by Leah Grant

You've been talking about pursuing your dream since high school. You've been stuffing a file with places you'd like to travel since you got your first job. You've envisioned what your boutique store would look like for years, even driving around searching for the perfect location, yet you've never taken that next step.

So, what's stopping you?

In my coaching with clients they regularly share the obstacles that are stopping them from moving forward. At least fifty percent of the time, these items are perceived, not real.

Here's a list of the most popular ones I've heard and how to avoid them:

1. I'm too old.
Years ago I heard the story of a 70-year- old woman who lifted a car off her grandchild and saved his life. When she was interviewed, instead of being ecstatic, she was melancholy and admitted that if she could lift a car to save a child what else might she have been able to do that she never tried. The interviewer asked her what she'd always wanted to do, but hadn't tried. The grandma replied, "Go to college." The interviewer challenged her, "So why not do it now?" And so she did.

You are only too old if YOU decide you are. There are lots of stories of older Olympians, older singers and older musicians-fields typically associated with youth.

2. It costs too much money.
I have found that most people who make this statement actually have no idea what the item in questions costs. They are operating on some notion that it's above what they would be willing to spend. Or they are not open to creative solutions and assume that they must pay retail for what they want-be it a new car, travel, or a house. There are many innovative ways to get what you want (and no, they aren't illegal!)

Don't make this statement unless you know the exact cost and have made the decision that the cost for the value isn't there.

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by: Daphne Succes

Gone are the days that you actually have to earn a red carpet income just to look as dazzling. Everyday life doesn't include glamorous dresses and million dollar diamond earrings, but women still want to feel that beautiful. With the exception of a haircut, you can do most things at home that can be done at expensive nail salons, tanning beds and beauty shops. Best of all, you can achieve the look you want on a budget that you can afford.

Every woman loves the look of perfectly manicured nails, but few have the time or budget to treat themselves to a regular salon visit. For less than $5.00, women can manicure their own nails at home and, with practice, they will look just as fantastic as any professional manicure. A bottle of pure white nail polish, which can cost as little as $2.00, along with a light or sheer basecoat color (usually sheer pink or other neutral shade) will do the trick. Apply the basecoat to the entire nail in 1-2 coats. If the first coat isn't dark enough, apply a second and allow drying before adding the tip. When using the white nail polish for the tip, it is very important to follow the natural curve of the nail tip when painting. If your nails are short, it may be okay to add a very small tip with the white polish but don't go overboard. The total cost of two bottles of nail polish may be under $5.00 if you shop carefully and, best of all, these will last long enough to do many at- home manicures. When someone asks where you have your nails done, you can say "at home" with a smile.

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by MaryLu

Take a sign from nature. The leaves are all changing colors, the weather is changing, and it's time for pumpkins and turkeys and some really great fashions. You can change colors too as it's time for a change of fashion. Phase out some of your summer shorts and tank tops for some great fall fashions.

Some of the best colors for fall are caramel colored browns, taupe, teal, copper, and other fall inspired colors. Jeans are always good no matter what the season, but you can pair them with pretty blouses in fall colors, and high heels. Also, letting go of the shorter shorts for some longer, ankle length shorts is a great idea. Not only will this give you a different look it will also help to keep you a little warmer.