Jim Rohn - The Day That Turns Your Life Around

How can you turn your life around? Four simple steps. It starts with:

I've had enough:

And ends with:

Resolve!

Your Daily Quote - Control and Flow

Flow with whatever is happening and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.
Chuang Tzu

Meditation - Which Type is Right for You, part 6 of 7

Part 6

Mindfulness Meditation

While breathing, mantra, prayer, visualization and contemplative enquiry are types of concentration meditation, the practice of mindfulness is a combination of concentration and awareness. During this practice, we start by observing the breath and noticing its qualities – depth, duration, smoothness. Then we concentrate on the breath in a particular area, for example in the lower abdomen. This way we establish concentration. The next step is to shift into awareness. With our eyes closed, we notice and become aware of the room temperature, the noises, the draft, the ticking of the clock. But also become aware of thoughts and emotions.

In this practice, we start noticing and learn that everything has impermanent nature, and that all things are inter-connected. We learn to observe physical sensations and mental processes, and in this way we expand our awareness of interconnectivity. The purpose is to attend fully to the present moment without the usual filters we apply to everything, such as judgements, expectations or assumptions. With practice, we begin to gain clarity about our experience without our socially conditioned ways of being. We get an insight into the impermanent nature of reality. And what is more, we start seeing the constructed nature of ego. As we practice, our relationship with the ego personality shifts. Mindfulness aims at helping us discover what is inherently within.

Here is an example exercise, to see for yourself how you enjoy mindfulness.

Exercise: Focus on the Breath

Sit comfortably in a meditation posture – chair or on the floor. Set a timer for 15 minutes. You can close your eyes. Begin to notice the qualities of your breath – are your breaths deep or shallow, smooth or choppy? Is inhalation and exhalation long or short? After noticing these qualities, focus your attention on a particular area – on lower abdomen, or your nostrils, or the centre of your chest. Keep your attention focused there, and count your breaths. You may count up to ten, and then back down to zero. Repeat. If the mind wanders, gently return the attention to your breath.

Elena Alexandrova

Your Coach to Success

www.envisionlifedesign.com.au

Source:

Butera, Robert, “Meditation for Your Life”

Your Daily Quote - Vision

“To the person who does not know where he wants to go there is no favorable wind.”

— Seneca

Anthony Robbins - Take Action

A great recording of Tony Robbins on the drivers of Taking ACTION.

A real decision is when you CUT OFF any possibilities, except what you are committed to.

Enjoy!

Elena Alexandrova

Daily Affirmations: Your Hour-by-Hour Positivity Plan

Some great ideas, even if your wake-up and “leave work” times are different.

Elena

Daily Affirmations: Your Hour-by-Hour Positivity Plan

by: Melissa Carver, Ph.D.

An affirmation is a statement of assurance that helps reprogram old thought processes to create new patterns. Affirmations are especially helpful when you have a goal in mind or when if feels like certain things in your life need work. But that’s not the only time you should pull them out.

Daily, even hourly, affirmations stabilize the thoughts of the now, keeping a steady flow of good intentions—and those intentions are what create outcomes. Hourly affirmation statements slowly become the quiet thoughts of your mind with little effort. Below is an hour-by-hour schedule of affirmations that will help keep you in a positive mindset. If the times don’t match your exact routine, use these ideas to create your own daily affirmation schedule.

5:30 a.m. – Before Your Feet Hit the Floor

·         I am grateful.

·         I am healthy.

·         I am confident.

6:30 a.m. – After Your Morning Meditation

·         My mouth is healthy (while brushing).

·         I am beautiful / handsome. (No more putting yourself down while looking in the mirror!)

·         My wardrobe says _________.

7:30 a.m. – On Your Way to Work

·         I am always safe.

·         I love my current situation.

·         You can also pull motivating and powerful words from your music, if you listen to music on your way to work.

8:30 a.m. – At Work

·         I am surrounded by supportive peers and managers.

·         My compensation exceeds my hours.

9:30 a.m. – Reset the Thoughts in Your Mind

·         All that I do is success.

·         My work is complete on or before schedule.

10:30 a.m. – Mid-Morning Personal Affirmation Break

·         I am in a loving relationship.

·         My children are happy and safe.

11:30 a.m. – Pre-Lunch

·         I will be the leader in the choice of my meal.

·         My digestive fire is preparing for nutrition.

12:30 p.m. – Step Away From Your Work for a Relaxing Lunch

·         I am thankful.

·         This food is nutritious and healing.

·         I eat at the perfect pace.

1:30 p.m. – Fight the Post-Lunch Lull

·         I am full of life and energy.

·         I focus my mind on productivity.

2:30 p.m. – Manifest Greatness

·         I deserve success.

·         Success comes with intent, not hours.

3:30 p.m. – Connect With Your True Self as it Can Get Lost on the Job

·         I am one with higher wisdom and awareness, immediately, now, eternally.

·         All channels of my mind are open to receive from my higher thoughts.

4:30 p.m. – On Your Way Home

·         I am always safe.

·         I leave all work behind for the day.

5:30 p.m. – At Home

·         I enjoy my family and friends.

·         My home is peaceful and in order.

·         My home reflects my energy of love and acceptance.

6:30 p.m. – At the Evening Meal

·         I am thankful for all plants, animals, and workers who have participated in my meal.

·         My body and mind are one with perfect health, now and eternally.

7:30 p.m. – Winding Down

·         I am one with abundant prosperity and financial supply.

·         I release all fear and worry.

8:30 p.m. – Evening Shower or Relaxation

·         Clean is a high vibration.

·         My body is balanced, young, and healthy.

·         I am equal to the power of the entire universe.

9:30 p.m. – Check-In

·         I am one with the perfect fulfillment of my life.

·         I stay in the now.

10:30 p.m. – Last Affirmations of the Day

·         As my transcendent higher self possesses my body, I accept all guidance to receive increased abundance.

·         Happiness is me and I am happiness.

Since it takes 21 days to create a habit, try these hourly affirmations for three full weeks. Take notes about your feelings, outcomes, and thoughts as this new way of thinking becomes part of your daily routine.

You do not need to believe these statements to speak them or think them. If you don’t yet believe that you are peaceful, that’s OK. “Fake it ‘til you make it.” That is what reprogramming is all about. Affirm it until you believe it. When you believe it, the world and universe will follow your lead.

Source: http://www.chopra.com/ccl/daily-affirmations-your-hour-by-hour-positivity-plan

Your Daily Quote - Have specific goals

"Life will pay whatever you ask of it. Ask intelligently!"

Tony Robbins