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Yupp, it's that time of year again...Goal Setting Timeee!!!

12/27/2014

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China Barbie Why Setting Goals is Important
Me, on why setting goals is so so important!
Well everybody, it's that time of year again...New Years! Which means! It's time for one of my favorite things in the whooooooole world! Goal Setting!!! Yaaaaay!!! 
Can you tell I'm excited?!!
I always love goal setting, but I am extra excited about setting goals for 2015! 2015 is not only the year I am getting married, but it's also the year me and my love get to travel, get our first place together, and start our new lives together as Mr. and Mrs!!! So to say the least, it is going to be a very busy, fabulous, and exceptional year! So that of course makes me very excited to set goals for all these new adventures awaiting me in the magical year that will be two thousand and fifteen.
Below I wrote out my 2015 Goals, using the template that I use every year. I explain how to use the template in this blog post.

                             China Barbie's 2015 Goals!!!


Financial Goals                                        Career Goals
1. Make $1,000 in monthly cashflow                  1. Have 50,000 Blog views in a month
2. Put $600 in my Car Fund                                2. Have 5,000 Pinterest followers
3. Save $2,400 for a Property                             3. Have 500 Facebook Likes
                                                                            4. Sell 5 ad spaces
                                                                            5. Sell 300 items on Etsy
                                                                            6. Buy a rental property



Personal Goals                              Contribution Goals
1. Get married!                                                    1. Give $900 to Compassion
2. Get our own apartment
3. Adorably decorate my apartment! 
4. Go on a fabulous honeymoon!
5. Have a house-warming party!


As you can tell, I didn't use as many categories in my template as I usually do, but that's ok since this year is going to be a lot different than usual!
So once you've reviewed my template, and my examples of goals, you can start making yours!
Remember that your 2015 goals can be anything you want. As long as you really want it! Choose goals that you really really want to see happen in your life. It doesn't matter if they are difficult to achieve, or sound dumb to other people, as long as you really want it, and are willing to work for it! Make your goals clear, specific goals. Example: 'Get in Shape and lose weight,' is a very non-specific, unclear goal, that you will most likely never accomplish. 'Lose 10 pounds by April, then lose another 10 by July, then 10 more by December,' is a very specific, clear goal that you can measure your success, and can take specific steps to reach! That is how you reach goals! By setting realistic, specific, clear goals!
So now, sit down and ponder, not only 2015, but the next couple years of your life also. Figure out what you want your life to look like, how you want to feel, and how you want to influence the world around you.
After you've considered all these things, get out a piece of paper and make your 7 categoried list.
Once your list of goals is made, and you are satisfied with it, hang it up somewhere where you can see it every day. This list will be your blueprint for this entire year. 
Every once in a while, when you feel your ambition waning, take a peek at it, and remember why you set each and every one of these goals. 

These goals are not only going to help 2015 be successful, but will help sculpt the dream life that you want to build for yourself!
Creating Your Dream Life Workbook
And! In the spirit of the New Year, my "Creating Your Dream Life" Workbook is now on sale for only $16.99! This interactive and beautiful downloadable workbook includes the template I have used above, plus lots more! This workbook will help make sure that you're prepared for, and successful in 2015! You can purchase ithere!



Good luck dearest! May your head be filled with goals for the new year, and all of your wildest dreams come to be in 2015!
(And if you need any help or advice on any of your goals, I am always available to talk! Just email me!)


Peace Love and 2015
Jess <3

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Merry Christmas from China Barbie!

12/19/2014

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Hello and welcome back everybody! I hope you enjoyed my last post about some great Small Businesses to support this Christmas Season!
It's been a while since I posted last, which I figured would be ok since everyone's getting ready for Christmas, and everyone's super busy! So today is just a little update about how my December is going, and what's been going on! And before December is over, I will be sharing a post all about setting goals for the New Year! So stay tuned!
So until then, here's what's been going on!

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A new addition to the Volke Household!
Yes, we have another dog!!! This now makes seven dogs in our household!
This little guy's name is Ringo, and my sister rescued him! He is a miniature Australian Shepherd, and he is completely deaf, and very near sighted!
He is such a sweetheart and I (along with everyone who meets him) am absolutely in love with him!!! 
We are all very much enjoying caring for, and loving on this sweet little guy. And I am so happy that for Christmas, he got a family!

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I am in the process of doing a complete overhaul on some of My Peace Love Life's Pages! This is very exciting, and I am putting a lot of time and effort into it! I am hoping that by the beginning of the year it will be all finished! Yay! 
I already finished the Advertise Page, and am still working on the About Me, Shop, and Contact Pages. So stay tuned!

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Wedding plans are going very good, believe it or not, we get married in half a year! January 6th will be five months!!! I just can't believe it! When we had nine and ten months left, it just seemed so far off into the future, but now with less than half a year, it is really starting to seem real!
I decided to put off any more planning until December is over. I have most of the bigger things taken care of, and I don't want to drive myself crazy thinking about all the smaller things that don't need done until closer to the time. So starting January, I will be back to planning, and making sure everything is perfect!

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Be sure to check out my other Christmas Articles;
How to Sane During the Holidays
and
How to Simplify Your Christmas Shopping, Save Money, and not go Insane during the Holidays!

Well dear friends, I hope that all of your Decembers are going great, you're not too stressed out, your shopping is all finished, and you get to have a wonderful holiday being with people you love! Merry Christmas!!!


Peace Love and Christmastime
Jess <3

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Your 2014 Small Business Shopping Guide!

12/5/2014

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2014 Christmas Shopping Guide
It is now December, so Christmas is just around the corner! And just in case you find yourself about to panic, because you don't have all your shopping done yet, this post is for you! I have here seven online shops for you to look at, and by shopping at them, you are supporting small businesses, and changing the world! Not to mention, buying awesome one of a kind presents that you don't even have to leave the comfort of your own home to get! So check out these wonderful shops, and by clicking on the links and the pictures, you can go to their actual online shops!

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Lil Pink Goose Boutique.

The Lil Pink Goose Boutique on Etsy is an adorable store ran by one of my friends. At Lil' Pink Goose Boutique, she makes quality handmade tutu's for that Lil' Princess in your life! She is also now making headbands and they are just darling! So check out Lil' Pink Goose for adorable gifts for your little girl!

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Free to Be.

Free to Be By Jessica is a shop on Etsy that has stunning and completely unique body jewelry! It has perfect gifts for your girlfriend or wife!

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Enchanted Headwear.

Enchanted Headwear specializes in a variety of unique accessories and jewelry. All pieces are hand assembled with LOVE and Positive Energy using a mix of handmade, manufactured, and upcycled materials. Their products are absolutely adorable and perfect for any funky and fun loving girl! *Hint* If you want to buy me a Christmas Present, I'd looove the pink and purple feathered hair band above!;P

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Wild Plum Boutique.

Wild Plum Boutique is an adorable shop that features fairy wings, unicorn sets, and hair accessories.

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Eden Ministries.

Eden Ministries serves to restore freedom for the captives of Asia's red light districts through holistic programs- transforming body, mind and spirit. Using their international jewelry business as a platform, they provide career and skill training- empowering women for a new life and future. They continually innovate prevention and outreach programs- transforming entire communities. Eden is a voice to the oppressed, a light to the darkness. I am very passionate about this business. I got to go visit their centers when I was living in China, and this is a truly world changing business. This Christmas if you want to buy great gifts, and help change the world, then buying from Eden is a must!



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The Creature Den.

The Creature Den is the place to find wonderful gifts for your man! All pieces are made individually by hand, cast from original sculptures.

Pillows for sale Christmas Presents
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Rasta Tie Dye Top

My Peace Love Life Shop.

And last but not least, I of course had to add in my shop, My Peace Love Life! We specialize in the modern day Hippie, Rasta, and Pinup. We have everything you need to make yourself, and your home absolutely beautiful and unique! Handmade hair accessories, clothing, art, and home decor! Everything I sell is hand-crafted by me, my sister, or my fiance. Everything is completely unique, affordable, and helps change the world! We upcycle our products, and that means less waste being put in landfills. Also, 10% of every purchase goes to helping those less fortunate than us.


Peace Love and Christmas Shopping
Jess <3

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