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Simple Strategies to Harness the Power of Positive Thinking
Every self-help guru on the planet will tell you that the way to experience happiness, prosperity, and health is through the doorway of positive thinking. And while that’s easy to talk about when all is going great in your life, it may not be much comfort to you if things are crashing and burning all around you.
But the self-help gurus are right about the power of positive thinking. You can begin to take control of your thoughts and guide them in the direction you want your life to go. Your thoughts are the driving force toward your destiny.
Use these simple strategies to head toward the happiness you crave:
1. Smile and be thankful. Much of what you experience in life depends on what you pay attention to. Each day, some things will go right and some things will go wrong. If you pay more attention to the things that go right and dwell on those things, you’ll experience more happiness.
* Smile and greet everyone you meet warmly. Smiles are contagious, and you’ll instantly begin to feel a difference inside yourself.
* Pause throughout the day to think about things that you are grateful for. The more you practice gratitude, the better you’ll feel about life and about yourself.
2. Surround yourself with positive people. Most people who soar to incredible heights of accomplishment in their lives do so because they surround themselves with positive, encouraging people. It’s hard to have a positive outlook when everyone around you is complaining all the time.
* If you surround yourself with people who routinely seek the good inside of you, you’ll begin to do the same. Spend less time with negative people and more time with those who speak words of support into your life. If you do, you’ll experience greater power, self-confidence and joy.
3. Think constructively. For positive thinking to truly make a difference in your life, you must replace negative thoughts as they occur. Most important, however, is the need to get whatever benefits you can out of the negative thought before you erase it from your mind.
* Instead of ignoring your negative thought and hoping it will go away, ask yourself if the critic inside of you is trying to teach you something valuable. Take note of the lesson, and then quickly discard the negative thought. Replace it with a positive perspective on the same situation.
* Whenever you experience negative thinking, ask yourself: “What else could this mean?” If someone treats you unfairly, it could mean that they don’t like you very much. But it probably means they’re just having a bad day. How can you help? Do you see how this question can change your entire outlook?
4. Use positive affirmations. Often, when faced with a stressful situation, we resort to a pattern of thinking and behaving that has become a habit. How do you create new habits that support your success instead of sabotaging it? Positive affirmations are the key.
* Write out the things you want in life and the qualities you want to possess. Write these statements in the present tense, and use positive language. Repeat these statements to yourself over and over again. Do this every day, and before long you’ll strongly believe the words of the affirmation you’ve created for yourself.
* If a habit of thinking is holding you back, what’s stopping you from creating a new habit? Try this today and experience its power for yourself.
The negative thoughts of the critic inside of you serve a valuable purpose. Things aren’t always rosy, and it’s important to learn from your experiences so that you don’t make the same mistakes. However, you can begin to harness the power of positive thinking today. Apply these simple strategies to move closer to the joy and success you deserve.

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The Power of Positive Thinking

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Every self-help guru on the planet will tell you that the way to experience happiness, prosperity, and health is through the doorway of positive thinking. And while that’s easy to talk about when all is going great in your life, it may not be much comfort to you if things are crashing and burning all around you.

But the self-help gurus are right about the power of positive thinking. You can begin to take control of your thoughts and guide them in the direction you want your life to go. Your thoughts are the driving force toward your destiny.

Use these simple strategies to harness the power of positive thinking and heading toward the happiness you crave:

1. Smile and be thankful. Much of what you experience in life depends on what you pay attention to. Each day, some things will go right and some things will go wrong. If you pay more attention to the things that go right and dwell on those things, you’ll experience more happiness.

* Smile and greet everyone you meet warmly. Smiles are contagious, and you’ll instantly begin to feel a difference inside yourself.

* Pause throughout the day to think about things that you are grateful for. The more you practice gratitude, the better you’ll feel about life and about yourself.

2. Surround yourself with positive people. Most people who soar to incredible heights of accomplishment in their lives do so because they surround themselves with positive, encouraging people. It’s hard to have a positive outlook when everyone around you is complaining all the time.

* If you surround yourself with people who routinely seek the good inside of you, you’ll begin to do the same. Spend less time with negative people and more time with those who speak words of support into your life. If you do, you’ll experience greater power, self-confidence and joy.

3. Think constructively. For positive thinking to truly make a difference in your life, you must replace negative thoughts as they occur. Most important, however, is the need to get whatever benefits you can out of the negative thought before you erase it from your mind.

* Instead of ignoring your negative thought and hoping it will go away, ask yourself if the critic inside of you is trying to teach you something valuable. Take note of the lesson, and then quickly discard the negative thought. Replace it with a positive perspective on the same situation.

* Whenever you experience negative thinking, ask yourself: “What else could this mean?” If someone treats you unfairly, it could mean that they don’t like you very much. But it probably means they’re just having a bad day. How can you help? Do you see how this question can change your entire outlook?

4. Use positive affirmations. Often, when faced with a stressful situation, we resort to a pattern of thinking and behaving that has become a habit. How do you create new habits that support your success instead of sabotaging it? Positive affirmations are the key.

* Write out the things you want in life and the qualities you want to possess. Write these statements in the present tense, and use positive language. Repeat these statements to yourself over and over again. Do this every day, and before long you’ll strongly believe the words of the affirmation you’ve created for yourself.

* If a habit of thinking is holding you back, what’s stopping you from creating a new habit? Try this today and experience its power for yourself.

The negative thoughts of the critic inside of you serve a valuable purpose. Things aren’t always rosy, and it’s important to learn from your experiences so that you don’t make the same mistakes. However, you can begin to harness the power of positive thinking today. Apply these simple strategies to move closer to the joy and success you deserve.

]]> http://beingpositive.net/706/power-positive-thinking/feed/ 0 Affirmation : My life is full of joy, health, and happiness. http://beingpositive.net/568/affirmation-my-life-is-full-of-joy-health-and-happiness/ http://beingpositive.net/568/affirmation-my-life-is-full-of-joy-health-and-happiness/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:10:15 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://beingpositive.net/?p=568 Affirmations - My life is full of joy, health, and happiness.

My life is filled with everything good. Inside my heart there is an overabundance of positive emotions. When I think about my life, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all my blessings. True joy is the result of a grateful heart.

There are innumerable sources of joy in my life. My family and friends are the most precious gifts I have ever received. The unconditional love that I experience with them, especially in times of need, fill my heart with joy.

My joy is contagious and constant. I choose to rejoice in every circumstance. I am filled with joy because I focus on the good things and give thanks for my life.

The quality of my life matters; therefore I strive to live the best life I can. My goal is not merely to survive, but to live out the plan that has been set before me.

I practice healthy habits in order to enjoy good health. Good health improves my stamina and my ability to enjoy life. When I feel good physically, I feel good emotionally.

Everywhere I look, I see a new source of happiness. I pay attention to the little details that make life great.

Each day, I aim to share a deep laugh with someone. I allow myself to release my inhibitions, throw my head back, and laugh like a child. I surround myself with happy people in order to keep the feeling alive.

Today, I choose to look at life through appreciative eyes that focus on the small things that bring me joy, health, and happiness.

Self-Reflection Questions:

  1. What are my sources of joy?
  2. How do I take care of my body?
  3. What am I grateful for today?
]]> http://beingpositive.net/568/affirmation-my-life-is-full-of-joy-health-and-happiness/feed/ 2 Nine Ways to Speed up Your Law of Attraction Results http://beingpositive.net/509/nine-ways-to-speed-up-your-law-of-attraction-results/ http://beingpositive.net/509/nine-ways-to-speed-up-your-law-of-attraction-results/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:43:01 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://beingpositive.net/?p=509 You probably already know that the law of attraction holds a lot of power. Your intentions and core beliefs play a vital role in determining the outcomes of your life. If you want to achieve success now, you can! When you concentrate on the positive, your life will be positive. It sounds simple enough, but many times people let negative emotions get the better of them. You have the power within you to break those negative habits. Once the negativity is gone, you can speed up the whole process of dream achievement. Try using the following ways to speed up your law of attraction results: 1. Feel strong emotions in your visualizations. When you visualize the results you want, put your whole heart into the process. If you go after something half-heartedly, whether physically or through visualizations, your results are half-hearted also. Feel the happiness in living the life you dream, the pride in your achievements that got you there, and the pure joy of success. 2. Focus on the present. See yourself successful in the present rather than the future. If you keep thinking about the good things that are coming tomorrow, they’ll never be here today! Take full advantage of today to do what you can to achieve your dreams. Even small steps add up to big achievements. 3. Use vision boards effectively. Whenever you see these pictures, let the positive emotions of your meditations sweep over you. Thoroughly enjoy them in the present moment. Take time to feel your emotions without h Continue Reading...

]]> You probably already know that the law of attraction holds a lot of power. Your intentions and core beliefs play a vital role in determining the outcomes of your life. If you want to achieve success now, you can! When you concentrate on the positive, your life will be positive. It sounds simple enough, but many times people let negative emotions get the better of them. You have the power within you to break those negative habits. Once the negativity is gone, you can speed up the whole process of dream achievement. Try using the following ways to speed up your law of attraction results: 1. Feel strong emotions in your visualizations. When you visualize the results you want, put your whole heart into the process. If you go after something half-heartedly, whether physically or through visualizations, your results are half-hearted also. Feel the happiness in living the life you dream, the pride in your achievements that got you there, and the pure joy of success. 2. Focus on the present. See yourself successful in the present rather than the future. If you keep thinking about the good things that are coming tomorrow, they’ll never be here today! Take full advantage of today to do what you can to achieve your dreams. Even small steps add up to big achievements. 3. Use vision boards effectively. Whenever you see these pictures, let the positive emotions of your meditations sweep over you. Thoroughly enjoy them in the present moment. Take time to feel your emotions without h Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/509/nine-ways-to-speed-up-your-law-of-attraction-results/feed/ 0 9 Ways to Ignite the Passion in Your Relationships http://beingpositive.net/408/9-ways-to-ignite-the-passion-in-your-relationships/ http://beingpositive.net/408/9-ways-to-ignite-the-passion-in-your-relationships/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:09:55 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://beingpositive.net/?p=408 After you’ve been in a relationship for a while, you’re likely to encounter a time when the passion dies down. However, it’s not something you should completely live without either. Everyone falls into certain patterns that are comfortable. But, by breaking out of your comfort zone every so often, you’ll experience a sense of newness in your relationship. It’s important to seek out that certain spark you felt when you first got together with your partner. Those feelings are still there, you just might need to be creative in finding ways to bring them out again. Here are some ways that you can reignite the passion in your relationships: 1. Go out of your way. Remember at the beginning of your relationship how you would go out of your way to make your partner extra happy? Make these efforts again! It’ll surprise your partner and be a reminder about how much you love them. * It doesn’t have to be an everyday thing, but everyone deserves a little “above and beyond” treatment! 2. Show your gratitude. You often think to yourself how grateful you are that your partner did something for you, and it’s important to let your partner know of your gratitude, too. * You can do this through better communication and positive actions. Many times a simple, “Thank you for…” statement will let him know how much you appreciate his efforts. 3. Be considerate. Sometimes your partner is the only one who will allow you to b Continue Reading...

]]> After you’ve been in a relationship for a while, you’re likely to encounter a time when the passion dies down. However, it’s not something you should completely live without either. Everyone falls into certain patterns that are comfortable. But, by breaking out of your comfort zone every so often, you’ll experience a sense of newness in your relationship. It’s important to seek out that certain spark you felt when you first got together with your partner. Those feelings are still there, you just might need to be creative in finding ways to bring them out again. Here are some ways that you can reignite the passion in your relationships: 1. Go out of your way. Remember at the beginning of your relationship how you would go out of your way to make your partner extra happy? Make these efforts again! It’ll surprise your partner and be a reminder about how much you love them. * It doesn’t have to be an everyday thing, but everyone deserves a little “above and beyond” treatment! 2. Show your gratitude. You often think to yourself how grateful you are that your partner did something for you, and it’s important to let your partner know of your gratitude, too. * You can do this through better communication and positive actions. Many times a simple, “Thank you for…” statement will let him know how much you appreciate his efforts. 3. Be considerate. Sometimes your partner is the only one who will allow you to b Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/408/9-ways-to-ignite-the-passion-in-your-relationships/feed/ 0 5 Benefits of Gratitude http://beingpositive.net/369/5-benefits-of-gratitude/ http://beingpositive.net/369/5-benefits-of-gratitude/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:42:13 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=369 Showing your gratitude can be a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought. How do you feel when someone sincerely expresses his or her gratitude to you for something you did? Doesn’t it make you feel good about yourself? These positive feelings can lift you up, boost your enthusiasm, and motivate you to achieve even more. Feeling grateful for what you have can produce the same good feelings and sustain your drive toward your goals. This shows how gratitude can have some seriously positive snowball effects. Here are some of the benefits of gratitude: 1. Reaching your goals. When you feel grateful, it tends to be a lasting and selfless feeling. It’s much more than just a momentary burst of positive energy; it has staying power that will provide a great boost for you to reach your goals. • When you express your gratitude to others, ensure that you’re open and expressive. People don’t know what you’re thinking; hearing it can make all the difference. 2. Strengthened relationships. There are many ways you can express your gratitude to your loved ones, including saying, “Thank you,” writing a letter, or giving them a thoughtful gift. When you learn to avoid taking your loved ones for granted, you’ll have a long lasting and loving relationship. • Showing gratitude is a two way street. Learn how to effectively express your gratitu Continue Reading...

]]> Showing your gratitude can be a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought. How do you feel when someone sincerely expresses his or her gratitude to you for something you did? Doesn’t it make you feel good about yourself? These positive feelings can lift you up, boost your enthusiasm, and motivate you to achieve even more. Feeling grateful for what you have can produce the same good feelings and sustain your drive toward your goals. This shows how gratitude can have some seriously positive snowball effects. Here are some of the benefits of gratitude: 1. Reaching your goals. When you feel grateful, it tends to be a lasting and selfless feeling. It’s much more than just a momentary burst of positive energy; it has staying power that will provide a great boost for you to reach your goals. • When you express your gratitude to others, ensure that you’re open and expressive. People don’t know what you’re thinking; hearing it can make all the difference. 2. Strengthened relationships. There are many ways you can express your gratitude to your loved ones, including saying, “Thank you,” writing a letter, or giving them a thoughtful gift. When you learn to avoid taking your loved ones for granted, you’ll have a long lasting and loving relationship. • Showing gratitude is a two way street. Learn how to effectively express your gratitu Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/369/5-benefits-of-gratitude/feed/ 0 Being grateful for where I am forges the path to where I want to be. http://beingpositive.net/341/being-grateful-for-where-i-am-forges-the-path-to-where-i-want-to-be/ http://beingpositive.net/341/being-grateful-for-where-i-am-forges-the-path-to-where-i-want-to-be/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:07:55 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=341 I make a conscious effort to give thanks for all good things in my life. The more I show my gratitude, the more good things I receive to be thankful for! When I awake in the morning, I give thanks for the new day. The good feelings I generate start my day in a perfect way, and I find that one good thing leads to another. This positive boost helps me fly through my daily tasks with energy and momentum. I thank my spouse for the things he does for me. This makes him feel loved and appreciated and he goes out of his way to do even more good things for me. It’s a never-ending cycle of love! I find things to thank my children for every day. When they do a good job on anything, I thank them for their effort, motivating them to continue. My happiness is even greater when I see them, too, discovering the joys of gratitude and telling others, “Thank you.” As my day goes on, I thank my co-workers for their efforts and my clients for their business. In return, I receive their loyalty and friendship. I thank my friends for being there for me. They’re always there to lend a helping hand and cheer me on. I realize that even the challenges of my day arise for good reason and I’m grateful for the lessons I learn from these obstacles. Invariably, my challenges bring me closer to my goals, in one way or another, as I seek solutions. Today, I strive to feel gratitude, enjoy it, and let it show in how I treat others. Self-Reflection Questions: 1. Do I let myself fee Continue Reading...

]]> I make a conscious effort to give thanks for all good things in my life. The more I show my gratitude, the more good things I receive to be thankful for! When I awake in the morning, I give thanks for the new day. The good feelings I generate start my day in a perfect way, and I find that one good thing leads to another. This positive boost helps me fly through my daily tasks with energy and momentum. I thank my spouse for the things he does for me. This makes him feel loved and appreciated and he goes out of his way to do even more good things for me. It’s a never-ending cycle of love! I find things to thank my children for every day. When they do a good job on anything, I thank them for their effort, motivating them to continue. My happiness is even greater when I see them, too, discovering the joys of gratitude and telling others, “Thank you.” As my day goes on, I thank my co-workers for their efforts and my clients for their business. In return, I receive their loyalty and friendship. I thank my friends for being there for me. They’re always there to lend a helping hand and cheer me on. I realize that even the challenges of my day arise for good reason and I’m grateful for the lessons I learn from these obstacles. Invariably, my challenges bring me closer to my goals, in one way or another, as I seek solutions. Today, I strive to feel gratitude, enjoy it, and let it show in how I treat others. Self-Reflection Questions: 1. Do I let myself fee Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/341/being-grateful-for-where-i-am-forges-the-path-to-where-i-want-to-be/feed/ 0 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 Understanding the Law of Attraction http://beingpositive.net/224/understanding-the-law-of-attraction/ http://beingpositive.net/224/understanding-the-law-of-attraction/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:00:12 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=224 Perhaps you’ve become aware of the popularity of the Law of Attraction. The big question is: how can you incorporate its principles into your daily existence? To do this correctly, we must first understand what the Law of Attraction means and what its guiding principles are. Thankfully, they’re quite simple and easy to comprehend. The Law of Attraction states that negative attracts negative and positive attracts positive. The universe can understand our subconscious minds, and it delivers things according to the way we’re thinking. If we want the Law of Attraction to provide us with positive rewards, joy, and happiness, here are some simple strategies to follow: 1. Always give thanks. For us to live the Law of Attraction on a continuous basis, we must always give gratitude. What this means is that, no matter what we have up to this point in time, we must profess thanks for it. If you sincerely practice this on a continuous basis, you’ll be rewarded with many positive things. A good way to practice this on a daily basis is to give thanks each day upon rising and at night before going to bed. At these times of the day, our subconscious mind is most receptive. Proclaiming gratitude keeps us humble and reminds us of all the good things in our lives. 2. Escape negative thoughts and feelings. More than likely your life is extremely hectic and stress-filled. It’s easy to become frustrated and negative about a lot of issues and situations. Accor Continue Reading...

]]> Perhaps you’ve become aware of the popularity of the Law of Attraction. The big question is: how can you incorporate its principles into your daily existence? To do this correctly, we must first understand what the Law of Attraction means and what its guiding principles are. Thankfully, they’re quite simple and easy to comprehend. The Law of Attraction states that negative attracts negative and positive attracts positive. The universe can understand our subconscious minds, and it delivers things according to the way we’re thinking. If we want the Law of Attraction to provide us with positive rewards, joy, and happiness, here are some simple strategies to follow: 1. Always give thanks. For us to live the Law of Attraction on a continuous basis, we must always give gratitude. What this means is that, no matter what we have up to this point in time, we must profess thanks for it. If you sincerely practice this on a continuous basis, you’ll be rewarded with many positive things. A good way to practice this on a daily basis is to give thanks each day upon rising and at night before going to bed. At these times of the day, our subconscious mind is most receptive. Proclaiming gratitude keeps us humble and reminds us of all the good things in our lives. 2. Escape negative thoughts and feelings. More than likely your life is extremely hectic and stress-filled. It’s easy to become frustrated and negative about a lot of issues and situations. Accor Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/224/understanding-the-law-of-attraction/feed/ 0 Doing less produces more: more time for my family, self-reflection, and relaxation. http://beingpositive.net/183/doing-less-produces-more-more-time-for-my-family-self-reflection-and-relaxation/ http://beingpositive.net/183/doing-less-produces-more-more-time-for-my-family-self-reflection-and-relaxation/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:23:49 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=183 By creating the optimal schedule, I give myself more quality time to enjoy each moment of every day. When I take the time to breathe deeply and feel the breath traveling through my body, I am recharged. The time with my family is precious to me. I cherish every moment I am with them and use our time together to strengthen our relationship through love, gratitude, and support. I refuse to over-schedule myself or allow myself to become too busy in life. By balancing my time, I can give attention to myself and relax. I am better able to focus on each area of my life and give everything my very best. When I balance my time effectively, my work improves, my family is respected, and I feel happier and healthier. In my schedule, I include time for self-reflection. This enables me to grow and improve. I also give a high priority to me time and relaxation in my daily plan. My life is richer because of the quality time I give myself. I give myself this time because I am worth it and everything in my life is made better when I am good to myself. Today, I focus on creating a schedule that is right for me. Self-reflection and relaxation are priorities in my life so I can have leisure time to spend with my loved ones. I intend to enjoy my day fully and truly experience each moment. [hana-code-insert name='content' /] Self-Reflection Questions: Have I created me time in my schedule? How do I typically over-extend myself? Have I taken the time to sit back and enjoy the day? Continue Reading...

]]> By creating the optimal schedule, I give myself more quality time to enjoy each moment of every day. When I take the time to breathe deeply and feel the breath traveling through my body, I am recharged. The time with my family is precious to me. I cherish every moment I am with them and use our time together to strengthen our relationship through love, gratitude, and support. I refuse to over-schedule myself or allow myself to become too busy in life. By balancing my time, I can give attention to myself and relax. I am better able to focus on each area of my life and give everything my very best. When I balance my time effectively, my work improves, my family is respected, and I feel happier and healthier. In my schedule, I include time for self-reflection. This enables me to grow and improve. I also give a high priority to me time and relaxation in my daily plan. My life is richer because of the quality time I give myself. I give myself this time because I am worth it and everything in my life is made better when I am good to myself. Today, I focus on creating a schedule that is right for me. Self-reflection and relaxation are priorities in my life so I can have leisure time to spend with my loved ones. I intend to enjoy my day fully and truly experience each moment. [hana-code-insert name='content' /] Self-Reflection Questions: Have I created me time in my schedule? How do I typically over-extend myself? Have I taken the time to sit back and enjoy the day? Continue Reading...

]]> http://beingpositive.net/183/doing-less-produces-more-more-time-for-my-family-self-reflection-and-relaxation/feed/ 0 I am focused on my goals and dreams. http://beingpositive.net/139/i-am-focused-on-my-goals-and-dreams/ http://beingpositive.net/139/i-am-focused-on-my-goals-and-dreams/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:25:54 +0000 Franck Pasquet http://positivethinking.penseepositive.net/?p=139 I allow myself to dream big dreams and set goals accordingly. Then I take action to make them happen. When I set a goal, the first thing I do is divide the goal into a series of steps I can take to get me there. Each step is an easily attainable task. I schedule the easiest tasks at the beginning so I can jump right in and gain forward momentum toward my goal. [hana-code-insert name='adsense-wall' /] Easy tasks also keep me focused on my goal. Each task I complete successfully gives me confidence to keep moving. I know I am one step closer to my goal and it makes me eager to take the next step. I acknowledge that, no matter what path we choose in life, there will be challenges. I also know that success comes to those who persevere. So I do my best to anticipate challenges and discover their solutions. My action plan is my map to my treasure! Even if I need to change my path to go around a bump in the road, I do not get lost. By keeping my focus on my dream, I find my way back, certain that success awaits me. I use tools, such as affirmations, meditation, and visualization to keep me focused on my goals. I see the trappings of success within me and I feel gratitude for this wonderful life. Today, my plan is to remain focused on my goals and dreams, no matter what challenges may arise. Self-Reflection Questions: Do I allow myself to dream big dreams? Have I written my action plan with steps I can take to reach my goals? What tools do I use to keep me focused on my goals? Continue Reading...

]]> I allow myself to dream big dreams and set goals accordingly. Then I take action to make them happen. When I set a goal, the first thing I do is divide the goal into a series of steps I can take to get me there. Each step is an easily attainable task. I schedule the easiest tasks at the beginning so I can jump right in and gain forward momentum toward my goal. [hana-code-insert name='adsense-wall' /] Easy tasks also keep me focused on my goal. Each task I complete successfully gives me confidence to keep moving. I know I am one step closer to my goal and it makes me eager to take the next step. I acknowledge that, no matter what path we choose in life, there will be challenges. I also know that success comes to those who persevere. So I do my best to anticipate challenges and discover their solutions. My action plan is my map to my treasure! Even if I need to change my path to go around a bump in the road, I do not get lost. By keeping my focus on my dream, I find my way back, certain that success awaits me. I use tools, such as affirmations, meditation, and visualization to keep me focused on my goals. I see the trappings of success within me and I feel gratitude for this wonderful life. Today, my plan is to remain focused on my goals and dreams, no matter what challenges may arise. Self-Reflection Questions: Do I allow myself to dream big dreams? Have I written my action plan with steps I can take to reach my goals? What tools do I use to keep me focused on my goals? Continue Reading...

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