BeingPositive.Net » desire http://beingpositive.net Change Your Life With Positive Thinking Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:57:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://beingpositive.net http://beingpositive.net/wp-content/mbp-favicon/kopete.png BeingPositive.Net Need to Apologize? How to Get Results From Your Apology http://beingpositive.net/694/need-to-apologize-how-to-get-results-from-your-apology/ http://beingpositive.net/694/need-to-apologize-how-to-get-results-from-your-apology/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:57:39 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://beingpositive.net/?p=694 apologies
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Have you wronged someone else, and now you wish to make it right? Apologies can be awkward and uncomfortable, but a good apology communicates a willingness to admit your mistakes and be a better person. It also shows that you value the relationship and want to ensure that there are no hard feelings between you.

Even if you don’t feel like the situation was your fault, asking for forgiveness for your part in the argument may be the quickest way to smooth things over and save your relationship. A well-delivered apology can soothe hurt feelings and draw others closer to you. So, how can you express regret in a way that benefits you?

Finding the Right Words

Just saying that you’re sorry may be enough if it’s sincere. If you’ve really hurt a person’s feelings, though, you might want to say more. How long should your apology be? It should last as long as it takes to communicate sincerity and honesty.

The most important part of any apology is sincerity. Others can tell when your words are insincere. And an insincere apology usually makes the situation worse.

Express a willingness to accept your part of the blame. Some words you can use are:

  • I’m sorry.

  • I apologize.

  • Please forgive me.

  • I know I’ve wronged you.

  • I hate that this has come between us.

  • What can I do to make things right?

  • Can we talk out our differences?

  • Please let me explain.

If you open the conversation this way, you demonstrate that you truly want to make things better. Swallowing your pride and admitting that you’ve wronged someone is easier than you think. Most will be receptive to your desire to repair the relationship and respond in a way that brings healing to both of you.

Find an Opportune Time to Apologize

The timing of your apology is critical. Take a time when the other person isn’t rushed. Even the most careful apology will fall on deaf ears if it is delivered at a time when the other person is hurried and focused on something else.

Ideally, make an appointment. Let them know that you have something important to discuss at their convenience. That way, you’re more likely to receive their undivided attention and have better results with your apology.

Be flexible and work around the other person’s schedule. Your willingness to be inconvenienced to accommodate the other person’s schedule is an important first step in communicating that you are sincere in your apology.

Show that you mean what you say, and follow it up with actions that demonstrate the truthfulness of your words. Actions speak louder than words, and what you do shortly after your apology can do more to heal your relationship than any words you can say.

Hurt feelings are an unfortunate part of the important relationships in your life. Thankfully, a thoughtful apology that considers the other person’s viewpoint can heal wounds that are caused by your mistakes. If you follow through with actions that show your sincerity, you stand an excellent chance of success in repairing the relationship and even making it stronger than ever before!

]]> http://beingpositive.net/694/need-to-apologize-how-to-get-results-from-your-apology/feed/ 0 The Wealthy Mindset – How Your Thoughts Affect Your Financial Future http://beingpositive.net/522/the-wealthy-mindset-how-your-thoughts-affect-your-financial-future/ http://beingpositive.net/522/the-wealthy-mindset-how-your-thoughts-affect-your-financial-future/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:21:48 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://beingpositive.net/?p=522 Grow rich quick
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Surely you’ve heard the saying that when you believe in yourself, you can do anything. It’s a piece of advice that gets passed around for a reason – because it’s 100% true! It especially applies to having a wealthy mindset. It doesn’t matter where you’re starting from; with the right steps, the sky really is the limit.

Believing In Yourself

The first step is to truly believe that you can accomplish anything when you set your mind to it. You can prove to yourself that you believe you can become wealthy by taking it seriously and making concrete plans.

Financially, where are you right now and where do you want to be? It doesn’t matter how far you need to travel, you just need to set out plans right now.

The next thing you need to work on is the “how” of it all. What actions will you take in order to achieve the wealth you desire?

When you write these plans down, you’ll be holding something concrete that you can believe. It’s a promise you’re making yourself for the future. You can refer to your plans often as you begin to use your wealthy mindset to take swift action.

Starting From Scratch

Having the correct mindset can be difficult if you feel that you’re starting from nothing. However, this is when a positive attitude is needed the most! Just think about all the other people that would have given up, and tell yourself that you’re not going to be one of them.

It may help you to look up inspiring stories. There are plenty of people in the world that started with next to nothing who built extremely profitable companies and other streams of income. The difference between them and the average person wasn’t a superhuman power; it was a simple will to achieve great things. They embraced a wealthy mindset and they didn’t take no for an answer.

Expanding Your Wealth

If you’re looking to expand your wealth, a proper mindset can also help you do so. Refer back to your plans to see how far away you are from your ultimate goals.

When it comes to wealth expansion, you may feel like, since you have some money, you can take some risks. However, it’s important to be careful and make sure you have back up plans and back up revenue just in case one of your risks don’t pan out.

Wealthy Affirmations

Nothing gets you in the right mindset like a good affirmation. You can obtain a book on affirmations that pertain to wealth or you can write your own. Writing your own affirmations is a good idea because you can incorporate your personal life goals into them.

Tell yourself: “I am achieving my goals for wealth” or “I am making money,” and you’ll continue to do so.

Keep an Eye on the Future

In order to protect your financial future, you always have to be forward thinking. Developing a positive mindset now will help to ensure that you have a prosperous future. These strategies can help you develop and maintain a wealthy mindset and literally transform your life.

]]> http://beingpositive.net/522/the-wealthy-mindset-how-your-thoughts-affect-your-financial-future/feed/ 1 Stop Begging! Start Manifesting http://beingpositive.net/444/stop-begging-start-manifesting/ http://beingpositive.net/444/stop-begging-start-manifesting/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:33:34 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://beingpositive.net/?p=444 Do you remember that first spark of hope you felt when you watched The Secret? I clearly remember the desire that filled my heart, knowing that – Yes, I can make my dreams come true – FINALLY! But how many of you soon saw that hope dwindle into frustration? How many of you (and be honest now) started muttering things like: - “It seems to work for other people, but I just can’t get it right.” - “I’m frustrated that sometimes I can get it to work, but sometimes I can’t. What’s the trick?” - “Why am I having so much trouble?” - “I think the universe is against me.” - “I’m trying very, VERY hard but still nothing is happening!” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. About 97% of people also couldn’t make the Law of Attraction work for them the first time round. Think about it, just like anything else, you have to practice many times before you see success. A child doesn’t learn to walk without falling over a couple of times, right? But in practice, everything is easier said and done. When you’re frustrated, it’s hard to stay positive. And it’s especially harder to stay positive when the evidence all around you is screams negativity like the unstable economy or senseless acts of violence such as those recently seen in Mumbai. And do you know what happens when you fail to stay positive? That’s right – you start attracting negative things in to your life. So how can you make the Law of Attraction work for you – without getting frustrated Continue Reading...

]]> Do you remember that first spark of hope you felt when you watched The Secret? I clearly remember the desire that filled my heart, knowing that – Yes, I can make my dreams come true – FINALLY! But how many of you soon saw that hope dwindle into frustration? How many of you (and be honest now) started muttering things like: - “It seems to work for other people, but I just can’t get it right.” - “I’m frustrated that sometimes I can get it to work, but sometimes I can’t. What’s the trick?” - “Why am I having so much trouble?” - “I think the universe is against me.” - “I’m trying very, VERY hard but still nothing is happening!” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. About 97% of people also couldn’t make the Law of Attraction work for them the first time round. Think about it, just like anything else, you have to practice many times before you see success. A child doesn’t learn to walk without falling over a couple of times, right? But in practice, everything is easier said and done. When you’re frustrated, it’s hard to stay positive. And it’s especially harder to stay positive when the evidence all around you is screams negativity like the unstable economy or senseless acts of violence such as those recently seen in Mumbai. And do you know what happens when you fail to stay positive? That’s right – you start attracting negative things in to your life. So how can you make the Law of Attraction work for you – without getting frustrated Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/444/stop-begging-start-manifesting/feed/ 0 How to Overcome the Fear of Failure http://beingpositive.net/379/how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-failure/ http://beingpositive.net/379/how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-failure/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:22:54 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=379 Failure has touched the lives of everyone at some point. Because of this fact, you know how horrible it can make you feel. No wonder you strive to avoid it at all costs!  But the problem is that this fear of failure can become one of your biggest life fears. Fear of failure is a fear of the great unknown. You don’t know what’s truly out there, and so you’re scared. You might even be tempted to give up entirely in order to avoid failure. You’ll soon realize that not trying at all is the ultimate failure because there is no way to win without trying. How can you overcome this fear and gain the confidence you need to seek the life you desire? Consider trying one or more of these actions steps: 1 - Imagine the worst case scenario. Of course, you should spend time imagining everything turning out well, but it actually helps to imagine the worst case as well. This is because, while horrible, imagining the worst case gives your fears a face. Your fears are then no longer the unknown and they may not be quite as scary. When you figure out the worst thing that can happen, you just might realize that the most a failure can do is to delay your ultimate goal. But if you can figure out how to get past this possible delay, you’re back on track! 2- Take bold action. The fear of failure can hold you hostage. When you take bold action, you’re able to learn from your mistakes so you can continuously moving forward. 3 -Talk to successful people. Ask them a Continue Reading...

]]> Failure has touched the lives of everyone at some point. Because of this fact, you know how horrible it can make you feel. No wonder you strive to avoid it at all costs!  But the problem is that this fear of failure can become one of your biggest life fears. Fear of failure is a fear of the great unknown. You don’t know what’s truly out there, and so you’re scared. You might even be tempted to give up entirely in order to avoid failure. You’ll soon realize that not trying at all is the ultimate failure because there is no way to win without trying. How can you overcome this fear and gain the confidence you need to seek the life you desire? Consider trying one or more of these actions steps: 1 - Imagine the worst case scenario. Of course, you should spend time imagining everything turning out well, but it actually helps to imagine the worst case as well. This is because, while horrible, imagining the worst case gives your fears a face. Your fears are then no longer the unknown and they may not be quite as scary. When you figure out the worst thing that can happen, you just might realize that the most a failure can do is to delay your ultimate goal. But if you can figure out how to get past this possible delay, you’re back on track! 2- Take bold action. The fear of failure can hold you hostage. When you take bold action, you’re able to learn from your mistakes so you can continuously moving forward. 3 -Talk to successful people. Ask them a Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/379/how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-failure/feed/ 0 How to Make Your Dreams a Reality http://beingpositive.net/288/how-to-make-your-dreams-a-reality/ http://beingpositive.net/288/how-to-make-your-dreams-a-reality/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:18:12 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=288 Ever since we were children, we’ve had dreams. The sad thing is, over the years we convinced ourselves that our dreams could never come true. Because we assumed that they were mere fantasies, we didn’t even try to make them come true. Believe it or not, your dreams can be reality! However, you won’t get anywhere by simply making a wish. You have to take specific actions to increase your chances of living that life you always dreamed of. These are some simple techniques that can help you get started: 1. You must possess passion and desire. These two elements are crucial for living your dream. Interestingly enough, you really can’t have one without the other. You must yearn to have something in your life so much (desire) and for the right reasons (passion). A good example to illustrate the difference would be if you always wanted to be a professional singer. You know that you have the talent and all you want in life is to sing on a professional stage some day (desire). Your focus isn’t the money, fame, or prestige; you just have a true love for singing. It’s all you think about all-day, every day (passion). 2. Patience. Patience isn’t easy, but in most case, our dreams don’t come true overnight. You need to work hard to achieve your full potential. Though it may take longer than you hoped, once you’re living your dream, you’ll realize that practicing patience was worth the rewards. Just remember to remain positiv Continue Reading...

]]> Ever since we were children, we’ve had dreams. The sad thing is, over the years we convinced ourselves that our dreams could never come true. Because we assumed that they were mere fantasies, we didn’t even try to make them come true. Believe it or not, your dreams can be reality! However, you won’t get anywhere by simply making a wish. You have to take specific actions to increase your chances of living that life you always dreamed of. These are some simple techniques that can help you get started: 1. You must possess passion and desire. These two elements are crucial for living your dream. Interestingly enough, you really can’t have one without the other. You must yearn to have something in your life so much (desire) and for the right reasons (passion). A good example to illustrate the difference would be if you always wanted to be a professional singer. You know that you have the talent and all you want in life is to sing on a professional stage some day (desire). Your focus isn’t the money, fame, or prestige; you just have a true love for singing. It’s all you think about all-day, every day (passion). 2. Patience. Patience isn’t easy, but in most case, our dreams don’t come true overnight. You need to work hard to achieve your full potential. Though it may take longer than you hoped, once you’re living your dream, you’ll realize that practicing patience was worth the rewards. Just remember to remain positiv Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/288/how-to-make-your-dreams-a-reality/feed/ 1 4 Ways to Build Your Willpower http://beingpositive.net/281/4-ways-to-build-your-willpower/ http://beingpositive.net/281/4-ways-to-build-your-willpower/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:23:19 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=281 Usually when we hear the word “willpower,” we relate it to losing weight or quitting smoking. Willpower is extremely helpful when trying to break those bad habits, but it can also be beneficial in other areas of your life as well. It’s important to realize that we’re not born with willpower; it’s something we must nurture and build in ourselves. Once we strengthen our willpower, it’ll provide us an upper hand in achieving our goals. Why? Because we’ll develop an unshakeable focus and intensity in purpose! So how do you go about building your willpower? Here are four strategies to get you headed in the right direction: 1. Commitment. You must be committed to reaching your goals. If you’re not completely committed to what you want to accomplish, there’s no way you’ll be able to develop any willpower. To be successful in achieving your goals, you mustn’t harbor any second thoughts, excuses, or doubts. Be honest with yourself and know that this is something you truly want to see through until the end. Remember, just having the desire will not guarantee accomplishment. You can desire something without firm commitment, so be sure to distinguish between the two and take the appropriate actions. 2. Call on your inner strength. Building your willpower takes perseverance. This is a time to call on your inner strength – that extra push you need to get through the difficult times. You’ve mad Continue Reading...

]]> Usually when we hear the word “willpower,” we relate it to losing weight or quitting smoking. Willpower is extremely helpful when trying to break those bad habits, but it can also be beneficial in other areas of your life as well. It’s important to realize that we’re not born with willpower; it’s something we must nurture and build in ourselves. Once we strengthen our willpower, it’ll provide us an upper hand in achieving our goals. Why? Because we’ll develop an unshakeable focus and intensity in purpose! So how do you go about building your willpower? Here are four strategies to get you headed in the right direction: 1. Commitment. You must be committed to reaching your goals. If you’re not completely committed to what you want to accomplish, there’s no way you’ll be able to develop any willpower. To be successful in achieving your goals, you mustn’t harbor any second thoughts, excuses, or doubts. Be honest with yourself and know that this is something you truly want to see through until the end. Remember, just having the desire will not guarantee accomplishment. You can desire something without firm commitment, so be sure to distinguish between the two and take the appropriate actions. 2. Call on your inner strength. Building your willpower takes perseverance. This is a time to call on your inner strength – that extra push you need to get through the difficult times. You’ve mad Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/281/4-ways-to-build-your-willpower/feed/ 1 Examples of the Law of Attraction in Action http://beingpositive.net/278/examples-of-the-law-of-attraction-in-action/ http://beingpositive.net/278/examples-of-the-law-of-attraction-in-action/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:35:19 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=278 By now you must’ve heard the excitement about the Law of Attraction. There are many documented cases of people achieving astounding results by applying the principles of this law to their own life. If you aren’t yet familiar with these principles, you’ll be happy to know it’s quite simple. The Law of Attraction states that positive attracts positive and negative attracts negative. In other words, if you focus on the positive, you’ll be rewarded with positive things. In contrast, if you focus on negative aspects of your life, you’ll attract other negative things back to you. Does it seem too simple to be true? That’s because it is! This law can bring good things into your life if you understand how you can use it to your benefit. Here are some examples of the Law of Attraction in action: 1.    Health. Have you experienced health issues in your life? You can use the Law of Attraction to enjoy better health. •    Be thankful for the fact that you’re alive and that you have another day to enjoy life to its fullest! •    Remove negative thoughts and feelings from your mind and ask for healing. •    Picture yourself as strong, healthy, and vibrant. You can even visualize the cells in your body conquering germs and disease, rebuilding themselves, and busily functioning at peak performance. 2.    Love. Many people have found their soul mate by using the principles that govern the Law of Attraction. You’ll find Continue Reading...

]]> By now you must’ve heard the excitement about the Law of Attraction. There are many documented cases of people achieving astounding results by applying the principles of this law to their own life. If you aren’t yet familiar with these principles, you’ll be happy to know it’s quite simple. The Law of Attraction states that positive attracts positive and negative attracts negative. In other words, if you focus on the positive, you’ll be rewarded with positive things. In contrast, if you focus on negative aspects of your life, you’ll attract other negative things back to you. Does it seem too simple to be true? That’s because it is! This law can bring good things into your life if you understand how you can use it to your benefit. Here are some examples of the Law of Attraction in action: 1.    Health. Have you experienced health issues in your life? You can use the Law of Attraction to enjoy better health. •    Be thankful for the fact that you’re alive and that you have another day to enjoy life to its fullest! •    Remove negative thoughts and feelings from your mind and ask for healing. •    Picture yourself as strong, healthy, and vibrant. You can even visualize the cells in your body conquering germs and disease, rebuilding themselves, and busily functioning at peak performance. 2.    Love. Many people have found their soul mate by using the principles that govern the Law of Attraction. You’ll find Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/278/examples-of-the-law-of-attraction-in-action/feed/ 2 Discovering Happiness in Your Life http://beingpositive.net/73/discovering-happiness-in-your-life/ http://beingpositive.net/73/discovering-happiness-in-your-life/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:44:13 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=73 Happiness is a choice. It’s true. You can choose to let life’s circumstances get you down or you can choose to be happy no matter what challenges life brings. Happiness is already within each of us and we are born to be naturally happy! For example, have you ever noticed how infectious a baby’s giggle is? So why is it that, as we get older, we forget where to find happiness within ourselves and, instead, allow outside forces to determine our happiness? You can determine your own happiness by following these simple strategies: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Cliché, I know, however it’s so true. You don’t have to let life’s troubles and problems get you down. Yes, there will always be troubles because no one is perfect, but you can choose your reaction to situations. Look at the positive side of things and work hard to see the good in people and circumstances. Find something you love to do and do it. Do you have a lifelong dream or desire? If so, start working toward it. Taking baby steps towards a dream or goal will help you feel like you’re accomplishing something. You’ll find drive and determination to reach that goal when it’s something you love to do. Do you have a gift or talent you’re not using? One reason so many people are unhappy is that they’re not doing what they’re called to do with their God-given talents. Each and every one of us has a purpose in life. You have natural gifts a Continue Reading...

]]> Happiness is a choice. It’s true. You can choose to let life’s circumstances get you down or you can choose to be happy no matter what challenges life brings. Happiness is already within each of us and we are born to be naturally happy! For example, have you ever noticed how infectious a baby’s giggle is? So why is it that, as we get older, we forget where to find happiness within ourselves and, instead, allow outside forces to determine our happiness? You can determine your own happiness by following these simple strategies: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Cliché, I know, however it’s so true. You don’t have to let life’s troubles and problems get you down. Yes, there will always be troubles because no one is perfect, but you can choose your reaction to situations. Look at the positive side of things and work hard to see the good in people and circumstances. Find something you love to do and do it. Do you have a lifelong dream or desire? If so, start working toward it. Taking baby steps towards a dream or goal will help you feel like you’re accomplishing something. You’ll find drive and determination to reach that goal when it’s something you love to do. Do you have a gift or talent you’re not using? One reason so many people are unhappy is that they’re not doing what they’re called to do with their God-given talents. Each and every one of us has a purpose in life. You have natural gifts a Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/73/discovering-happiness-in-your-life/feed/ 0 [Visualization] The Creative Visualization http://beingpositive.net/15/creative-visualization/ http://beingpositive.net/15/creative-visualization/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:25:14 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=15 “If you build it, they will come.” Field of Dreams Instead of observing a problem that you want changed, imagine the situation or condition as you want it to be. The concept is simple and, fortunately, so is the method. Anyone can do it, anywhere, at any time, and for any duration – with incredible results. Creative visualization is one of the most powerful methods there are for effecting the changes you desire. In a very real way your fantasies are your realities – good ones and bad ones, for better and worse. What you imagine is what will be. If you build it, they will come. Fortunately, it’s never too late to imagine something new, even if presently embroiled in circumstances previously imagined. The process of creative visualization is simple, and it doesn’t require any esoteric knowledge or complicated accoutrements. If you can find a quiet place to do it, all the better; if you can’t don’t worry about it. Do it on the bus, if you want. If you can arrange to be uninterrupted while you do it, great; if not, it isn’t a problem. You can do it with your eyes closed or open. You can do it sitting, standing, laying down, or out jogging. All you do is create a visual picture of what you want (NOT what you don’t want). Create a visual picture of the condition, circumstance, or situation as you desire it to be (NOT how it currently, undesirably, is). For best results, once you have a clear mental picture of the ideal you’re creating, be sure to place yours Continue Reading...

]]> “If you build it, they will come.” Field of Dreams Instead of observing a problem that you want changed, imagine the situation or condition as you want it to be. The concept is simple and, fortunately, so is the method. Anyone can do it, anywhere, at any time, and for any duration – with incredible results. Creative visualization is one of the most powerful methods there are for effecting the changes you desire. In a very real way your fantasies are your realities – good ones and bad ones, for better and worse. What you imagine is what will be. If you build it, they will come. Fortunately, it’s never too late to imagine something new, even if presently embroiled in circumstances previously imagined. The process of creative visualization is simple, and it doesn’t require any esoteric knowledge or complicated accoutrements. If you can find a quiet place to do it, all the better; if you can’t don’t worry about it. Do it on the bus, if you want. If you can arrange to be uninterrupted while you do it, great; if not, it isn’t a problem. You can do it with your eyes closed or open. You can do it sitting, standing, laying down, or out jogging. All you do is create a visual picture of what you want (NOT what you don’t want). Create a visual picture of the condition, circumstance, or situation as you desire it to be (NOT how it currently, undesirably, is). For best results, once you have a clear mental picture of the ideal you’re creating, be sure to place yours Continue Reading...

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