with tops and pants.
New personality piece
When meeting a new group of people, stand out and be distinctivedon’t blend into the woodwork. What do choose that represents you well and makes a statement? Maybe a watch, an amazing belt or a necklace that looks great with nearly anything you wear. Personality pieces can be the perfect icebreaker. Do you have yours?
New shoes
A pair of unscuffed, polished shoes can make you feel fabulous. Look at your feet. Are you proud of what you see? If not, plan for a new purchase or a visit to the cobbler for a shoe makeover.
New gadgets
Are you using a phone that grew up in the dark ageslike 2013? In order to be perceived as a go-getter, sharp and on the pulse of current trends, you may need to freshen up your technical gadgets. Remember those freshly sharpened #2 pencils? The equivalent today may be your iPad or smartphone.
New routines
When school started, it meant a whole new routine. Would it be good to have a routine that eliminates morning panic attacks? Plan the night before what you’d like to wear. It makes the start of any day go smoothly.
Let’s take those great back-to-school strategies and make them come alive for you!