From the days of ribbons and curls, little girls dream about having babies. They even practice being mommies as they feed their baby dolls, change their diapers and tuck them in to sleep(I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been ‘shushed’ because I was going to wake the baby).

Nothing like starting the week off with A Beautiful Day!

Whether it’s sunny or rainy, hot or cold, or whether you are energized or sleepy…Today is a Beautiful Day!

Why you ask? Why is today a Beautiful Day!

To quote Bill Murray in Scrooged.”Because I’m Aliiivvee and so are You!”
(Insert questions about my sanity and pessimisms about cleche value HERE)

But really…you’re alive, right? And you’re breathing, right? And your eye balls are working just fine because you’re clearly reading this right now. Probably sitting in a comfy chair, maybe with a nice beverage. And you’re currently connected with the Entire World through the world wide web.

This is all sounding like good stuff to me!
I must say that I like my comfy chair, beverage and being able to talk to all of you fine folks today.

I want to share the message that has been showing up more and more often in my life:
“If you don’t just get out there and live, then you are loosing your life.”

There are just so many things that fill up our life. Especially for us Sexy Mommas. As if being sexy all the time wasn’t enough work. We’ve got a household to run, kids to manage, family engagements, friends to keep in touch with, business endavors, and if we’re lucky enough…a man to please With all of this filling up our Sexy Momma plate, it’s easy to find ourselves guilty of letting life get away from us.

Think about those beautiful children of yours. From day one you never wanted to miss a single moment in their lives. Not just the really big ones, every moment with them is such an important moment to laugh, learn and grow.

What makes your life any different? Every single moment of your life can be just as special, if you make sure you are appreciating the day and living in the moment.

I know you’ve heard this before…yeah, yeah, yeah…So why haven’t you done anything about it? Why aren’t you deciding to make today a beautiful day instead of just trying to make it to bedtime?

It is time Sexy Mommas!

It’s time to start living Beautiful Days!

Press Play and U2 Is going to inspire you to get out there and live your life!!

It’s Music Monday! Have a Dance Party!!

Lots of Sexy Momma Love,

Danielle

Who is the King of Your Life?

I hope you it’s YOU!

Happy Music Monday! Today’s Inspiring Song is ‘King of Anything’ by Sara Bareilles.

Unfortunately, running our own life one of the most difficult things that women deal with, especially moms. Who really runs your life? Who is the person that dictates what you do, how you feel and who you are?

Of course we all want to say, “Me! I run my life!” However, more often than not we are one of the last people to run our life. We let our family run our life, our kids or our friends run. Even worse….sometimes we let the judgments and ideals of society run our life.

For some reason we are too afraid to step up to the plate and really grab onto life’s reigns. Maybe we are afraid of making a wrong decision and messing up. Maybe we fear ridicule and hearing the dreaded words, “I told you so”.

I have some Serious Advice for You: If you are not messing up or pissing someone off, then you are not living your life.

There is no way that you can be right about everything or always make the best decision, but you have to make your own decision and learn from your own mistakes. There is also no way that everyone will agree with what you do and the decisions that you make, but it’s your life and you have to do what is best for you and your situation.

If you’re doing something because someone wants to you do it or will judge you if you don’t do it a certain way, then you are living your life for someone else.

Ditch anyone who doesn’t support you in living a life that you are the King Of! Women are the worst when it comes to keeping people in their life who are toxic because they would ‘feel bad’ if someone else got their feelings hurt. But guess who gets hurt the most? YOU! You get hurt from these people who are really treating you like crap. Either let them know it’s not ok, or send them packing. They’re holding you back from living your best life!

Some people walk around every day feeling like they’ll never be good enough. Like they’ll never meet the right standards or have the right abilities. Are you one of those people? Well, guess what….you never will be good enough! You’ll never be good enough because you are trying to live up to someone else’s standards. You are allowing someone else to be the ‘king’ of your life.

However, you WILL be good enough once you kick other people off the throne of your life and sit yourself down. You have to sit yourself down on your throne, wiggle your butt into a comfortable position and lean back, because you’re going to be there for quite awhile. And don’t forget your crown!(That’s the funnest part! )

Anytime you are questioning your abilities or your own judgment I want you to think about who you are putting on the throne of your life with those negative thoughts? Who are you letting creep in and tell you that you’re not good enough. Once you can picture them, repeat this line of the song to yourself, “Who Cares if You Disagree? You are Not Me, Who Made You King of Anything?”

What you have to think to yourself every time you are letting someone else take over your throne is, “Who Cares?”. Who cares because the only one that has to live your life is you! So you get to make the decisions.

Enjoy the song and let yourself be inspired. Thank You Sara for singing songs that inspire us to live our best lives!

Now Get Out There and De-Throne the Impostors! Grab Your Crown and Take a Seat!

Lots of Love and ‘Kingly’ Blessings,

Yay! It’s Music Monday!!

I’m starting to LOVE Mondays because I get to share my favorite music with you! There is nothing like a song that moves you and stirs your soul….0r….Your Feet!

This week’s song is the beautiful Kellie Pickler’s “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful”. This song has an obvious message for mommas. Not only can we relate because we once were the young woman Kellie is singing about, but more than anything we want pass this message on to our children. We always want them to know just how beautiful they are.

I have a question for you though…… Do You know that You are beautiful? We spend so much time making sure our children know how special they are, we forget how special we are. Right now you’re probably thinking, “Sure. That’s nice. But, not only do I not have time to stop and remember how special I am, I really am not that special. I take care of my kids and keep things running for my family day to day. That’s about it.”

So, let me ask you another question: If you fast forwarded to 20 years from now, what would your ’20 years older’ self say to who you are today? Do you think you’d tell yourself, “Yeah, you’re not that special” or do you think it would be something like “You Rock Girl! Day in and day out you make it happen. Don’t sell yourself short. Stay strong and make your life what you want it to be!”

Isn’t that what you would tell your children? To stay true to themselves and create something amazing with their lives? So…What makes you any different than your children? Just because you have children and just because you’re life is full of people pulling you here and there, counting on your support and guidance, does NOT mean that you have to stop living your own life.

Do You know who wants to see you succeed at life more than anyone else? Your Children! They believe in mommy more than anyone in the world. You are their Super Hero! And your win is their win!

Even more importantly, your children need to see you love yourself and win big in your own life. We’re moms, we know our children are sponges and that the apple doesn’t fall to far from the tree. So if they don’t see that You know you’re beautiful, They won’t know that they’re beautiful either.

Every time you start to forget just how beautiful you are, ask yourself, “What would I say to myself 20 years from now?” Because  in your heart, you know. You know that you’re beautiful and that you have so much to give to the world. We just feel like it would be arrogant or self centered if we acknowledged it. But Damn It! You are beautiful and you should scream that out every single day!

I hope you enjoyed this week’s song! Make sure to share this with all the Mommas you that should be reminded just how beautiful they are!

Lots and Lots of Love!

Happy Music Monday!

Today’s song is from a few years back, but it’s a great one! I have to say, I LOVE Martina McBride. There are only a few other singers out there that even come close to embodying ‘Girl Power’ the was Martina does. As a woman, it would be impossible to listen to Martina’s music and not feel the love, passion and power that pours out of it. In her song, ‘This One’s For The Girls’, she touches on the challenging stages every woman goes through in her life.

One of my favorite lines in the song is, “Every laugh line on your face….made you who you are today.” This line impacts me deeply, especially being a mother. One of the biggest struggles every mother faces is the way her body changes after having children. The stretch marks, scars, extra cushion and wider hips. We look at this marks and changes as diminishing and embarrassing.

We don’t see these marks for what they are…pieces of our soul and physical representations of what we have accomplished and endured throughout our life. Those stretch marks, saggy boobs and wider hips are just a testament to what we are made of…. They show that we have the strength, courage and stamina to bring new beings into this world and nurture them with all that we are. Every single ‘mark’ made you exactly who you are today.

The other line I love is, “Yeah we’re all the same inside, from one to ninety nine”. This is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle that so many women either completely miss, or take a while to discover. We all are the same inside. No question about it! So why do young girls -and even older women- get caught up in caddy girl vs. girl fights?

We have the capacity to form amazingly close bonds with other women, or the capacity to rip other women to shreds. When we loose sight of the fact that every girl on the planet endures the same frustrations and struggles, that’s when we turn against one another. Being a Momma of two girls, I never want them to loose sight! We are so powerful when we come together!

As you watch the video, really let the words and the energy permeate your core. I promise you won’t be the same afterward….

Let us know what your favorite line of Martina’s song is and how it touched you!

This One’s For The Girls!! Remember to cherish all of the women in your life. INCLUDING YOU!!

Love & Hugs,

So, you may have noticed that things here at DanielleZack.com pretty much came to a stand still for a few months(I missed you too!!!). During that time I have been re-working a new image and focus for the site. I have long talked about success in life and business. That will not be changing, we are all about success here  .

What has changed is that now, It’s All About the Mommas!!! I must say, I couldn’t be more excited! I love Mommas! – Aside from the fact that I am one – And there is nothing better than a Sexy and Successful Mom. When we think of the word ‘Mom’, sexy generally is one of the last adjectives that comes to mind. Somewhere along the line we were fed the idea that we can’t embody loving, caring and nurturing while at the same time being Sassy and Sexy.

Ludicrousness!!

Think about it Mommas, how did we even get the title of ‘Mom’ in the first place??? Being a mom starts with being sexy, otherwise how could that bun have gotten in the oven . Not only is it OK for us to be sexy, we NEED to be sexy! We are women. We are beautiful and amazingly powerful beings that, when allowed, can create and give the most unique gifts to the world. In order to embody ourselves and allow ourselves to be women, we must embrace every part of our self. Most importantly…dare I say it…. the sexual part!!!

The secret about women that we don’t want our men to find out, is that we are just as sexual as they are. Surprising? We are ladies! The truth is, when we feel sexy, we feel powerful. The most successful women in our world are those that love and embrace their sexual side. I guarantee, they are also busy in the bedroom .

The mission of DanielleZack.com is to help every Momma Rediscover Sexy and Successful. Our greatest successes in life happen when we love our self, embrace every single part of our self and share our own unique Sexy with the World. So Get Ready Mommas! The Sexy Momma Revolution has begun!

Sending You Oodles of Love,

Danielle

Today is the first of many Music Mondays! I am so excited to be sharing music with you every week because music is one of my biggest inspirations. There is something about the way it feels in your soul and makes you want to move and sing…..there’s no comparison.

So, today’s first ‘food for the soul’ pick is Katy Perry’s popular “Firework”. Everything about this song is moving to the core. No one can hear this song and not feel something inside – especially if they are also watching the video(super powerful!). We have all felt alone or lost. We’ve all felt like there was nothing special left within us.

Especially as Mommas, we tend to get into the monotony of taking care of everyone else all day and forget why we deserve to be loved and cherished. We forget all of the special things we hold inside that make us a “Firework”. Stop hiding you talents and beauty! Lite the fuse and let those fireworks explode!

We use our daily obligations as excuses for not letting our true light shine. The truth is, we’re afraid to let it out. We’ve been ‘Momma’ for so long now, what’s going to happen when we step out into ourselves again? Will the world accept us? Hells Yes!!!! The World is Ready to Embrace You With Open Arms!!! We don’t have enough fireworks. We NEED You! We WANT You! Let those colors burst and show us what you’re made of Woman.

So….Without Further Adieu….Here is today’s selection for Music Monday – Katy Perry’s “Firework”

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! GET UP AND SHAKE IT!!

Ignite the Light Mama!!

Love Always,

Have you ever felt ‘Stuck’ before? You felt like there is an invisible barrier that is holding you back from getting to that next level? I have been there plenty of times myself. We all have. Maybe you are there now. Independent Business Owners are very susceptible to feeling this way. Whether they are just starting out and trying to create real success for the first time, or if their business has held out at the same level for awhile.

When you’re stuck in this rut it can be difficult to focus period, let alone focus on how you are going to get out of the rut. It doesn’t have to be that difficult though. There are some Very Easy Action Steps that will get you organized and focused so you can move in the right direction.

Follow the instructions on the video below to get yourself back Up and Kickin’ Again.

That’s It! When you stick to the plan, it’s essentially fool proof. There is no way you can Not reach that next level in 30 Days!

Make Sure You Are Very Real and Honest When Filling Out Your Plan:

1. Where  I Am Now
2. Where I Will Be in 30 Days
3. What I Need to Get Me There
4. How I Will Acquire Everything I Need
5. My Plan of Action

Be REALISTIC!! Goals can be easily reached when we focus on one attainable step at a time. But also, Don’t Go too Easy on Yourself! Continue to push yourself to grow.

Once your 30 Day Plan is established, it’s about keeping yourself accountable to completing your tasks each day. If you can’t keep yourself accountable, then get an accountability partner. IT’S ALL ABOUT ACTION! So whatever you do, Make Sure that you are Moving Forward.

I cannot wait to see You at The Next Level!

Believing in Your Success,

When I started out in network marketing my ultimate goal was to create freedom for myself and my family. Time Freedom and Financial Freedom. For most newbie network marketers, that is their ultimate goal as well. I was clear on my vision, but what I wasn’t clear about was the Formula to Achieve that Freedom.

Over time it became very apparent to me exactly how I was going to win in network marketing, by Paying it Forward. I started out with a mindset of selfishness. Everyone I talked to was a prospect. I sought people out just to pitch them my opportunity and my products. As you can imagine, I did NOT get very far. As for those that did join my business, they left just as quick when they foud out that I was not offering any training or value for them.

Once I learned the principle of ‘Paying-it Forward’, my entire business changed.

The always inspiring Kellie Hosaka discussed this topic in her recent post ‘Do You Know That Paying it Forward is Your Formula to Freedom?‘ She really broke the freedom formula down and what it takes to create a Network Marketing Team that builds themselves, so you do not have to work forever.

The idea is plain and simple. We have all heard the saying “If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he will eat for a lifetime.” When you build your team, you can’t do all the work! Every bit of your effort has to be focused on teaching your team to fish or sponsor new team mates on their own. Then their people will teach this to their people and so on… This is the process of duplication and the magic of compounding. This magic is what allows your business to grow and flourish consistently.

If you can not ‘Pay it Forward’ to your people by teaching them the steps to do exactly what you did, then you are wasting your time. It makes no sense at all to be selfish in this business. Selfishness gets you kicked out. When we learn to give by teaching others everything we know, they will flourish and we will flourish in turn. Potential prospects will be drawn to you because of the positive light and energy to give to the world.

A True Leader is first and foremost, a teacher.

To view Kellie’s full post and watch a trailer from the inspiring movie ‘Pay it Forward’, click HERE.

Make sure to remember that your Formula to Freedom is always ‘Paying It Forward’, however you are able.

Believing in Your Success,

If you are building a business without accountability, chances are your business is not growing as rapidly as you would like. When people set out to build businesses, accountability is not something they think about as a ‘must have’ item. They think about leadership, marketing, sales and tools. Accountability never usually crosses one’s mind. It is however, one of the most CRUCIAL things to apply to your business.

Why? Because accountability is what Gets Things Done. Without it, things just don’t happen. Or at least not as quickly as they need to happen. Remember when you were a kid? Why did you make your bed in the morning? Why did you do your homework? Your chores? Someone was checking up on you and making sure that you did everything you were supposed to.

From a young age we were taught to do things because if we didn’t, we would get in some kind of trouble. We were subconsciously taught to care more about doing for others, than doing for ourselves. Which is a great lesson when applied to selfless acts of kindness, but not our daily important tasks. Now that you’re an entrepreneur and building a business, Who is checking up on you?

Here are Two Ways you MUST us Accountability as an Entrepreneur…

First, establish accountability partners for all of your work. These people can be business partners, family members,friends, prospects or who ever can or will be there to ask you if you are getting done everything you have set out to do. One word of warning however, DO NOT ask a person to hold you accountable that is either a pushover and will accept any excuses that you feed them, or a person that really doesn’t care about your work. Neither one of these people will actually help you. Instead they will be enablers. Find yourself some tough ‘NO B.S.’ individuals that care about you and will keep you on track.

This takes care of our ‘learned’ accountability habits where we need someone checking up on us to fully complete our tasks. Without a doubt, if we know someone is going to ask if our project is completed yet, we are going to work even harder to do it before they ask. No one wants to look lazy or un-dedicated.

Secondly, you MUST be accountable to yourself. Period. There is not a Single Successful entrepreneur that does not employ self accountability. There is not always going to be someone standing at the finish line making sure that you crossed and then praises  you when you get there. We have to care enough about our wants, desires and goals that we Do Not allow ourselves to slack off, make excuses or be lazy.

Secondly, To be Truly Successful, we Have to Want it More than Anything Else. So much more so, that having someone else hold us accountable wouldn’t even make a difference because we are too driven and focused. This is where we have to learn how to get rid of the old thought process of doing more for others than for ourselves. This is Where we Want and Need to be Selfish. This is where we put ourselves first and simply work and work until we have achieved our goals.

The biggest piece of the puzzle here is following our passion. If you are following your passion and doing  work that is aligned with your purpose and highest calling, how could you Not hold yourself accountable? You would be crazy Not to. If you are having a lot of difficulty holding yourself accountable and completing your work, maybe you need to ask yourself if you are in the right line of business. Because when you are working at your passion, there is no ‘Have to’ at all. It is a simple and natural ‘Just Do It’.

What ways are you using accountbility in your business? What ways can you incorporate accountability into your business?

Take this message to heart and apply it. This is what makes all the difference in your business when it come to day to day results.

Believing in Your Success,