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JAYNE’S JOURNEY WITH FOREVER
Diamond Managers and Executive Global Leadership Team founder members Jayne Leach and John Curtis, started their Forever business over twenty years ago in the summer of ’93. They have since achieved consistent and phenomenal success over the past two decades, including receiving the top UK Chairman’s Bonus cheque this year. They’ve witnessed incredible change and growth in Forever, both globally and here in the UK.
Forever Business Owners today can thank Jayne, John and their leaders for sustained major input into some of the core literature and training materials used globally, and the couple continue to inspire and motivate generations of FBOs across the world. In this intimate interview, Forever’s Editor Kate Hodge asks Jayne to reflect on her Forever journey and to share her accumulated wisdom with other FBOs who aspire to build life-changing Forever businesses.
KH: What was life like for you when you began your business?
JL: I was a single mum, and whilst I had loved and was good at working in farming, after eighteen years of hard work, working with livestock and show-jumping horses, I still didn’t make any real money. Finances were a ‘challenge’ and we were literally surviving from day-to-day. Then I met John, also a single parent experiencing doubtful financial prospects. Together we realised that we couldn’t carry on doing work that didn’t give us what our now combined family needed. Friends in America advised us to find a really good network marketing company, and that if we did, and worked hard, we could build a strong long-term business and income of our dreams. I clearly remember not understanding what they meant by network marketing, but we did as suggested and looked at companies in the UK. Having given it much thought and discussion, we decided to look for a company that had consumable, benefit driven products; a marketing or compensation plan that would outlive us to leave a legacy income to our four children; preferably a private company with proven management, and international possibilities; but almost above all else, to be associated with an honest opportunity we could be proud of. A lot to ask? Of course, but remember, we were looking to get it right first time.
So, we looked at every single network marketing company we could find in the UK, but didn’t particularly like any of them. After attending their meetings, we couldn’t relate to either the distributors, their products, the management, or their ‘style’, so we almost gave up the search. This changed with a phone call from a friend, telling us about a company called Forever Living. Intrigued, we got together and he showed us everything he had on the company, literally a few pieces of paper, a few pictures, and a couple of products. Cautiously excited, we didn’t want that excitement to cloud our judgement, so ‘due diligence’ led to meeting with the then UK Country Manager Dusty Green. Very open and direct, he answered all our questions, so we registered, got some products, and got started – that was the beginning of our long-term ‘love affair’ with Forever.
KH: Why were you determined to succeed?
JL: We didn’t join just to ‘give it a go’; we joined to be successful. We felt that network marketing was the way of the future, and possibly the only way open for us to build a big life and achieve big goals and dreams whilst helping other people. We were ready to be successful; mentally we wanted success. It was never, ‘we’ll see if this works’, even in the early days when there was nothing in place in the UK – no meetings, trainings, Success Express events, Advisory Board, Head Office of substance, literature, manuals, brochures, internet – there was nothing. But we were committed to Forever’s founder Rex Maughan’s vision, philosophy and mission statement, and reassured that although it was brand new to the UK, it already had a sixteen-year track record and the company was enjoying success in the USA, Japan and a host of other countries. If it was working out there, it could work in the UK as well!
However, in the early days of our business, network marketing did not have a great name. It was almost seen as the thing you did when you had exhausted all other options, but because this company was built on values, integrity and ethics, John and I had decided that we were going to help make it the best network marketing company in the UK. We knew that if we worked with quality people, we could make it the best, so that became our vision and mantra.
We also listened to Dusty: he always advised us to do the right thing, go the extra mile, and remember that when you help someone else, you create a ripple effect. He also talked often about the need to remain modest in the face of increasing success, and to accept responsibility for being role models that others want to follow.
KH: What was Forever like in the beginning?
JL: When we first started, John and I sat down and had a planning meeting, deciding that if we were going to build a business, we had to implement a system. So, we got a Forever flipchart and drew out a very basic Business Presentation (BP) – this has since been developed by the leaders into the BP that everybody enjoys today. We started having BP meetings in our home every Wednesday night and Saturday morning so we started inviting people along. Most didn’t come, but the common reaction amongst those that did was that we were somehow crazy; they would tell us not to waste their or our time, to get a ‘proper job’, or worse, but we just knew that it would work, so we kept on asking.
Alongside asking people to look at the business, we also began to use these times as opportunities to sell products. We had no success stories to share, and almost nobody had even heard of aloe, so we simply shared our personal experiences. However, in the first two weeks, we developed a retail base of over 8CC. The first six months of our business continued in much the same way: John, our box of products, a Forever flipchart, and me! We then started training on Saturday mornings after the BP, and the First Steps to Manager Planning Manual that you use today began to develop from one we made twenty-three years ago!
We achieved Manager in fourteen weeks, but every single night I was either doing a launch, one-to-one, or BP. At that time, Head Office was based in a tiny office in Selly Oak, Birmingham. We drove there to get products, and the paperwork for orders had carbon copies. The only way we could work out our case credits was to gather the carbon copies from the orders, add them together manually, and constantly check them at the all-important month end. But it was such fun – we would all get together and often stay up really late counting and checking case credits on those pink slips. There was a lot of team spirit and I loved that we all came together – there was a real closeness.
KH: What are some of your fondest memories?
JL: I remember qualifying for our first Rally. Dusty spoke so fondly of the American Rallies and even though we had only been in the business for nine months, I was already a bit obsessed with wanting to go there – I had never travelled further than Europe at the time.
One day we received a phone call from Dusty, but he sounded quite stern. He said, “Jayne, I need to come and see you immediately.” When I asked why, he replied, “I’m not prepared to discuss it over the phone, but it’s very important.”
I honestly thought I had done something wrong so cancelled the following day’s appointments. The next day, after dropping the kids off at their schools, we went to the office and turned the phones off in anticipation of some unforeseen ‘bomb shell’. Dusty duly arrived on time, but still with a somber demeanor. I’d lain awake worrying all night and couldn’t cope any longer, and half expecting termination for something, I asked him to be straight and tell me what the problem was. He looked at me for a few seconds, but then he couldn’t contain himself any longer and burst out laughing. He opened his briefcase and pulled out two tickets for America before running around the room whooping.
That was to be our first ever trip to the States, and I will never, ever, forget it. We actually had no idea that we had qualified – keeping on top of case credits when it was all done on paper was quite difficult, and unbeknown to us, we had achieved 1,500CCs. The Rally was in San Francisco and we came back as changed people. Meeting Rex and the Vice Presidents, and seeing the enormity of the company; the values, the ethics, the vision, the people, it was all ‘mind-blowing’. Back then, Forever had an American Rally as well as a World Rally, but the only people open to qualification for World Rally were the country’s top distributor and the Country Manager – fast forward to 1995 and we achieved just that and another long-term ambition, to go to Peru and Machu Pichu.
Another outstanding and fond memory of the early days involves Rex. He was due to come to the UK and there was an incentive whereby you could have aloe ‘mocktails’ with him. It was a recruitment incentive, and if you won, you also got a television and VIP access to this exclusive ‘mocktail’ event. I knew I wanted to be at that party. The week before, a Head Office meeting declared the qualifiers and winners, and when Dusty called out the qualifiers, then third and second places, I was becoming despondent at the thought that we hadn’t managed it. But when he called out our names for first place, my jaw dropped open and I thought two things: firstly, that the kids were going to love the new TV, but more importantly, that we were going to meet Rex.
Yet another striking memory was when Dusty phoned to tell us that Rex was coming to the UK with Rjay Lloyd (a long -term friend of Rex and the Executive Senior Vice President), together with Dusty’s dad, Harold. Rex was touring the UK and wanted to come to our (tiny) office, and he wanted us to hold a Business Presentation. When I heard this, I said, “Dusty, our office is minuscule, and so is our training room, what am I going to do?” He just said that we’d work something out, so we did – I remember going to the local junior school and borrowing small children’s chairs so that we could get more seating in the room, and on the night, we filled sixty chairs with overspill guests in the hallway and down the stairs. Rex spoke and signed a book for me, which I still have, and the whole thing was just incredible.
KH: Why did you decide to go global with your business?
JL: Travel is a major passion for both of us, and we felt that it would be brilliant to go to countries where Forever had, or was planning, a presence. For us, it made sense to go there, do some work, and then enjoy different cultures and experiences. It was also obvious to me that building a multiple income stream with a global-based business meant taking advantage of everything Forever offers.
Our first ever global business foray was Italy: one of my dearest and best friends, Maria-Louisa Di-Pinto, asked if she could build a business even though Forever was not yet in Italy. Dusty advised us to consider whether we could personally send the products to Italy, but he backed our decision and told us to go for it. So, every month, we arranged for a freight company to collect a shipment for delivery to Maria-Louisa in Milan; she then distributed the products to her customers. After six months, we learnt that someone based in Spain was doing much the same thing, and eventually, between us, there was enough business being conducted for the company to officially open in Italy. We were already in pre-launch overdrive, and literally every five or six weeks, John, me, or both of us would be over there, without mobile phones, but in a car driving to do endless one-to-ones! When the company finally had their great big grand opening, we had about 200 people in attendance and business in Italy boomed! From that modest success, we focused on Africa and went into Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, East Africa and many other English-speaking areas. We also started an African BP every week in London, with average attendance of around 400 people!
However, at the time, although we had a global business, it wasn’t global as it is today. Case credits didn’t count towards Chairman’s Bonus or anything else other than local income, but we didn’t do it for any of this, we just wanted to build a legacy in other countries.
In those days, if you wanted to work with somebody, you got in your car and drove – we regularly did 60,000 miles per year between us, literally driving all over the country to work with teams. These days we can do webinars, Skype calls, deliver online training, group meetings, and Business Presentations – this change has been fundamental in allowing people to build a global business. Now you can do a lot of ‘groundwork’ before even stepping on a plane, but, as good as it is, technology can never replace a good old-fashioned ‘heart-to-heart’. When you get together with people who share your passion, when you feel the emotion in the room, that’s when things change.
KH: What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learnt as an FBO?
JL: If John or I could ‘turn back the clock’, we would not have spent so much time with ‘time-wasters’ – people who talk the talk but do very little, who have great intentions but never make a call, who hardly ever show up at BP, training or Success Express event. They give you every excuse in the book as to why they can’t do something, but still insist that they are going to be successful. When you spend time with people like this and they don’t perform, all it does is bring you down, rob someone else deserving of your time, and make you question their lack of success as down to you, but it’s not, it’s down to them.
To be successful, you must do more than you think you have got to do, and you must be absolutely 100% consistent every single day, even when you’re not getting results. Always be the student, and always stay humble. Even today, I still learn off others – I want to constantly bring my best game to the table, but I can’t do that if I stop being the student.
KH: You are a founder and trustee for the DABW Foundation charity – how did that begin?
JL: My mum and dad (Dorothy and Bill Wood) joined the business shortly after us, and within a few years had climbed to second position in the UK. By this time, the UK was doing over 10,000CC and this meant the top two Forever Business Owners were to be invited to World Rally – my mum’s goal and dream was for us to attend together, but then she got sick – a little mark on her leg turned out to be aggressive skin cancer.
She was admitted to hospital on a day when the usual nurse was on leave, so a different one turned up. Nurse Otilia was from Malawi, from a little village called Kanyenda which was in the middle of nowhere with no main roads nearby. Otilia told mum that her family was still in the village, but she had come to the UK to make money to send home. The biggest challenge there was a lack of clean water, with the local small river serving as the only source of washing and drinking water for the animals and villagers. When mum heard about the number of children dying from cholera, and that the village had been saving for twelve years to try and raise the £2,500 needed to install a borehole pump, she decided to raise the money from her hospital bed. Sadly, mum died before it was commissioned, but just before she passed away, she asked me to carry on the work in the village. John and I flew out to Malawi and officially opened the well – that’s when we realised that there was a lot more work to do – kids were going hungry and the school was falling down, so our next project was to rebuild the school and kindergarten, and to put in place a feeding programme.
The villagers’ staple diet is maize, but with no means to grind it, the maize had to be carried by village women and children who would walk ten kilometres to the nearest corn mill, have the corn ground, and then they’d walk back. It was just too much, particularly with little kids, so once the school project was complete, we built a corn mill. But there was still one thing missing…
When John and I go to Malawi, we live amongst the villagers in a mud hut and local children always want to come and sit with us. We were sitting outside in the dust one evening, surrounded by over twenty kids, when I noticed one little boy, aged about two, sitting in the corner all by himself. He had a runny nose and looked so unhappy. It turned out he had malaria, but two days later when I asked after him, I was shocked to learn that he had passed away. I felt so angry at the thought that a little boy could die for the sake of a £2 injection, so I decided, there and then, that our next project was to build a medical centre.
The medical centre now treats about 100 kids daily, with families walking many miles to come to it. We have an inoculation programme, two doctors, a pharmacist, a receptionist and a nurse.
"I get excited about the thought of helping someone achieve their potential, and I am excited about seeing where Forever is going and who the next generation of Forever leaders will turn out to be."
I wanted to create something of beauty, because life is really harsh in Malawi, often just day-to-day grind. We built the centre with a terrace and veranda, with a garden fronting filled with roses and plants – roses because of my mum’s love for them, and plants and other pretty things because when a woman has walked for miles carrying a sick child, sometimes she just needs to sit and breathe.
That whole village is now self-sufficient and supported, with kids rarely dying of cholera or malaria, and instead receiving a good basic education. We’ve also taught the villagers how to grow their own micro-vegetables and they’ve started to grow things like tomatoes, onions, cabbages and green beans. We donate the seeds and have shown them how to grow their own gardens. Some of the money raised for the charity now goes towards maintaining these projects and ensuring they remain at a certain standard.
KH: You’re an inspiration to many for various reasons, and one thing I love is your generous spirit. Why do you think it’s important to give back?
JL: Right from when I was a kid, I was brought up to understand that you can never truly receive until you have learnt to give, but I was also taught to get as much happiness out of giving, as from receiving. Forever gave us the opportunity to build phenomenal personal lives, and it would be wrong not to share that with others.
You also never know what impact kind acts may have on someone else. When we were first starting out, a casual friend of ours owned a shop with a room above it, and he said we could use this as our office and training space. He knew we had no money so he let us have that building at minimal rent for one year. Someone’s kindness is sometimes what gives you a leg up in life, and I don’t know how we would have got started in our business without his kindness – I’ll never forget him. I also strongly believe that you should always come from a place of contribution – that’s who Rex and the Maughan family are in their actions, and that’s how I’ve been brought up.
KH: What makes you excited about the business all these years later?
JL: I am just as excited today about recruiting a phenomenal young couple or individual who wants to change their life, as I was the day I started. I get excited about the thought of helping someone achieve their potential, and I am excited about seeing where Forever is going and who the next generation of Forever leaders will turn out to be. It’s quite inspiring and motivating to be in that environment, although nowadays I try to be more prudent with my time as I also still like travelling and being with my family.
When you join Forever, and you develop a Forever mentality, you’ll find that there will be many people who try to tear you down, but I promise you that Forever will never let you down. You can build a legacy for your family like no other, so don’t listen to the opinions of other people, just do what you’ve got to do. Put a plan in place, and continue to work at it until you have achieved the goal that is important to you. Make sure you have a well-rounded approach to marketing and don’t just sit behind a computer. Build relationships, nurture others and be the kind of leader that others want to follow. Understand that you will have tough days, but it is what you learn in those moments that shape you into the person you will become, and that is the person who has the power to define your future.
"I get excited about the thought of helping someone achieve their potential, and I am excited about seeing where Forever is going and who the next generation of Forever leaders will turn out to be."
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FOREVER BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
Samantha and John have been Forever Business Owners for over ten years and they have had the privilege of watching the company grow along with their own business over this time. For them the business has always fit in the nooks and crannies of their life and they are looking forward to seeing how it unfolds over the coming years…
My older sister and I grew up in a loving home, but in my eyes, my sister has always been the ‘successful one’. She was a talented athlete and swam on the GB Swim Team from a young age! The feelings of inferiority I developed affected the way I saw myself as an adult, and as I started to build my Forever business I was faced with the challenge of overcoming that belief I had of not being good enough. We started Forever in September 2006 so last year we celebrated our tenth year of working with Forever. Over the years I’ve realised how important it is to work on self-development, and through the people and training Forever’s offered, I’m finally beginning to realise my worth! During our first year as FBOs, we immersed ourselves in the company. I literally worked the business in the pockets of time around my full-time job, and then again around my babies. We achieved Manager in 2010 and although we don't have a huge business with a life-changing income, we do have an income that allows me to be a stay-at-home mum to Henry, five, and Jasmine, four.
Our first exposure to Rex Maughan was at the Stockholm European Rally and Profit Share event in 2007. After this we committed to attend these events every year and we have since travelled all over Europe. When the events went global, my very best friend Toni Hall asked me to join her as her Global Rally guest and I accompanied her to Johannesburg. It was a complete privilege and an awesome event, and I’m so thankful and amazed at how Forever brings people together.
When the children start going to school full-time I intend to use my spare time to focus more on my Forever business, but having the opportunity to increase my income whenever I choose is truly humbling. The ability to make a difference in people’s lives every day is also a fantastic feeling and I thank Rex for this amazing opportunity.
"I’ve realised how important it is to work on self-development, and through the people and training Forever’s offered, I’m finally beginning to realise my worth!"
FOR MY DAUGHTER
My mum is a huge inspiration to me and has been a single mum since I was two years old. She had to work three-to-four jobs just to get by, but somehow, with the help of my grandparents, she still managed to send me to a private secondary school.
Private education helped me massively since I have bad dyslexia, but despite the decent education, I knew I didn’t want to go to university. Mum suggested I become a beauty therapist so I did, and I loved it! I got my dream job in January 2008 at Gleneagles and I completed everything that job had to offer. Then I had Ava.
When Ava started school in August 2016, I wasn't sure what to do. Childcare was too expensive and her dad and I are not together, so I decided to set up my own business as I figured I could work it around Ava. I called it JAJ Beauty and mum helped by investing her retirement money into setting it up. Sadly, there were beauticians out there I couldn't compete with and it wasn’t long before JAJ Beauty failed.
One day, Anna Mair, a good friend of mine from beauty school, invited me over for our usual monthly sleepover, but this time the evening had a slightly different set up. Anna shared the Forever Business Presentation, and although I thought it was a scam, I kept thinking about the opportunity. The next day I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across Kat Crawford. She did the Forever thing Anna was talking about so I decided to invite her round and ask her questions. I wasn’t as close to Kat as I was Anna so I knew there would be no hard feelings if I decided it was a load of rubbish. I signed up two days later with Kat, that was in March 2015.
A few days later I was introduced to Kat’s team and I set myself the goal of earning £2,000 a month. This was how much my mum earned and she managed to give me a fabulous life – I wanted to do the same for my daughter! Shortly after this I came across Emma Cooper and I found her incredibly inspiring. I watched her carefully and took on everything she said to do, I listened to all the trainings and I went to my first Success Express event in June 2015. I worked hard, making my way through the Marketing Plan and incentives, and by the October I had climbed my way to Senior Manager.
I have had a huge amount of fun over the years and I’ve built some amazing memories. Thanks to Forever I now work flexibly for my daughter, and I’m able to give her the life she deserves.
"I worked hard, making my way through the Marketing Plan and incentives, and by the October I had climbed my way to Senior Manager."
DECIDE TO DREAM BIG
Esther’s journey began in July 2016 but she had no idea it would take her to where she is today...
I had been using Forever products for a couple of years but I used to just find them online as I was unaware of the business opportunity and that I should buy through an FBO. When I learned about the business I joined so that I could benefit from the generous discount. I still wasn’t interested in retailing and I told myself that I was busy enough with my full-time job and social life. At the time, I thought I had far too much on, but within the first few weeks I started to see that Forever had a lot more to offer. Talking about the products I loved and used already every day was actually quite easy and a natural part of day-to-day life, so I decided to give it a real go by finding the time to put a little more effort in.
In the first month of joining I was close to hitting my personal target. I set up my Facebook page, created a new name for my business and had some business cards made. Talking about aloe vera became second nature and before I knew it, I had fifteen customers who wanted Forever Aloe vera Gel, and friends and family who were keen to try other products! I promptly set up my own website and joined online support groups and subscriptions including FLP.Social and FLP360°, and in the months that followed I hit Supervisor, I was awarded ‘retailer of the week’ by Victoria Warren, and I achieved the number four spot in the top twenty pro-networkers!
I’ve always felt there was something bigger out there for me, I just never knew what it was until I found Forever, and now I can’t imagine not being a part of the Forever family. The opportunity has opened the door to a new career and I feel as if I’ve found my niche. I’m enjoying meeting new people and I’ve never felt so inspired and driven to succeed in life as I do now. Every time I think about Forever, I think of when Richard Branson said, “If someone offers you an opportunity and you’re not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later.” I guess that’s what I did, and what I’m doing! I regularly attend the Business Presentation and my knowledge is growing everyday with all the events, training and help received from my mentors. I’m very excited for what the future holds and I can’t wait to share it with everyone – Eagle Manager, I’m coming for you!
"I’ve always felt there was somethingbigger out there for me, I just neverknew what it was until I found Forever,and now I can’t imagine not being a part of the Forever family."
FOUND THROUGH FATE
Amy is mum to two amazing children and has an eighteen-year-old stepdaughter who has joined her team. Working the business hasn’t always been easy, but Amy truly believes that Forever is her calling…
When I was first introduced to Forever I was asked to look at the business opportunity many times over the course of about nine months, but it was never something that interested me. Then in January 2015 my sister, Emma Rees, joined Forever. She asked if I wanted to join her team but I still didn't think that it was the right fit for me so she introduced me to the products instead. I started drinking Forever Aloe Vera Gel and I was amazed by the results, but I still wasn't sure whether I wanted to join the business. One day my sister decided to make a wager with me and said, "If you win over £200 at bingo when you take mum tonight, then it's fate and you have to join!" That night, both me and my mother won £1,000! I had never won bingo before and I haven't won since so perhaps it was indeed fate that led me to join Forever. Either way, I'm so glad I joined!
I have worked in the NHS as a dental nurse for thirteen years but the idea of gaining an extra income that could be spent on activities for the children, days out, weekends away and holidays abroad began to appeal to me. The additional income would also help towards putting the children through university and I have dreams of saving up and building my dream home! I joined Forever in February 2015 and had the most amazing few weeks after joining. I had no team but I hit Supervisor in just forty days with help from my amazing upline – Melissa Buckley and Tracey Munro were my rocks – but then I missed Assistant Manager by just seven case credit in the July. This caused me to doubt myself and Forever so I packed the family's cases and went to Spain. Taking a break with my family at our second home helped me to realise why I was doing Forever, and I returned from our break more determined than ever – I hit Assistant Manager in the November because I realised that if it’s meant to be, it is up to me!
This year I am focusing on rebuilding my team, and my goal is to hit Manager by June. I have achieved many of the company incentives and I even accompanied Melissa to Eagle Managers’ Retreat in 2016. I have never missed my monthly 4CC target since joining the company and I’m looking forward to seeing what the rest of 2017 brings.
"I hit Assistant Manager in the November because I realised that if it’s meant to be, it is up to me!"
Rupy has had to fight for her rights all her life, but Forever has given her the potential to take a new path…
When I was young, I was taken under the care of my aunt and uncle. It was hard because I wasn't your typical child, I was disabled. They took me in and brought me up alongside their own three children, and they never gave up on me. They gave me so much love and that made me the person I am today.
With their support, I gained my GCSEs and three A-grades at A-level, despite ‘professionals’ telling me that I’d never be able to achieve that. Even after I achieved these results I was told by social services not to go to university; they would not fund my support so we fought them so that I could go. Even at university it was a continuous battle to try and get the correct support.
With a lot of hard effort, I left university with a 2:1 and I am now training to be a doctor of health psychology. I still frequently worry that my support will be cut and I constantly have to plead, beg and fight with social services to ensure that I receive the support I need in order to live my life as a human being should do.
A few years ago, I became obsessed with playing the lottery; I’d pray that I’d win the Euro millions so that I didn’t have to worry about relying on social services. But in August 2016, I met my old school friend Lucy. She offered me hope when she introduced me to Forever and when I saw the potential of the business opportunity, I grabbed it. I saw a light at the end of the tunnel which would lead to a place where I wouldn’t have to degrade myself every few years to prove to social services what I can't do, just for them to give me the support I require. Instead I've joined a team that praises me for my abilities and what I CAN do. I'm no longer a victim, I can start dreaming again, and I no longer play the lottery!
The Forever opportunity is not really about the money, but rather the choices it offers. It gives people hope, and I want to offer hope to other people too; to those who, for whatever reason, feel as if their life is not in their own control. I'm going to ensure I work and achieve everything I can in Forever. I have so many aims and dreams now, and I'm looking forward to the day I write a letter to social services telling them that they can no longer rain on my parade!
"I've joined a team that praises me for my abilities and what I CAN do. I'm no longer a victim, I can start dreaming again."
Sapphire Manager Natalie Heeley continues to take the Forever world by storm as she secures the number one spot in the UK for the third year running.
As a leader admired by many across the world, a devoted mother to two wonderful children (plus one on the way), and a business-builder whose success continues to surpass expectations, Natalie carries with her an air of professionalism, power and self-confidence that many would envy. Forever’s Editor, Kate Hodge, caught up with Natalie at her beautiful country home to talk business, mindset, and why she’s Forever Proud…
KH: WHAT DID LIFE LOOK LIKE WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED FOREVER?
NH: I’ve been in Forever about ten years now but my background is in marketing. I was made redundant twice and the second time I was pregnant with my son Will. I therefore became a mum at home, which was great because it was what I always wanted anyway, and Rosie came along pretty quickly after, but money was a struggle. For ten years prior to this, my mum Jan Whittaker had been asking me to look at Forever, but I’d never been interested before. However, things changed when I had both children and I found myself wanting something that was going to be flexible, something that was going to be challenging, and something that was going to give me loads of support because I didn’t have much confidence or belief in myself at the time. Will was two and Rosie was five months old when I started my Forever business.
KH: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOURSELF IF YOU COULD GO BACK TO THOSE EARLY DAYS?
NH: If I were to start the business again, I would tell myself to never compare myself to other people. It’s so easy to do, but we need to remember that we are all on our own journey and we all come into it with different challenges, different goals and different skills. Every Forever Business Owner needs to realise that they are individuals who are able to make it happen. In fact, the only way you can fail is by quitting, so you need to make sure you are getting up each day with that positive mindset, getting out of your comfort zone, and working on challenges to ensure you overcome them. Self-belief also plays a crucial role. It took me two years to get to Manager because I didn’t believe that I could do it, and it took me a long time to learn that you have to work on your mindset daily.
KH: HOW DOES IT FEEL TO SECURE THE TOP SPOT AGAIN?
NH: It’s pretty amazing to be recognised as the number one FBO for the third year running, but it’s not just down to me – my team is just incredible and I want to say a big thank you to them all. This achievement is also a testament to hard work. When I started my Forever business I worked literally every moment I could around the children, and it just shows that if you put that hard work in, it will pay off in the long term.
KH: WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO FBOS WHO ASPIRE TO BE LEADERS IN THE FIELD?
NH: Firstly, it’s important that you do your research and make sure you are clear on what tools, events and trainings are available to you. You should then access these tools and trainings yourself before sharing them with your team. I think the company trainings and events that I’ve benefited from the most are the Success Express events. They are so important as they keep you motivated, they help to build team spirit, and the trainings are absolutely incredible. The Advisory Board product trainings are also essential as they will help to build your confidence when it comes to retailing the products and they will also help you to coach your team. Using the tools on foreverknowledge.info has also been beneficial to my business because everything is at your fingertips and you can access it from home in those little spaces throughout your day.
As well as promoting the company trainings and events, being a leader requires teaching others the basics of the business. It’s teaching people how to retail the products, how to do a great product launch, how to make a phone call, how to do a one-to-one and how to run a Business Presentation, whether that’s a home BP or over a coffee. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel as it’s worked for forty years; you just have to be persistent and teach others. For me, a massive part has been teaching others about mindset. I believe that 80% of our success is down to what we are telling ourselves so I constantly remind my team to work on their mindset daily.
KH: HAVE YOU ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR THOSE WHO FEEL THEIR BUSINESS HAS SLOWED?
NH: Remember not to compare yourself to other people – running a business is not a race and it is perfectly normal to go through stages where business remains at a steady pace. However, if you are keen to see growth, it may be worth looking back in your diary to remind yourself what activity you’ve been doing. Look at the past three months, how many one-to-ones have you had? How many guests have you taken to the Business Presentation? Ideally these are face-to-face activities but they could be online, and although you will probably find that you’ve done a bit, it’s likely you have room to do a lot more. Just try increasing your activity and you’ll soon see the results you crave. What I do, and what I tell my team to do, is to try and do a minimum of three to five one-to-ones per week, and attend a Business Presentation, with a guest, on a weekly basis.
By doing this amount of activity, you are likely to recruit one to three people each month. If you aren’t going to the BP, a big part of the jigsaw is missing – the BP will give you the motivation and encouragement you need to confidently talk about the business; make sure it plays a key role in the diary, but most importantly, don’t give up and know that you can do it.
KH: WHAT HAS THIS PAST YEAR (2016) LOOKED LIKE FOR YOU?
NH: This past year has been pretty magical: I turned forty when we were out in South Africa at Global Rally and this was followed by the most amazing family holiday. My kids, my mum, my brother and sister, we all went on safari and we really just spent loads of time together making memories. I had a big party with my team out in Johannesburg, and I also picked up a million dollar cheque which made it a pretty spectacular birthday. When we came home we had a few more parties, so it’s literally been a year of celebration and having fun. Amongst all this I also met my partner, we’ve renovated our beautiful farm house which has always been a dream come true, and then to finish the year off I found out that we are expecting a baby!
KH: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2017?
NH: This year my focus is being a mummy again. Rosie is now eleven, Will is twelve, but this time it’s going to be so, so different. All those years ago I didn’t have much money or time, I was a single parent and there were lots of challenges that we had to face; this little girl is going to grow up in an entirely different environment. Our house is nearly finished so we are going to be living in our dream home and we can’t wait to introduce our baby girl into the family. It’s going to be pretty scary going back to babies but we are all so excited. I’m also looking forward to working with my team, watching them achieve Chairman’s Bonus and Eagle Manager, and obviously I am going to have the opportunity to meet lots of new mums which means conversations that could lead to them changing their future. All in all, 2017 is going to be a great year.
KH: WHY ARE YOU FOREVER PROUD?
NH: Forever has provided me with financial freedom and for me that means choices; choices to do whatever we want, when we want, without having to think about whether we can afford it. That’s been pretty life-changing for us. I’m also able to work closely with my mum and sister, and together we’ve been able to change our family’s lives. It’s humbling to know that by simply sharing the opportunity, we’ve changed hundreds of lives around the world as well. I love meeting so many different types of people and to work in such a positive and motivating environment is rare these days. That’s why I’m Forever Proud.
"Remember not to compare yourself to other people – running a business is not a race and it is perfectly normal to go through stages where business remains at a steady pace. However, if you are keen to see growth, it may be worth looking back in your diary to remind yourself what activity you’ve been doing."
Based in south-west London, Matt enjoyed a successful career working for a major brand. He was focused, passionate and hardworking, but the long hours and lack of time began to tarnish the corporate dream…
I started my Forever journey back in February 2015 whilst working for a large well-known soft drinks brand. I headed up their national sales team which consisted of over 130 managers, and while some may say I had the perfect career, I always believed there was more to life than working a sixty-hour week and having no time to yourself.
Fortunately, I saw the Forever opportunity as my way out of the corporate rat race. I set a goal to get to a place where I’d be able to quit my job within five months, and exactly five months later I resigned. I knew that working alongside such an incredible company with amazing products would work, so I began building a business by following everything that my upline told me to do. Kyle Burrows and Emma Cooper were outstanding mentors!
I achieved Manager in three months by working my business around my job, and alongside managing my own personal £multi-million international property portfolio. I was also having my house extended and I was in the middle of buying a new three-bed London apartment to rent out. I may have been busy, but I made time for my Forever business; it was going to set me up for the future and once there I would never have to look back!
I now have four amazing Managers based in Scotland, and a team of over 300 people – we are like one big happy family! The friendships you make in Forever are incredible; these people are going to be in my life for the rest of my days, and the journey we are going to walk together makes me ‘smile’. When I was at Global Rally in South Africa, I looked around and, whilst holding back emotion, I knew I was working for something special when I saw such inspirational and highly motivational people.
I am more committed than ever to carry on building my business with Forever, and Senior Manager is firmly set on the horizon, but I have also had the time to retrain in something I’ve always been passionate about – property. I have now qualified as a self-employed mortgage and insurance advisor and I intend to work this role alongside my Forever business. Forever has given me options; options to have more time, freedom, and the ability to do what I want, when I want, and with whom I want. That is priceless! I would like to thank everyone who is playing a key part in my journey and I am super-excited for the years ahead.
"The friendships you make in Forever are incredible; these people are going to be in my life for the rest of my days."
Forever found me at a time in my life when I truly believe I needed it the most. At the time, I had three young kids, all below the age of five, with the two youngest only thirteen months apart. My kids and my husband Ross are my rocks, my inspiration, and the ones who drive me to be the best I can be…
Before Forever I was a bank branch manager and I’d worked in the same corporate organisation for fifteen years. I had a great salary, a great team and it was my dream job. Life was good but when I fell pregnant with Poppy (our third), things started to change.
One month before Poppy was born my mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer. My whole world fell apart. She underwent a life-threatening operation the day before Poppy was born and I suddenly realised that this ‘dream job’ I thought I had wasn’t going to work anymore. It was missing something crucial – work-life balance. It was clear that juggling three young kids, a corporate career and mum’s illness just wasn’t possible. I had no time, and sadly time was running out for mum faster than we thought.
After I had Poppy, I was desperate to lose some ‘baby weight’, so I decided to try the C9. Afterwards I looked great and felt amazing, and the lady I bought it from suggested I take a look at the business opportunity. I took one look at the Marketing Plan and knew straight away that I was in.
Suddenly I had found a business that I could work around nap times, mum’s treatments, feeds, hospital visits, school, kids’ clubs, etc. I had found my way out, and a way to create the work-life balance I craved.
Forever has given us so much. Fast-forward to 2017, and we have an extended family home, we have managed to take the kids to Disney and I have travelled to places I could only dream of before. With our first Chairman’s Bonus cheque we were able to replace our old car, and the remainder went to Strathcarron Hospice where my mum spent her last ten days (she sadly passed away in January 2016).
The most important thing that this business has given us is memories and the time to create them; memories with Ross and the kids, and memories with mum. We were able to take her on trips, and I was able to be by her bedside twenty-four hours a day when she was in the hospice. This was the moment I realised that the business opportunity has the potential to change lives – it had certainly changed mine!
"I took one look at the Marketing Plan and knew straight away that I was in. Suddenly I had found a business that I could work around nap times, mum’s treatments, feeds, hospital visits, school, kids’ clubs, etc."
Angelina and her husband Marlon both work crazy hours but this led to them looking into the Forever opportunity. Angelina realised that working the business would soon give her the time freedom she craved…
My journey with Forever started when a friend of mine contacted me to highlight the fabulous opportunity. It took a couple of attempts of contact, but once we met, I signed on the spot – I was so excited about starting a new journey and I felt it would really benefit my family.
My husband and I both work long shifts which means we’re constantly juggling childcare for our two children Paige and Dylan. I work for the emergency services, which means a varied shift pattern often at unsociable times, and my husband's job is of a similar ilk. Fitting in quality family time is a nightmare so one of the main reasons for starting the business was so that I could earn enough to free up time, time that could be spent together as a family.
My Business Owner Box arrived and I got to work. I made sure I started by familiarising myself with the products and I quickly saw the benefits which helped to fuel my enthusiasm. I also knew early on that I wanted to build a team; I wanted to help others like me achieve their goals and dreams, and I loved the idea of giving them an opportunity which could lead to a better future and lifestyle.
Forever has helped me to become more confident by taking me out of my comfort zone. I’ve met so many new and different people – my normal daily routine wouldn't allow this – and this has helped me immensely. I have travelled to many cities thanks to building my business, and I’m consistently broadening my knowledge. I'm excited about our future and it’s now looking even brighter; the prospect of dropping my hours at work is looking more likely and this means I’ll be able to spend more quality time with my family whilst I continue to grow my business.
"Forever has helped me to become more confident by taking me out of my comfort zone."
Gary always had a passion for music and entertaining others, but after years of dedicating himself to the industry, he realised he needed to find something that offered him a better life balance…
I started singing around the pubs and clubs at the age of eighteen. My mum helped me to get started by paying for my first PA system and managing me, and through this I built up an amazing career entertaining crowds under the name of Gary Marsden.
Over the years I’ve had the privilege of singing alongside some well-known artists like The Vengaboys, Lisa Scott-Lee from Steps and Alexandra Burke. I absolutely love singing and I'm also part of a duo called Fascination! I had dreams of becoming a pop star and of having a lifestyle like a rich and famous person, but, at the age of thirty-four, these dreams seemed less likely.
Alongside my music career, I worked as a presenter at my local bingo. For the past twelve years I've worked split shifts and my working pattern began to take its toll. Gigs and bingo took up most of my time, any kind of social life was rare, and I knew things were only going to continue unless something changed.
I came across Forever when I noticed one of my friends had achieved impressive results from completing the C9. I wanted to know more so got in touch with a friend of over fifteen years who I knew sold the product. After completing the programme I felt amazing and was very happy with the results. A few days later I received a message from Jo saying how great I'd be at the business – I didn't even know the business opportunity was available to me but after seeing the Business Presentation I was amazed! After much discussion, I realised that this opportunity would give me the chance to finally turn my dreams into reality.
I couldn't afford the Business Owner Box so my mum came to the rescue; she knew how passionate I was about it. I joined Forever and after two months I'd managed to recruit three people and not long after this I hit Supervisor. The feeling was amazing but I wouldn't have done it without the hard work and support of my team. Forever is now my focus and I can see a big future ahead. I know, hand on heart, that I will be successful and I urge anybody who is looking for change to pursue this amazing business; it could transform your life like it is mine.
"After completing the programme I felt amazing and was very happy with the results."
Ex-professional footballer Darren was on top of his game having played for premiership and championship team Blackburn Rovers (and other clubs) from the age of fourteen. However, when he was in his mid-twenties, an injury caused everything to change. His partner, Charlotte Hawes, shares his story…
Darren’s life was football, football, football. Every day was about working on his fitness, training and being healthy, and if he wasn’t on a football pitch or in the gym, he was on the golf course! Darren played with and against top players and he would visit and play in various countries – he was ‘living the dream’. But, in 2008, Darren suffered a snapped cruciate and problems with his knees, and although he is still playing local football, his professional career had to come to an end.
Darren was devastated as football was all he knew from such a young age. He had to have four knee operations and it was becoming a daily struggle for him to work and walk, never mind trying to play football!
Darren discovered Forever whilst working at a client’s house and soon realised, without knowing the details, that there was a very good opportunity available. Darren recommended the business to me as he knew I was at a crossroads – I had very little spare time and no work-life balance, and we instantly saw an opportunity to earn (in time) a substantial income alongside a flexible lifestyle.
We signed up and I currently play the lead role whilst Darren shares his product experiences and the opportunity to everyone he meets. So far the business has given us amazing friendships, it’s allowed us to set goals and get excited, and we can now start to build a career together and plan for a future we didn’t think was possible.
Darren and Charlotte on F15…
Darren found Forever's products to be of great benefit to him and he is now keen to use the products to help him get back to the level of fitness he was pre-injury. Darren and Charlotte are currently part-way through the F15 programme. Here is what they have to say:
“F15 is fantastic and having a programme to follow for diet and exercise is giving me the best chance to get in shape and stay in shape. My motivation to be at a high level of fitness is back and I will reach the goals I’ve set. Since starting the programme, I’ve started to see definition and I’ve lost some weight in the process. If you’re doing F15, don’t give up, dig in and get it done – the end goal is always worth it.” – Darren Dunning
“Being a keen sportsperson myself but having struggled to get back into a regular fitness regime, the structure of F15, along with the brilliant workout videos that Forever produced, has given me the kick and the support I needed to get back on track.” – Charlotte Hawes
Bethan wanted more from her working life but as a young mum she found it difficult to progress. Then she discovered Forever…
In 2011, at the age of twenty-one, I was a single mum to my little boy Tyler who was two years old, and I was working full-time for a large retail chain. I dropped out of college at nineteen when I became pregnant and two years later I was feeling like I hadn’t fulfilled my potential. Retail became something I was good at and even though I adored being a mum, I didn’t want to be just another young mum in the system.
There was never anything wrong with my life; I had great friends and family, and a job that paid a wage that paid my bills, but there was always something missing – I just didn’t know what! My bosses were amazing but working full-time had no flexibility for me as a mum with a young child, and I really struggled to pay for childcare costs. I was working for the pride of being able to say I was, but I had no money once everything was paid. I had no qualifications other than my GCSEs, and no real life experiences. Even if I did want to do something else, I didn’t know where to start, but that’s when Forever found me. I saw a chance to shineand earn a corporate income with full training and support, so I jumped.
For the past six years I have built a global business and a corporate income that surpasses anything I could have ever imagined. My Forever income has allowed me to privately educate my eldest, travel the world, drive dream cars, have our dream wedding, and it’s given us time to have two more children: Miles, one, and we have another on the way! I love being a stay-at-home mum, but I also love that I don't have to sacrifice a career to do that.
I have spent the last few years building myself up, something I know is invaluable, and although I have a lot of friends who are sceptical, once I talk people through the Marketing Plan and the stability of the company, even if it isn’t right for them, they seem to come around.
I started this business as a baby and have become someone I’m truly proud of. Forever will never just be a job for me, and the people I work with will never just be people I work with; Forever is my life, and I will always be passionate about sharing this opportunity.
"For the past six years I have built a global business and a corporate income that surpasses anything I could have ever imagined."
I came out of school with a D as my highest GCSE and I was incapable of committing to even one year of college. At sixteen I went straight into an office administration role, but I only lasted a week! I picked myself up and tried again and landed a customer service role. This time six months went by, but then I was in the same situation, booted out for the better of the company! This pattern lasted for the years that followed.
I have dyslexia, ADHD and I’ve suffered with depression for a number of years. I can articulate and hold a good conversation so I don’t often come across like someone diagnosed with dyslexia, but I've always struggled to stay on task. I get distracted easily and time slips through my fingers. Writing is difficult and takes me a long time, and to concentrate on something is really hard work for me. These things, along with terrible time-keeping and a worse attitude, put a strain on me progressing in life.
When I was twenty-two I decided I was better suited to self-employment. I entered a modelling competition and for the first time I knew what I wanted. I moved to London to pursue it properly and through the jobs I received I met some incredible people, gained great experience and it was something I could pick up when I wanted. Unfortunately I just didn’t have the drive to push myself so I ended up returning to the office. After a year and a half I had had enough; I was tired and underpaid and I was also slipping into deeper depression.
I went to Bethan as a shell of my former self. For the first time in three years I was ready to listen to her. I had no idea if I could do it and I lacked self-belief, but I had nothing to lose. I wanted to learn and see if the business could do all the things it promised.
The more I worked the business and developed myself as a person, the more obvious it became that I had to make some serious life choices. In the space of a week I left my relationship, my home, a mortgage, the city, attended a funeral, and I helped my Nan through depression. Forever became a focus away from everything else, and I put all my efforts into helping, advising and guiding my team. My upline’s advice and dedication to me and my team kept me strong and excited, and I absolutely adore where my life is headed. I chose to believe the impossible was possible and now I’m proud to say I’ve found something I can, and will, commit to.
Four mindset shifts to experience more health and happiness Health doesn’t just happen — it is cultivated. It takes intentionality to create a healthy lifestyle. After all, your day-to-day deci...
Four mindset shifts to experience more health and happiness
Health doesn’t just happen — it is cultivated. It takes intentionality to create a healthy lifestyle. After all, your day-to-day decisions will drive the outcome of where you are a month or a year from now. So, it helps to pause and reflect by asking yourself: Where do I want to be? What do I want to be intentional about so that I feel more fulfilled? Being intentional with your time and what you want for yourself puts things into perspective and helps realign your priorities. Here are four ways to experience improved health and more happiness through intentionality.
Commit to a Goal
Often, what you want to achieve seems like a great idea, but it is just that — an intangible idea. It only becomes real once you commit to a goal. With goal setting, it helps to do a judgement-free assessment of where you are now. Consider where you’re thriving, and where you’re not feeling your best when it comes to your physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and social health.
Maybe you’re in great shape but you would benefit from a stronger support system, or vice versa. Whatever it is, think about why this change matters to you. Would having a stronger support system help you navigate challenging times better and enjoy the good times more? Would being in better shape allow you to do more activities with your family? Being intentional when setting your goal — understanding why you want that change and how you will benefit from that change — gives you a greater purpose to motivate you when working toward it.
Make a Plan
You may have heard the saying “a goal without a plan is just a dream”. While dreaming allows your mind to wander and think of creative solutions or new ideas, the success of those dreams is found by creating a goal that has an actionable plan. One of the best ways to do this is through creating a SMART goal. This type of goal setting stands for: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timebound. Using this framework will help you clearly define what you want and how to achieve it.
Vague goals — I want to improve my diet, or I want more social activity — take on the lens of a dream, or a wish, rather than a plan. Instead of these, try: I will eat healthier foods five nights per week, or I will participate in one activity or association that I’m interested in per week. These examples outline the “specific” and “measurable” aspects of a SMART goal. The next step is to ensure they are attainable (or reasonable) and relevant (an appropriate next step toward your desired result), and that there is a timeline in which to complete them. Here is an example of a fully outlined SMART goal for social activity: I will join a running group and make one new meaningful connection per month for the next five months. Consider how you can be more intentional by turning your goal into a SMART goal.
Establish Consistent Routines
Even when you have the best intentions when working toward a goal, there are still challenges. Many struggles — such as lack of time to make healthy meals or low energy — can be avoided by establishing consistency in your routine. This can look like habits such as exercise (helps with lowenergy) and meal prep (allows you to have healthy food ready on busy days). Or, it can be having a consistent wind-down routine before bed to help you sleep better. How you start the day also matters. The morning sets the tone for your day, so be mindful of this precious time. If you look at emails or social media when you wake up, you’re focused on other people’s agendas rather than your own priorities. Instead, nurture yourself through journaling, meditating, reading, exercising, or walking your dog. Putting consistent, intentional structures in place helps you prioritise your health and well-being, and within these structures, you can find ease and improved energy.
Practice Gratitude
It’s no secret that writing down what you’re grateful for has a positive impact on your health. Studies show that expressing gratitude helps the brain release dopamine and serotonin, two of the “feel good” hormones. People who practice gratitude also report greater goal attainment. Beyond this, showing gratitude for your experiences — whether it’s as small as a delicious meal or as big as acareer achievement — helps you develop the skills to be more accepting of change, acknowledge yourself, and recognise growth. Gratitude relates to intentionality, too, as the act of writingdown what you’re grateful for helps you review and reflect on goals you may have set and progress you may have achieved. Intentionality is a filter that gives us greater meaning and improved results. Once you implement it into your everyday life, you’re sure to feel its positive impact.
How DX4 Helps You To Be Intentional
DX4 is an all-new four-day programme that helps you balance and reset your body through nutritional products and supplements, guided nutrition, and mindset practices. You’ll set a goal at the start of the programme and be guided through intentional approaches to unifying the mind and body.
Head Office Team - DX4 Ready, Set, Reset Here at Head Office, we love a challenge, and so what better than to take part in our GLOBAL Ready, Set, Reset, with our new DX4 Body Balancing System. This w...
Head Office Team - DX4 Ready, Set, Reset
Here at Head Office, we love a challenge, and so what better than to take part in our GLOBAL Ready, Set, Reset, with our new DX4 Body Balancing System. This week we have been sharing our experience with you on social media and we thought we would do a quick round-up of how we have been feeling over the last four days.
Bob
Day One: Decide
It is time for our global Ready, Set, Reset, and alongside many of the staff here at Longbridge Manor, I am going to be taking part in DX4 this week. My goal for the programme is to help me feel better generally and also to help me curb my coffee habit. I’ve noticed recently that this has crept up, so I am hoping to reset this habit.
Day Two: Define
Defining my goal would be to reduce my daily coffee consumption, by cutting this down each day and replacing it with water or our delicious aloe.
Day Three: Discover
Day three of DX4 and it’s going good. The toughest thing so far has been missing my morning cup of coffee so I am drinking water instead. Just stay focused and you get through it.
Day Four: Dedicate
Thinking about the impact of this programme, it is important to be a product of the product and I can now honestly talk to my friends and family and tell them why they should try DX4 as a way of becoming more aware of our food choices. The potential is incredible, there are loads of people that would like to get in better shape and feel healthier, and we have a great four-day solution, so get excited and share with everybody that you meet.
At the end of day four, my tips would be that it is easier if you have someone supporting you on your journey, so try and start it with someone else, or in a group. Certainly for me having the staff team keeping me on track has been really, really good, and the second thing is to go into it with the right mindset, because as in everything we do in our Forever business, whether we think we can or we think we can’t, we are absolutely right.
Amelia
Day One: Decide
The holistic outlook of the programme is what made me decide to do DX4. We all know that leading a healthier lifestyle is more than just a quick fix. The programme’s approach to the increase in mind and body connection seemed perfect. I wanted to be more mindful of what I ate and the nutrition that I was putting into my body, as well as really focusing on proper hydration.
The booklet for me was really helpful for this goal as it allowed me to really reflect on the areas of my wellness that could use a little work. By completing the self-reflection, which makes us focus on specific areas of our wellness, helped to highlight once again that hydration was a key aspect that I needed to improve on, and also to be more mindful about what and when I ate, rather than just habitually eating when I wasn’t actually hungry. A highlight of today was definitely the Forever Plant Protein shake. It is filling, easy to prepare, and tastes good too. At the end of day one I was feeling good, I was less tired than I anticipated, and also not as hungry!
Day Two: Define Day two’s theme is Define, so the second day of DX4 is about defining our personal areas of focus from day one in the context of the SMART goal. My SMART goal for these four days was: ‘To increase my wellness through increasing my hydration. I am going to ensure that throughout DX4 I am drinking at least 2 litres of water, and to ensure I continue after the programme I have set reminders on my phone to help prompt me.
Day Three: Discover
Day three’s theme is about discovering the challenges that you may be facing on the programme, and ways to overcome these. My challenge has been habitual eating. I haven’t actually felt that hungry during the programme, however there are certain times of the day that I feel that I SHOULD be. I am more aware that I wasn’t fully present when I was eating, and it has definitely made me appreciate the food I am consuming more.
Day Four: Dedicate
When you reach day four of the programme we are encouraged to think about what we have learned during the four days, and what we will be taking forward. For me this will certainly be a focus on hydration, I will continue to drink the 2 litres of water daily as well as ensuring that I am more mindful about what I am eating, and remembering to listen to my body. The programme has helped me to re-evaluate my habits, and has built a solid foundation for creating new ones.
A tip for anyone doing the programme would be that although there is never a ‘perfect time’ to do DX4, choosing to do it when you have a quieter schedule will help you to really dedicate yourself to the programme. Also doing this in a group has been one of the biggest things that I found helped me. Motivating and inspiring each other through the days, and sharing experiences helps you to stay accountable and really dedicate to the programme. It also helps when you have questions or maybe a dip in motivation.
Spencer
Day One: Decide
I decided to do DX4 to try and lead a healthier lifestyle. I found myself eating lots of takeaways and junk food and it was making me feel tired and led to a lack of energy. On day one I found the morning the hardest. However, after the first few hours I was surprised about how normal I felt. I wasn’t hungry after having the shake in the afternoon, and actually enjoyed the taste. I feel that with there being a structure to when you take the products, this helped with any hunger issues as you are constantly taking something and have something to look forward to. I was most surprised about how normal I felt on the morning of day two. It felt like waking up after a normal day.
Day 2: Define
In order to help me lead a healthier lifestyle I am going to reduce the amount of takeaways I eat, as well as reducing my caffeine intake. I will do this by reducing the amount of coffee and tea I drink to just one per day, and to do this I will make sure I am increasing my water intake.
Day Three: Discover
During the programme I found it hard not to eat with my family, especially when they were eating, and I wasn’t. However, throughout the programme, I didn’t feel hungry due to the different supplements that you take, even in the mornings.
Day Four: Dedicate
Now that I have finished the programme, I will be making more of an effort to drink less caffeine and drink more water throughout the day. I think doing the DX4 in a support group has really helped me, and I would recommend this to anyone. Also keeping busy really helps by distracting you from any hunger you might feel.
Tyler
Day One: Decide
I decided to do DX4 to improve my eating habits and be more mindful of what I was eating. I was choosing to have takeaways instead of cooking because it was convenient, and I was starting to feel the impact of unhealthy eating so this needed to change. I felt surprisingly great throughout day one, I wasn’t as hungry as I thought I would be. My favourite part of the day was both of the Forever Plant Protein shakes, I really enjoyed these. I found that the most challenging bit for me was about an hour before I had each of the shakes as that is when I started to feel a bit hungry. I spaced out the shakes across the day, but once I had these I felt a lot better.
Day 2: Define
My goal is to improve my eating habits and eat fewer takeaways, so to do this I will ensure that I am only eating one takeaway per month. I will ensure that I am batch cooking my food to help with convenience.
Day Three: Discover
So I have faced a couple of challenges up until now. The main one was making dinner for my children while not being able to eat, however, I knew I needed to stick to the programme! And so I did! Also, when my husband sat down for his dinner, I decided to remove myself from the room to avoid any temptations. Specifically today, I found it challenging to actually finish my big green salad. I really thought that after two days of not eating actual food I would eat my whole salad, but I really didn’t feel the need to finish my plate which has made me more mindful.
Day Four: Dedicate
After DX4 I will take forward remembering to listen to my body and eat when I’m hungry as opposed to eating because I’m bored or supposed to be eating. I’m really surprised at how little food I need as long as I am getting all the right nutrients! I will now be so much more mindful of portion sizes too! My tip for anyone doing DX4 would be to do this as a group or with a friend, it’s really great to have that support and someone to talk to about how you’re feeling while doing the programme!
Charlotte
Day One: Decide
I decided to do DX4 to gain clarity and focus, and to become more aware of my eating habits. Throughout the day I have been feeling satisfied, and I was surprised by how good I was actually feeling. My favourite part of day one was the Forever MultiFizz, it is a really refreshing drink with a watermelon flavour. The biggest challenge for me was not having any tea or coffee, as I am a big tea drinker!
Day 2: Define
My goal for DX4 is to become mindful of any negative lifestyle habits that have crept in and change my daily routine to incorporate healthier choices. I would like to become more aware of my daily supplement intake and ensure I am supporting my body the best I can. I will do this by setting myself reminders, and goals throughout my day.
Day Three: Discover
My biggest challenge today was getting through my Forever Multi Fizz, as my tastebuds are changing, and over today the drink tasted quite overpowering. I struggled to drink it with the suggested amount of water, so I decided to transfer it into a litre bottle of water with a straw and drank this over 30 minutes. I found this much easier as the taste was diluted and somehow through a straw it didn’t seem so much…. Plus, I was getting more fluid for the day!
Day Four: Dedicate
Following on from DX4, I will continue to include supplements and the drinking gels, along with shakes as part of my normal daily routine. I am going to introduce Forever Therm and Forever Aloe Berry Nectar day-to-day, and also continue to drink over 2 litres of water a day with a reduced amount of caffeine. I feel I am now in a better mindset to continue with these habits.
Sam
Day One: Decide
During lockdown I got into really bad eating habits. I was unhealthy and it massively affected the way I was feeling – tired, zero energy, low concentration. I knew that enough was enough and I have decided that things have to change if I want to be more healthy, and have more energy. I think DX4 will really give me that boost I need to change my habits. Throughout day one I felt really good and had loads of energy. I even managed to clean my whole house! Having the Forever Multi Fizz was my favourite part of the day. After only having supplements and a shake I really enjoyed the flavour and felt that it gave me that lift I needed. Taking the supplements on an empty stomach is definitely the most challenging part of the programme for me.
Day 2: Define
I am going to make a conscious effort to drink more water. By completing DX4 I am already actively doing this and will ensure that it continues after I finish the programme.
Day Three: Discover
The most challenging part of the programme for me was the Forever LemonBlast drink, I really don’t like ginger so the taste was a little strong for me, however I enjoyed the rest of the programme.
Day Four: Dedicate
What I will take away from DX4 is definitely a focus on drinking more water, and I think that this programme has really helped me with this.
Sophie
Day One: Decide
The reason I decided to do DX4 was that I am going on holiday and I want to feel the best I can possibly feel. I have also been getting some sugar cravings in the evenings, and definitely a massive energy dip after I put my children to bed at 7pm. I am hoping that DX4 can help restore my body balance, control those sugar cravings, support my energy levels, and change some of my habits. One of those is that I do not drink enough water throughout the day, particularly when I am on the go and busy. Throughout the day I have actually been feeling pretty good. I woke up this morning and didn’t feel very prepared, so I would say to anyone thinking about starting the DX4 to really read the booklet, and get an understanding of what your day is going to look like so you have that mental preparation.
All-in-all I felt fine. I had a great tip from Sam, who is also part of the Head Office DX4, to set alarms throughout the day to help remind you to take the supplements, and that gave me a plan which helped. My favourite part of the day was my shake at lunchtime, this was probably because I had it around the most challenging part of the day because that is the time I am preparing food for my children. My top tip for today is to remember you have the Forever Sensatiable, I took two mid-morning and two this afternoon and I think just having those throughout the day will really help, you are allowed up to 8 per day. I am really looking forward to the next few days.
Day Two: Define
So, it’s day two of DX4 and I feel pretty good, I have a lot more energy than I expected I would have, and I really enjoyed the Forever LemonBlast last night. I had it warm before bed and I found it really comforting. I feel less hungry today, I think that is more of a mindset shift. I already feel like I am creating some new habits and I’m not having to cook for the children which is making it a little easier. My SMART goal is to drink more water, one of the reasons I think I feel good today is because I am more hydrated. So I have decided that going forward I need to be having at least two litres a day. I have set alarms to help with this. I’m going to do this for a couple of weeks after and hopefully by that point I will have made this into a habit.
Day Three: Discover
I didn’t find day three as challenging as day one or two as I knew I could have the big green salad. My mindset has really changed from the first two days and the day felt much easier.
Day Four: Dedicate
I will try to make sure I’m drinking 2 litres of water every day and be more organised with meal prepping to help me make better choices with food. My favourite part of DX4 is how I felt on day four. I’ve had great energy and much more mental clarity about my food choices. I really want to try to keep that moving forward. Cooking for my children has been the hardest part of the challenge, especially on days one and two.
My tip for anyone that is going to try DX4 is to be prepared and organised with your supplement, shake and food schedule.
Kuldip
Day One: Decide
I decided to take part in Ready, Set, Reset to help stop my bad eating habits, and help me create new, better ones. I did have a bit of a wobble today as I really felt my sugar levels drop, but after eating a banana I generally now feel okay. My favourite part has been the Forever LemonBlast before bed, as I really like the flavour, my least favourite part of today has been the shake.
Day 2: Define
My SMART objective is to stop the bad eating habits that I have picked up, and space out my food intake throughout the day. I will do this by setting timers for myself, and make sure I am drinking enough water too. Planning out my day will also help me to achieve this.
Day Three: Discover
I have struggled every day around lunchtime, so to help with this I have kept myself busy and spread out my shake and supplements accordingly. I haven’t actually felt hungry, which has been good, and having things to look forward to throughout the day is also helpful with staying motivated.
Day Four: Dedicate
I will make sure I drink more water in future and resist unhealthy snacks such as crisps and chocolate. My favourite part has been how much better I feel and the support and motivation of the group throughout the four days. The biggest challenge I have faced has been the temptation to eat as normal, but my will-power has been strong enough to resist that. My tips would be, do it in a group, and have other people do it with you to keep you motivated.
Emma
Day One: Decide
I am doing DX4 to reset my eating and drinking habits and to reduce my portion sizes. I also want to feel more comfortable in my clothes. I have felt surprisingly good on day one, I have missed food but I haven’t felt hungry. My favourite part was the Forever LemonBlast at night, I liked the taste and felt happy to be nearing the end of day one. What I found most challenging was cooking dinner for the kids and scraping the leftovers into the bin rather than into my mouth!
Day Two: Define
My goal is to optimise my health, and I will do this by using DX4 to become more mindful of what I am putting into my body. I will continue to eat more leafy greens vegetables after the programme has finished, and work to include this into a healthier lifestyle.
Day Three: Discover
Today my biggest challenge was my energy levels as I feel they have dipped from yesterday. I have overcome this by reminding myself of why I started this journey and keeping busy!
Day Four: Going forward I will incorporate more green leafy veggies, drink more water and try not to eat when I’m not hungry. Overall my favourite part has been that I’ve not felt as hungry as I thought I would and I’ve been waking up feeling more refreshed. The biggest challenge for me has been that I’ve missed eating meals with my family. My tip would be to distract yourself with something else when you start thinking about food. Going on dog walks when I would normally eat dinner has helped.
Kate
Day One: Decide
I decided to take part in the DX4 programme to put an end to my bad eating habits. I am bad for snacking and eating out of boredom, so I began this in the hope it would change my eating habits and encourage me to pay more attention to what I am putting in my body. Surprisingly, for most of day one I felt OK! Once the afternoon hit, I began to feel a little hungry but keeping busy soon helped with this. The best part about day one is how many steps there are to the programme – I felt this kept me distracted from constantly being aware that I wasn’t. Between drinking plenty of water, and following the programme steps, day one soon came and went! The most challenging part is 100% not being able to have a nice cuppa!
Day Two: Define
My main goal is to increase my hydration. I always used to be really good at drinking water, but I have recently noticed that sometimes a whole day will go past without a sip! Already DX4 is pushing me to complete my goal; the first thing I think to do in the morning is fill my water bottle. Day two I much preferred to day one! I didn’t feel overly hungry, and I didn’t feel the temptation to pick at anything. I felt a little tired, but motivated. The most challenging part of day two was the same as day one, I really miss a good cuppa!
Day Three: Discover
Day 3 was my most challenging day. Although mentally I felt motivated and really positive, physically I was feeling quite tired and my energy levels were low. Taking this into account, I chose my snack carefully and strategically, along with my salad, and once I had eaten I felt much better!
Day Four: Dedicate
My main plan going forward, is to never skip another day of taking the Forever Aloe Vera Gel! I do take it, but I am guilty of taking it here and there, but DX4 has reminded me of my love for the product.
My Favourite part overall? Although I have at times found it tricky, I have always enjoyed challenging myself. I appreciate the science behind this cleverly put-together plan, and I am loving how productive my week has been in general! I have two biggest challenges I faced - I think I have probably spent three of the four days dreaming of cups of tea! I also struggled with energy levels; my body just wasn't quite keeping up with my positive mentality.
My number one tip is 100% keep busy/distracted. Obviously be wary and keep an eye on your energy levels, but I found having little things to keep you distracted from the thought of food really helped... not so distracted you forget any steps to your daily DX4 routine though!
What are your tips for anyone that is looking to complete DX4? Let us know in the comments below.
DX4 Day 4: Dedicate The supplements and food intake for Day 4 is the same as Day 3 and I have found the DX4 programme refreshingly simple to follow and stick with. I should add that I...
DX4 Day 4: Dedicate
The supplements and food intake for Day 4 is the same as Day 3 and I have found the DX4 programme refreshingly simple to follow and stick with. I should add that I haven’t had any social events to attend during these four days where there would have been the temptations of food and drinks. So be kind to yourself as to when you are going to do the programme; I suggest you choose a quieter few days so that you can properly invest the time in doing the mindset activities and not have to face those temptations. That said it is much bigger than not putting yourself in the way of temptation; rather it is about creating the time and space to spend with yourself and do the deep work on the mindfulness aspects including meditation and journaling. In this way you ask yourself powerful questions and some of the answers may surprise you around your motivations and your thinking. Which brings us to Day 4 where the theme is Dedicate and the focus is mindset. We are encouraged to think about the good habits we have introduced and want to continue after the programme. We are introduced to the nine attributes that constitute a growth mindset. Why is that important you may ask. Well, all change emanates from a growth mindset. If we have a fixed mindset then we think we are the finished article with a finite set of abilities, incapable of change, and we live by the mantra of ‘it’s just who I am’. The nine attributes of a growth mindset are non-judgement, patience, openness, trust, process-focused, acceptance, letting go, generosity and gratitude. The programme encourages us to look at each aspect and how we have experienced these over the four days and how we might develop these attributes further going forward. For me it’s to continue with good hydration, to be more grateful (i.e. when I’m eating to be fully present) and to reduce portion sizes. Patience is an interesting one and I have set a goal to develop patience for the changes to become fully integrated so that they are truly a part of my lifestyle and are habitual.
I will be honest and say that at the start of the DX4 programme I was skeptical about the mindfulness aspects but in truth I have found those to be really powerful in terms of exploring my relationship with food and how I am going to live my life going forward. In contrast, when we embark on a weight management programme, we are usually completely focused on the end result i.e. the weight loss, and then hopefully we may, or may not hang on to some of the good habits. With DX4 I feel that in just four days both my resolve and motivations are stronger than ever to continue to further develop a healthier lifestyle and this has surprised me. I’ll give you an update in a month’s time but for now I feel great and am filled with optimism about installing and continuing with even better lifestyle choices going forward.
Emily Skye, Jen Selter, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Joe Wicks...these health and fitness professionals have become celebrities and household names in their own right as society continues to be captivat...
Emily Skye, Jen Selter, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Joe Wicks...these health and fitness professionals have become celebrities and household names in their own right as society continues to be captivated by the ever popular ‘gym buff’ persona. With an ever increasing trend towards these types of celebrity profiles, it’s clear to see that fitness is a trend that doesn't seem to be slowing any time soon. With one in seven people now members of a gym, it’s clear that this fitness craze is becoming less and less of a fad and more a lifestyle choice.
If you’re looking to push yourself and kickstart your fitness journey with a bang, Forever Living’s C9 programme could be the product for you.
Forever C9 Booklet and Step by Step Guide
Forever Aloe Vera Gel (2 x 1 litre bottles)
Forever Garcinia Plus (54 softgels)
Forever Fibre (9 packets)
Forever Lite Ultra (1 x pouch = 15 servings)
Forever Therm (18 tablets)
Tape Measure
Shaker
Food/Calorie Guide
Exercise Guide
Daily Fitness Checklist
In recent years, health and fitness has become a big trend, especially when it comes to dietary supplements rising in popularity. We have all become more aware and conscious about our health and our p...
In recent years, health and fitness has become a big trend, especially when it comes to dietary supplements rising in popularity. We have all become more aware and conscious about our health and our physiques over the last few years, with many of us finding a new-found love of all things active. Millions of people across all ages, locations and backgrounds are embracing fitness around the world, with the desire to improve their physical fitness and wellbeing. Mintel research* has revealed that as many as two thirds (65%) of all adults took some form of vitamins or supplements either daily or occasionally in the last 12 months.
Social media; influencing millions
Social media is certainly a driving influence when it comes to self-betterment and fitness inspiration. It’s no secret that platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest have increased the popularity of the health and fitness industry, with many celebrities and social media influencers introducing users to new fitness regimes and health supplements, highlighting the benefits that they have had on their own physical and mental health.
The beauty industry has welcomed health and fitness with open arms
It’s clear to see that the health and fitness trend is blossoming throughout the beauty sector. Products such as high SPF sun creams, face masks and cleansing products have become more popular, with people becoming more health conscious. Facebook and Instagram are inundated with videos of people peeling off purifying black charcoal masks. Influencers are posting videos of their workouts and healthy eating regimes, with the aim of giving inspiration to their followers. Health and wellness is at the forefront of social media - makeup trends are also incorporating the healthier lifestyle - with the latest desire to look more youthful, aspiring to get that all important glow and have that perfectly sculpted body all whilst having optimum fitness and health.
Millennials are more conscious than ever about their health
With every generation, they are conscious about specific aspects of their lifestyle affecting their health. For example, there has been significant focus on obesity for a long time - dieting stories are seen as inspirational, weight loss has become a narrative structure for a plethora of television programmes and the food consumed in the UK features a traffic light system in order to help us achieve a healthier lifestyle.
It’s fair to say that the population has been concerned with obesity for a while now. GP’s and health advisors are now suggesting ways to improve our health, further reinforcing that the nation is more health conscious than ever before. Still don’t believe us? We’ve changed from smoking to vaping, and around 2% of the UK’s population have chosen to live off a plant-based, vegan diet. Information is easily accessible on the internet and people are finding ways to get fit with a combination of fitness routines, diet plans and appropriate supplementation, proving that health is now a main priority.
Are supplements beneficial?
For years there have been myths surrounding health supplements and multivitamins, and this has been reinforced on mainstream television time and time again. However, if you are taking supplements alongside a balanced diet then there will be some incredible benefits.
Supplements and vitamins help your body replenish the necessary amount of dietary nutrients that it needs every day, alongside a balanced and nutritional diet.
Diet is crucial when it comes to getting the best vitamins and minerals - supplements aid this. Especially if a person is lacking when it comes to getting the correct nutrition, due to dietary requirements. The key is to ensure supplements are taken in addition to healthy diet choices and nutrient-dense foods. They should be taken with the right amount of exercise and sleep too, which most people forget about! Supplements are also known to be a good way to support your immune system, giving your body the nutritional boost it needs to work at an optimal level.
It is also proven that liquid nutrition is the most readily absorbed form of nutrition and is one of the reasons that products like Forever Living’s Argi+ which contains l’arginine is so popular to take before or after training, as when l’arginine is digested, the amino acid arginine changes into nitric oxide.
It’s no surprise that the nation wants to achieve new health goals but it can often be hard for many with a busy lifestyle, and with the benefits outlined above, it is easy to see why so many fitness enthusiasts turn to nutritional supplements in order to maintain optimal health.
Supplements are beneficial, but the key to vitamin and mineral success is a balanced diet, sleep and exercise. Before taking vitamin and mineral supplements, talk to your GP about your personal dietary plan.
To see Forever Living’s full range of supplements click here.
* http://www.mintel.com/press-centre/social-and-lifestyle/vitamin-and-supplements-market-in-good-health-46-of-all-brits-are-daily-users
Network marketing is often given a bad rap, misunderstood by many – so what exactly is it? In many ways it’s the forerunner to today’s ‘sharing’ and networking on social media; it’s rec...
Network marketing is often given a bad rap, misunderstood by many – so what exactly is it? In many ways it’s the forerunner to today’s ‘sharing’ and networking on social media; it’s recommending and sharing products that you genuinely love to family, friends and colleagues in the same way that you would recommend a restaurant or a film you have enjoyed.
Rather than retailing through the traditional ‘High Street’ Forever Living is a ‘direct selling’ company providing people with an opportunity to start their own business under the umbrella and with the support of a global brand; or as many of you may have heard me say ‘the opportunity to be in business for yourself but not by yourself’.
The direct selling industry is not new – you might be surprised to learn that the first direct selling company was an educational books publisher called Southwestern formed in 1855, and that Avon was formed just over 30 years later in 1886.
Forever Living, will be 40 years old next year, operating in 159 countries with the UK/Ireland being the World’s top performer for sales two years running. Our flag-ship product is our aloe vera drinking gel which accounts for half of the company’s sales globally; it sits within a huge range of aloe inspired products spanning health, beauty, nutrition, weight management and fitness, as well as products from the bee hive.
How does network marketing work?
Forever Living business owners are paid a commission on their retail sales and if they choose to grow their business further by building a team they are also paid a commission by the company on their team members’ sales. In addition the company rewards people who achieve certain volumes of business with increased commission levels, and over time, as they progress they receive other incentives including car plans and all expenses paid training/inspirational events such as the annual global rally held in a different city around the world each year.
Why do people struggle to accept network marketing?
It really is a simple model – so why do some people struggle with accepting it? Well first of all I think it’s because people are not used to a business model where people genuinely help one another. We are immediately suspicious of anything that is different, there must be some catch; it goes against everything we have experienced working in traditional businesses. We are expected to climb over people, play politics and make personal sacrifice (work extra hours, unpaid) in order to stand out and progress.
Secondly we have the term ‘pyramid’ to contend with. A term that many do not fully understand except that it’s negative; rightly so. So let’s be clear; a pyramid scheme is one where people are compensated for recruiting people rather than selling products and……they are illegal. What many people don’t know is that the UK is one of the most highly-regulated countries in the world with legislations protecting both the consumer and the business owner. We are so confident about our products that we offer a 60-day money back guarantee – you don’t find too many offers like that on the High street. We ship hundreds of thousands of orders each year in the UK and less than 10% of our revenue comes from new business owners investing in a ‘business owners box’ – which is also covered by a money-back guarantee. That should put the pyramid argument to bed once and for all.
Forever Living is also an active member of the Direct Selling Association – there are around 130 member companies globally. What this membership means is that all those companies have signed up to a code of ethics regarding best practice and high standards – http://www.dsa.org.uk/codes-of-ethics/ . Hand on heart I can say that Forever Living is one of the most ethical companies I have had the privilege to be involved in – I wouldn’t have been here over 20 years if that wasn’t the case.
Network marketing is now a mature, established industry and the best companies have strong track record, backed up by impressive financial sales statistics that many traditional corporates would envy. Robert T. Kyosaki who wrote the best seller ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ is a great advocate of this industry and co-authored the network marketing book ‘Businesses of the 21st Century’. In fact he is quoted as saying “If I had to do it all over again, rather than build an old style type of business I would have started building a network marketing business.”More about Robert Kiyosaki
Why I am so passionate about Forever Living - Bob Parker UK Country Manager
As well as the flexibility and financial rewards that are possible, perhaps we should talk more about the huge personal development that so many benefit from once they commit to this business. I have witnessed so many business owners first-hand who have become truly great leaders fulfilling their potential in ways that they hadn’t even dreamed when they first started out.
So what about those who grasp the vision and run with it? They may not fully understand how it all works but have a sense of what the ‘Business Owner’s Box’ of products symbolises – the start of something that they have control over and the potential for financial and personal reward. What I love about this company is that it is the most level playing field you will ever experience regardless of age, gender, education, nationality, there are people from every conceivable background thriving in this environment. It’s also flexible – you can start to grow something in parallel with your current commitments, existing job, and around your children. People are able to build businesses on as little as 8-10 hours a week. We all have the same 24 hours a day – it’s how we choose to spend it that affects how our lives unfold.
If you’ve read the Forever magazine then you will be familiar with the host of success stories about people from all walks of life; mums, nurses, prison and police officers, lawyers, hairdressers, dog groomers, building society clerks, beauty therapists, social workers, corporate directors, even a magician’s assistant; all building their own Forever Living businesses. The common denominator is usually that there is something in their current situation that they would like to change. They may be well rewarded financially but time poor. They may hate their job, or have little financial provision in their retirement. They may want to be able to put their children through private school or pay for university education, they may be looking for reward and recognition, they may simply want to build a business with low risk and minimal investment, creating something, and helping others along the way.
What I am keen to point out is that there is no ‘smoke and mirrors’ to this world. It is, like any other endeavour in life; a case of, you get out what you put in. As in any business it requires, commitment, time and work, belief and desire, the resolve to develop new skills. There will be challenges of course but what I do promise you is that you will also have fun along the way, experience one of the most positive ‘can do’ cultures, make life-long friends and have control over your future.
Renowned for her dazzling dancing style and svelte physique, Kristina Rihanoff is no stranger to the limelight. She’s been dancing since the age of six, has won numerous prestigious awards and had cou...
Renowned for her dazzling dancing style and svelte physique, Kristina Rihanoff is no stranger to the limelight. She’s been dancing since the age of six, has won numerous prestigious awards and had countless national television appearances. Being involved in the glitz and glamour of the dance industry from a young age has meant that Kristina has always taken care of her health and appearance to ensure she is looking and feeling her best.
As a huge advocate of skincare products and an Ambassador for Forever Living, we were eager for Kristina to try our new Infinite by Forever Advanced Skincare System as soon as it launched! After trialling this new skincare collection for a month, we caught up with the Russian-born beauty to see what she thought of Forever Living’s brand new anti-ageing range, and whether she had noticed any difference to her complexion.
Forever is so excited to announce that we have welcomed a new UK F.I.T. Ambassador to the team! He won the rugby World Cup, was awarded with an MBE for his services to the sport and is an active anti-...
Forever is so excited to announce that we have welcomed a new UK F.I.T. Ambassador to the team! He won the rugby World Cup, was awarded with an MBE for his services to the sport and is an active anti-bullying campaigner. Ben Cohen is a former England rugby star who has achieved phenomenal success in the sporting world. However, his life hasn’t always been plain sailing and he has had to overcome many obstacles in both his personal and professional life.
Kate Hodge, Forever UK’s Editor, recently caught up with Ben to talk about his talent for rugby, the importance of mindset, his love for Forever products and more! This exclusive and candid interview can be found in the latest copy of Aloe Matters (issue seventeen), available to buy here.
During this interview, Ben reveals how he got into rugby by accident at the tender age of twelve after watching his friend play and being asked by the games teacher to make up numbers! This was his first ever game of rugby, and one which he really enjoyed. From this, he went on to play junior rugby for Northampton Old Scouts RFC and as a result went on to play for Northampton Saints, win the Heineken Cup and then successfully secured a place on the England squad!
Like all successful sportsmen and women, Ben has a strong understanding of the importance of mindset and revealed that the winning mentality is all about detail. He explains that knowing your game and your own strengths and weaknesses is vital and can make you indestructible. Ben’s strong work ethic also helped to shape his mindset during the height of his career and stresses that nothing comes easily, and you should work hard at everything you do.
Ben’s wisdom, success and dedication make him the perfect fit for Forever and we are delighted to have him on board! When asked why he decided to become a Forever F.I.T. Ambassador, his reply was simple: “I’m doing it because I love the products!”
Below are some interesting facts about Ben you may not know…
Ben played rugby for England during the 2003 World Cup. The final, England verses Australia, was won by England, 20-17.
Ben has three daughters: twins Harriette and Isabelle (aged 9) and Milena (aged 1).
Ben’s uncle, George Cohen, played for the England football team in the 1966 World Cup.
Ben is clinically deaf and has 53% hearing loss in each ear.
Tragically, in November 2000, Ben’s dad, Peter Cohen, was fatally assaulted whilst protecting someone else.
As a young child, Ben lived in Spain and when they moved back to the UK his date of birth was recorded incorrectly. He ended up being in the school year above the one he should have been.
In March 2016, Ben won Channel 4’s series ‘The Jump’.
Ben took part in the 2013 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Ben has completed the C9 five times in total.
Ben is passionate about putting a stop to bullying, particularly homophobia.
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As we all know, ageing is an inevitable process that we cannot stop, slow down or pause – it is a fact of life whether we like it or not. In modern day society, we have become fixated on the ageing pr...
As we all know, ageing is an inevitable process that we cannot stop, slow down or pause – it is a fact of life whether we like it or not. In modern day society, we have become fixated on the ageing process from a cosmetic point of view since most people associate youth with looking and feeling better. One survey*, carried out by the Anti-Ageing Health and Beauty Show, found that wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity were among the top anti-ageing concerns amongst British women. Although the process of ageing cannot be controlled, we now know that we can help to prevent the visible signs of ageing thanks to the evolution of science. Using the best of both science and natural ingredients, Forever has created an innovative range of advanced skincare that focuses on the issue of ageing skin. Infinite by Forever is our new line of skincare which uses peptides, natural minerals, botanicals and desert plants which work synergistically with the key ingredient of aloe, to increase its efficacy and benefits.
One of the key findings of research into skincare has found that hydration is vital in helping skin to appear younger and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Picture your skin as a juicy plum: moisturised, taut and smooth. This fruit represents young, healthy skin. However, as we age, our skin loses moisture faster. Add in environmental factors like pollution and the sun and our skin loses elasticity, lustre and firmness. Dry, ageing skin appears dull and is more prone to wrinkles and fine lines – just like a plum that’s been stripped of its moisture. Whilst we can’t turn back the hands of time, we can restore skin’s moisture balance, stimulate healthy collagen levels and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – making your skin appear more like a freshly picked plum!
This fruit analogy explains how the hydrating ingredients in Forever’s anti-ageing products help skin to appear radiant and youthful. Whilst topical products are key to caring for your skin, we also know that to deliver a truly powerful skincare regime, we need to combat ageing from the inside out. Forever’s first ever beauty supplement, Firming Complex, contains a proprietary blend of French melon concentrate, biotin, phytoceramides, Vitamin C and marine collagen. Taking collagen orally has been shown to reduce the appearance in the depth of facial wrinkles and increase skin’s bounce, flexibility and hydration. The role of biotin is also important as it contributes to the maintenance of normal skin. Added to this, Vitamin C contributes to the normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
In an age where fifty is the new forty, people are feeling younger than ever before and they want their appearance to reflect this. What are your main anti-ageing concerns and have you tried our new Infinite by Forever range yet? We would love to hear from you so please post your comments below.
*http://www.onlinebeautyworld.com/Anti-Ageing%20Health%20&%20Beauty%20Show%20Survey%202014.pdf
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