Hello!
Sometimes, when you feel lost and unsure of yourself, a simple personality test brings you back home. In Amanda B Stuckey: Reclaiming Me, I want to share with you my personality test results and how it reminded me of who I am.
As from the title: I am, according to CenterMark testing, an ENTJ.
E = Extrovert
N = Intuition
T = Thinking
J = Judging
Now each one of these doesn't mean the definition of the actual word. So here's a summary for you;
E = Get satisfaction from engaging the people around them and interacting with them.
N = Are innovators. And prefer to focus on possible innovations, new markets, and adding value.
T = Choose to take a step back and analyze situations - looking at the pros and the cons and get a solid understanding of the landscape before making a decision.
J = Like to plan ahead and work towards closure.
About 1-4% of the female population are ENTJ's. But what really kind of hit home was the description of an ENTJ. Here's what CenterMark says they are (I am);
-- Frank and decisive
-- Natural leaders
-- Think on their feet
-- Exude confidence
-- Are well-informed
-- Action and achievement oriented
ENTJ's are born to lead. So natural in their leadership abilities that is has been said that ENTJ's cannot not lead. Our attitude ..."There has to be a better mouse trap."
I read this report and it made me pause. Everything I was reading I could pinpoint a time in my career that I performed or executed that exact action that they were describing. You know the statement, "I am woman hear me roar!"
Well, "I am ENTJ...let's move forward!"
OK getting of my soapbox now. Coming back down to earth. But really, this little test reminded me of who I naturally am and cleared some of the haziness out of my brain. There is always a solution no matter how desperate the situation seems.
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
Amanda :)
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Pulling Out - Not What You Think
Morning!
First off, get your head out of the gutter. The title of today's Reclaiming Me is not referring to...you know...(keeping this as PG as possible for younger readers)but of getting yourself out of that "Pit of Despair".
If you've been following me for whatever reason, you've noticed that it has been like this from the beginning. Ups and downs. All the time. It can get tiresome you know. Anyway, hopefully you're not bored with this yet and hopefully I can tell you how I did it this time around.
Well first off, I prayed. And prayed hard. As I said earlier, I thought I had everything settled and somewhat under control. I had a plan of action. Had all the steps laid out and then it just went up in smoke.
I asked God what I needed to do. And like most times when you think you really need to hear him - he is silent. Allowing you to think on your own but mysteriously working in your life. One night I woke up out of a dead sleep with one word in my head: TRUST.
I interrupted that I must trust God and I need to trust that I am doing the right things to get what I need and what my family needs. If we get tangled up in the mess of the details then we lose focus on the big picture. And this is true not only in life (MPO = My personal opinion) but in business and sports and anything, or any goal you have. Trusting in yourself is really hard to do when you've grown up to not trust yourself or your intuition.
So start to trust yourself. Your instincts. In my case, God. Sorry for going all Holy-Roller on you today but I felt I needed to - and what did we just talk about - trust. Practicing what I preach. Thanks for listening.
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
Amanda ;)
First off, get your head out of the gutter. The title of today's Reclaiming Me is not referring to...you know...(keeping this as PG as possible for younger readers)but of getting yourself out of that "Pit of Despair".
If you've been following me for whatever reason, you've noticed that it has been like this from the beginning. Ups and downs. All the time. It can get tiresome you know. Anyway, hopefully you're not bored with this yet and hopefully I can tell you how I did it this time around.
Well first off, I prayed. And prayed hard. As I said earlier, I thought I had everything settled and somewhat under control. I had a plan of action. Had all the steps laid out and then it just went up in smoke.
I asked God what I needed to do. And like most times when you think you really need to hear him - he is silent. Allowing you to think on your own but mysteriously working in your life. One night I woke up out of a dead sleep with one word in my head: TRUST.
I interrupted that I must trust God and I need to trust that I am doing the right things to get what I need and what my family needs. If we get tangled up in the mess of the details then we lose focus on the big picture. And this is true not only in life (MPO = My personal opinion) but in business and sports and anything, or any goal you have. Trusting in yourself is really hard to do when you've grown up to not trust yourself or your intuition.
So start to trust yourself. Your instincts. In my case, God. Sorry for going all Holy-Roller on you today but I felt I needed to - and what did we just talk about - trust. Practicing what I preach. Thanks for listening.
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
Amanda ;)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Word of the Day: SIKE!
Hello!
I thought I would put up a quick post from Amanda B Stuckey: Reclaiming Me and let you know that I'm back. Back from the known to the unknown once again. It's one of those 90's words right : SIKE! Where you thought you had something but you really didn't.
I mean really. I got to a point where I was like...cool...I think I can handle this. I can spend time with my children, pay attention to my husband, work and help people, and also get a little me time in there too. Financially, well we weren't lottery winners by any stretch of the definition but we were ok and I for once was very thankful for that.
Then BAM!
SIKE!
Things go right back out of control. And my sanity went with it. Anyone seen it lately? Tell it to come home, it's missed.
I'm back in my black hole. Anyone familiar with the "Pit of Despair?" Or how about the "Land of Stench". Gotta love Princess Bride and Labyrinth movie references right?
Well imagine either of those two places, then magnify that destructive negativity by 50% and you have successfully identified my situation. In other words, Hopeless. (Not really but sometimes you just need to vent and give in - so humor me here)
I fear that I will have to go back to trying to find a 9-5 job and go back to the drawing board. And frankly, I don't have the energy or passion to try to do the song and dance for a future employer just to get told..."You're too over qualified you'll get bored in this position." Or one I love even better is the NO reply at all. Where you never hear from them after you apply. That's really cool. Nice job.
Anyway enough for today before I drag you into my world. I promise I will post a happier more sunshiny blog later this week. But until then...
Stay Cool.
Amanda :)
I thought I would put up a quick post from Amanda B Stuckey: Reclaiming Me and let you know that I'm back. Back from the known to the unknown once again. It's one of those 90's words right : SIKE! Where you thought you had something but you really didn't.
I mean really. I got to a point where I was like...cool...I think I can handle this. I can spend time with my children, pay attention to my husband, work and help people, and also get a little me time in there too. Financially, well we weren't lottery winners by any stretch of the definition but we were ok and I for once was very thankful for that.
Then BAM!
SIKE!
Things go right back out of control. And my sanity went with it. Anyone seen it lately? Tell it to come home, it's missed.
I'm back in my black hole. Anyone familiar with the "Pit of Despair?" Or how about the "Land of Stench". Gotta love Princess Bride and Labyrinth movie references right?
Well imagine either of those two places, then magnify that destructive negativity by 50% and you have successfully identified my situation. In other words, Hopeless. (Not really but sometimes you just need to vent and give in - so humor me here)
I fear that I will have to go back to trying to find a 9-5 job and go back to the drawing board. And frankly, I don't have the energy or passion to try to do the song and dance for a future employer just to get told..."You're too over qualified you'll get bored in this position." Or one I love even better is the NO reply at all. Where you never hear from them after you apply. That's really cool. Nice job.
Anyway enough for today before I drag you into my world. I promise I will post a happier more sunshiny blog later this week. But until then...
Stay Cool.
Amanda :)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Gotta LOVE Beta Testing
Hello Everyone!
Thought I would share this with you to see if it sparked any curiosity.
Let me know. Shoot me a comment or an email.
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
Amanda
Thought I would share this with you to see if it sparked any curiosity.
Let me know. Shoot me a comment or an email.
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
Amanda
Thursday, August 11, 2011
BioElements Product Review - For the Love of Skin
Hello!
I wanted to write a quick post. I know I have been away for so long. Most of you probably thought I fell off the face of the earth. And I did for a little while.
Sometimes, life catches up to you and knocks you over like a giant wave. I've been struggling just to get air but I found a reprieve in my Esthetician, Monica Esfahaniha at For the Love of Skin here in San Diego county.
I went to her wanting to find someone who could help me fight the on going battle with again and wrinkles and gosh knows what else. I came across Monica and emailed her.
She quickly emailed me back and we set up an appointment. She explained to me that she uses BioElements products for her facials which I had never used before. Well, let me tell you I am IN LOVE with BioElements. I use the following products:
Decongestant Cleanser
Then I use the Create Firm which helps keep my skin firm hence the name.
Then I finish with a moisturizer called Beyond Hydration which isn't a cream but a gel and my skin loves it. I am usually very sensitive to moisturizers but this one soaks right in.
And of course, I use the Multi-Task Eye Cream to help out with my dark circles and puffiness. Gotta love genetics.
I would highly recommend that if you are the San Diego area to contact Monica. But you can also order products right off her website and they will ship directly to your door!
Click on the next link to learn more about BioElements Skin Care products!
Remember you have to care of both the inside and the outside!
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
Amanda ;)
I wanted to write a quick post. I know I have been away for so long. Most of you probably thought I fell off the face of the earth. And I did for a little while.
Sometimes, life catches up to you and knocks you over like a giant wave. I've been struggling just to get air but I found a reprieve in my Esthetician, Monica Esfahaniha at For the Love of Skin here in San Diego county.
I went to her wanting to find someone who could help me fight the on going battle with again and wrinkles and gosh knows what else. I came across Monica and emailed her.
She quickly emailed me back and we set up an appointment. She explained to me that she uses BioElements products for her facials which I had never used before. Well, let me tell you I am IN LOVE with BioElements. I use the following products:
Decongestant Cleanser
Then I use the Create Firm which helps keep my skin firm hence the name.
Then I finish with a moisturizer called Beyond Hydration which isn't a cream but a gel and my skin loves it. I am usually very sensitive to moisturizers but this one soaks right in.
And of course, I use the Multi-Task Eye Cream to help out with my dark circles and puffiness. Gotta love genetics.
I would highly recommend that if you are the San Diego area to contact Monica. But you can also order products right off her website and they will ship directly to your door!
Click on the next link to learn more about BioElements Skin Care products!
Remember you have to care of both the inside and the outside!
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
Amanda ;)
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Endurance
Hello!
It's been awhile since I last posted. Please accept my apology. On Amanda B Stuckey - Reclaiming Me - I want to talk about endurance for a moment.
Endurance applies to many areas of life. Most people automatically think of athletic venues.
Today I want you to direct your endurance definition to the mind.
The Thinker, by Auguste Rodin in 1902, was the image that popped into my head while I was "thinking" about this blog post.
I can not imagine the time and endurance it took him to create this magnificent sculpture in bronze. Anyway, I'm getting off topic.
Mental endurance is a skill set that can be developed and is an necessity of survival. If you mind breaks then your spirit and well being quickly follow. Trust me, I've had that happen before and it manifested itself into something called Bell's Palsy.
Bell's Palsy is when the 7th cranial nerve gets inflamed and swells, cutting of the circulation to one side of you face thus paralyzing one half of your face. The 7th cranial nerve is the only nerve in the body that is housed by a bone. Anyway, this has happened to me 3 times and on alternating sides of my face. As a result of the second time it happened, the right side of my face has some residual paralysis and doesn't move like the other side of my face. Talk about a real downer.
Anyway, my point in sharing this with you is looking back on those 3 times, I could pin point the exact moments where my mental endurance caved in thus my body quickly followed in caving in.
How do you build mental endurance?
Quite honestly, I am still trying to figure that one out. But of what I have experienced, I believe that effectively managing the stress in your life is an exercise that will build mental endurance.
--Controlling your reactions to disastrous events as best you can
--Taming your temper if you have one (like me)
--Learning how to stop and think instead of instantly react
All of the mental exercises will eventually become habit forming and your endurance will prove to be a great asset to your life in general. This year has been a particularly opportunistic year to practice your mental endurance I think.
If you have any suggestions please feel free to share them. I am always up for learning and growing.
Thanks for listening.
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
Amanda ;)
It's been awhile since I last posted. Please accept my apology. On Amanda B Stuckey - Reclaiming Me - I want to talk about endurance for a moment.
Endurance applies to many areas of life. Most people automatically think of athletic venues.
Today I want you to direct your endurance definition to the mind. The Thinker, by Auguste Rodin in 1902, was the image that popped into my head while I was "thinking" about this blog post.
I can not imagine the time and endurance it took him to create this magnificent sculpture in bronze. Anyway, I'm getting off topic.
Mental endurance is a skill set that can be developed and is an necessity of survival. If you mind breaks then your spirit and well being quickly follow. Trust me, I've had that happen before and it manifested itself into something called Bell's Palsy.
Bell's Palsy is when the 7th cranial nerve gets inflamed and swells, cutting of the circulation to one side of you face thus paralyzing one half of your face. The 7th cranial nerve is the only nerve in the body that is housed by a bone. Anyway, this has happened to me 3 times and on alternating sides of my face. As a result of the second time it happened, the right side of my face has some residual paralysis and doesn't move like the other side of my face. Talk about a real downer.
Anyway, my point in sharing this with you is looking back on those 3 times, I could pin point the exact moments where my mental endurance caved in thus my body quickly followed in caving in.
How do you build mental endurance?
Quite honestly, I am still trying to figure that one out. But of what I have experienced, I believe that effectively managing the stress in your life is an exercise that will build mental endurance.
--Controlling your reactions to disastrous events as best you can
--Taming your temper if you have one (like me)
--Learning how to stop and think instead of instantly react
All of the mental exercises will eventually become habit forming and your endurance will prove to be a great asset to your life in general. This year has been a particularly opportunistic year to practice your mental endurance I think.
If you have any suggestions please feel free to share them. I am always up for learning and growing.
Thanks for listening.
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
Amanda ;)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sucker!
Hello!
I swear the one thing I absolutely just want to kick myself for is when I feel or think I have a great idea and WHAMO! I find it somewhere else and it's been there for a long time.
KEY EXAMPLE: Today, for no reason at all, I thought let me "Google" my name and my blog name, Reclaiming Me, to see if anyone else out there is using it.
Come to find out there are quite a few people out there doing the same thing I am - using the same name and have the same focus. While I know that being unique is one thing that can get you noticed...OBVIOUSLY I am not unique today.
*SIGH*
Therefore, and it's probably really bad practice to do this but I am chancing my blog name slightly to my name, Amanda B Stuckey, and then Reclaiming Me. Probably a bad move but seriously, this just plain blows.
I sure hope this isn't what my whole day is going to be like.
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
A;)
I swear the one thing I absolutely just want to kick myself for is when I feel or think I have a great idea and WHAMO! I find it somewhere else and it's been there for a long time.
KEY EXAMPLE: Today, for no reason at all, I thought let me "Google" my name and my blog name, Reclaiming Me, to see if anyone else out there is using it.
Come to find out there are quite a few people out there doing the same thing I am - using the same name and have the same focus. While I know that being unique is one thing that can get you noticed...OBVIOUSLY I am not unique today.
*SIGH*
Therefore, and it's probably really bad practice to do this but I am chancing my blog name slightly to my name, Amanda B Stuckey, and then Reclaiming Me. Probably a bad move but seriously, this just plain blows.
I sure hope this isn't what my whole day is going to be like.
Until Next Time.
Stay Cool.
A;)
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