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5 Ways to Fight Worry and Grow Stronger

Originally Sourced From https://addicted2success.com/life/5-ways-to-fight-worry-and-grow-stronger/

I can’t believe I’m writing about a pandemic in 2020. At the time of this writing, millions of people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus and hundreds of thousands of others have died of it. We’re all grateful for government officials, scientists, doctors, and nurses all around the globe working around the clock to save lives and bringing the world back on track.

Practical measures such as face-covering, social distancing, stay-at-home orders, hand sanitizing are to be respected. They can help us limit the spread of the virus, protect ourselves, and those around us. However, very few of us actually know how to cope with this mentally. Fear of the unknown is perhaps the most critical problem we need to cope with during moments like this.

Following are five ways you can build mental strength, banish worry, and actually come out of this pandemic stronger than before:

1. This too shall pass

Here is a little phrase to remember when you are overpowered by fear: This too shall pass! Uttering these words in moments of despair and hopelessness will bring you an immediate sense of hope and relief. The human mind tends to magnify problems and blow them out proportion in moments of distress. It’s important to remind yourself that everything is temporary, and so are our woes. Pep yourself up, you are too strong to let the weeds of fear poison the beautiful roses of the garden of your mind.

Psychologist Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, and immunologist Ronald Glaser, of the Ohio State University College of Medicine, found in their research that spanned from 1982 to 1992, that fear can weaken the immune system thereby making us more susceptible to getting sick. Stay firm, follow the health guidelines suggested by health authorities and remind yourself every day: this too shall pass!

2. Invest in what matters the most…yourself

Staying at home can be a catalyst for a myriad of disparaging thoughts, boredom, and procrastination. Instead of giving in to these negativities, take the time to rethink your priorities and invest in yourself. Things are already as bad as they are, it’s not wise to give them additional strength by mentally magnifying their effects.

What about that book you’ve always wanted to read? That diet plan you’ve been putting off? That new language you’ve wanted to learn? You may rationalize by saying that you will just wait for things to be better to start. The truth of the matter is, if you don’t start right now you are unlikely to start tomorrow. Things will get better and you will get back to your normal life and nothing gets done!

The point is, time is passing whether or not you decide to learn something. You might as well learn something and make the most of the time you have at your disposal. When it comes to time, you either use it or you lose it. Why not using it?

“There is no more profitable investment than investing in yourself. It is the best investment you can make; you can never go wrong with it. ― Roy T. Bennett

3. Help someone

One way to curb the negative impacts of the fear of uncertainty is to help someone. Deep down, we have the need to contribute and make someone else’s life better. Helping others has been associated with an increase in happiness, lower blood pressure, and even longevity.

Sociologists found that people who volunteered 5.8 hours a week described themselves as “very happy.” Researchers purport that people rate themselves “very happy” because it makes them physically and socially active. It may also be associated with an increase of dopamine, a neurochemical in the brain, responsible for making us feel good. You don’t have to be in government to help; donating to a local charity, reaching out to a friend on social media could help. These may be small but they can make a world of difference in someone else’s life.

4. Exercise

The negative pull of TV, our cozy bed, or other distractions at home can be detrimental to our productivity. Instead of giving in to these temptations, you can schedule your day as you would a normal working day. Plan your day and include time for exercise. A 12-minute workout session from Monday to Friday will go a long way in helping you stay fit and active.

Exercising will help boost your health, immune system, and above all your self-esteem. Why? Overcoming the negative pull of procrastination requires enormous discipline, determination, and willpower. Knowing that you’ve had the courage to start will increase your self-esteem which will, in turn, motivate you to continue. Well, you have nothing to lose and the world to gain, why not give it a try?

“I finally realized that being grateful to my body was key to giving more love to myself.” – Oprah Winfrey

5. Pray

Reading this subheading may get you the impression that I’m some sort of preacher, a maniac, or a combination thereof. I assure you, I’m not. I’m not preaching or trying to impose my religious beliefs onto you. No matter one’s religious creed, prayer can be a powerful tool in helping us navigate difficult times. Praying represents a manifestation of hope that we all need.

Hope that there is a better future ahead can represent an oasis of peace amidst the whirling sands of life. It’s for no reason that many psychiatrists turn to prayer because of its benefits in helping patients banish worry, anxiety, and fear. William James put it best: “a  new zest for life.” Let’s pray and spread the hope that the world so desperately needs right now.

We may not be able to change these circumstances but we are able to change the way we cope with them. Don’t let the simplicity of these techniques fool you, they are as effective as they are simple. I hope you find them as helpful as I and many of my coaching clients have found them.

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How 5 Love Languages Can Improve Your Love & Relationships

Originally Sourced From https://www.thelawofattraction.com/love-languages/

The way we express love and receive it differs from person to person, because of a concept known as love languages.

Sometimes, in spite of our best intentions, we struggle to make our partners feel loved. Gestures that would touch us fall flat with them, and we end up feeling unappreciated while they feel misunderstood.

Meanwhile, the reverse also occurs – you might find yourself telling your partner that you don’t feel cared for, and they might reveal that they’ve been trying really hard to show their love.

The two of you have simply been talking at cross purposes.

This is where the concept of love languages comes in. Originating in the work of therapist Gary Chapman, love languages help us understand what we need in order to be happy in a relationship.

They are the way that we express love and perceive love. But what exactly are the five love languages? And once you know your partner’s, how can you use it to improve intimacy and communication? This article to love languages will help you get started.

What Is My Love Language?

What is my love languageBefore you start thinking about love languages, it’s important to note that people tend to give love the way in which they prefer to receive it.

So, once you know your own love language, you’ll be better able to tell others what you need.

You might be wondering “Can a person have more than one love language? How many love languages can a person have?”.

The answer is that most people have a dominant love language.

However, some people tie between two love languages or get very similar scores for several.

A good idea is to reflect on a time where you truly felt loved by someone, what did they do?

Doing this might reveal and be a good indication of what your dominant love language is.

Now, let’s take a closer look at the differences between the five love languages.

The 5 Love Languages

So, what are the 5 languages? They are as follows:

  • Words of affirmation
  • Receiving gifts
  • Acts of service
  • Quality time
  • Physical touch

You might already have an intuitive sense about what these mean and which one applies to you, but it’s worth carefully exploring all five before making a final call about your love language.

Words Of Affirmation Love Language

Words Of Affirmation Love LanguageIf your love language is words of affirmation, you feel most cared for when someone verbalizes their feelings and tells you what they appreciate about you.

You’re sensitive to whether such compliments are genuine, and you feel good about yourself (and your partner) when affirming words seem heartfelt.

You need to hear your value stated outright, and without positive affirmations for love you will feel under-appreciated.

It’s likely that you also tend to express your own love in words, but someone with a different love language may not give these words as much weight.

If you’re confident that your partner’s love language is words of affirmation but you’re not sure how to speak to them in this language, one helpful exercise involves writing down 10-20 things you like and enjoy about them.

This can range from their innate traits to things they do for you, the way they make you feel, and special memories that you like you to reflect on.

Generally, a sentence that takes the form “I love it when you do ____ – that’s so thoughtful” will land well with this person. However, it’s hard to go wrong – just speak from the heart about what you love.

Examples Of Words Of Affirmation

  • Well done/I am proud of you.
  • I’m here for you.
  • Thank you for looking after me.
  • I regret/I’m sorry for…
  • I love you, need you, want you.
  • You mean the world to me/You are the love of my life.
  • I don’t know what I’d do without you.
  • You’re doing great—don’t give up/I believe in you.
  • I know how tough things have been lately.
  • I feel blessed to have you in my life/You are my best friend.

Acts Of Service Love Language

Acts Of Service Love LanguageIf your love language is acts of service, you’re much more about “doing” than “saying”.

You feel like your partner really loves you when they do chores for you, help to organize events or fix broken things. In other words, you feel valued when the other person takes away some burden or stress from your life.

This might involve taking over more than their fair share of parenting duties, completing a task you’ve been dreading, or ensuring that everything in the house works well.

People with this love language often think that anyone can say complimentary or flattering things.
Showing that you’re willing to work hard to help someone is what proves that there’s a foundation of love.

If you don’t value acts of service to this extent but think that this might be your partner’s love language, pay close attention to the daily things that make them unhappy or anxious.

What could you take over? How could you help them relax and have more time for themselves?

The more acts of kindness you perform to make their life easier, the more loved they are likely to feel.

Examples Of Acts Of Service

  • Prepare dinner or help in the kitchen.
  • Doing chores.
  • Make tea/coffee in the morning.
  • Amend something broken.
  • Ask – “can I help you?”
  • Plan a date.
  • Ask if they need anything or if they want something specific when getting up.
  • Help with something without being asked.
  • Pick up their favorite snack from the store.
  • Cover the bills.

Quality Time Love Language

Quality Time Love LanguageFor those with a quality of time love language, the emphasis is on ensuring that loved ones schedule meaningful time together.

If this is your love language, you’ll feel cared for when your partner makes time to go on dates with you, enjoys planning day trips and holidays, and gets excited about trying new things with you. In contrast, if you only see your partner briefly (for example, at the end of the workday), you’ll begin to feel taken for granted and like something is lacking in your relationship.

If quality time is your partner’s love language and yet it doesn’t rank so highly for you, you might find it hard to see why it matters so much.

For example, you might compliment them every day, and feel perplexed by why they aren’t happy.

Direct communication helps to meet the needs of someone with the quality time love language – in other words, simply ask your partner what they’d like to do with you, and devote your energy to brainstorming a list with them.

Often, just carving out specific time for the person also goes a long way toward making them feel loved – think of a weekly date night, for example.

Examples Of Quality Time

  • Cook or bake together.
  • Go for a walk.
  • Stay away from digital devices when spending time together.
  • Play card/board games.
  • Plan an overnight or day trip together.
  • A night in with movies and cuddles.
  • Work out together.
  • Engage in quality conversations.
  • Play 20 questions to keep getting to know one another.
  • Be childish together (eat cereal on the floor, sing out loud, dance to your favorite songs).

Receiving Gifts Love Language

Receiving Gifts Love LanguageAs the name suggests, the love language of giving gifts places an emphasis on receiving things from your partner.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that you value expensive items – you may be just as happy (or even happier) with small tokens of affection, or handmade things.

Someone who doesn’t care much about wealth can still have a love language of gift gifting.

The point is just that you like to receive tokens of affection, and you view such gifts as a marker of the other person’s care for you.

In your eyes, items are more representative of your partner’s love than, for example, compliments, or time spent together.

If you’re with someone whose love language is gift giving, one thing to keep in mind is these gifts are about showing love, not about buying it or buying forgiveness after a fight.

Think about your timing, your intention, and how to make the gift a surprise (if your partner likes surprises!). In addition, note that the gifts you give don’t have to be material objects.

They can also be trips, experiences, and classes.

Notice what your partner feels passionate about, and try to tailor your gifts to these passions.

Examples Of Receiving Gifts

  • Buy flowers for no reason.
  • Get them something they wanted for a while.
  • Sign them up for a class they are interested in.
  • Make a little hamper of things using their favorite color/theme.
  • Make hand made gifts.
  • Plan an experience out of the ordinary (Trampolining, Hicking, beach day).
  • “It made me think of you” gift.
  • “I was thinking of you” gift when going away.
  • Frame a photo of the two of you together.

Physical Touch Love Language

Physical Touch Love LanguageThe final love language is physical touch, which can manifest in a range of different ways. Some people with this love language like to sit close together most of the time, holding hands or snuggled into each other.

Meanwhile, others are more focused on communicating and experiencing love through sex, or focus on needing an embrace when saying hello or goodbye.

What unifies all people with this love language is feeling most cared for and most secure when in some kind of physical contact with their partner.

If you’re not a person who values physical touch as much, you may need to remind yourself that your partner does need this.

Setting a goal of giving them a specific number or hugs or kisses through the day can help, as can developing a ritual where (say) you kiss them each time you come home.

And if you genuinely don’t enjoy being that physically close, find ways to compromise – for example, if you can’t get comfortable with someone wrapped around you in bed, holding hands or resting your feet against each other may play just the same comforting role for your partner.

Examples Of Physical Touch

  • Massages/Rubs.
  • Embracing regularly (Goodbye and hello hugs).
  • Arm around the shoulder, waist or hand-holding while walking.
  • Small body contact like your hand on their leg when sitting down to watch something.
  • A surprise hug from behind while your partner is cooking.
  • Tickling your partner.
  • Holding your partner when they feel negative emotions.
  • Stroking and combing through partners hair.
  • Gentle stroke on face/cheeks.
  • A small kiss on the hand, cheeks, shoulder, forehead, etc.

Can You Be With Someone With A Different Love Language?

Can You Be With Someone With A Different Love Language?Now, reading through the above love languages you’ll have noticed some significant differences in how each type of person expresses and experiences love.

As a result, you might be worried about whether two people with different love languages can ever have a successful and happy relationship.

The good news is that many – if not most – people end up with a partner who doesn’t speak the same love language. So how does this work?

The key is open, honest communication and a consistent willingness to make adjustments.

Firstly, it’s important to discuss your love languages.

Explain to each other how you relate to the concept of love, and what kinds of things make you feel good. Be willing to give examples, rather than expecting your partner to read your mind.

Secondly, acknowledge that some compromise will always be needed.

The person who loves compliments but doesn’t like spending money may need to work to accept that gifts are what keep their partner happy.

Meanwhile, the person who would prefer to cuddle on the sofa than to talk about their feelings may need to develop a more refined set of communication skills to promote a sense of security in their partner.

If you are currently having some problems in your existing relationship, understanding your partners’ love language is starting to make your partner feel loved.

There is no reason why you can’t fall in love again and awaken the spark.

Use The Love Language Chart And Show Your Partner How Loved They Are

Now that you know more about love languages, why not use this illustrative chart to learn more about how to talk to your partner, how to make them feel cared for and what to avoid? Everyone is subtly different, but love languages provide you with a helpful roadmap to understanding what makes your partner tick.

Love Languages

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3 Steps To Achieve Any Goal in your life

Originally Sourced From https://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/3-steps-to-achieve-any-goal-in-your-life/

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Have you ever been inspired to reach a goal of some sort and ended up letting it all go before even starting? Have you ever wondered what would it mean to reach any goal in your life?

Inside your heart, you get very excited about doing whatever it is you plan. And then your brain starts processing all the energy, devotion, effort, and time needed to actually reach this goal, that is when you give up and leave it all behind.

Personally, I have always wanted to dance the tango like a pro. I lived in Buenos Aires and I saw the couples dancing and they looked so smooth and focused. It felt like they became one among themselves and fused with the music. It is a very sensual dance. I was picturing myself dancing, and the next thing I knew I was already signing up for the dancing classes.

But the class was too far from my house and I was very busy during that part of my life. I could not go to every class and, gradually, my skills were very behind the rest of the class. That, in turn, made me regret going there, come up with excuses not to go even on the few nights that I was free, and in the end, I gave up on the classes that were already paid for.

I didn’t even bother to ask for a refund for the remaining classes because I felt so disappointed with myself. And here is why I am sharing this with you.

Chances are you have gone through a similar situation in your life – with exercises, a diet, learning a foreign language. It was a goal that you wanted to achieve, and you gave up before getting seriously committed.

How can you overcome that? Well, here is how to achieve any goal in your life in 3 simple steps.

1. Find Your Motivation Behind Your Dream

The first thing you need to understand is why you want to do this. This will be a powerful force to keep you motivated. Often, we have big dreams that end up being someone else’s goals and dreams. Other times it is something that we heard about and sounded really good or cool. And other times it’s simply something that everyone else is doing – and not a single person knows why.

For example, you could think that having a public job and a safe retirement is a great thing. However, deep inside, what you really want is to become an entrepreneur, take risks, and be your own boss. In that case, you will live a dreadful life, killing yourself a little bit, every single day.

This is why finding your own motivation is such a powerful driving force. This is the strength that will make you persevere and find the energy to go the extra mile. Adversity and obstacles will become an inspiration to extract the best of you and keep moving forward. And moving towards your own goals will be easier than anything else you have ever done in your life.

2. Focus On What You Can Do Now

Consciously living on the present and focusing on what is within your reach to change and mold ensures you can keep moving forward, regardless of your current conditions and restrictions. That is much more productive than just thinking about the future and doing nothing to change your present. Some people call it mindfulness.

For example, if you have a goal to become fit, push yourself harder during your next workout. And consciously focus on one workout at a time, instead of thinking that you still need so many months or years of hard work. Focus on running further, adding repeats, or lifting more NOW.

If you have a goal at work, then make 10 extra sales calls, reach 10 old customers and ask them why they stopped buying from your company, stop procrastinating and start that project today, and so on.

The simple fact is that focusing on today and start acting towards it immediately will put you on the right road towards success.

3. Split A Bigger Goal Into Smaller Steps

Every journey starts with the first step. You have to start somewhere and climb the ladder. Since you know where you want to go, it becomes much easier to trace smaller actions that you have to perform in order to reach your goal.

You can avoid sabotaging yourself by switching the logic. Instead of failing on a large goal, you can succeed in completing a series of smaller tasks that will take you increasingly closer to your dream life. It is much easier to write 2,000 words daily than writing an entire novel.

Closing Thoughts

So these are the steps I follow to achieve any goal in my life. I would love to know about the strategy you follow to gain success in your life.

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14 Manifestation Quotes To Boost Your Manifesting Power

Originally Sourced From https://www.thelawofattraction.com/manifestation-quote/

While looking at a manifestation quote, you will start to see that boosting your manifesting ability always starts with a very strong attitude and growth mindset.

Have you ever struggled with getting what you want from life? Have you had difficulty manifesting your own power? You’re not alone. It’s not because you don’t have the capability.

Often we think it’s because we’re lazy or unmotivated. This is untrue. Most people are hard workers but don’t know quite how to focus their manifestation power.

You can have everything that you want in life if you get clear and organized. Greatness is not something that we are born with. Aristotle said it best when he said: “We are what we repeatedly do.” Therefore, what this means is that excellence is not a single event, but a daily routine.

Allow these quotes on manifesting and their explanations to understand and increase your manifestation power today.

Manifestation Quote #1

”Tomorrow is the day the Universe will deliver an amazing blessing to you. Get ready. Your manifestation will be a success.”

Manifestation Quote

Most people confuse the Law Of Attraction and the power of manifestation when it comes to quotes on manifesting. The Law Of Attraction isn’t a magic lamp whereas you rub, and a genie comes out – Then proceeds to give you exactly what you want! Get rid of any mystic understanding you have of The Law Of Attraction.

It’s not about instant gratification. Creating and learning how to manifest more effectively. When you set your mind to your daily tasks, you will achieve your goals in due time.

It’s cause and effect. For example, if we want to manifest more money into our lives, we do things like start a business.

After many months or perhaps years, the money will flow in. The cause is wanting more money, and the effect (later on) is getting more money. But first, you must ask the universe for it.

Manifestation Quote #2

“Shout to the Universe, “All good things come to me”. Watch your manifestations become your reality.”

We have to get excited about the things we want in our lives! They should fill you up and make you so happy that you want to raise your hands to the sky and shout out loud!

If you’ve ever fallen in love, then you know this feeling. It feels like floating on a cloud. If you want to turn up your vibration, start by using the power of affirmations.

Affirm it in your mind, body, and in your spirituality. Then let the thought verbally come out of you. Tell yourself every day. Tell your friends. Then tell your family.

When you do this, you increase the energy output of your manifestations.

Manifestation Quote #3

“Stop waiting for somebody to elevate your game. You are already equipped with everything you need to manifest your own greatness.” – Germanyy kent

It’s time to realize that we, and only we, will create our successes and failures. We must take complete control of our reality – Whether we think we are, or not responsible for our life.

We are the creators of our universe. Every day we have a choice. These choices make up the sum of our life.

We have to elevate our game, our mind, and harness our abundant power.

Quotes about manifesting and manifesting in general greatness starts with 1) Believing in yourself 2) Putting your mind to a task, and 3) Taking action. Now, go out and show the world!

Manifestation Quote #4

“Surround and make friends with the people who force you to level up. Those are the friends who will pick you up whenever you vibrate low. Those are the friends who will show you optimism, motivation, and strength when you need it the most. Surround yourself with people who actively manifest the things they want. They are the evidence that you can do it too!”

As positive and powerful as we all are, it helps to surround ourselves with more positive people to develop a positive energy.

Ever heard the quote that “you’re the average of the five people that you spend the most time with”? It’s very true and important. Motivation comes in many forms.

As we strive for more for ourselves, we can do the heavy lifting. However, it’s always nice to have some help.

So, if you have constant negative energy surrounding you, it must be removed at all costs, even if it’s a close friend or family member. It’s your one life to live. Choose wisely.

Manifestation Quote #5

“Expect to manifest everything that you want to manifest.”

Choosing to expect something is the first step in manifestation. You’ve armed your subconscious mind with an aim and a goal. You hold it in your mind.

The more you see it in your head, you will believe it, and it will reveal itself in physical form. Repetition is the mother of skill, so repeat it daily what you’re manifesting.

When you will the full power of your energy into belief, you believe it on such a deep level that it now becomes an expectation, rather than a pipe dream.

Expect to manifest everything, and you will.

Manifestation Quote #6

“Attitude is the little thing that can make a huge impact in every single area in your life.
When your attitude is right, you will thrive and flourish. The universe feels your attitude and you will manifest whatever your attitude reflects. So let your attitude be electric!”

Attitude comes from thought. From attitude comes power. With power comes action. From action comes success.

Thought and attitude are the basis for everything in our daily lives. Therefore, we must put emphasis on electrifying our thoughts as much as possible!

The universe will feel your energy and decide whether or not to give you what you long for. We need to think of our thoughts like a mirror. Are your thoughts reflecting your reality?

If they aren’t, perhaps you need to put more thought and effort into your manifesting abilities. Think of it like building muscle.

Without consistent action, nothing will grow.

Manifestation Quote #7

“Declare that from this point on you will be in better situations. Situations that leave you excited and breathless with gratitude and abundance. You will vibrate in a frequency so high that all the goodness will come shooting into your magnetic field. You have the power to declare and manifest anything into existence so stand in your power and do so.”

Quotes on manifesting like this one show’s us that when we choose to live in gratitude and abundance, our energy immediately shifts. So many people try to magically manifest happiness, and they fail.

Happiness does not create gratitude. Gratitude creates happiness. It is your foundation for all that you want. It’s inevitable that you will have to overcome obstacles, so you must be strong and humble.

If things don’t work out for you, or you don’t get what you want, you learn to appreciate more of what you already have. Therefore, you remain grounded and appreciative.

When you finally achieve something major, it’s great, but it’s also no big deal – Cause you’re already happy and grateful!

Manifestation Quote #8

“Manifest what you want into existence by opening up to the Universe. Let it be known!”

When we learn to open up to the universe, the universe replies by rewarding us. The universe is a provider. The universe gives us all the tools we need to make life amazing.

Respect it’s wondrous and magnificent power, and use it to your ability. Let it be known to the world what you want!

Ask for it. Embrace it, and don’t let go. We are so lucky to be alive. Put your intentions and manifestations into the universe. Be loud with your life!

Trust the universe, and you will be rewarded in more ways than you could’ve ever imagined.

Manifestation Quote #9

“Start preparing for whatever you are manifesting because it is coming. To prepare for it makes the universe quicken its pace. For how can you be ready before the universe is ready? The universe will play catch up. The pace in which you manifest will quicken.”

People don’t realize how surprisingly easy it is to achieve the things that you want from your life. In order to prepare for it, we need to plan for it.

Before we plan it, we need the thought and intention to be there. If you’re ready to ignite your potential, start thinking about it, and then take swift action!

Prepare your internal universe for what’s to come in the external universe. The universe will provide it so long as you will it to. The quicker the pace, the quicker the outcome.

You can will your energy field to such an extent that the universe will have to bend with you.

Manifestation Quote #10

“It’s not the words of your intentions that manifest your reality, it’s the vibration of the energy of your intentions that attracts.”

Words mean nothing. Action is everything. Don’t just talk about what you want. Only talking about what you want makes you a dreamer.

When things get really interesting is when you start taking the steps towards your dreams, and you slowly start to realize “hey, I can do this.”

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. So, take the first step into your new future. Take a look around, and see what greatness awaits for you on the other side.

Use that excitement and energy to propel you forward! Raise your vibration.

Manifestation Quote #11

“A key to manifestation is that when the doors of opportunity open, you have to walk through them”

Success happens when preparation meets opportunity. However, success will only happen when we finally decide to believe in ourselves enough to keep going all the way.

We work so hard to get what we want, so why not follow all the way through completely? Opportunities come in so many forms.

Sometimes we fail to see the signs or see the significance of opportunity. Sometimes we don’t believe in ourselves enough to take an opportunity handed to us on a silver platter. I

f you have the confidence and the will to push yourself to achieve success, you must walk the entire journey.

Manifestation Quote #12

“If you have a positive frame of mind, you can manifest positive things in your life.”

Quotes about manifesting like this one are the essence of The Law Of Attraction. Your mind is like a magnet. We attract what we magnify in our minds. Thoughts become things, events, and circumstances.

If your mind is the magnet for The Law Of Attraction, then manifestation begins at the microscopic level of where thought begins.

When we’re born, our brain isn’t hardwired to filter in all the good or bad thoughts in a day. Our brain has been hardwired for centuries for fight or flight.

So, we must reprogram our brains for positivity. Then, you will be, absorb, and attract positive things into your life.

Manifestation Quote #13

“Your whole life is a manifestation of the thoughts that go on in your head” – Lisa Nichols

The greatest thinkers in history have said this in one form or another. From Buddha to Aristotle – Marcus Arelius to Gandhi, and Albert Einstein.

The quality of our lives comes from the quality of our thoughts. Life is very simple when you think of it this way.

Every day, every moment, every second, we are determining our reality. We have the power. We have control.

When we learn to harness the power of our minds, we become unstoppable. Some people know this and have trained their minds for it.

Their mind is so powerful that achieving happiness, greatness, and success comes easy.

Manifestation Quote #14

“You can have many great ideas in your head, but what makes the difference is the action. Without action upon an idea, there will be no manifestation, no results, and no reward” – Don Miguel Ruiz

As much as we’ve seen about the power of manifestation and using our mind to harness our internal power, none of it matters without action.

Many people have great thoughts. Many people have great intentions. Yet, most people don’t manifest what they want.

Why? This is where action comes in. The whole point of us focusing our mind is to bring things that we want into our lives. Without action, we’re just positive thinkers.

If your mind is the car, then the action is gasoline. Neither gets you where you want to go on their own. So, empower your mind, and take empowered action towards your life, then you will reap the rewards.

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Can The Coronavirus Crisis Reveal Your Personality Type?

Personality Types Crisis Is the Coronavirus crisis freaking you out? Is social distancing and self isolation bringing out the best or worst in you?

In this article, we’ll take a look at how a crisis can reveal your true self.

The Beginning Of The C-19 Crisis

Back at the start of February of 2020, the only things people complained about was Donald Trump, going to work and the price of gasoline.

But within a few weeks, all that changed. The Covid-19 or coronavirus crisis became the world’s focus.

Suddenly, and for no logical reason, people began hoarding toilet paper. Hour long line-ups formed at grocery stores by people who thought they were going to starve to death.

On top of this, all the world governments ordered everyone to practice social distancing and self isolation, right?

This, in effect, solidified the message that this is a full blown crisis.

So What Happens When People Go Into Crisis Mode?

For most, fear and anger is triggered as fight or flight, survival mob mentality set in.

But that wasn’t the case for everyone was it?

There were others who sat back in awareness of the situation. They evaluated the information and recognized that panic was probably not the best course of action at that point.

Still other people kept a positive, happy state.

They stayed calmly in the present, in a state of gratitude and observed the difference between the reality of the situation and the fear based imagined outcome.

How Are You Reacting To This Covid-19 Crisis?

As you have probably already realized, a crisis like this coronavirus pandemic will reveal the true self of any person.

There are three true self personality types.

Those in the FEAR ZONE. Those in the LEARNING ZONE. And those in the GROWTH ZONE.

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The FEAR ZONE Personality Type

Those who are living in the fear zone are the most obvious. They are the ones who live in a world of ego and self.

Self preservation is of utmost importance to these types of people and it’s blatantly demonstrated when they are faced with a crisis.

Theses are the people who immediately raced to the store and bought up all the toilet paper.

They are the ones who are blaming politicians for not protecting them.

They are complaining about how much material possessions they may lose because they can’t pay their bills.

They are quick to anger, quick to disagree and quick to confront anyone who is not on board with their world view.

They are the ones who may have a hard time handling being alone. They are the people who are throwing coronavirus parties or going to stores just to hang out.

Self isolation is not something a fear zone personality willingly accepts. They need social interaction because being alone is the ultimate fear.

The LEARNING ZONE Personality Type

This type of person realizes that living in fear does not help, whether it’s a coronavirus crisis situation, earthquake, tornado or some other critical life threatening situation.

These people reveal their true selves by accepting what they can’t control.

They are aware of what they consume in their mind. Whether it’s news reports, social media posts or gossip.

Learning zone personality types work on being in the present and being aware of their own personal situation.

They evaluate and research information before sharing it with others.

They may personally find social distancing difficult but will do their part for the good of all.

And they remind themselves that the best they can do is be the best they can be.

The Growth Zone Personality Type

Finally, there is the Growth Zone type of person.

These are the type of people who have realized that material objects are immaterial to the enjoyment of life. And they have also made a life choice to use all their human experiences to grow their Spirit.

These people are in a happy state regardless of how bad a crisis can get.

They will spread optimism and good cheer even if it’s sprinkled with harsh truth about situations like this coronavirus pandemic.

They will use their talents to help others whether it is with a helping hand or a kind word.

They are forgiving to those who take issue with their enlightenment and will not engage in those who choose to confront them.

They are thankful for everyday and grateful for all they have received (past experiences), for what they are receiving (present experiences) and for what they will receive (future experiences).

They reveal their true self by realizing they can’t control what happens in a crisis, but they can control their thoughts, emotions, decisions and actions towards it.

They are comfortable in their own presence and can keep themselves entertained. Social distancing and self isolation has probably been part of their lifestyle long before this coronavirus crisis.

Growth type personalities may also be the ones to practice meditation, physical exercise and mind training daily.

They embrace their talents and use their creativity to bring joy their Spirit and sharing their contributions with others to lift their Spirits as well.

What Crisis Personality Type Are You?

Now that you’ve seen the three personality types that are revealed in a crisis, which one are you?

More importantly, what can you do to become better in a crisis like this.

First, if you are in the FEAR ZONE, becoming aware of it is your first step.

Be conscious of what your thinking, feeling and saying to yourself and others.

If it’s negative, stop immediately. say to yourself, “DELETE DELETE DELETE” and then reprogram your mind with the opposite positive thought feeling or statement.

Second, If you are in the LEARNING ZONE, realize that you have been given the greatest gift of all… TIME.

Use this time to learn ways to grow yourself Spiritually. Download guided meditation programs. Read self improvement books. Watch videos that expand your mind and your soul.

This is your time to step into your GROWTH ZONE!

Finally, if you found that your already in the GROWTH ZONE, keep growing.

Make it your mission to master you matrix. Build, create, enhance, evolve. And help others who reach out to you for guidance to grow too.

Conclusion

It doesn’t matter what personality type you are, especially during a crisis, What really matters is making the most out of the life you’ve been given.

For those who found themselves in the fear zone, fear not. Now that you are aware of it, you can begin to learn and grow. Just this simple act of awareness can open your eyes to a whole new world of being.

For those of you in the learning stage, this is your opportunity for growth. This coronavirus crisis, like any crisis, creates opportunities. And the greatest opportunity we’ve been given is the gift of time.

Use this time to read self improvement books, listen to guided meditation programs and watch inspiring videos.

Finally, for those of you in the growth stage, use this crisis to help strengthen and grow your Spirit. You are the ones that know it’s the journey more than the destination that brings the most knowledge. Use this time to grow even more!

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Operation Reinvention: Better and Beyond

Operation Reinvention: Better and Beyond

I woke up this morning with a thought running through my mind and pulsing through my veins. I couldn’t stay in bed any longer.

How many closets can you organize? How many Netflix programs can you binge? How long will people wait for others to say it’s okay for them to get with their lives?

Everything you have built in your life happened when you found the courage to rally fear, anger, and confusion into motivation and action.

Everything.

Since 2006 I have taught one thing; you can create any lifestyle you choose if you can shake yourself free from your cement shoes and get moving. Nothing has changed in 2020.

COVID-19 is real. Some people will get sick. Some people will die. That’s life. It’s always been like that – only without 24/7 news coverage, we didn’t know about it.

Life can be difficult, but the real casualties of this pandemic will be those who cocoon themselves in the false sense of safety that comes with waiting to see what is going to happen next.

HELL NO! That’s not for me – EVER!

The winners will be those who realize this is a new temporary and that we are not going back to normal.

They will figure out how to use lessons learned and honed over a lifetime to build better and beyond!

Nothing will stop them.

Who you will be when this passes begins by who you are today.

It’s time to decide.

We’re going to re-launch Operation Reinvention tomorrow with that goal in mind. And we’re doing it LIVE – details to follow.

I dare to jump on the train to better and beyond.

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Building a Solid Foundation During a Crisis

In a time of crisis, a solid foundation of basic needs is a great way to calm your mind.

In 1954, Abraham Maslow released his Hierarchy of Needs theory.  Since everything in life is being turned upside down – it might be a good time to get back to basics. Maslow called them deficiency needs (D-Needs):

1) Provide for your physiological needs. Food, clothing, shelter, money, everything that you need. 

2) Make sure you feel safe. Personally, emotionally, financially, health and well-being, and against accidents and illness.

3) Socially you need to feel a sense of loving and belonging. Social media might be finally showing it’s real power.

While you work on your D-Needs, begin moving toward your being needs, otherwise known as B-Needs.

Maslow said, “What a man can be, he must be.”

B-Needs are where I’m placing my focus. I using the power of the CoronaDRIVE US to answer a question. 

What CAN I do that will create a better life after this crisis passes. 

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The Top Six Ways to Stay Motivated

I receive many emails from people that basically ask the same question: How can I keep myself motivated long term? This seems to be quite a common dilemma for many people so I want to address it because it can be done! Here are my tips for staying motivated:

1. Get Motivated Every Day.
Zig Ziglar was once confronted about being a “motivational speaker.” The guy said to him, “You guys come and get people hyped up and then you leave and the motivation goes away. It doesn’t last, and then you have to get motivated again.”

Zig reminded the gentleman that baths are the same way but we think it is a good idea to take a bath every day! It is true that motivation doesn’t last.

We have to renew it each and every day. That is okay. It doesn’t make motivation a bad thing. We simply have to realize that if we want to stay motivated over the long term, it is something we will have to apply to ourselves each and every day.

2. Have a Vision for Your Life.
The root word of motivation is “motive.” The definition of motive is, “A reason to act.” This is the cognitive or rational side of motivation. It is your vision. You have to have a vision that is big enough to motivate you.

If you are making $50,000 a year, it isn’t going to motivate you to set your goal at $52,000 a year. You just won’t get motivated for that because the reward isn’t enough. Maybe $70,000 a year would work for you. Set out a vision and a strategy for getting there. Have a plan and work the plan.

3. Fuel Your Passion.
Much of motivation is emotional. I don’t know quite how it works but I do know THAT it works. Emotion is a powerful force in getting us going. Passion is an emotion, so fuel your passion. “Well, I like to work on logic,” you may say. Great, now work on your passion. Set yourself on a course to have a consuming desire for your goal, whatever it is. Do whatever you can to feel the emotion and use it to your advantage!

4. Work Hard Enough to Get Results.
You can build on your motivation by getting results. The harder you work, the more results you will get and the more results you get, the more you will be motivated to get more. These things all build on one another.

If you want to lose weight, then lose the first few pounds. When the belt moves to the next notch you will get fired up to get it to the notch beyond that!

5. Put Good Materials into Your Mind.
I can’t say this enough – listen to audios. I still listen to audios regularly. I buy audio clubs from other speakers and I learn and grow. Their successes motivate me to get my own successes!

Read good books. Read books that teach you new ideas and skills. Read books that tell the stories of successful people. Buy them, read them, and get motivated! Buy great music and listen to it. I just did a spinning class at the club today. Whenever a good song came on I was actually able to get motivated to ride faster! It gets you going and motivates you!

6. Ride the Momentum when It Comes.

Sometimes you will just be clicking and sometimes you won’t. That is okay. It is the cycle of life. When you aren’t clicking, plug away.

When you are clicking, pour it on because momentum will help you get larger gains in a shorter period of time with less energy. That is the momentum Equation! When you are feeling good about how your work is going, ride the momentum and get as much out of it as you can!

These are the top six ways to stay motivated:
Get motivated every day.
Have a vision for your life.
Fuel your passion.
Work hard enough to get results.
Put good materials into your mind.
Ride the momentum when it comes.

These are simple principles, that when you put them to work regularly, will change your life by keeping you motivated all the time! So don’t wait — Get going!

Chris Widener
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The Six Basic Messages of a Motivational Speaker

Like it or not, most people consider me a motivational speaker. That has an upside and a downside! Some people really appreciate motivational speakers while others think they are all fluff and no meat (Some are I guess).

So I have been thinking lately about what it is that a good motivational speaker should do, what they should communicate and how they should move people.

Below are the six basic messages of a good motivational speaker (Hint: If you are in a position of motivating anyone, kids, employees or the like, these will be good for you to reflect upon too!)

Here are the six basic messages:

The basic message that “You can!” So many people today just simply believe that they can’t accomplish their dreams. For one reason or another they have been told that they won’t be able to fulfill their dreams. Maybe they have failed before and left it at that. Maybe their parents didn’t believe in them. Whatever the reason, they have settled into a state of disbelief.

But I have good news … “You can!” I do not believe that there are people who are smarter, better, more talented, more destined, etc. I believe that there are people who do and those who do not.

Yes, someone may currently have more talent, but anyone can increase his or her talent. It is possible! So one of my messages is to remind you that yes indeed you can do whatever you set your mind to.

The basic message to persevere, because sometimes “You won’t!” I can’t remember the exact quote but in Dr. Seuss’ book, “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” (One of the best self help books ever written … I kid you not), there is the build up about how you will conquer the world and go anywhere and everywhere, and then you turn the page and it says, “Except when you don’t Because sometimes you won’t.” This is so true. If you are pursuing your dreams and taking risks, there will be times when you will fail.

But the key is to persevere even when you fail. As I like to say, “Failure is only failure if you fail to learn from it!” Instead of quitting, we pick ourselves up, we brush ourselves off, and we continue to take one step after another. This is the way all people who have succeeded much have done it (What, you think that successful people haven’t failed?).

The basic message that there is nothing to fear. Fear is that ugly monster that, when looked at closely, doesn’t really exist. At first glance you hear his roar, he seems so big and so ugly. He forces you to be aware of his presence and his threats. And then, if we are wise, we realize that all of what he is saying is not true.

There is nothing to fear. Rarely do we experience that which we fear. Most of the time it is quite the opposite. If we keep our minds and hearts, as well as our actions, going in the right direction … in the direction of our dreams and vision … we can walk right past that fear of ours.

It is sort of like when you were a child and you were walking along and saw a huge dog in a front yard up the street a bit. Do you remember how afraid you were? And then you realized that the dog was tied up and couldn’t get to you, so you strut on by. This is how it is with our fear. Know that fear is on a leash!

The basic message to get off your duff and work for it. I am a man of action. People who are successful are that way. Anyone who has ever been successful has done something. Think about it: Even someone who is a successful “thinker” (as opposed to a “doer”) is usually only known because they DID something that let us know about their brilliant thoughts. They wrote a book. They gave a speech. Whatever it was, they did something!

Life rewards actions. What we do is determines what we get. My message has always been and always will be that if you want anything in this life you must first determine the actions that will get you there and then you must take those actions.

If you aren’t willing to get off your duff and go get it, not only will you never attain it, but someone else most assuredly will!

The basic message to keep a positive attitude. People will say, “Oh you motivational speakers… All that positive attitude stuff.” Well, let me ask you a few questions: Isn’t it true that everyone has to have some attitude? Yes? And we choose our attitude, correct? And there are only two basic attitudes and outlooks on life; either positive or negative, true? Then we choose: Will we have a positive or negative attitude?

And the cold, hard truth is that whatever attitude you choose is almost always exactly what you will experience and what life will give you! Those with positive attitudes get and achieve and those with negative attitudes will most likely not. In everything we do, we should keep a positive attitude, knowing that it will reward us.

The basic message to help others. Life is meant to be lived in relationship with others. Relationships are intended to teach us how to love one another and help one another. I cannot imagine in any way where I would be now if it weren’t for friends and family who have been so very helpful to me.

I have said before and still believe that there is no such thing as a self-made man or woman. Look in their lives and you will see that many people helped them.

And so when we achieve some level of success and can give back, then we can and should help others. I had someone help me significantly just the other day. I was truly humbled by the gesture. When I spoke with this person about it, he simply said, “When it comes to fruition and you reap the benefits, do it for someone else.” WOW … powerful!

You CAN!
Persevere!
Walk past your fear!
Take action!
Be positive!
Help others!

These are the six basic messages of a motivational speaker! Follow them all the way to your success!

Questions for reflection:
Have you embraced the fact that you can do what you want?
Have you come to grips with the fact that you must persevere sometimes?
Have you looked at your fear and walked on by?
Have you committed to, and taken, action?
Have you chosen to be a person who has a positive attitude?
Have you helped others and made it a part of your life plan to continue doing so?

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The Value of Intuitive Insights By John Harricharan

John Harricharan - authorIt was not too long ago that all we knew of successful business persons was that they worked hard, were very bright and efficient. Hardly did anyone use the words “intuition” and “business” in the same conversation. Gut feelings and marketing seemed to be worlds apart with the divine injunction that “never the twain shall meet.” Yet, most recent studies are showing that perhaps we’ve been missing something.

Some of the most successful persons of all times have relied extensively on the intuitive nature of their being. Conrad Hilton, the founder of the Hilton chain of hotels claimed that he used his intuition to decide where and when to buy or build a hotel. Thomas Alva Edison, one of the greatest inventors of all times, would listen to his inner voice and produce more and better inventions.

Today, there is an explosion of interest in the “mystical” area where everyone seems to be looking for ways and means to sharpen his or her intuition. Even with our economy booming, many are seeking to gain more control over their financial future. And yet, within all of us is the ability to stand aside from the mundane, everyday grind and to look at things in a different light.

It is important to realize that your job or business is a true reflection of your internal condition— an indication of where your mind is. To change things in your workplace, you must first start by changing things within yourself. Simple as this may appear, however, it is still a very difficult thing to do.

It is not easy to break away from the hypnotic trance of everyday things and to make yourself stand aside for a short while. But if you were to practice this art of standing aside and “standing still” for a short time each day, you would find new insights into the way the world works. This will then make it easy for you to adjust and influence the outcome of business situations.

Many years ago, I knew a young, insurance salesman. He worked hard but was always enthusiastic. Few things seemed to depress him, yet, I was sure that he had his share of rejections in his business. One day, I asked him what kept him going when things seemed bleak. He looked at me and with a twinkling in his eyes replied, “John, I use my failures as learning experiences. I have a vision– a goal, if you will. I will one day be a wealthy man. There is a spirit within me that shows me the way to my goal. To hear its voice, all I have to do is spend some time with myself. In quietness I find my strength and my answers.”

Today, that insurance man is a multi-millionaire and the owner of several extremely successful businesses. He credits his success to the art of listening to his inner voice.

This inner voice is within all of us and it whispers ever so gently. When we are surrounded by the noise of everyday problems, we tend not to hear the voice.

Within us are all the answers to our problems. The questions are what we have not yet figured. Business success increases dramatically when we still the inner nature of our being. It is then that we hear more clearly the directions being given us. Our intuition becomes sharpened and our feeling nature, if we trust it, would lead us in the paths of peace and gain.

Intuition is a “gift of the gods,” so to say. We all were born with it. It is a means of receiving information and guidance through other than the physical senses. Logic and the intellect should work hand in hand and not against each other. To develop and use this faculty successfully, one should practice and trust the inner feelings. “Intuition in business,” is the wave of the future. Many businesses, both large and small, have started using intuitive consultants to assist them in achieving success.

Combine your intuitive nature with your logical thinking. Like everything else, it will take practice. Keep practicing and trust yourself and soon you will notice a whole new world of success opening up to you.
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John Harricharan is an award-winning author, speaker and the creator of the ground-breaking “PowerPause” system for success. He has shared the lecture platform with such well-known speakers as Deepak Chopra, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Og Mandino, Eric Butterworth, C. Everett Koop and others. To learn more about the “PowerPause” and see why critics are raving about it click here.

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