Are you always trying to put more and more into an already overloaded life and schedule? You’re eventually going to run out of time and space to work on your dream. The only way you can remedy this is to let go of things that aren’t helping any longer. Learn why it’s so important and how you can create more space in your life.
~ Linda-Ann Stewart
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” – Lewis Carroll
When you don’t have a vision, then you don’t know where you want to end up. Even if you have goals, and achieve every one of them, they’re probably not taking you in a consistent direction. This is fine if you just want to rack up experiences and let the wind blow you. But it’s unlikely you’ll accomplish anything significant, satisfying or fulfilling if you do. The Universe will direct you to your Highest Good, but It can only give you as much of it as you can envision. So if your vision isn’t great enough, then you’ll fall far short of what you could have.
~ Linda-Ann Stewart
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed or like your life isn’t progressing the way you want it to? If so, the hindrance is probably something you’re holding onto and haven’t released. Without your knowledge, it could directly or indirectly be getting in the way of your dream.
If you’re like most people, you’ve crammed your life full of activity and technology. Computers, smart phones, social media keep you busy and engaged. One downside to this is that it allows very little time to assess what’s outdated and not working. You’re always on the way to the next meeting, text, call, email, or project.
Your life is stuffed full and overflowing. By jamming more and more into your life, you don’t have the space to move or grow. You’re always reacting to what’s coming at you. And you’re so pressured that it doesn’t allow you to respond in an intentional way. Unless you eliminate something, you’ll just continue to become more stressed and anxious.
As you meander through life, you also drag your old habits, beliefs and outdated stuff along with you. They’re so much a part of you and your environment that you don’t notice them. You just keep plugging forward as that weight slows you down. But this costs you time and mental/emotional resources.
To create more space and energy, you need to cleanse old grudges and expectations from your life. Just as you clean out your refrigerator every so often, tossing away sour milk and moldy cheese, you should take stock and clear out your mental and environmental closet. Eliminate those ideas, habits, connections and tasks that aren’t working for you anymore.
First, you have to become aware that they’re present and that they’re holding you back. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away. Until you become aware of it, you can’t resolve or eliminate a problem. Here are some areas where most people have blocks.
Mental. These are beliefs and attitudes that are undermining your vision and goals. They’re so integrated into your personality that you don’t even recognize how they’re affecting you.
You may have an underlying belief that you don’t deserve your dream, aren’t worthy or ready for it. Or you may be a perfectionist. This is a hard habit to break, because it has so many beliefs attached to it. This belief developed in response to your early life, but is outdated. Treat yourself more gently, and seek a more realistic ideal.
Do you have any beliefs that are interfering with your effectiveness?
Habits. These can be mental and physical habits that undermine you.
For instance, you spend too much time on Facebook or social media. Or you want to be more active, but you’re a couch potato. These habits can be detrimental to your relationships and to your career. When you make the effort to be more balanced, you increase your effectiveness and others will respect you more.
What habits do you have that are holding you back?
Relationships. These can be personal or professional relationships, such as difficult customers.
You may feel like you’re trying to fit a square peg into round hole. No matter what you do, it’s not good enough. Or servicing the relationship takes an enormous amount of time and energy. You keep trying to make it work, and it does to an extent. But you would be valued higher elsewhere. It’s time to recognize your worth and find those who agree with you.
What relationships have you outgrown?
When I was in a coaching group, my coach would ask each of us what we could let go of that week. It could be an emotion, a chore, responsibility or something else. To be able to take more on, something else has to be released to create the space. And for life to flow more smoothly, outdated attachments need to be ejected. [This allows the Law of Attraction to work more easily.]
If there’s any place in your life that isn’t working, spend some time to take a long look at it. Are you trying to force a situation or relationship to work when it’s not right for you? Do you have a task or chore that isn’t supporting your dream or vision? Or is there something deeper that’s blocking your progress, such as a habit or belief?
Before you can have more success, harmony, peace or joy, you have to eliminate what’s standing in the way of these desires. Once you figure out what it is, then you can make different choices and change your approach. Install what will help you move towards your dream. You can then move forward unimpeded and create the life you want.
~ Linda-Ann Stewart
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People with high marks in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) excel in the workplace. EQ is the ability to be self-aware and empathetic. Those who have these social skills have the advantage. This article examines the qualities that are detrimental to advancement so that they can be addressed and corrected.
How To Celebrate Small Wins To Achieve Big Goals
Goals give meaning to our lives. They’re something to strive for and make us better human beings. But too often, we get discouraged and give up on them. People who succeed at their goals have a particular mindset and perspective that keep them going. This article gives tips on how to shift your mindset and create a perspective that support you in your quest.
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~ Linda-Ann Stewart
When you’re in the midst of a crisis, you tend to feel powerless. The predicament knocks you off your base and it’s hard to reconnect with your center. Your inner resources are diverted to handle the difficulty. But remember that you have all the Power within you to triumph over any situation. The Universe is always available to help you through. Ask for Its help and be open to any guidance. You may have to ride out the waves, but eventually, you’ll be back in a safe harbor.
~ Linda-Ann Stewart
These 10 Questions Can Foretell If You’ll Be Successful In Life
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50 Ways to Open Your World to New Possibilities
If you feel stuck or wonder if this is all there is, you may have closed your eyes to the possibilities all around you. As long as you stay in your comfort zone, you’ll never experience anything but what you already have. You don’t need to decide to leave it all behind to have a more rewarding life. Small decisions can create large opportunities for joy.
Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent
There are innumerable ways to reduce your stress, based on scientific research. This one adds to the rest, and can soothe your soul while it calms your nervous system. A neuroscientist has found 10 songs that measurably reduces stress and anxiety. This article not only lists them, but created a public list of them you can download.
~ Linda-Ann Stewart
by Norman Vincent Peale
This is one of the true classics in mind power literature. I resisted reading this book for many years, and when I finally did, was blown away by the wisdom in it. The author gives succinct, practical advice on how to deal with many of our daily problems, from self-worth to releasing worry.
Well versed in the concept of the subconscious mind, Dr. Peale explains how to use prayer, affirmations and visualization for best effect. Drawing on the Bible for much of his teaching, he uses Bible verses for affirmations and constructive thinking.
Although this book was written by a Christian minister, it is useful to all philosophies because its principles go beyond religious barriers. Filled with stories and examples, this book is enjoyable to read and will fill the reader with inspiration, confidence and faith.
~ Linda-Ann Stewart
“I keep my thoughts positive and focused on the Universal Good. Even though I might not see the good in any situation, it is there awaiting my recognition of it. The more I practice this, the stronger and more empowered I become.”
Your good is always in potential, waiting for you to become aware of it. It never goes away. Even in the worst of situations, Universal Good is present for you. Once you recognize it’s available to you, you provide the channel for it to flow through into your life. And like any skill, the more you practice shifting your attention to your good, the more it becomes a habit for you to do so.
~ Linda-Ann Stewart
How to Release Negative Emotions Before They Affect Your Health
There is a direct connection between your mind and your body. It’s a fact that negative emotions have a direct impact on your short-term and long-term physical health. They affect everything from being susceptible to colds to pain. This article suggests a technique to become aware of your negative emotions, and then several ways to release them.
What It’s Like to go Without Complaining for a Month
Complaining comes natural to us. It’s a part of our social interaction. But there’s a price to pay when we do. It’s actually stressful for us to gripe or to listen to someone else do it. If you want to reduce your stress by complaining less, use the 6 realistic tips in this article.
Mindset is Key to Success in Your Network Marketing Business
Although this article and podcast focuses on mindset in network marketing, the concepts are important for every part of your life. It’s been estimated that mindset contributes about 80% to your success. With the action steps in this article, you can begin to shift your mindset to support a greater success.
~ Linda-Ann Stewart
Question: When I look into a mirror to say affirmations, am I saying them to my soul or God?
Answer: They say that the eyes are the mirror to the soul. When you’re looking into your own eyes in a mirror while you’re saying an affirmation, you’re looking into your soul and putting a lot more energy into the statement.
You don’t have to tell God that you’re desiring anything, because God knows your desires before you do, and has already given it to you. You are simply affirming what is true on a spiritual level.
When you say an affirmation, you’re using it to change your mind and accept your desire. It’s a way of raising your consciousness to realize that what you desire is already yours and that you deserve it.
~ Linda-Ann Stewart
