“My path is illumined with direction, wisdom, and understanding. Each step leads me to the next, and my way is made clear. All that I encounter along the way contributes to my good.”
There are times when you may feel like you’re hitting a brick wall, not getting anywhere, and get discouraged. That’s when you most need to declare what you want, even if it’s just to be led in the right direction, wherever that may be. By giving the subconscious specific instructions, it will prompt it to open a way for you around, through or over that brick wall.
Constantly replaying negative thoughts is unproductive and can lead to depression. When you dwell on negative thoughts, they gain strength and the issue magnifies. It’s hard to break that cycle, but there are some simple tactics to shift your attention to more constructive ideas.
There are actions that people take that make them extremely likable. And there are attitudes they choose not to have that make them likeable. When you know what these actions and attitudes are, you can copy them and be more likeable, too.
Work life is full of challenges that can drain you and create stress. Your mind can make all the difference in how you respond to your day. It’s a treasurehouse of untold resources and innovation. Why not put it to work for you? This article suggests four ways to make your work routine more mindful and productive.
Have you gotten stuck in a comfort zone? If so, this doesn’t help you to evolve, progress or improve your life. If you’re completely comfortable where you are, you need to do something that pushes you. There’s an old saying, “If always do what always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” Life is expansion, change and if you don’t choose it willingly, Life has a habit of thrusting it on you. Step out and do something that makes you uncomfortable, like asking for some help, take a class in something you’re interested in, make that extra phone call you’ve been dreading. By expanding your comfort zone by just a bit, you’re attracting more good to you.
Haven’t you had days when everything seemed to go wrong? You
spilled your coffee on your proposal, the copier jammed, and you had a flat
tire. Or maybe you’ve had times when the future looked dark and it was hard to
see any light. When you’re down, it’s hard to see that there’s a way up. It
becomes difficult to remember a time when things went well.
In these times, it’s challenging to stay positive, even when
you know that being optimistic brings better results. You know shifting into a more
upbeat frame of mind can turn things around and open doors for you. But when
you’re down, it’s hard to focus on being positive. And this shuts down your
ability to innovate.
What if you had a journal of evidence to remind you of times
when things worked out? When you read about instances when you had good things
happen, your mood lifts. Shifting your attention to something better changes
your perspective and life flows more smoothly. You open to a broader range of
possibilities and engage your creative mind to find solutions.
When you keep a journal of times when you were happy or when
a situation worked out, it keeps you focused on the positive. And a journal
gives you something to refer to when you need a mental boost. The more often
you add to this journal, the more you train your mind to look for joy in
everyday occurrences. You create an upward spiral of positivity that buoys you
up when things go wrong.
There are several types of journals you can keep, and none
of them take much time to update each day. Consider creating one of the
following:
Gratitude.
Evidence shows that writing three to ten gratitudes each day can improve your
attitude within three weeks. People who keep a gratitude journal feel better
about their lives as a whole and make more progress on their personal goals. Also,
they better at bouncing back after adversity.
Falling Star.
This is when you have something amazing drop into your lap. For example, you talk
to someone in line at the store and gain a new customer. Or you mention that
you need a plumber, and your neighbor gives you a great reference for one. By
remembering that good things come when you least expect it, you prime your mind
to seek opportunities for you.
Bright Side. This
is when a situation looks grim, but suddenly turns around. For instance, I had
to find a new home insurance policy after my old one had increased
substantially. My new agent found one, with the same coverage, for almost half
the price. This one could also be called “Dawn,” as in, “It’s
always darkest before the dawn.”
Awe. What
inspires awe for you? A beautiful sunset, a hummingbird hovering, or crashing
waves? Awe can be found in the smallest of moments and can bring a sense of
happiness and joy. When you take note of them, you remember how you felt at
that time. Referring to a moment of awe can reduce stress and improve your well
being.
Manifestation or the Law of Attraction. When have you successfully attracted or manifested something
you were focusing on? Describe it in this journal so you can recall it in the
future. Include your attitude and belief about the situation. Your item could
be as simple as finding a great parking place or as complex as being offered
the perfect job. This journal can encourage and support your spirituality.
Daily practice with any of these types of journals
conditions your mind to seek out the positive, which keeps you more optimistic.
And being able to refer to them when you’re down reminds you that things can,
and will, get better. It brings you back into a sense of balance. It takes a
bit of effort and dedication, but the rewards will be long lasting.
Affirmation:
The Universe supports all of my endeavors. When I keep my thoughts positive, I provide a clear channel through which the Universe can work. I stay positive by remembering times when events have gone well for me. In so doing, it creates an upbeat attitude and allows me to be more effective.
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Do you want to be happier, more positive, kinder and have better emotional control? Studies show that meditating on kindness and compassion can bring you all that and more. Linda-Ann leads you through a short meditation that induces a sense of compassion towards yourself and others. And you’ll also learn how you can maximize its effectiveness in your daily life.
Transcript:
Thank
you for joining me. Do you want to be happier, more positive, kinder and have
better emotional control? There’s a very simple way to do that. It’s by
meditating on kindness and compassion. Within two weeks of practicing this type
of meditation every day, you’ll notice an improvement in all that I mentioned.
I’m
Linda-Ann Stewart, a vision strategist. This type of meditation will also cause
you to feel better about achieving your goals. A meditation like this will
actually change your brain to cause you to be more compassionate. Isn’t that
amazing?
To
give you an idea of how to do it, I’m going to lead you through a very short
example of this type of meditation.
Close
your eyes. Take a deep breath. Bring to mind someone you love and care about
deeply. As you think of them, imagine a warmth in and around your heart towards
this person. Notice your feelings of love, caring, well being and good will
towards this person. You want the best for them. Imagine a golden light
surrounds your heart and contains all of these beautiful feelings. Imagine that
light goes out towards that person, filling them with all these wonderful
feelings.
As
you do, say phrases like the following to yourself, feeling each one as a wish
for that person:
May
you be whole.
May
you be well.
May
you filled with peace.
May
you be happy.
Take
a deep breath. Now, imagine all the good wishes from that golden light directed
towards yourself. Feel them. Again, repeat phrases like the following:
May
I be whole.
May
I be well.
May
I filled with peace.
May
I be happy.
Take
a deep breath… and open your eyes. It feels good, doesn’t it?
You
don’t have to use the phrases the I used. Find phrases that work for you. The
best results happen when you do this type of meditation for 30 minutes a day.
As you go through the process, you can add different types of people.
For instance, imagine an acquaintance or someone neutral, someone that you know but don’t really feel one way or the other about. Send them compassion. And then imagine someone that you’ve had a falling out with, a conflict with, or some other negative experience with. Send them good will. This meditation will help to free you from the burden of the negative emotions associated with that person.
Although
the recommendation is to devote 30 minutes a day to the meditation, once you
know how to do it, you can practice it at any time during the day. When you get
up, you can send good wishes to your loved ones. On the way to work, you can
send good will to your fellow commuters. And, eventually, when you have to deal
with a grumpy boss or nasty customer, you can imagine sending them kindness. It
may not improve their disposition, but it’ll do wonders for yours.
I’ll post links to a recordings that can help you. The first is a Compassion Meditation by the Greater Good Science Center that will lead you through the entire half-hour sequence. The second is a short song on Loving-Kindness, by Karen Drucker. You can memorize the easy chant and use it during your daily life. It’s one I sometimes use when I’m walking or when I’m driving.
If you’d to achieve a 90-day goal more easily, download my free comprehensive Strategic Vision guide at www.SetYourCourseGuide.com. You’ll receive the guide, as well as a training video that walks you through it with tips and directions to support you in accomplishing your goal.
Thank you for watching. May you be filled with peace and happiness.
It’s hard to stay focused and not get distracted in our frantic, fast-paced lives. But focus is the best way to achieve your goals and be productive. Focus is one of the most important skills a person can develop. Learn a simple technique to learn how to be more focused and get more done, more easily.
Transcript:
Thank
you for joining me. In our frantic day-to-day lives, it’s hard to stay focused,
isn’t it? We’re pulled in so many different directions. But being able to focus
on a task or project is the way to get it done and done well. I’d like to share
a simple technique for you to be able to hone your attention, to be more single-minded,
and get more done, more easily. Wouldn’t that be great?
I’m
Linda-Ann Stewart, a vision strategist. The technique I’m going to share with
you combines a couple of tactics. One is deep breathing, and the other is
self-talk. Either of which is good to help calm you down and get focused. But
together, they are an unbeatable combination.
Using
this technique allows you to pay attention to what you want to pay attention
to, to what’s important and not what’s trying to distract you. When you take
care of what’s important first, you can deal with other things later.
When
you want to focus on a task, first take three long, slow, deep breaths. This
calms your brain and nervous system so you can focus. It also allows you to
take a mental step back to make a decision on what to do next. Rather than
being pushed by events, you can make a choice of what to do next. It’s the
difference between reacting and responding. When you respond, you’re reclaiming
your power over your actions.
Next,
engage in talking to yourself to keep yourself focused. Just saying things
like, “Focus” or “concentrate” or “stick with
it,” will rein in your thoughts to stay on task. You could also talk to
yourself as if you’re a third person, like, “Linda-Ann, continue working on
this for the next half-hour.” When you say your name, it catches your
attention, doesn’t it? And you’re more likely to follow your own directions.
When
you stay mindfully focused you’ll find yourself being more productive and
efficient, while increasing your peace of mind. As a side benefit, you’ll also
be training yourself to be more focused, so the more you practice, the better
at it you’ll become. You’ll be developing a vital skill that you can use for
the rest of your life, in all areas of your life.
If you’d to achieve a 90-day goal more easily, download my free comprehensive Strategic Vision guide at www.SetYourCourseGuide.com. You’ll receive the guide, as well as a training video that walks you through it with tips and directions to support you in you in accomplishing your goal.
Thank you for watching. How can you use this technique of deep breathing and self-talk today? Take care.
Mindfulness can be difficult in the middle of the hustle and bustle of life. Time is always at a premium. But you don’t need to meditate every day to experience the benefits of mindfulness at work. Here are a few ways you can inject mindful moments into your day so you can de-stress and do your best.
Daily brain breaks are key for mental and emotional health. Giving your mind a rest throughout the day allows it to recharge, stay focused and positive. Included with the reasons you need to give your mind a break during the day are ways to do so.
Everyone has uncomfortable emotions or undesirable habits they want to change. Fortunately, you can develop new methods to cope with those issues and improve your life. Use this 4-step method to handle unwanted thoughts that can derail your focus.
The one thing you have control over in your life is what you think about. A positive mindset is vital for you to fulfill your goals. But beyond that is how to get your subconscious mind to help you in your pursuit of successfully achieve your goals and vision. Learn a tactic that works with your subconscious mind’s natural tendency to help you.
Transcript:
Thank you for joining me. I’d like to share a tip to help
you achieve your goals more easily, even when life seems chaotic. I’m Linda-Ann
Stewart, a vision strategist, helping business women align their heart with
their vision and program their life for success.
Sometimes, I know it feels like your mind is like a
runaway train, and you’re at the mercy of your thoughts. But that’s not true.
In the book, “A Search for Meaning,” psychiatrist and
neurologist Viktor Frankl explored his experience as a WWII concentration camp
survivor.
One
of the insights he arrived at during his incarceration was that he might not be
able to control his surroundings, but he was in charge of his mind. He had the
freedom of choice of what to think about. If he can choose what to think in
that tragic situation, you can choose your thoughts, as well.
So
why would you want to think more positively when life seems to be falling
apart? Because the way you think about a situation or condition affects how you
behave and the decisions you make. Your attitude towards a challenge either
opens up innovation and creativity for you to find a solution or it closes your
resources down and boxes you in.
When
you seek answers and a positive result, your subconscious mind will look for
opportunities to help you. After mulling over a problem, haven’t you ever had
the answer come to you out of the blue? That’s your subconscious mind helping
you.
My
tip for you is two-fold and is going to sound airy-fairy, but it’s not. This is
to help you prime your subconscious mind to work for you. The first part is to
imagine what your best outcome could be. What is your best case scenario? Just
think that through. That gives your subconscious mind a model to follow. You’re
letting it know what you want.
The
second part is to ask a question. Your subconscious mind is a problem solver.
That’s its role. And it doesn’t like unanswered questions. Ask something like,
“How could this come about the easiest way possible?” or “What
do I need to do next?” Something like that.
Do
not try to answer the question consciously, or guess how it could happen. If
you do, you’ll interfere with your subconscious mind’s work. When faced with a
question, your subconscious mind must find an answer.
Then
stay open to ideas and insights that flash into your conscious awareness, even
if they may seem unlikely. The point is to stay open. What you’ll find is that
one of those ideas will take you on the next step to your goal.
If you’d to achieve a 90-day goal more easily, download my free comprehensive Strategic Vision guide at www.SetYourCourseGuide.com. You’ll receive the guide, as well as a training video that walks you through it with tips and directions to support you in you in accomplishing your goal.
Thank you for watching. What questions are you going to ask your subconscious mind to help you fulfill your goal? Take care.
Expressing gratitude isn’t just a new age fad. There are multiple studies that show that it increases optimism, changes the brain, improves a sense of connection with others and much more. Learn just how important it is and how a small change in your focus can bring you massive rewards.
To be happier, you have to practice behaviors that lead to happiness. The teachings of the Stoics can help you become more mindful, objective and peaceful. They established some trainings that give you tactics to deal with challenges so you retain your mental and emotional balance.
Mindfulness can not only cause you to feel calmer, more optimistic and kinder, it can also help you professionally. The more you choose to practice this technique the more benefits you receive. This article breaks mindfulness down into three steps: Stop. Breathe. Think about your thinking.
