Tips on How to Study and Have an AMAZING college semester!

Week 1 of my Fall 2015 semester at Penn State just wrapped up!  I'm SOOO excited to be back on campus and seeing my international student friends that went back home for the summer.  It's been a whirlwind of a week, but I'm feeling confident in my abilities to WIN THIS SEMESTER because I'm prepping NOW for the work to come LATER.

So, how do you set yourself up for a GREAT SEMESTER?

Check In With Your Adviser

Seriously!  I know that sometimes it seems like they're not really needed, but trust me they're an AMAZING resource!  Our advisers have taught some of the classes and they're ALL Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. So, they not only know the actual work load of the classes (not what the university THINKS the work load is) AND they're knowledgeable in the dietetics field as a whole!

PLUS, if you are willing to cultivate a relationship with your adviser they'll be more inclined to give you a letter of recommendation!

Use a Planner System and Make It VISIBLE

I put in ALL of my class times, exams, project due dates, quizzes, homework due dates, and MORE into my Hotmail/Microsoft calendar!  I also have my Android phone set up to display my Hotmail calendar.

Since I have Windows 8 I know can see my reminders on my laptop, main PC, tablet, and phone!  Since I have the memory of a gold fish, this is INSANELY helpful for me!  I have set multiple reminders for various things.  For example, I give myself a week and then a few days heads up for exams.

While this will initially be a time sink, it'll be worth it because you'll never wonder if something is due a certain day again!

I also put my outside of school life in this system, so I don't have to worry about promising to have team meetings during the same time I have a Beachbody client call or a call with one of my Beachbody coaches.  I'm also a TA for a class this semester AND doing research for the university.  You see WHY I need a concrete planner system??  Haha!

Assign Yourself Study Hours and STICK WITH THEM

This is the hardest thing for me!  I am someone that needs to study regularly so that I don't feel overwhelmed before an exam.  This is also an AMAZING principle to put into practice from the book "The Slight Edge".

I tweak my study time throughout the semester depending on how well I already know the material.  For example, in my biochemistry class we're currently covering the same information I had in my physiology, microbiology, and chemistry classes, so I'm going to spend less time on that class and just review the material.

Know How You Learn

You can take a quick test at Education Planner to find YOUR style of learning!  Once you know it, embrace it and design your study plan around it!

I do NOT learn well in groups!  I just don't!  I HATE group study sessions with a passion.  Yes, hate!  I realize that's a really strong word but you know what, it's true for me.  =P

I'm a visual learner that needs repetition.

I learn best by taking notes in class, printing and reading the slides from class, highlighting the notes from class, and then combining the notes from class with the info in the slides.  Depending on the difficulty of the course, I'll then type up those last batch of notes and then highlight those too!  Haha!

General Tip: CHANGE UP THE COLOR or the FONT of your notes!

This is something I learned in my 101 psychology class.  It gets your mind to reconnect to the notes instead of wandering off, consciously or not.  This is why I highlight.  I used FOUR different colors when I highlight and the coloring has NO SYSTEM.  The point is to draw my EYE and my MIND back to the material.  This has helped me so much!

Turn drive/ride time into STUDY TIME

Study something on the bus, if you don't get motion sickness, instead of listening to music or checking social media.

I have started taking the bus, and while I have to get up earlier to ensure I get to class on time, I have found that I really enjoy the time I'm spending on the bus because I've been using it to read The Slight Edge or my notes.

OR

Record your classes and play the back when you're driving!  This is something else that I have done and it was helpful!

Get to know your professor AND answer questions in class!

Why?  It shows engagement and aren't you more willing to help people when they show interest in what you're doing/teaching?  Yes, all professors should be willing to help you.  However, how willing are they to give you a letter of recommendation if they don't even know you?  Or ask you to be their TA?  Or ask you to help them with research??

See where I'm going with this?  Your relationship with your professors does NOT have to end in the classroom!  So many opportunities for you to improve your experience arises from connecting with them, especially if you can get real world experience in the field you're getting your degree in.  That knowledge is PRICELESS!

NEW Beachbody 21 Day Fix Support Groups Coming in September!

Hey guys!


I'm excited to share that this September our team will be hosting TWO online support groups for 21 Day Fix with Shakeology in September (AND two MORE in October!)This is HUGE for us and I can't wait to get started!

The groups will be starting Sept 7th and 21st and will last 28 days!  

Seven days will be a "pre-game" where you'll:

• learn how to meal prep

• get some tips and tricks for buying healthy food on a budget

• get healthy, tasty, and FAST recipes to make for you and your family

• learn how to use the container system since there's NO CALORIE COUNTING!

What you get:

• 21 Day Fix work out DVDs 

• Workout calendar (no guessing of what to do which day)

• Nutrition guide and meal plan (no guessing what to eat each day)

• The container system

• One month supply of Shakeology

• A dedicated coach, ME!

• An online support and inspiration group to help you through the program

• Concept of the group Video

Who is this for:

• ANYONE at ANY fitness level!  Every workout has a modifier so don't worry!

• People who want more ENERGY

• Those who are short on time, the workouts are only 30 MINUTES

• Anyone that doesn't want to go through a program alone

Why does this work?

• You're NOT starving yourself to lose weight!  You're eating A LOT of food!

• You're challenging your body differently in each workout so it never has a chance to get used to an exercise

• You're FUELING your body with sound nutrition!  A properly fueled body will get results A LOT faster than one that isn't!

• You're NOT ALONE in the process!  You'll have me, your coach, to reach out to on those especially difficult days, and a group of 10 - 15 people to connect with!  We're a tribe and we'll succeed together!

Does this sound like something you'd be interested in doing?  GREAT!!  Then fill out this form HERE to get started and I'll contact you!

I can't wait for you to join our army!  Together we'll conquer ALL of our GOALS!

Marquita

30 Day Push | Day 2 | by Chalene Johnson

Hey guys!

Today is day two with my group doing Chalene Johnson's 30 Day Push to prioritize and organize our lives.  I'm super excited for this program so I figured, why not update about it with my thoughts as they come to mind!

Yesterday, day one, we rated 10 different areas of our lives from 1-10 in order to start the process of finding where we need to focus our time to get our lives in alignment.

Today, we looked at that list again and decided what are our intrinsic priorities and what are our key priorities.  I've found that my intrinsic priorities are personal growth/development and my life's purpose.  These are two things that I don't need much, or any, accountability to do.  In fact, personal growth has become a habit of mine because of Beachbody and I'm living my life's purpose already through Beachbody too.

My key priorities, what I currently need to focus on are my finances, career, and environment.

I feel that spiritual growth is something that should be a key priority, however I've already started working on that before the program, so I'll continue working on it as we continue through the 30 days.

If you haven't gone through Chalene's free 30 Day Push program, I highly suggest it!  You can sign up for it at 30daypush.com.  :D

Your First 30 Days As A Beachbody Coach

Welcome to the Team!

This month is all about establishing what your goals for your business are.  This month you'll find out your WHY, discover what YOUR GOALS are, and what you'll have to do to reach them!  This is your foundation and you'll reference the materials you acquire here frequently as you develop as a coach.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION

• Day 1 - 7: 
• "Getting Started"
• Download the "7 Day Quick Start Guide" and fill it out in a PDF viewer.  Then print it off.
• Watch the three training videos in the "Getting Started" portion of the back office
• Coach Online Office - Training - Getting Started
• Check into the FB team groups I've added you to daily, especially the new coach training group!
• Arm Yourself Against Excuses and Self Doubt
• Make a quick video (3 minutes max) just shouting to the world WHAT you're doing, WHERE it's going to take you, and WHY.  Then INVITE others to take this journey/risk with you.
• Watch "Check your 2014 baggage at the door" (an old Team Dynasty team call of ours)
• Start brainstorming your WHY (write out at least five things)
• Start Your Personal Development
• Start reading "The Compound Effect" DAILY, I will give this book to you. 
• Day 8 - 14:
• Start the vital behavior of "Be a Product of the Product". 
• Do your workouts and drink your Shakeology daily!
• "Coach Basics"
• Download and work through the "Coach Basics Participant Guide" AFTER completing the 7 Day Quick Start
• Print out/download the PDFs from the file
• Watch the videos linked to (probably one video a day
• Watch our fellow coach's video tutorial for the online office.
• Continue work started last week with "The Compound Effect" and your WHY
• Attend this week's team call
• Get ORGANIZED with a calendar and schedule team calls
• Monday = National Wake Up Call and Dynasty Team Calls
• I will tell you the day of the week new coach calls are on.
• If you feel comfortable, start inviting people to join you on your journey as a coach or as a challenger.  Set your start date for day 30 of your coach training!
• Day 14 - 21:
• Continue work from last week with "The Compound Effect"
• Training:"Coach Business Starter"
• Work your way through the five sections of this page
• This is CRUCIAL!  Don't put it off!
• Make you list of 100 people you can help with this opportunity by inviting them to be a coach or by getting them started on a health/fitness journey.
• The TOP coaches have ALL done this!  True success lies in conquering this first step!
• Start studying Shakeology.  Read the FAQs in the online office and research some of the ingredients you've never heard of.
• If you're feeling daring, START INVITING! :D
• Day 21 - 28:
• Continue the work from "The Compound Effect", ideally you'll be almost done with it.
• Start the inviting vital behavior using the F.O.R.M. method and your enthusiasm!
• Decide your two social media sources that you feel you'll be good at.
• Do you take great pictures or already have a Instagram started?  Go there?
• How do you feel about Pinterest?  Love it? Use it!
• Don't mind being in front of the camera?  Then YouTube's for you!
• The options are endless and there's a team call from our team on ALL OF THEM!  Visit the previous page for all the archived Bombshell Dynasty Team Calls.
• Day 29 - 30:
• Continue living the 3 Vital Behaviors!
• Start your first challenge group if you started inviting during week two!  
• Finish "The Compound Effect" and start "Your First Year In Network Marketing", again I'll provide you with this book.

Crucial Behaviors:

• SHARE what you're doing DAILY on social media!
• 3-5 posts daily
• Ex. something you learned from personal development, the arrival of your program, your first team call experience, your workouts, YOUR WHY!
• Doing the Three Vital Behaviors DAILY
• Be A Product of the Product
• Do your workouts and drink Shakeology
• Invite, Invite, Invite
• Connect with people and share the opportunity!
• Personal Development
• Read "The Compound Effect"
• Check in with the New Coach Training group and the other FB groups DAILY.  Learn from the other coaches in these groups.
• ASK QUESTIONS!
• Ask me ALL the questions you may have, big or small!  Or, if you don't want to ask me, ask the coaches in our FB groups!
• TELL ME if you already know something or if you're confused.  :)
• Learn from My Mistakes
• Don't try to reinvent the wheel
• TRUST the process
• HAVE FUN! 
• BE YOU!

How To Build Your New Beachbody Coaching Business

Today I wanted to give you a sneak peek into how new coaches on my team will grow their business.  These techniques are 

• Attraction Marketing and Internet Marketing
• The idea behind these marketing methods are to bring people TO YOU.  Less going out and messaging others, the initial interaction is started from people coming to you.  Your responsibility will be to contact these people in return.
• For example, if someone leaves a comment or is added to your lead collector you HAVE to follow up with them!  
• Connect with people and ADD VALUE through TWO social media platforms
• I have two platforms that I have started focusing on.  I made the mistake of NOT focusing on only two in the beginning and I stretched myself too thin.  Find two platforms that will get you exposed to new people, not just your family and friends.  
• My media platforms: YouTube and Blogging
• Facebook is something I'm consistent on, but prospecting my family and friends is not something that I'm keen on, so I add people to my Facebook.
• Follow Through with Your Personal Action Plan
• Together we'll create an initial getting started training that's 30 days where we'll:
• Establish what your goals are
• What mediums are going to suit your personality
• Make a plan to grow your business without using use family and friends (your warm market)
• Follow Through with the Information Provided in the Training
• Beachbody does weekly calls where top coaches share what they've learned when growing their businesses.  
• My team does online training two to five times a week via Instant Presenter and Zoom.  Some of these trainings are Q&As for new coaches to gain insights from me or other coaches, some are trainings with experts in the MLM industry.  
• Get Your Mind Right With Personal Development
• I provide and recommend eBooks that are crucial for developing into a business owner, which is what you are!  These books give you insights into topics from running an online business to shutting down negative self-talk to personal growth.
• Live the Three Vital Behaviors of Beachbody AND Recruit Coaches That Will Do The Same!
• The Three Vital Behaviors of coaching are:
• Connect with people and invite them
• Be a product of the products to prove that they work
• Do your personal development daily
• People that tell me they do not want to even try the products I do not allow on my team.  It feels wrong to me ethically for someone to be representing a company and product they have never even tried.  This is just my opinion and I have lost some potential coaches this way, but I feel in my heart that it is for the best.  You don't have to continue buying products but you need to at least TRY the products.

Now that you know some of the tools to build your business, would you like to join the team?  You can fill out a quick 1 minute form HERE

Why sign up NOW?

Take a moment to think about your life right now.  Would creating your own business and getting extra income improve your situation?  How about the prospect of leaving your full-time job?  Or making enough extra money to be able to take a vacation or buy new clothes.

Before I became a coach I wasn't buying new clothes regularly.  A pair of jeans would have to be falling apart before I purchased a new pair and my shoes would have no soles left before I dragged myself to the store.  Why?  Because I honestly didn't have the money for new clothes.  And by new, I mean new USED clothes.  I didn't have the money to pay all of my bills.  I was deciding which bill wasn't getting paid and then ignoring the collection calls that would come in.

Being able to buy jeans that actually FIT ME after I lost my last 20lbs with Focus T25 was an emotional experience for me.  They weren't even new jeans!  But they were new to me and that feeling inspired me to do more, to push more!

Again, if you want to join, go HERE