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October 5, 2017

There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving and that’s your own self. – Aldous Huxley

October 5, 2017October 10, 2017

Learning How to Calm Your Mind

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with frantic thoughts about all you need to get done the next day? Are you ever unsure about where to start because you have so much to do and no time to get it done?

Everyone has these feelings from time to time, but you can learn to calm your mind. A calm mind is a more attentive and proactive mind, and in learning to remove anxious thoughts, you can learn to enjoy your life far more than you already do!

How to Achieve Peace Within

When you have a mind that will not stop, you usually are hard-pressed to find inner peace. The more your mind races, the more anxious and frustrated you may become, and this can lead to unproductive days, weeks, and even months.

You don’t have to continue to live this way. There are many ways to calm your overactive mind and you really can learn how to live a more calm and peaceful life.

If your mind starts running a million miles a minute and you’re not sure which way to turn next, try to pause and repeat a positive affirmation.

When you use the power of positive self-talk, you will program your mind to work in a new and different way.

When things seem as if they are getting out of hand, you can use an affirmation such as, “I trust my ability to relax. I am calm and peaceful.”

Although this may not be the case at the moment, if you repeat this constantly you will start to believe it. This will help you change your inner dialogue in those moments when you are tempted to succumb to the craziness surrounding you.

Positive affirmations are important because they give you permission to turn off the negative dialogue in your mind and replace it with positive thoughts.

The negative dialogue feeds the feelings of turmoil, and when you replace them with peaceful affirmations, you change your life, one positive statement at a time.

If you have a hard time believing that this strategy will work for you, give it a try with an open heart and mind. It really does work! In no time at all, you’ll feel more peaceful and reap the benefits in every area of your life.

Many of us feel like we cannot do anything about the crazy lives we lead and the inner discontent we feel. I can assure you that this is not true!

When you use positive affirmations, you can reprogram your brain so that there is only room for positive thoughts.

You will be surprised to find how quickly a positive affirmation such as, “I trust that there is a plan for my life, even if it has yet to be revealed to me” can work for you.

If you feel like your life has gotten off course and you don’t think it’s possible to lead a calm life, why not give a peaceful affirmation a chance?

If you repeat affirmations often enough, you’ll soon begin to believe them, and you’ll turn a seemingly simple statement into reality.

How can a calm mind help you get through a busy day?

How can this affect your daily disposition?

Talk about that in the Personal Growth Cafe Community!

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October 4, 2017

It’s so hard when I have to and so easy when I want to. – Annie Gottlier

October 4, 2017October 10, 2017

I can handle all stress in a positive manner.

Stress may be a fact of life, but I am equipped to handle it positively, and thus I am strengthened.

It is healthier to manage my stress in a positive manner than to allow it to affect me negatively. When I make the choice to positively handle stress, I am able to quickly deal with the cause of stress.

And by coping with the cause of stress effectively, I give myself the opportunity to reduce or eliminate my stress levels permanently.

By dealing with my stress positively, my character is strengthened. I am able to create a positive attitude within myself through affirmative thinking when faced with worry.

I feel a sense of confidence because I know I can manage my stress swiftly and positively.

This is because I give myself the time, patience, energy, and tools necessary to manage stressful situations without succumbing to the stress.

I have the ability to use positive, healthy coping skills to deal with the stress in my life. I am far less likely to become overwhelmed in stressful situations when I know how to handle them in a positive, peaceful manner.

Today I will use positive thinking in my life to help me to deal with my stress.

I will continue looking at the sunny side so I can train myself to focus on my successes. By doing this, I help my mind to react positively when stress occurs.

What is the greatest source of stress in your life? What will you do about it today?

How will you use positive thinking techniques to help deal with stress?

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October 4, 2017

It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it. – Hans Selye

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Inspiring Workplace Ideas

Do you wake up each day feeling great, but soon after you enter the office you feel your inspiration and motivation fleeing? If so, there are some inspiring workplace ideas that you can put to work for you so you feel more inspired when you work.

After all, it doesn’t matter how good you are at your job if you don’t feel passionate about what you do.

Simple Ideas to Infuse Your Workplace with Inspiration

One of the best ways to infuse your workplace with inspiration is to make sure it is comfortable. You need to make sure your chair supports your back correctly, your desk is at the right height, and you have an ergonomically correct keyboard and mouse.

Repetitive strain injuries are on the rise, so speak up and you just might find your employer willing to cooperate. Worst case: bring in your own office supplies or equipment. There’s no reason that your body has to suffer if your boss is stingy!

De-Clutter Your Workspace

You will often find inspiration by getting rid of the clutter on your desk or on your computer. A cluttered workspace can zap you of your creativity because you spend more time trying to find things than getting things done.

Look at your workspace objectively and ask yourself: “What absolutely needs to be on my desk?” Remove the things that make you feel claustrophobic and toss the things you never use.

Everything else must be filed away in an organizational system that works for you.

The bottom line: only keep the things that you need in the space. Keeping anything else adds nothing more than clutter and distraction.

Clutter zaps your motivation, so avoid it! Once you do, you’ll think clearer and feel far more relaxed.

Creating an Inspirational Computing Experience

The other place you likely spend the most time is on your computer. Making sure you have a clutter-free desktop will really help to clear your mind from unnecessary frustrations and distractions. Once you do this, a great ways to bring inspiration into your workspace is through inspirational wallpapers.

Inspirational wallpapers are typically free downloads that inspire you during those long 8-hour workdays. After all, it can be hard to stay focused staring at your screen all day!

When you are having a hard time getting started, getting motivated, or just finding the inspiration to push forward, you can look at your desktop and you’ll find all the inspirational energy you need.

Inspirational wallpapers typically contain beautiful landscapes with inspirational quotes or sayings. Sometimes all you need to get going is a gentle push in the right direction, and inspirational wallpapers just might be what you need. It’s really that simple!

The great thing about these wallpapers is that they don’t take up any physical space, so there’s no need to worry about clutter.

You also can use some of the images and quotes on the wallpaper to create screensavers for your computer. Your computer has the potential to inspire you in so many ways!

Inspiration can often seem impossible to find at work, but you may need to think outside of the box and find ways to get inspired. Keep things simple and don’t let clutter get you down.

How can an inspiring workspace allow you to work more efficiently?

What source of inspiration can you add to your workspace today?

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October 4, 2017

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of the mind that on outward circumstances. – Benjamin Franklin

October 4, 2017October 10, 2017

I am using my past knowledge to reach future goals.

My future ambitions are strengthened because of my past experiences.

I am able to strengthen and fortify future goals and ambitions because I can use past experiences and knowledge to progress toward them. I have learned from my mistakes and no longer fear making them.

I have learned what works and what doesn’t, and my future goals are within reach more than ever before.

My past is such an asset to me because I can use all of the things, both good and bad, to help me come closer to achieving my goals.

I don’t waste my time with regrets or hiding from past mistakes because I have learned from them. This knowledge brings me closer to achieving great success.

I review my past knowledge thoroughly and determine what can be used toward future goals. In turn, I look at my future with confidence because with each day, I am one step closer to my goals.

What past knowledge can you use to reach your future goals?

What mistakes have you learned from?

How are you closer to your goals today?

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October 3, 2017

A ship is safe in harbor but that’s not what ships are for. – William Shedd

October 3, 2017October 10, 2017

How to Stay Focused on Losing Weight

What is the hardest thing you have ever tried to do? If you ask 100 people from all walks of life, I’d bet the majority would mention losing weight.

Losing weight can be challenging because we all want to shed the extra pounds just in time for Sally’s wedding or next weekend’s beach trip.

Even though it took time to put on the weight, somehow we want it to magically disappear instantly. The reality is that losing weight takes time for everyone. You’re not alone!

Unfortunately, weight doesn’t just fall off our bodies, and that’s why most of us find it difficult to stay focused on our weight loss goals. Fortunately, there’s a solution and it all begins with a positive mindset.

Weight Loss Affirmations and You

The problem that many of us have is that when the weight doesn’t disappear right away, we get frustrated or discouraged, and then we easily give into temptation.

We have all had those, “Nothing’s ever going to work so I might as well just eat” thoughts that set us back when we are just getting started in the weight loss process.

Instead of allowing these thoughts to plant a seed in your mind, you can use affirmations to positively react to negative thoughts. Doing so will also serve as a reminder of your goal.

Weight loss affirmations can help you shed pounds by encouraging you to stay focused and motivated, even in times of struggle and disappointment.

Defeating Self-Defeating Thoughts

We all want to think we have the self-control needed to lose weight. However, when the weight loss takes more work or time than we expected it’s easy to get discouraged and give in.

The problem is that when we get frustrated or impatient, we lose sight of why we initially started on the journey. If you decide to give up or are tempted by a forbidden food, you can pull up your list of affirmations and use them to combat the self-defeating thoughts and attitudes.

When you are about to quit and get that bucket of ice cream, you can tell yourself, for example, “If I stumble, it’s okay! I have already made the conscious decision that I will not revert to old habits.” When you say this aloud, you are taking power back from the negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones.

Taking back this power is a key step in re-establishing control over your negative actions. Besides, it’s okay to stumble along the way. Overcoming obstacles only makes your victory even sweeter!

When you use weight loss affirmations, you will suddenly realize the power of words.

Affirmations help you replace negative thoughts and actions so you can combat the cravings and deal with frustrations and pain directly without resorting to food.

The greatest thing about affirmations is that they can be used any time of the day or night. After all, they will become embedded into your subconscious!

The more you use them, the more your behavior and decisions will change, and the more power you will have over self-defeating thoughts.

Why do some people consider losing weight difficult?

How can affirmations help you lose weight?

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