The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine December 2013 | Page 25

Let’s face it, if you’re running a one-man show, this soiree better be at your home, and it better be a small intimate event. I suppose that would be considered a gathering though, wouldn’t it? Allow enough planning time so that the details of your event are locked in at least 2 months prior to the day of the event. You want things to run smoothly and you want to be prepared when they don’t; avoid situations where you are running around crazy making things right. You don’t want to sweat out that perfect outfit that you chose especially for your soiree and you don’t want that fabulous makeup to be overshadowed by stress on your face. If you are confident, your soiree will exude the same. Perhaps this last piece of advice is actually more of a life lesson. Your confidence will be bolstered when you take time out to learn who you are. When you learn that you are the only you and made perfectly, no matter what you are wearing, regardless of how you’ve painted your face, in spite of the shoes on your feet, apart from any disaster that befalls your soiree, you can hold your head high and walk with confidence. Each of us has a talent or a purpose that screams brilliance. I recommend taking out time to find out what drives you, what brings out your passion. There is nothing more confident than passion; it will shine through from the inside out and cause people to gravitate towards the beauty of who you are. If things don’t go all the way right, because you understand that you are great nevertheless, your guests will let you make it – at least once or twice. J For events in particular, you will know after the first few events whether or not you have a knack for event planning or producing. You will know if you can stand in the face of pressure and survive without losing any hair, without having one sip too much of your favorite adult beverage. Which leads me to one last tip – enjoy yourself, it’s a party! Your smile and warm welcome will scream confidence. www.thegoodsmag.co 25