Monday Motivating Mindset

THE HYPE

This weeks Motivating Mindset will help you use your imagination the way it was intended to be used.


THE CHALLENGE

Your Mindset challenge this week is getting in the habit of asking yourself:
"Is this the best use of my imagination?"


THE PROMISE

Ask yourself this question as soon as possible and you will become better able to harness the true power of your imagination.


THE TIPS

Did you know that your Imagination is the most powerful thing you possess?

Here are just a few of the reasons why it's so important...

For one thing your imagination controls your perception.

It's called your 'minds-eye', and if you don't see something in it first, you will not be able to see it in "real life".

This is why for humans seeing is believing, and we only see what we believe.

Your imagination is literally creating the world you live in based on a set of programming instructions that you call reality.

Another reason your imagination is key is because it influences your emotions.

Your imagination stores the pictures, symbols and images of the memories that trigger all of your emotions.

Without these being perceived in your minds-eye, nothing would cause a emotional reaction or generate feelings.

In case you haven't heard the news or stopped to think about it yourself, we are all motivated by emotions.

This is powerful because 99.99% of the time we do what we feel right?

Ask yourself now.. "what determines your emotions?"

Because if you are serious about changing your actions then you must first learn how to change the emotions that are driving your behavior.

If you look at whatever makes you sad, miserable or upset, you will uncover that your imagination (perspective) is what pulls you down.

Contrarily, whenever you have accomplished something that makes you happy, you will discover that your imagination also lead you there.

Therefore in order to take control of your emotions you need to take control of your imagination.

What we do over time is what creates our results, and why we do what we do is based on our reality.

Both your results and reality are governed by your imagination, which means you have the power to change either of them at any time!

When you come to understand the power of that statement, you will also fully realize the eloquence of Albert Einstein when he said:

"Imagination is everything, it is more important than knowledge".

Have you ever stopped to consider that right now you are either using your imagination for better or worse?

Now that you know the importance of your imagination the best question to ask yourself is: "Is this the best use of my imagination?"


THE SECRET

Are you are stressed, overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless, complacent, or bored with life?

Could the only reason you are not getting everything you deserve possibly be you?

“Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.” -- Oscar Wilde

You first dream and envision your happiest future with your imagination.

You then use your imagination to motivate you through the tough times until you succeed.

You set your target on your next goal and seek out the next opportunity with your imagination.

This is the never-ending cycle of creation. This is the expression of your true self, the journey of your soul.

If somehow, somewhere you mixed up along the path then a powerful question to ask yourself is: "Is this the best use of my imagination?"

What is one good way to use your imagination you might ask?

How about beginning by using it to imagine all the things that you want in life.

Not the superficial things that don't bring you any joy, only the type of things that tug on your heart strings.

Start imagining these things in your minds-eye more often, picturing what it would be like to have them right now.

If you are serious and actually want to start manifesting this reality then you better start feeling it with your heart while you do it as well.

Keep picturing your greatest joy, being thankful and patient about the process.

The very worst that will happen is that you spend a lot of time feeling the joy and appreciation.

Nothing sends that something faster into your hands than the feeling of gratitude.

The favorite thing for God or the Universe to do is to fulfill our fantasies and wishes.

We get what we believe we deserve, which is why it should go without saying, it is important to be careful what you ask for.

Ingrid Bergman knew this in 13 simple words, "Success is getting what you want and Happiness is wanting what you get."

Monday Motivating Mindset

THE HYPE

This weeks Motivating Mindset will pump up your problem-solving muscles.

THE CHALLENGE

Your Mindset challenge this week is getting in the habit of asking yourself:

"What don't I already know about this?"

THE PROMISE

Ask yourself this question whenever you come across a road block and you will solve your problems faster and more easily.


THE TIPS

Whenever the path before you appears blocked, or you come across a mental block, try asking yourself "What don't I already know about this?".

This will help you shift from seeing the problem in the same old ways and tap into the power of your creativity.

The next time you reach an apparent dead-end you must first realize that you have reached this block even though you know what you know.

Therefore, even though you know what you know, what you need to know is what you don't know already.

The best information in a solving a problem that has been plaguing you is by approaching it from a completely different angle.

Asking yourself the question "What don't I already know about this?" will help you uncover some strategic solutions.

Often we make the mistake of believing that we have all the information necessary to deal with a situation, or form an opinion, when we haven't taken the time to dig deeper.

When this happens we tend to make assumptions that eventually hinder our growth and keep us feeling frustrated.

An example is if you have struggled with something like weight management throughout your life.

What you already know about the situation is the gamut of diets, programs, exercises and training systems that you've gone through that don't work.

What you also likely already know is how many months and years you have been trying to lose those last pounds.

The problem with knowing what you already know is that by studying the things above, it won't move you closer to a solution.

Instead, chances are likely that studying what you know has probably lead you to ask yourself something along the lines of "What's wrong with me, how come I just can't get past this?"

You might be tempted to compare your result to others and wonder why "Tae Bo" or the "Atkin's Diet" worked for your best friend but not for you.

Instead of asking yourself a question based on a problem, your challenge is to shift gears by asking yourself a question based on a solution.

By asking yourself "What don't I already know about this?" you will find out new areas and angles to approach your weight management.

Repeatedly asking yourself this question will automatically enlist the help of your creativity in order to try and solve the problem.

You might discover that what you don't know already about your weight management is why you want to manage the weight to begin with.

You might uncover that what you don't know already is how your personality plays a role in your weight management.

You might find out that what you don't know already is why you have chosen to approach the problem in the way that you have.

The more that you ask yourself "What don't I already know about this?" the more easily that you will be able to come up with new empowering answers.


THE SECRET

To really turbo charge your results, when you sit down to ask yourself "What don't I already know about this?", write down your ideas on paper.

You might want to start with listing all the things that you already know about the problem you are trying to solve.

The more you can understand your problem and the better you are able to formulate the question, the better answers you will come up with.

It has been said that a problem well-stated is a problem half-solved.

The best way to solve a problem that has been challenging to you for a while is to make a "creative map", "concept map" or "mind map".

A concept/creative/mind map is a diagram used for linking words and ideas to a central key word or idea.

It is used to visualize, classify, structure, and generate ideas, as well as an aid in study, problem solving, and decision making.

A concept map is a great way to come up with ideas that you may not have otherwise thought of.

Use your creative map in conjunction with the question "What don't I already know about this?" for a very powerful problem-solving combination.

However, you can apply this question and creative-map technique to many other areas of your life, not just problem-solving.

Some areas that are great to apply this question to are your Judgements, Justifications and Tolerations.

When it comes to judging people, places or things, asking yourself that question that might prove helpful before making any false assumptions.

For example, you might be tempted to form an opinion about someone because of something that recently happened.

Before you cast judgement on another, put yourself in their shoe's and ask yourself "What don't I already know about them?" to better understand where they may be coming from.

When it comes to justifying thoughts, feelings and behaviours, asking "What don't I already know about why I do them?" might provide some critical insight.

When it comes to areas in your life that have been continually tolerated, such as a bad relationship, poor organization, work stress, etc, asking yourself "What don't I already know?" might help change your mind about why you are doing it and what you can do about it.

The key is to use the information that you discover to help you re-frame the situation in a more beneficial and positive light.

After you have discovered what you don't know, ask yourself "how can I use this new knowledge to get better results?".

If you are still drawing a blank or feel blocked then keep in mind that you can always ask a friend to be an objective mirror for you.

As long as you are open and willing you can stand on the shoulders of giants, mentors, coaches, heroes and sheroes to overcome your problems.

The more you practice asking yourself the hard questions in life, the more easy your life will become.

Monday Motivating Mindset

THE HYPE

This weeks Motivating Mindset will help you live with more fun, appreciation and a better overall attitude.


THE CHALLENGE

The Mindset challenge I am proposing this week is getting in the habit of asking yourself:

"What three people have contributed most to my success?"


THE PROMISE

Ask yourself this question and you will uncover important life lessons, discover new opportunities and attract exciting people into your life.


THE TIPS

Before you begin your day today ask "What three people have contributed most to my success?"

The follow up questions could be "What specifically did they teach me?" and "How as their teaching benefited my life?"

Think back to your teachers, your parents and your family. What about the people you have worked with, the new friends you've met, old friends you've reconnected with? How about a spouse or a loved one? A work mentor, manager or colleague?

A good test to determine whether the person you are thinking of is in your top three, ask yourself "Where would I be today if I did not learn ______ from this person?"

If you would still be essentially the same person, then perhaps search for someone who possibly has made a more meaningful or significant contribution to your life.

If you would not be where you are today or who you are today as a direct result of dealing with this person then there's a good chance that they rank in your top three.

Try and come up with at least three people, even if this exercise takes a couple days to really think through. You may however have many more than three top teachers, in fact, this is going to be more likely as you get more and more successful.

People who are a success become successful by walking on the shoulders of giants. What that means is that successful people, before becoming a success realize the importance of standing on the shoulders of the people that they respect and admire.

In fact, here is a brief list of famous mentor - mentee relationships that you might recognize:

Huey Lewis mentor to Bruce Hornsby
Don Henley mentor to Sheryl Crow
Mel Gibson mentor to late Heath Ledger
Maya Angelou mentor to Oprah Winfrey
Stevie Wonder mentor to India.Arie
Earl Nightingale mentor to Bob Proctor
Socrates mentor to Plato
Mark O'Meara and Butch Harmon mentors to Tiger Woods

Did a couple of those names you just read surprise you? Yes, mentoring has been around since before Socrates and Plato and some of the most successful people in the world have mentors.

Why does the greatest golf player in the history of the sport require mentors and coaches?

The world's most successful people have long realized that the more people that they learn from the better and faster that they will grow. It is impossible to make all the mistakes you need to learn all in your own lifetime so leverage the lessons of others to skyrocket your success.


THE SECRET

There is no "right" or "wrong" answer because the person and premise is completely decided upon by you. If you don't feel someone is worthy of mention, then simply don't mention them.

The truth is that we ALL have something to learn from one another. Every person that comes into your life, whether yesterday, today or tomorrow has something to teach you.

Try and get in the habit of finding a "Sensei of the Day". Sensei is a Japanese word meaning teacher, so Sensei of the day is simply a Teacher of the Day.

Every relationship that we hold with our self reflects an agreement about the nature of the relationship that we have made with ourselves.

Learn from the people that are in your life whether you perceive them to be a positive or negative influence.

If you feel that they are a positive influence try to identify one or two areas that they do well in and implement a similar strategy into your life. Don't be afraid to approach someone that you admire and ask them for some quick words of advice. All successful people had help along the way, the more you ask for it the more you can receive.

If you feel that they are a negative influence try to identify one or two reasons why you think they are behaving or acting out in this manner and gain understanding as to what specifically bothers you about their actions. This is a contrast to what you do like, but sometimes we need to know what we don't like in order to help determine what we do. The next time you find someone demonstrating a behaviour you don't like, silently thank them for the gift of awareness of contrast and endeavour never to act like them.

When you become thankful for the people that are in your life you naturally start to attract more of them to be thankful for. Appreciate the lessons of life and the teachers they come from and you will be ripe and ready for relationship riches!

Monday Motivating Mindset

THE HYPE

This weeks Motivating Mindset will help you live with more focus, joy and gratitude.


THE CHALLENGE

The Mindset challenge I am proposing this week is getting in the habit of asking yourself:

"In this moment, what is most important for my success?"


THE PROMISE

Ask yourself this question before every activity or challenge you come across this week and the promise is that you will be clearer about your actions and inspired to do more with your life.


THE TIPS

Before you get out of bed tomorrow, lay there awake and ask yourself "In this moment, what is most important for my success?"

There is no "right" or "wrong" answer to this question, only an answer that will either move you closer toward or further away from your goals and dreams.

If you want to supercharge your successes and activate the Law of Attraction to bring you more positive results then the default answer to this question could be..."feeling gratitude".

Being in a state of gratitude is always the best action in every moment because the feeling of being appreciative for your life will automatically attract more to be thankful for.

What can you be thankful for as you ask yourself this question?

Regardless of whatever it is that you are grateful for make sure that the rest of your daily actions are also guided by that question and aligned with that feeling.

After you have grounded your day in gratitude then ask yourself the same question as you make your way out of bed, ""In this moment, what is most important for my success?"

Keep asking yourself the question as often as you can to guide you closer toward your dreams and to make sure that those dreams come true, be sure to book some personal "you" time.

The first hour of your day is an ideal time to give yourself some quality time alone.

"In this moment, what is most important for my success?"

Some ideas that you can utilize this hour with are: visualize the goals and dreams that are important to you, look at a vision board, affirm positive intentions, read a book, meditate in stillness, or quietly review your long-term goals.

Take this time to set the tone of your day, ensure that you are focused on your goals and to help amplify the Law of Attraction to bring you what you do desire.


THE SECRET

Ideally the earlier in your day you make time for yourself the better, however you are not limited to specifically utilizing the morning.

Experiment making quality time for yourself in the afternoon or during the evening before you go to bed. Find out the best time to activate your peak mental and physical state.

To speed up the time lag between your dreams and your results you should find the time to do this exercise twice a day.

Also, if 60 minutes seems too long or you don't feel that you have time in your day then try starting with personal time of 15 minutes. Gradually increase your time to 30 minutes, 45 minutes and then to an hour.

Thinking that you do not have time to slow down and find out what is most important for you in each moment is admitting that you would rather continue to be blinded by your behaviour then to be motivated by your mindset.

It is only an illusion that you can continue to do what you are doing and get what you want.

To get what you want you must do what you've never done, otherwise if you have already done it you would have already had it.

Most people do not develop the habit of putting their dreams and goals in front of them and then they wonder why nothing ever happens.

Skipping your personal quality time is like skipping breakfast and wondering why you don't have any energy. It seems silly to wonder why if you haven't had any food right?

Similarly it doesn't make sense to think it is strange or mysterious that you don't have the results you desire in life without first finding the time to make the important goals an important part of your every day.

Ask yourself the question "In this moment, what is most important for my success?" to help keep you on track.

Monday Motivating Mindset

THE HYPE

This weeks Motivating Mindset will get more serious about having fun in the game of life.


THE CHALLENGE

The Mindset challenge I am proposing this week is getting in the habit of asking yourself:

"What would you trade for $50,000?"


THE PROMISE

Ask yourself this question after every activity or challenge you do every day this week and the promise is that you will be well on the way to discovering your purpose and living your passion.


THE TIPS

When you wake up tomorrow, ask yourself the $50,000 dollar question: "What would I trade for $50,000?" and see what kind of answers your mind comes up with.

First off your mind will typically try to determine the value of the offer in question... In this case how much is $50,000 worth to you?

Your mind may or may not think that $50,000 is a lot of money depending on your background and how much money you earn a year.

For example, if you earned a million dollars a year then $50,000 may seem like a little less money than to a person who earned $20,000 a year.

However, when determining what to trade for the $50,000 your mind will come up with logical answers, such as you are willing to trade any monetary amount under $49,900.

Why not trade $49,900 for $50,000 if you can make a profit off $100 right?

In fact it makes dollars and sense to trade money for money as long as you make money right?

But what about when it comes to trading $50,000 in exchange for non-monetary items?

What personal belongings of yours would you trade for $50,000?

Would you trade your eye-sight in for $50,000? What about an arm or a leg?

How about just a thumb or your big toe?

If you are like most people you probably realize that it doesn't make much sense to trade ANYTHING of yours for $50,000, especially a body part that you use often.

If you wouldn't trade $50,000 for any body part of yours then ask yourself this question...

"What would you trade for your life?"

You may agree that what your life is worth cannot be replaced in monetary terms, in fact there is no amount of money that can replace the value of your life because it is priceless.

So why have you been asking yourself this seemingly straightforward question?

Because what you have done with your yesterdays and what you plan to do tomorrow is exactly what you have been trading your life for.

Since you began your first job, entered your first relationship and accepted your first agreement you have been trading your time in for the wages and emotional returns that you have received.

Have you been trading your life in for $50,000 per year? $500,000 per year? How about a few million dollars every year?

It isn't your yearly revenue that is important but the reflection of happiness, joy, excitement and wonder that the way you spend your time brings back to you.

It is senseless to trade the priceless emotions of your life for any amount of money which is why it is so important to align your heart with your mind and follow your passion's in life.


THE SECRET

To gain more instant insight into your attitudes, behaviours and habits ask yourself...

"What am I trading for life right now?"

Look at your results, your lifestyle, your behaviour, your relationships, your finances, your investments and your risks.

Be honest with yourself... is this how you pictured life could be? Are you excited to trade your time in today for exactly what you are doing with it?

If you had one day to live, would you continue to do what you were going to do today? Would you continue to do the same thing you plan to do this week, this month or this year?

When you realize what you have been trading for your life next ask yourself, "is it worth it?"

If it is worth it keep doing what you are doing and know you can now act with added confidence that you are doing what you enjoy and love.

If it is not worth it, stop and ask yourself, "what would I rather be doing with my life?" and then immediately resolve to work towards making that the guiding force in your life.

Do what you love and love what you do and stop treating time like its worth what you paid for it.

We may not get to choose how long we get to stay as tourists on this shiny blue planet but we have every say as to how we choose to enjoy our visit.

Monday Motivating Mindset

THE HYPE

This weeks Motivating Mindset will help sky-rocket your confidence and success.


THE CHALLENGE

The Mindset challenge I am proposing this week is getting in the habit of asking yourself:

"What did I learn?" or said differently, "How did I grow?"


THE PROMISE

Ask yourself this question after every activity or challenge you do every day this week and the promise is that you will gain insight, build self-esteem and celebrate more wins in the game of life!


THE TIPS

Self-talk is the name for the dialogue that all of us hear talking inside of our heads.

The voices can sometimes be encouraging in nature, however for most people their self-talk seems to be a negative chatter.

Some people call this negative chatter the "mono loco" or crazy monkey inside their head. Other people have used the analogy of an "Angel" and a "Devil" on your shoulder, whispering "good" or "bad" things into your ear.

How often do you recall hearing these voices? For most of us it is all of the time.

You will usually hear the voice try and stop you before you start a job, while you are working on the task and even when you have completed the work.

The voice will sound like fear, doubt and uncertainty which if listened to will leave you feeling weak, afraid and powerless.

The voice tends to take away our personal power from the situation, it will tell you what is missing and what you could have done differently instead to make it better.

The crazy monkey is never satisfied and it usually looks for perfection.

Winning first place, breaking new ground, shattering new personal records and undertaking new adventures do not matter to the crazy monkey. The mono-loco wants you to fail so it can remain safe and unchanged inside of you.

Listening to the monkey's self-talk will leave you weak, tired, frustrated and feeling like a failure no matter if you just finished winning a Gold in the Olympics.

Next time when the monkey comes to chat regarding your experiences, ask yourself today's question... "What did I learn?" or "How did I grow?" and it will help you find the "wins" in your world.

Finding and celebrating the small victories helps ensure you are focused on the elements of an experience that will allow you to grow.

Even if the only thing you figure you have found out is a new way of doing something "wrong" then asking yourself today's question will help find a way to reframe the situation so that you feel good about it.

The more you ask yourself these questions the more you will develop a mental database of memories in which you are a winner.

The more instances and examples you have in the back of your mind where you learned something the more you will feel like you are growing with each new experience.

Self-esteem is basically how you like, trust and respect yourself, and in life the more you build a base of learning and growth the more you feel confident to handle new situations.


THE SECRET

The secret to instilling today's habit to build a life of confidence and adventure is by keeping track of your progress.

You can keep track of your progress many different ways such as:

Writing it online such as a web blog or video blog. Keeping track by e-mailing yourself or recording a video to your blog whenever you come across a win.

Do you carry a cell phone with you most of the time? Why not try to text message yourself notes as they happen? You could also use the "notes" feature that is found in most mobiles.

You can also use good old fashion sticky notes or can create a special "winners" journal for yourself to record all your victories.

Feel free to experiment to find the method and combination of tools that work best for you.

Your job is to log all instances of winning and answers to the questions so that you will have a diary or record of your achievements.

If you ever feel like a loser all you need to do is revisit your journal for a whole history of wins.

After asking yourself the questions and recording the answers your final job is to party!

Celebrate your growth along every step of the way because your growing should be the adventure of your lifetime not the destination.

Monday Motivating Mindset

THE HYPE

This weeks Motivating Mindset will help put an end to the spring cleaning fever and welcome in fun under the summer sun.

THE CHALLENGE

The Mindset challenge I am proposing this week is getting in the habit of asking yourself:

"Do I love this?" or asked differently, "Does this _____ support me right now in feeling great?"


THE PROMISE

Ask yourself this question every chance you get every day this week and the promise is that you will live more freely with less headaches and hassles, and be ripe and ready for opportunity.


THE TIPS

If you want to create a new habit, a new life or a new belief a great tool to assist that change is to first change your surroundings and environment.

You don't need to throw away everything and start over again, the idea is to use this weeks questions "Do I love this?" and "Does this ______ support me right now in feeling great?" as you check and double check for any "clutter" in your environment that can be removed.

Clutter represents items on the still-to-do list, tolerances and unconscious agreements we have made with our self.

Clutter zaps our emotional energy, our creative juices and takes up needed space.

When you clear the space for new things the universe works like a vacuum to fill it.

Clearing clutter will help make new room for new relationships with work, money and can even help you attract a dream mate if you so desire.

Be sure to check the bathroom, kitchen and your office for clutter as well.

When you look in the environments where you spend your time every day, do they reflect what is most important?

If it doesn't excite you anymore, or you don't adore it like you used to then perhaps it is time to have this move on from your life.

This could mean a new job or relationship, but I am proposing a smaller start to your de-cluttering days.

Check your closet, the number one culprit of clutter and confusion.

Provide people that would love your wardrobe a chance to get some free demos before sending them to the consignment shop, or provide a donation to your thrift store.

Clearing out the proverbial closet will make you feel good.

Making good use of your clutter will make you feel even better.

The new clothes, relationships, money that will come into your life as a result will make you feel the best!


THE SECRET

Have you de-cluttered your bedroom?

The bedroom is one of the most powerful influences on your subconscious and affects your sleep more than you probably realize.

Make sure your bedroom helps bring your mind to a peaceful, relaxing, or joyful state.

Avoid crazy colors that play on your emotions every time you experience them.

Check for symbols of what you are NOT seeking, be sure they are NOT represented anywhere.

Immediately remove any symbols of low worth, dis-organization and toleration you have around.

Surround yourself with symbols of what you most want more of.

Seeking friends? Try hanging pictures of the ones you are already thankful for.

Seeking love, surround yourself with items from your imagination that you adore.

Monday Motivating Mindset

THE HYPE

By taking the application of today's Motivating Mindset you will live a life that is more purposeful.


THE CHALLENGE

The Mindset challenge I am proposing this week is getting yourself in the habit of asking yourself the following question:

"How many days left?" or asked differently... "Could today be my last?"


THE PROMISE

Do this every day for this week and the promise is that you will make giant strides towards living with less regret and more purposefully!


THE TIPS

Today's question refers to the number of days you have remaining in your life.

Do you know how many days left on this Earth you have left?

Unfortunately while no calculator or person can ever give you the exact answer, the answer could come today, a week from today, or many many years from today.

Regardless of whether you accept it or not, the fact is that we all must return to sender one day.

The sooner that you accept and deal with the fragility of life the sooner you will be on your way to improving your life.

It may seem like a grim outlook to start your Monday but don't be mistaken, only those who have understood and accept this fully can take control and power back into their lives.

In fact, understanding and accepting this question allows you to immediately create more purpose and passion in your life.

The more you fully accept that your time here is finite the more that you will strive to live your life to the maximum.

You live to the maximum when you pursue your hearts desires.

You live with heartbreak when you don't fully live your life.


THE SECRET

Try asking yourself this question at the beginning and end of the day.

Keep asking this question when you find yourself in conflict with other people.

Are you communicating with others the way you would spend your time and energy if you knew it was your last day?

How can you treat people you come across today as if this was the last time you were ever going to spend time with them?

How would you like your friends, family and loved to remember their last moments with you?

You have the ability to treat each day as if it were your last. What is stopping you from doing this?

3 Ways To Speed Up The Law of Attraction

Starting your day the right way takes more than just getting out of bed on the right side. If you want to maximize your time and direct your energy towards those areas in your life that count, make sure you consider starting your day with these 3 points in mind.

1. Every day you are blessed with the gift to open your eyes each morning, take a moment then to remind yourself what else you are grateful for. In fact, make it a point not to get out of bed until you can at least find three things to be grateful for. Feel the emotion fill your body as you become appreciative and thankful of whatever you are grateful for.

2. Set the day with positive intentions by ensuring that you only accept the finest thoughts for the first hour of your day. Some people call this time the Golden Hour, as the things that you do in the first hour will set the tone for your entire day.

3. Take at least 30 minutes to sit quietly and to reflect on your goals. Let your mind wander freely around your intentions. This is the time to review and revise any plans as necessary. By focusing on your goals in this manner you will undoubtedly bring the manifestation into reality quicker and easier than you would without it.

To accomplish the above strategies will require both time and willpower. At first you will be tempted to rush through these exercises and get on with your day. If you are already strapped for time and truly committed to seeing change, you may just have to get up a half an hour earlier to spend this special time with yourself.

Take the challenge and incorporate this 3 step formula into your daily waking routine for just one month. Send me an e-mail and let me know what your goal was, and if you were able to manifest it within the challenge period.

The Memory Formula

10 - 24 - 7

Need to remember something? Here's how to make it a habit:

10 - 24 - 7 is the number you need to remember as a formula for making a habit of things.

Here's how it works:

10 = 10 Minutes.
You need to do the desired behaviour for at least ten minutes.

24 = 24 Hours.
You need to do the desired behaviour within 24 hours of the last time.

7 = 7 Times.
You need to repeat the desired behaviour for 7 times.

For example: If you wanted to committ a specific routine from your favorite yoga instructor you would do the following:

- Practice the yoga routine for at least 10 minutes.
- Practice the same yoga routine within 24 hours.
- Practice your yoga routine regiment 7 times.

Voila!! you now will have impressed upon yourself the memory of doing the yoga routine without instructions.

*Interesting note: 10 - 24 - 7 = -21 (number of days to turn something into a habit)

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10 Ways To Improve Sleep

10 Ways To Improve Sleep

1. Limit Caffeine Night 3 to 4 Hours Before Bed Time

2. Air Quality – Room Temp, Open A Window If Possible

3. Air Quality – Pet Dander / Air Filter / Air Ionizer

4. Personal Comfort -ie. Use Ear Plugs or Eye Masks If Needed

5. Bed Comfort – Back ie. A Quality Matress Counts

6. Bed Comfort – Head & Neck ie. Your Pillow Has A Purpose

7. Sheets – Quality, Soft, Clean, Fresh

8. Exercise – Using The Body Naturally Makes It Tired

9. Practice Relaxation or Quality Alone Time

10. Change Your Alarm – Switch to Soothing ie. Sound

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