Tuesday, August 27, 2019
The 1 Reason Most People Don't Succeed
Earlier this week I was trying to explain the universal grid that's at play to my 9-year old daughter. This came after I had a simple thought that morning - that I would love to start my day with a beach walk before any of my client calls. Not even two minutes later, my first scheduled client of the day asked if it was possible to move our call to later on! This is how the universe works. And what I explained to Ella is that the universe knows what's best for everyone involved. It doesn't open up my schedule for a beach walk at the detriment of someone else missing out on something. Moving the call worked better for my client too, and it was the gentle nudge from the universe that had her take action and reach out to see if it worked. Inspired action still has to take place.
One of my friends posted this pic later on in the week, and it's literally the image I was picturing and even tried to do a Google search to find to show Ella. We're just a dot, or some would argue an idea (deep I know), in the vast universe. The universe knows exactly how to make everyone happy and how to make it happen so that it works for EVERYONE. We just have to notice the guidance and say yes to it. Imagine trying to figure out all of these pieces on our own! Yikes. Thank goodness we don't have to worry about "how" to make everything we're seeking happen.
So why doesn't everyone tap into this? Well, unfortunately these are airy-fairy concepts for some, and the stories they tell themselves keep them exactly where they are as a result. Unfulfilled, unhappy, and tirelessly grinding it out.
Read today's article for the number one reason that holds people back and how to move through it too.
So why is it that most people don't reach their big dreams?!
1. Well, they start worrying about how they're going to make them happen and talk themselves right out of going for it!
OR..
2. If they have decided to go for it, they let all of the negative self-talk and stories conditioned into their brain from their past stop them from moving forward.
It depends on which stage of the process you're at.
I tend to see more of the second, as I typically work with people who have already said yes to their entrepreneurial dreams. However, the first does still pop-up when they are still not quite where they want to be and continue to dream of more - a better lifestyle, more support, greater ease - and this is typically after grinding it out and then becoming overwhelmed.
So how do we move through this?
Well, with #1. I've found the most helpful thought process is to start seeing evidence in your life and what you have already created, of their being something bigger at play. The universe (insert own belief system here as to what that higher power is to you), is always guiding us and has a plan far bigger than we ever could have created for ourselves. Look at how you just "knew" to make that phone call or follow-up with someone on a "hunch", and it ended up leading to something great. That's the guidance we all have there for us.
When we can step into that belief system, we can start to let go of "how" we're going to make things happen and start having "trust" and "faith" in what we cannot see. Until we see the evidence to support it of course. I've seen it over-and-over in my own life and those of my clients, that it is now too difficult to deny and has become a belief I know to be true at my core. I've seen enough evidence to support it. Do I forget it's there for me sometimes - yep - it's a constant wake-up call, and I would even go as far to say it's an awareness on just how deep we can go with the guidance. Where we can literally get support for all of our thoughts and don't even have to "think" our way out of anything really. But it involves a consistent state of asking and then being open to receiving.
Which brings me to #2. With this one, I see many people getting stuck in old stories and beliefs from childhood (many aren't even aware of what thoughts and ideas they have accepted to be true) that keep them stuck in an energy that is not conducive to receiving the guidance.
What you put out you get back - so if you feel unworthy or not good enough deep down - that's the energy you're putting our regardless of what you "say" you are wanting. Your subconscious is steering the ship and it comes down to the beliefs and feelings you have stored away in there.
Quick example: You can think; "I would love to be successful", but deep down if you "feel" successful people are in some way rude or arrogant, you will not want to be successful because it violates your value system. Instead you operate from the feelings you have associated with success instead of what you're saying you want.
That's just one example and it shows-up in a myriad of ways - procrastination being another.
Unfortunately these things show-up even more strongly when we run our own business. Because we're putting ourselves out there in new and unprecedented ways, and this feels threatening to our subconscious mind, which wants us to stay safe. Growing doesn't feel safe. So it will literally show you every reason in the book to stay small - "I'm too tired", "I'll do it tomorrow", etc. and it gets your agreement to stop.
The way to shift this is to start looking deep down at what you believe that's causing you to be where you are. This can be tough to do alone - it's hard to see our own blind spots - and this is definitely where I recommend getting some support.
Be willing to go there. It's hard to look at this crap, but completely worth it.
Then you can start to shine a light on those beliefs, and start reaffirming the belief you want instead over-and-over and add it the emotional feelings of how it will feel to curate what you're wanting.
For me it was: Your Success is Certain.
And then what that would look like if it was true- how it would feel.
You will then start to make decisions and behave from this line of thinking, thus creating what you have been envisioning.
You strengthen the new belief because now you have evidence of it in your life.
Your subconscious realizes it's safe to think and behave from this place, and this becomes the new norm.
The two combined together - faith in something bigger than you, and replacing old belief systems no longer serving you - is the winning combination.
Because what you put out always, without fail, comes back.
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Monday, August 26, 2019
What Do You Want Your Legacy To Be?
Your Legacy
What will people say about you when you are gone? What is your legacy? Mark Twain said that people will miss you so much that even the undertaker will feel sad. What kind of mark will you leave on the world? Will it be a better place because you were born? Will the world have more compassion, more love, and more hope because you lived your life with high ideals? Do you put the needs of others first? Do you look for ways to serve and to help?
I have the pleasure of working part-time in a nursing home. I crossed paths with one of the residents while on the way to the rest room. Both of us were in dire need. She asked me if the restroom was available. I said it will be in a few moments. I felt the sting of my words and decided to let her in first. It was not my finest moment. Thank goodness I came to my senses. I almost missed a chance to show kindness and concern.
Think about people who have left a positive world footprint. Rosa Parks left a legacy of change. Dr. Martin Luther King left a legacy of equity between races. Billy Graham will leave a legacy of redemption.
Think about your own life. There are over seven billion people on planet earth. It's easy to think that one individual's legacy can make a difference. Rosa Parks was an ordinary citizen who refused to give up her seat on that bus. What if she backed down and failed to state her cause? What if she took the easy way out and decided not to take a stand? What if she stood up and let someone else take her seat? An ordinary seamstress did an extraordinary thing. What can you do to make a difference? What is your legacy?
How do you want to be remembered? What will they say at your memorial service? Do you want to leave an indelible stamp of love, hope, and fulfillment? Or do you want to leave negative energies behind? I choose to make a positive imprint on the world. I would like the planet to be a better place because of my influence.
At the end I will ask myself if I left a legacy of peace or one of dissent. I will ask myself if I left a legacy of harmony or one of dissonance. I will ask myself if I left a legacy of hope or one of despair.
I'm Barbara Altman
Raised in an alcoholic home, I became depressed and riddled with anxiety at an early age. In an effort to build a good life. Over the years, I have dealt with depression in a variety of ways, from counseling to alternative and traditional healing modalities. One of the purposes in my life is to convey hope to those who have suffered from depression and I hope to do this in my writings and in speaking engagements.,"... I am the author of Passages to Hope, 52 Real Life Stories That Will Inspire and Encourage You."
Raised in an alcoholic home, I became depressed and riddled with anxiety at an early age. In an effort to build a good life. Over the years, I have dealt with depression in a variety of ways, from counseling to alternative and traditional healing modalities. One of the purposes in my life is to convey hope to those who have suffered from depression and I hope to do this in my writings and in speaking engagements.,"... I am the author of Passages to Hope, 52 Real Life Stories That Will Inspire and Encourage You."
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Creating Your Success: Stoking Your Creativity
Your Creativity:
Create your success by stoking your creativity.
When I signed up for toastmaster's, I brought all my passion and zeal to every speech. I was on fire. A year and a half later, my steam has been reduced to a mere trickle of conviction. I have trouble winning contests. I've embarrassed myself when I tried taking on the humor role. And my drive to help others build success has taken a long road trip.
When I was a child, one of my aunt's called me stupid. "Stupid." That word rang in my ears loud and clear. My high school report cards all included "under achieves" No matter what I did or what I tried, I could not win those gold ribbons given out every quarter to the best students. So I gave up trying.
So what can you do to fan the flames of your creativity when the well has run dry. Let's take a look at several suggestions.
- Carry a notebook with you. Write down inspiring messages from sermons, from the radio, and from social media. Let those messages sear into your brain and produce sparks of creativity.
- Spend time reciting positive quotes from the Bible, from affirmation cards, or from the wisdom of your friends. I spend about thirty minutes a night exercising. I like to speak inspirational thoughts as I'm moving about.
- Test out your ideas with your friends. Had I run my toastmaster's "joke" by a few friends, I would not have embarrassed myself today.
- Know from the deepest part of you being that we were all born to make a positive impact on the world. Claim that mission and exercise your creativity to the max. When you begin to run dry, proceed to fan those flames until they return brighter and more luminous than ever.
- Make a commitment to a higher power. Ask for help from God as you know him. He will always come through and pull you through the darkest times. We don't know how brightly we can shine until the fire has dimmed a bit. This is a temporary state which. by definition, does not last forever. None of us are defined by our successes. Nor are we diminished by our "failures." Make the determination to climb that ladder of success by creating success embers. Push yourself past the can't's and move on to reach the stars. Stoke your creativity.
I'm Barbara Altman
Raised in an alcoholic home, I became depressed and riddled with anxiety at an early age. In an effort to build a good life. Over the years, I have dealt with depression in a variety of ways, from counseling to alternative and traditional healing modalities. One of the purposes in my life is to convey hope to those who have suffered from depression and I hope to do this in my writings and in speaking engagements.
Author of "Recovering From Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis," formerly called "Cry Depression,"...
Raised in an alcoholic home, I became depressed and riddled with anxiety at an early age. In an effort to build a good life. Over the years, I have dealt with depression in a variety of ways, from counseling to alternative and traditional healing modalities. One of the purposes in my life is to convey hope to those who have suffered from depression and I hope to do this in my writings and in speaking engagements.
Author of "Recovering From Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis," formerly called "Cry Depression,"...
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Sunday, August 25, 2019
What's So Important About Having Dreams?
Too busy competing with the rat race? Ever contemplated what your real dreams are? Figure out for yourself and follow your dreams. You will stand out from the rat race and live life to the fullest. How is it possible? Read on to find out.
Having dreams and following them is important because it makes your life meaningful and worthwhile. You will feel the drive and enjoy the mojo of life. You are excited and passionate all the time.
What are examples of some dreams that you could have?
- To lose your weight to your ideal weight.
- To earn seven figures every month.
- To have a wonderful and loyal spouse.
- To have beautiful children.
- To have a mansion to live.
- To have a Mercedes-Benz to drive.
- To be financially free.
For instance, the first dream could be converted to a goal as follows:
I lose my weight to 65 kg by July 31st, 2019 about two months from now.
Next determine how you will achieve your goal conveniently and smoothly.
To achieve my weight loss goal, I will cut off portions from my meals. In fact, I will eat smaller portions. I will cut off rice and sugar from my diet. In the evening, I will walk for 10 minutes around the block every day.
Start slow and persevere. You will realize it is the best way to achieve your goal.
Keep images of slim figures on a board where you can see every day. Then visualize yourself to be slim. Day dream for a few minutes several times during the day. And also carry on your action plan.
Together with your action plan and visualization you will meet your goal and have it materialized.
Try the same procedure with other dreams. Consult your mentor and accountability person. And repeat the whole process. It may be mentioned here for best results and to avoid confusion and chaos, work on only one dream at a time.
Try with easy dreams first and as your confidence soars, take on harder and more impossible dreams. Challenge yourself gradually and you will learn to play the game of life very well, winning and grinning all the time.
There is another tip I would like to pour over here. Music and songs on dreams help you to realize your dreams faster. Play and sing them and carry on with dream goals. It will further motivate you. I mention here one of my favorite songs on dreams. It is an ABBA song with the title, "I have a dream". The first few lines of the song are as follows:
" I have a dream -
a song to sing
To help me cope
with everything.
If you see the wonder
of the fairy tale,
you can take the future
even if you fail.
I believe in angels
something good in everything I see.
I believe in angels
when the time is right for me.
I will cross the street
I have a dream."
So what do you think? Does it resonate with you? Will it help you to achieve your dreams faster in high and low times? Hopefully it will. Otherwise follow some other song that you love on dreams. Sing it, live it, dream it and achieve it! Gotcha?
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Saturday, August 24, 2019
State and Growth
Near the beginning of each year, politicians usually present a speech that summarizes what s/he believes is extremely important about the state of the constituency they represent. Topics that are usually addressed in that speech include:
- Team players - The people who have had significant roles are usually introduced and congratulated for the time, effort and wisdom that they have invested.
- Values - Communities and groups are usually bonded together by shared values. Desire for safety, growth, freedom and opportunity can become strong motivators during the decision-making process and actions that are taken.
- Progress and achievements - There is always time allotted in the addressed for bragging. Laws passed, buildings erected, and projects completed are described with pride.
- Responsibilities and accountability - Although this part of the presentation is usually not emphasized, there is usually mention of decisions that were criticized or viewed as ineffective. Historical information may be used to enlighten the listeners and provide insight about how events unfolded and why they were not handled effectively.
- Inspirations - The stories of individuals who sacrificed personally or professionally to better others are often told to encourage listeners. The more extraordinary the hero accomplishment, the more powerful the presentation.
- Goals - Strong leaders usually have clear vision for the days ahead and can describe the plans laid out as well as expected deadlines for achievement.
- Threats and dangers - Describing the negatives and barriers that the leaders are realistically encountering educates listeners and can motivate them to offer support.
- Confidence - Voters want to feel good about those who were elected to represent them, and confidence will grow if and when successes are realized. Trust builds confidence.
Perhaps it is time for you to evaluate your own personal state. Name the individuals who have played important roles in your life. Consider the values that underlie your decision-making. Pat yourself on the back for the things that you have done well and take responsibility for the things you could have done better. Think about what has and continues to inspire you.
Think about the goals that you want to realize this year as well as the things that might interfere with your progress.
Finally, trust yourself and enter the upcoming days with confidence!
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From Dr. Linda Hancock, Registered Psychologist and Registered Social Worker
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Tolerations Steal Productivity
A few years ago, I hired a personal coach. She taught me a wonderful concept that I have used to this day.
A toleration is something that drains our time and energy. It may be as small as a missing button or pile of paperwork that hasn't been sorted. It may be something larger like a vehicle that doesn't run or finishing a renovation project.
The problem is that we all tend to tolerate the things that drain our time, energy and patience. We put up with a messy garage and the fact that we cannot find the screwdriver that we need. We dig through closets looking for an outfit and then realize that it is wrinkled, and we can't wear it without investing more time and effort.
If you want to gain back time and feel more in control, consider how you can eliminate the things that you are tolerating.
Begin by making a list of as many tolerations that you can think of even If you don't see a solution for dealing with them at first. Keep adding to the list until you have at least one hundred things that you are tolerating. I think you will be surprised about how many things are "bugging". Up until you now you have just ignored them and tried to work around them.
Once you have the list you will also likely be surprised by how many things are not only stealing your energy but also being neglected.
Next, go through the list and choose one thing that you can fix that will resolve several other things automatically. For example, if you clean the garage will it allow you to find tools more easily? Will you be able to park your car inside rather than having to park outside?
Success breeds success and in a short period of time you will be proud of your accomplishments and ready for more. There is great satisfaction in crossing things off the list. But remember, this is not a static project.
It is a process and you will need to keep adding things to the list.
Finally, develop a plan so that you won't have recurrence of the same things over and over again. I remember my Home Ec teacher in high school saying over and over again "Have a place for everything and keep everything in its place"
If you don't have a place for everything, perhaps you have too many things and need to downsize. Or maybe you need an organizer to help you with the initial plan.
If you have a place for everything and you don't keep it in its place, perhaps you need to have a talk with yourself and develop some self-discipline.
So, let's begin. Take a blank sheet of paper and draw a line vertically down the middle. Label each column - one will be "Personal" and the other "Work". Then start writing down at least one hundred things that you have been tolerating. You have just taken the first step towards success!
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From Dr. Linda Hancock, Registered Psychologist and Registered Social Worker
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Friday, August 23, 2019
Should You Listen?
Many times, people hear criticism and hold onto it for years allowing it to foster shame. It is important to remember that the people who made the comments might be "talking out of their hat" as the expression goes, before allowing their words to be damaging. Make sure that you do not allow the criticism to facilitate low self-esteem or paralyze you when it comes to moving forward your goals.
Before you take another person's comments to heart, consider the following reasons why they were given:
- Intent - What is the reason that the words were spoken. Did the other person really care about you or were they jealous, mean-spirited or wanting to see you fail? Understanding motivation can help you decipher whether to latch on or not.
- Anonymity - Don't ever take criticism seriously if it is done by someone who does not reveal their identity. Individuals who are passive-aggressive tend to write unsigned letters or act as snipers who sow rumors and gossip while hiding in the shadows.
- Impulsivity - Unfortunately, many people do not put a lot of thought into what they say. They just let words spill out of their mouths without ensuring that they are true or even communicating their message accurately.
- Credibility - Does the person who is offering their opinion experienced or reputable? I never take financial advice from someone who is poor or parenting tips from people who have never parented. Good advice usually comes from people who have achieved success a specific area.
- Understanding - Does the person have the whole picture? Perhaps they are making statements before they have all the information? Maybe they think that their words would help you without really knowing how you function.
- Bias - Some people are just narrow minded. They think that they know best and are not open to the fact that there is more than one way to go something.
- Emotions - Fear can cause people to think negatively and become immobilized. Big goals can scare people who begin listing all the reasons why your plans will fail and share their fears with you.
- Responsibility - Some people care too much and don't know where healthy boundaries should be. They don't know where they stop, and you begin. As a result, they think that they need to protect you even when you are a mature adult.
- Values - Black and white thinking does not leave room for grey. Many individuals think that it is important to do what they believe "should" happen. They value having things done following specific rules and are not open to new ideas.
- Validity - Perhaps you really need some good advice because you are heading for trouble! Always consider the fact that the person who is offering an opinion, might truly care about you and have a nugget of wisdom that would truly help you.
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From Dr. Linda Hancock, Registered Psychologist and Registered Social Worker
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Systems Make Everything Easier
Recently I wasn't feeling well. My head hurt. I was dizzy and the bathroom was barely close enough. My system was a mess!
Our bodies have several different systems. One is for digestion. Another involves lymph nodes. We have a system for blood circulation as well as several others.
It is not just the body that has systems. For example, there are transit systems, accounting systems, justice and security systems. At a personal level, we can all benefit from having systems both at home and in the workplace.
Here are some of the unique things to consider about systems:
- They consist of several parts or steps.
- It usually takes thought and planning to create a good system.
- There are many resources available that provide ideas to help you.
- Systems will usually save time and energy.
- When one-part malfunctions, the whole system is negatively affected.
- Maintenance and upgrades may be required to ensure efficiency.
- People have different opinions about which systems are working well for them and which aren't so it is important to consider feedback from those who will be affected.
- Tried and true systems last over time.
Do you find that you are spending a lot of money because you never have a menu plan or grocery list? Are you finding it difficult to clean because your appliances aren't working properly?
Perhaps you are feeling unwell because you haven't had nutritious meals or enough rest.
A system can be as easy as implementing things that you already have in your life. It involves setting up a process to get things done easily. For example, when you have taken out the meat for supper in advance, you don't have to come up with a plan at the last minute. Treating your washing machine, dryer and dishwasher as unpaid help allow you to feel control. Just load them up and push the buttons so they can work for you.
This week invest time in planning ways that you can develop or improve systems in your life. You will feel more in control and will notice that your productivity increases.
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From Dr. Linda Hancock, Registered Psychologist and Registered Social Worker
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How To Apply The Law Of Attraction Step By Step
To "apply" the law of attraction to bring about different or more attractive circumstances in our lives, we must first understand how it works. The movie The Secret has made the awareness of the law of attraction more widespread. But many don't fully understand it properly because in The Secret, it is depicted quite simply. Some might even say that it simplifies the law too much.
The main theme of the film is that we are creators, either consciously or unconsciously. Most of the time we create our lives on an unconscious level, by replaying old programs, thoughts and beliefs which don't serve us.
For example, we often complain about our circumstances, attracting emotional attachment to them through our strong emotions and words, trying to push them away. But in fact we only instil them into our experience by giving them more attention and power.
When we start to associate these events with who we are, we run these programs for our whole lifetime, believing that life is our self-imposed identity.
When we become more conscious, and learn to apply the law of attraction for a better life, we can take more charge of what we want and create better outcomes. How do we do this?
Applying the law of attraction for increased prosperity, health and happiness can take some time. After all, you've been manifesting your current circumstances for many years. You can't turn it all around overnight.
Start by becoming conscious of the words you speak, the thoughts you think and the emotions you are feeling on a daily basis. Whet events do you talk about and think about? How do you feel about yourself? These are important signs which point towards where your life is going. If all you do is complain all day, how is this creating a better life?
The first step is to become more conscious of your thinking. Thoughts really do become things. It may take several years to see evidence of this, but it all starts with your thinking.
As Henry Ford said "Whether a man thinks he can or he can't, he's right".
How do you become more conscious of your thinking habits? Notice them. You can learn meditation too, to help quieten down your inner chatter. You mind talks to itself on a near constant basis. Meditation allows you to watch the mind without entering into the identity of the 'talker'.
Listen also to yourself when you talk. What do you talk about and in particular when do you talk with passion or emotion about a certain topic? Noticing your self talk and what you say out loud will help you see where you're giving your attention, what you give value to and how you think about feel about the circumstances of your life.
Quit complaining! Complaining can become a habit which gives credit to the idea of continually suffering. It's a learned behaviour which can stem from gaining attention from a parent from childhood. The problem is complaining sends a signal to the unconscious mind of strong emotion. This is addictive. The more you complain though, the more things you attract to complain about. Whenever you give a strong emotion to something you don't want, trying to push is away, you give more attention to it and it grows in your experience.
Start a gratitude journal in place of your complaining. Gratitude is generally what we ultimately want in life. Without gratitude, the mind can't long sustain a level of happiness without wanting more and seeking more. Gratitude is the opposite of complaining. We are grateful usually only for short periods of time. When you focus on something it grows. So focus on the things you're already grateful for and develop this as a daily habit.
Visualisation is another tool for manifesting the life you ultimately want. We often unconsciously visualise arguments with our partners or bosses. We use visualisation to create the things we don't want, much like complaining.
To use visualisation effectively we must first get very clear on what we want from life. What circumstances and situations do you want to attract? How do you feel when you imagine it. Put energy into living these experiences in your mind, and you will 'teach' your unconscious mind to focus on those things and bring them into your life.
Affirmations are another tool to help you create more of what you want in life. Much like complaining and visualisation, we often use affirmations to affirm the things we don't really want. "I never catch a break". "I'm no good at this" and so on.
To use affirmations positively, we need to pronounce that which we want to draw into our experience and keep telling ourselves that message.
In order to make change in our lives, we must change. We must become better versions of ourselves to attract those things we say we want and we must believe that we deserve it too. You can't think positively on the surface while secretly feeling terrible on the inside and expect a magnificent change. You must take on your whole self and revamp your whole thought processes, beliefs and attitudes if you want lasting change.
The Secret film may have you believe that you can simply think a few nice thoughts and manifest miracles in your sleep. But what The Secret is saying is not so simple. It's far deeper and more engrained in your thinking and belief systems. To make huge changes in your outer life, you need to look within and examine your inner mind.
Becoming more conscious is the first step on this journey.
Tim Halloran is a stuntman, martial artist and online entrepreneur. Visit his website here: http://www.thelawofattractionsceptic.com
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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Creativity - Do You Use It?
Many of my clients over the years have expressed concern about finances and wished they could relieve their debt burdens. But compounding interest and late fee penalties make the goal more and more unreachable.
Recently I watched some episodes from a British show entitled "How to Live Mortgage Free". I was amazed at what was accomplished by those who were determined to improve their lives by eliminating their mortgage.
Some of those who were featured wanted to accomplish this in preparation for their retirement. Others were younger. One couple set and reached their debt-free status before they were thirty years of age.
The ideas they used included renovating abandoned structures such as a barn, church or office. One couple didn't want to leave the house where they had raised their children so they sub-divided it into two houses and sold one. A young couple built their first home on the top of two trailer beds in a fashion that allowed them to move the whole thing at a later date if they desired.
A single father gutted and redesigned an Airstream trailer for himself and his daughter. An engineer turned a two-story bus into a home complete with elevator and mobile tracks so that his disabled wife could maneuver easily throughout.
One single mom told about how she reduced her mortgage from thirty years to eight by being thrifty and depositing the equivalent of twenty-five extra dollars at a time against the balance.
A couple who had lived on a boat for twenty-five years built a smaller one that was more affordable and then sold the first to pay off all their debt.
This series reminded me of the things that are needed in order to achieve success:
- A goal. It must be clear and reasonable. All of the individuals in the show also had a realistic timeline for completion.
- Sacrifice. It took many, many months and in some cases years of labour to complete the projects. Also, reduced square footage required down-sizing of possessions.
- Skills. Many learned how to build as they went, but some had carpentry, engineering, or sewing expertise before they started.
- Money. The people involved needed a place to stay while they were preparing their new homes. The initial costs for purchasing land, structures or materials were paid with savings or at least one continuing to work for income.
- Research. Many of the homes were built with second-hand fixtures and designed after study of magazines and examples of projects completed by others.
- Consulting. Asking for advice from people who have expertise was a key element of the projects.
- Creativity. Small spaces were used wisely to accommodate the residents who were moving in.
If you are struggling with financial issues, perhaps you could adopt the above principles. You don't have to necessarily pay off your mortgage but you could significantly improve your financial situation!
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From Dr. Linda Hancock, Registered Psychologist and Registered Social Worker
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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Silent Saboteur - The Hidden Elements of Negativity
So, you're out there setting positive goals for yourself. You are putting out good thoughts towards achieving them, practicing self-care and speaking positively, but you're not yielding a return on your positive investment. Now you find yourself sliding down the frustration pole and heading straight towards the cynical stage. Well, not so fast! Let's have a look at the undercover work of negativity to see if perhaps it still has a silent, yet powerful, role in your positive endeavors.
I want to be very clear here about the true definition of positive thinking, acting and being. Positive is not the denial of negative circumstances, avoidance of addressing growth curves accurately, nor is it giving you, or others, BS compliments. Positive means the general energy behind your words and actions. If that energy is not positive, the power behind the intention of your actions and words are diminished. IF you want to make a big impact in your own life, be it an external goal or changing something about yourself, you have to have the right energy behind your words and actions. If you do not, you're undercutting yourself and sabotaging your own intentions.
So, here is the hunt for subtle negativity questionnaire:
Please note, these are deep dive questions. They are not easy, and the truth may sting a bit. BUT, if you want to feel better, you will answer from a place of brutal honesty. Because the only way to align yourself with the energy needed to change, is to get real. Otherwise, this type of negative thinking and behaving will continue to water down and sabotage your efforts.
1. What are your true feelings when you are witnessing those around you happy, having fun, succeeding, and/or prospering?
Now most of you will say, I love to see my friends and family happy and succeeding. For the most part that may be true... but let's keep digging to see if it's REALLY true.
2. Do you think and speak, sarcastically about people's character, personality, looks and/or accomplishments behind their back? Or do you find a way to diminish or knock them down behind their back around others?
3. When no one is around, do you swim in jealous and negative thoughts about others who are thriving?
4. Do you secretly get angry when you hear others praise a friend, family member, colleague or peer's accomplishments, achievements or character?
These questions are big ones. They are dredging the muck at the bottom of our Ego Sewer. The place where we hide our feelings of not being good enough. Our Ego Sewer is the secret place where we cover our up our true, ugly and negative feelings by knocking other people down. We then surround ourselves with a little camp of people swimming in their own muck to help us stay satisfied with our position and justified in our sentiments.
The key thing to understand is that our mind fixates on others to keep us insulated from tending to the uncomfortable and painful places in ourselves. We make others the villain, the obstacle, the problem in order to distance ourselves from feeling inferior and inadequate. But it doesn't work. Indulging in the muck only adds to the negative feelings and thickens the mucky waters. You are only making it even harder to change and feel better.
So, now is the time to address this stuff head on. You CAN DO THIS! Shying away from the hard work of healing your self-esteem issues is not in your best interest. This will continue to secretly rob you of achieving your highest goals and potential and most importantly, of feeling really good about yourself without having to do or be anything. In other words, unconditionally accepting yourself. Male or female, we ALL need to feel good about ourselves for health and balance.
Let your next goal be to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin without the defensive armor of secret negativity. Because the only thing we are doing with this type of thinking and behaving is protecting our ego. Jealousy and denial are defense mechanisms and swimming there for long periods of time, is corrosive to our well-being.
So now is the time! Find a trusted counselor, therapist or coach, put your HAZMAT suit on and go in and purify your waters. Thriving doesn't fall into our laps, it takes work and that work is important. Celebrities, corporate moguls, models, billionaires: we all have our secret saboteurs. Insecurities are inherent in all of us. When you hide them from yourself, you are silently sabotaging all your good intentions and weakening the potency of your success and achievements. So, dive in and get clean. You deserve to feel good about being you!
I am passionate about helping individuals make positive changes in their personal and professional lives. I lead by example and provide viable solutions and strategies for success. Motivation abounds at Positive Constructs. So if you are truly looking to make positive changes that stick, then you have found the right place. positiveconstructs.com
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Monday, August 19, 2019
Are You A Budding Entrepreneur Looking for a way to Begin Your Own Business?
Why Are You Waiting?
Have You Got Your List Of Reasons Ready in Your Head?
I Don't Have Enough Money To Start
I Have No Office or Employees
I Don't Have The Expertise
Are These Reasons?
Or Are They Excuses?
I hid behind excuses for a long time until I realized that the real reason I wasn't starting this business that I longed to run was fear!
Fear of Failure
Fear Of Success
Fear that I was not good enough - for so many reasons!
Once I remembered that If You Keep Doing The Same Thing...... Your'e Going To Get The Same Results, I realized that I really had to Change My Mind to Change My Life!
There have been days when pushing through those fears have been terrifying, I leaped off that cliff, knees shaking & teeth chattering & it has been the best decision I could have made.
Online business is possible for anyone, if you are willing to put in the time (and its not too much time) to learn a few new skills - then you too can launch your own online business!
As a user of Convertkit - I couldn't be happier with how user friendly it is. With Convertkit you can set up your own automated landing pages, Optin Forms, email sequences & even set them up in multitudes of different automations that take your content to your subscribers easily & even while you sleep.
Now I am always weary of being the person behind all that "salesy" stuff. Its just not in me and it makes me uncomfortable. As a Convertkit user, I am also an affiliate - (as you would be too if you signed up) but "selling" convertkit is a "no-brainer" for me!
Why?
Because Convertkit is Awesome! I can easily promote this product & feel happy & relaxed doing so - as much as if I was recommending it to my best friend.
If you are looking to set up your own online business & achieve that financial freedom you have only dreamed of, then Convertkit is the way to go.
You don't have to be an online whizz-kid
You don't have to be a techy geek
Convertkit is usable for anyone
Follow The Link Below to Sign Up For Your Free 14 Day trial
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Up-Level Your Life!
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life!
Have You Got Your List Of Reasons Ready in Your Head?
I Don't Have Enough Money To Start
I Have No Office or Employees
I Don't Have The Expertise
Are These Reasons?
Or Are They Excuses?
I hid behind excuses for a long time until I realized that the real reason I wasn't starting this business that I longed to run was fear!
Fear of Failure
Fear Of Success
Fear that I was not good enough - for so many reasons!
Once I remembered that If You Keep Doing The Same Thing...... Your'e Going To Get The Same Results, I realized that I really had to Change My Mind to Change My Life!
There have been days when pushing through those fears have been terrifying, I leaped off that cliff, knees shaking & teeth chattering & it has been the best decision I could have made.
Online business is possible for anyone, if you are willing to put in the time (and its not too much time) to learn a few new skills - then you too can launch your own online business!
As a user of Convertkit - I couldn't be happier with how user friendly it is. With Convertkit you can set up your own automated landing pages, Optin Forms, email sequences & even set them up in multitudes of different automations that take your content to your subscribers easily & even while you sleep.
Now I am always weary of being the person behind all that "salesy" stuff. Its just not in me and it makes me uncomfortable. As a Convertkit user, I am also an affiliate - (as you would be too if you signed up) but "selling" convertkit is a "no-brainer" for me!
Why?
Because Convertkit is Awesome! I can easily promote this product & feel happy & relaxed doing so - as much as if I was recommending it to my best friend.
If you are looking to set up your own online business & achieve that financial freedom you have only dreamed of, then Convertkit is the way to go.
You don't have to be an online whizz-kid
You don't have to be a techy geek
Convertkit is usable for anyone
Follow The Link Below to Sign Up For Your Free 14 Day trial
https://mbsy.co/convertkit/51311251
Up-Level Your Life!
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life!
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Regrets Or Lessons Learned
Regret can have a significant negative impact on every aspect of your future - your career, relationships, health and even your happiness and why? Well for starters it keeps you stuck in the past, something that you can't do anything about. But just as important it can have a major negative impact on your present and your future.
Basically, regret is how we choose to define the past - decisions, actions, outcomes, experiences and even people in our life.
Another way to view these decisions, circumstances and the rest is to see them as lessons learned. The only problem with this approach is you must do some "inner work" to discover what the learning could be or have been. But let me get back to that in a minute or so.
Let me give you just three quick examples of where regret can dramatically impact the rest of your life.
First - in your health - Let's say in an earlier part of your life you were a smoker, druggie or ate like an idiot. Let me ask you, you have left these actions in the past for many years, but you regret not having the discipline or common sense to not indulge in these behaviors. It's later in your life and you now have - COPD, heart issues, joint problems etc. that were mainly caused by these earlier behaviors. OK, so it's too late to change the past but you spend far too much time in the present beating yourself up because of these stupid mistakes. Let me ask do you think these thoughts could be having a negative impact on the present? If your answer is no - wake up.
Second in your career - At an earlier time in your career when you didn't have the maturity or common sense to excel you made some bad or even stupid decisions. Unfortunately, one of them caused you to be terminated from your position at a time in your life when that was very detrimental on other life areas like finances, relationships and your progress towards success. Over the years you struggled to finally land the position or opportunity that you felt you deserved or were entitled to but for some reason it never crossed your path and you lived with almost daily disappointment and regret over your "long ago" bad choices. Let me ask you - do you think staying stuck in this previous mindset is helpful in your present? Starting to see a trend here? No, OK, well one more quick example.
Third in relationships - Ever spent too much time, energy or resources on a relationship that was going nowhere or ended badly and in hindsight you regretted not ending it sooner, or never starting it, or being a better person in it? Been there? If not, I'm guessing you are close to the "perfect" person, but no one knows it but you. So, the regret is not waking up and paying attention sooner but for some silly reason - - hope, love, infatuation, poor self-esteem - whatever - kept you stuck in la-la land, denial or wishful thinking but in the end, deep down inside you - you knew it wasn't right for some reason but stuck with it. Flash forward a few years and here we go again in another relationship, marriage or romantic fling and guess what keeps filling your mind - "what if this is happening again and I'm not getting it? Been there? Do you think these thoughts (regrets) may just have an impact on your current situation? Duh.
There are numerous other examples I could give like - previous opportunities not embraced, previous investments made or not made etc.
OK, the other option is to see these life situations, circumstances or people not as regrets but as lessons to be learned or teachers that were in our life to help us learn the right lessons along the path into the future. And how can life expect us to do this during turmoil, frustration, pain, discouragement, anxiety and yes regret. It's simple but not easy and here are just a few ideas to consider, embrace or apply to change your mindset from defining who you are to becoming who you can be.
- Let the invalidating, negative, whining, pessimistic and self-righteous people in your life go. The more time you spend with them, the more you will feel life is not fair, you are a victim and you deserve what you want or need whether you deserve it not. Be careful who you are around - they are influencing you every minute of every day.
- Get out of mental "auto-pilot". Start spending real time and energy evaluating stuff in the present and not using the past or the future as the guidelines for evaluation. You don't know what the future holds no matter what you do or don't do, and you certainly can't change the past. So, if you want to have less regret in the future spend time figuring out what you are doing and not doing now and - why or why not.
- Get some coaches and/or mentors. Join a Mastermind group. Have some life advisors you trust. Stop trying to do it all on your own. Take stuff to them and ask for guidance. Doesn't mean you will or have to take it or not. But if you don't get it you can't take it.
- Accept the simple truth that you can only get better and learn more from mistakes, bad decisions and stupid actions. If life is sailing along for you day after day with no challenges and adversity - trust me - you are learning nothing. Embrace failure. Say thank you for challenges and then use them as learning tools not excuses to feel sorry for yourself, self-pity or even uselessness.
- There's a lot more, but here's just one more for the road. You were not put on this earth to whine, complain and do nothing with the time you have been given. You were put here to grow, help others, and leave your personal world no matter how small or big, a better place. You can't do these if you are stuck in the mud or mindsets of fear, greed, ego, arrogance and pride. Want to make a difference - get busy making a difference - one person and one day at a time.
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Want Something In Life To Change - Start Looking In The Mirror
If you are overweight - it's most likely because you have accepted your condition. If you are broke - it's probably because you are unwilling to do what you need to do to get out from under. If you are staying in a negative relationship - I'll wager, it's because you have settled for one or more reasons. If you are in a career or job you hate - I'll bet it's because you are being driven by fear and doubt rather than faith and/or trust. If your health is not ideal, I'm guessing that there is some personal behavior that is in one way or another contributing to your malaise. If you have a department or staff section in your organization that is not performing to expectations - I'll guarantee it's because you tolerate the behavior, or you may be even contributing to it with your management style. Life is a process, not an event. You are always moving toward something or away from it and "it" is a neutral concept. "It" doesn't judge, persuade, reward or blame "it" is just is life one moment, one day and one year at a time.
As the author of 80+ books (and a few bestsellers), I'll guarantee that at least one person reading this is taking issue with one or all of the above statements and you know why? Well, there could be many reasons, but the basic ones are; blame, denial, arrogance, ignorance, a victim mindset or just out of touch with reality. Or, because they are unwilling to look in the mirror and admit that if a change is going to happen in their life it will never happen as long as they feel they are not responsible. If you disagree with my premises so far, why not write an article yourself explaining your point of view?
But, let me get to my point before I lose all of you.
We can blame life (others, parents, advertising, the media, the government, social media, our gender, our race, our religion, our age - need I go on) for our life circumstances - or - we can look in the mirror. And, this folks - is never or always easy which is why so few people ever do it.
We can blame life (others, parents, advertising, the media, the government, social media, our gender, our race, our religion, our age - need I go on) for our life circumstances - or - we can look in the mirror. And, this folks - is never or always easy which is why so few people ever do it.
Blame is stupid. Regret is dumb. Denial helps nothing. Shame doesn't improve life. I could go on with dozens of more emotions or words like these that describe negative feelings. And then there is joy, gratitude, responsibility, acceptance, compassion, and maturity, to share the other side of the subject. But I hope I have made my point so far - that what we are feeling is not always an accurate representation of what is going on, but simply our interpretation, explanation or opinion of what is going on. And trust me, most people's interpretation is generally compatible with what they are comfortable with and not always what makes the most sense to deal effectively with an issue, circumstance, person or challenge.
So, we always have two ways to look at any life situation - the truth (reality) or our version of truth (reality). Curious - which one of these two approaches do you think will help us deal most effectively with a life issue or situation most effectively? Back to that question in a minute.
So here is a quick scenario I once used to justify some personal circumstances that kept me stuck until I was willing to look in the mirror.
Many years ago, my parents wouldn't pay for my college education. So, I tried for three years to make some progress on my own but just couldn't pull it off, so I joined the Air Force and picked up three years of college credits while serving for four years.
When I got out of the military, I spent far too many years in emotional blame mode for their lack of help, compassion and what I perceived as - understanding. No, let me restate that - I wasted far too many years carrying this negative emotion into every area of my life. Finally, I was able to let it go and as a result, many years later I have had numerous audiences around the world where everyone present had more education than me and were all probably smarter than me. Go figure!
Yes, I have many stories like this as I'm sure you do too but my question is simply - are any of your stories getting in the way of happiness, success, inner peace, etc. because you can't or won't face them, deal with them, admit them - whatever?
Blame, regret, anger, denial - all of these and more prevent us from overcoming issues that will haunt us for years if we let them. They will keep us stuck preventing inner peace, success in careers or relationships. Don't believe me; a few statistics that I believe are connected or at least in some way related to this challenge;
The divorce rate in the US has been between 45-55% for years.
The suicide rate in the US - average is 135 per day.
The obesity rate in the US - 39%.
Drug, alcohol, cigarette addiction affects - in the US over 1 million people die every year due to these three.
The suicide rate in the US - average is 135 per day.
The obesity rate in the US - 39%.
Drug, alcohol, cigarette addiction affects - in the US over 1 million people die every year due to these three.
Need more? Cause there are plenty I could share - but, I don't.
Want a better life in any way before you leave here - look in the mirror. Knows someone who needs to look in the mirror. Keep trying until you can get them too.
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Saturday, August 17, 2019
Learn How to Cultivate Self-Discipline As a Success Mindset
Do you understand the connection between what you think and the success you experience, or do not experience, in your job or career? If you could learn to discipline your thoughts towards an attitude of success, do you believe it is possible you could in turn become successful?
There is a well-known phrase that talks about the importance of working smarter and while there are many interpretations of what it can mean, overall it is meant to emphasize the benefits of being focused, disciplined, and working hard. Hard work is the backbone of any career but over time, and when routine work habits are established and set in, the effort that a person exerts may become conditionally based. It could be due to a person's perception of a "bad" boss, poor working conditions, not receiving a pay increase or recognition for their effort, and the list continues. While there may certainly be merit to these feelings, it serves no real purpose to make working hard a conditional characteristic of your job performance.
If you care about your career development then working hard needs to be a top priority every day. However, hard work may seem unjustified if a person's expectations are not being met and that is where self-discipline comes into play. It is a matter of always being in control of your performance and responsible for the quality of your work. It also involves making a commitment to yourself and your career, one that is not dependent upon circumstances or influenced by circumstance no matter how challenging it may seem at the time. This will allow you to become disciplined and know that your best performance depends upon consistent effort, which establishes a mindset of career success.
Why Self-Discipline Matters
The development of a disciplined mindset allows you and your job performance to shine; whereas, the lack of intentional discipline sets you up for failure. Self-discipline is based upon a logical and rational perspective, is focused on being in control, and prompts the use of productive work habits. It is proactive with regards to job duties and career development, and it requires concentrated effort rather than striving to achieve absolute perfection.
Without self-discipline a person is more likely to be impulsive and unfocused, act based upon emotional responses, and be reactive to circumstances. It is easy to begin to work on becoming self-disciplined, whether or not it is a habit now, if you start by establishing an intention and make it a goal to perform your best at all times. It does not require prolonged struggle, only career goals. You can make choices based upon what is best for your job and/or career. Self-discipline involves maintaining control over your attitude, mindset, emotions, and thoughts at all times.
Discipline and Doing Your Best
Your job has a specific description, or at least an expectation of what it is you are supposed to accomplish. Over time, and as you become familiar with the daily tasks, you can determine what the minimum amount of effort is needed to complete the required duties and that may be enough for you to feel good when the workday ends. Then there are circumstances that influence the amount of effort you put in. There may be too much work, an upcoming deadline, or person in authority who is pressuring you to take on more work. You may willingly or grudgingly do more as requested; however, when you stop to consider this job do you realize it is your career at stake?
The attitude you develop about your job will also influence the attitude you have about your career development and progress. If your job performance involves putting in the minimal effort it is usually accompanied by feelings of job dissatisfaction and that may create a negative mindset about your career. It means you view your effort from the perspective of what you get from the job rather than what you can gain from it in the long term. When you are disciplined you maintain behaviors and an attitude that bolsters your daily productivity, which also provides you with the confidence needed to excel even when circumstances are less than perfect.
Learn to Develop Purposeful Intent
How do you feel good about a job and maintain that attitude, even when circumstances cause you to dislike it? You cannot force yourself to feel positive emotions when there are events or people who prompt negativity or feelings of frustration. What you can do is to change your perspective and that is where self-discipline matters. You can decide that you are going to feel good about yourself as a professional or as an employee despite the current conditions and anchor it to a position statement that is focused on your career goals. This allows you to create a disciplined mindset with purposeful intent and focus.
Your career is a series of steps and progress will occur over time and for some it will be accomplished through more than one position or job. At the heart of this is you as a person, and it is you who has an ability to learn and grow. With purposeful intent you can view each job as a stepping stone, which provides skills, knowledge, and direction. If one job does not meet your expectations or provides difficult conditions to work in, itemize what you have gained from it, list this information on your resume, and decide upon your next step. But no matter what, always make certain you have a disciplined focus or you will venture off course in your job and career plans.
Consider How an Employer Views Your Disposition
Consider for a moment that you are a hiring manager. What is the type of candidate you would consider hiring, if you were looking at more than the job description? Is it someone whose tone displays obvious frustration and does not seem to have much to say that is positive about their current employer or existing job? That is not a likely candidate for an employer based upon their attitude alone.
Now consider a candidate who comes along and has a professional presence, demonstrates a clear understanding of their career path or goals, and can articulate what they have gained from each of the jobs they've held throughout their career. That is a candidate who will likely gain your interest, even if they are not considered for the position, because they have demonstrated a disciplined mindset.
The point of reviewing these scenarios is to show the contrast between someone who possesses an underlying feeling of career helplessness or career control, which also demonstrates the difference between a disciplined and undisciplined mindset. If would like to be the candidate who is likely to get hired, establish a goal to be highly disciplined and productive.
Your disposition will carry over into the tone you convey when you speak with potential employers, along with your overall attitude about career development. As a professional resume writer I can spot a person's disposition through their choice of words and how they describe their jobs when I talk to them. Someone who is disciplined and views all jobs as a learning experience has self-confidence about who they are and the talents they possess, regardless of job conditions or circumstances.
How to Develop Self-Discipline and Focus
Career Planning: You can begin to develop a hard-working, self-disciplined mindset right now by first examining your career plans. If you cannot articulate the specifics of your career, now is the time to get started. At the very least, decide upon a short-term and a long-term career goal. This will give you a sense of direction, one that can help you find what can be learned instead of focusing on existing working conditions.
The purpose of developing a career plan is to provide you with an ability to create purposeful intent. When you walk into the workplace each day you can remind yourself you are able to learn from any situation, even if what you learn is that you are no longer growing or moving forward in your career.
Learning and Growth: An important component of a disciplined mindset is maximizing your learning and growth potential. If you have developed a productive working relationship with your supervisor or manager, ask them if there is more that you can do. For example, perhaps you can take on an extra project that is based upon a departmental or business need. To some people this may seem to be counter-intuitive and an attempt to become the "teacher's pet" - or some other type of negative phrasing.
If you are asking from a perspective of having a genuine interest and seeking professional development, and the need is recognized, this will create a feeling of accomplishment within you. As you continue to work hard you may even extend the timeline that you work for this particular employer. You will also likely be viewed as valuable employee, although the ability to remain disciplined will matter most in the long term for your career.
Self-Discipline as a Success Mindset
Becoming disciplined can have a variety of descriptions, including working hard, attaining maximum productivity, or maintaining a focus on what must be accomplished every day. The most meaningful correlation between a focused mindset and effort is the development of peak performance. This working definition speaks to the heart of what working to the very best of your abilities should mean. It is striving to maximize your performance with your current skills and abilities while being open to learning and development, and putting in more than the minimum effort required.
There are going to be times when you aren't at the top of your game and that is certainly understandable. There will be some days that you find yourself working to the very best of your abilities and other days that find you putting in the best effort possible. The importance of being disciplined means that you do not allow job conditions be the reason why you are not functioning at peak productivity; whether there are new policies to adapt to, additional demands made of your job, or other circumstances.
You can always be in control of your actions and strive for peak performance as a matter of your career development. Learn to develop self-discipline as a mindset and attitude about how you work every day and watch your career continue to evolve as this sense of self is reflected in the outcomes you experience, both personally and professionally. The most effective way to be in control of your career and establish a pattern of success is to control how you think and how you work. Self-discipline is a productive state of mind and focused attitude that you can implement starting now. When your attitude is honed on performing your best, you will find yourself mentally resistant to adverse conditions and ready for new career opportunities. You are mentally disciplined and both you and your career are transformed.
Dr. Johnson specializes in distance learning, adult education, faculty development, online teaching, career management, and career development. Dr. J has a Ph.D. in Postsecondary and Adult Education, a Certificate in Training and Performance Improvement, and a Master of Business Administration, MBA.
Dr. J's mission is to teach, write, and inspire others. He writes blog posts, articles, and books to inform, inspire, and empower readers. To learn more about resources that are available for educators, along with career and professional development, please visit: http://www.drbruceajohnson.com/
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