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My time is precious to me. I have a full and active life with many things to do. I enjoy my accomplishments, and I enjoy feeling strong and empowered.

I establish these attributes because I choose not to create obstacles in my life. I am firm with my goals so I can accomplish any tasks without distraction.

I am setting myself up for success when I have a firm goal and schedule that I can prioritize.

I am able to stay ahead of the game and, should something come up, I am prepared to rearrange my schedule for the better.

I am more successful when I carefully follow my plans and avoid procrastination.

Creating roadblocks or obstacles for myself through procrastination is self-defeating and I let go of this unhealthy behavior.

Letting go of these negative choices in life enables me to move forward positively and productively.

I am strong because I keep a clear road ahead of me. I move forward with confidence and self-assurance.

Today I will ensure that I stay focused on what is ahead of me and I will let go of any obstacles or chaos in my life.

I accept my success and my strengths, and I enjoy moving forward with my head held high.

What are your goals?

Have you created a prioritized schedule to follow?

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November 9, 2017

Make failure your teacher, not your undertaker. – Zig Ziglar

November 9, 2017

Manifesting Wealth and Abundance

Manifesting wealth and abundance begins from within.

You have to appreciate what you have in your life already – your family, friends, and job – instead of focusing on what you wish you had.

Often people waste precious time thinking about what they don’t have.

They start to believe their lives will improve if only they had more money, or more friends, or more gadgets.

They think about what’s lacking instead of the abundance that is already overflowing into their life.

Positive Thinking Brings Abundance

If you appreciate what you have, you’ll be inspired to take the necessary actions to bring more of what you want into your life.

From a practical point of view, this all starts with living happily with what you have.

Now at first, this may sound rather counterproductive, but living happily with what you have doesn’t mean you’re completely satisfied and fulfilled.

It simply means that you appreciate all the good parts of your life, and you recognize that you can take those things you have, even if they are few, and build upon them.

Very often we take our lives for granted and forget to give thanks for all that is good.

If you’re having a tough time recognizing the goodness in your life, then make a gratitude list and continue adding to it everyday. For example:

Be thankful when paying the rent because this means you have a place to sleep.
Be thankful for your winter coat because you’ll stay warm this winter.
Be thankful for your family because of their love, support and guidance you.
Be thankful for your job because it has allowed you to provide for your family.

If you can be happy with what you have now, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for the better circumstances that are coming to you in your future.

Just imagine how much more you’ll appreciate your eventual move to a large home with a spacious property if you begin to enjoy your current humble place.

Keeping Up with the Neighbors

Remember, the term “wealth” doesn’t only relate to money.

You can be wealthy by having a loving family who visits often or friends who care for you like one of their own.

There’s much more to life than who has the latest designer purse or fanciest sports car in the neighborhood.

If you constantly compare yourself to your neighbor, based solely on material possessions, you may not fully understand what your neighbor’s life is like.

He may appear wealthy with his BMW, but perhaps he is suffering in his personal life.

Be very careful making judgments about others because you never truly know what’s going on behind closed doors.

Material possessions alone do not make an abundant life.

First Steps Toward Wealth

When you don’t have a lot of material possessions and monetary wealth, it ironically becomes easier for you to learn how to save money.

Saving money is paramount if you want to build monetary wealth, but in order to do so, you have to learn how to delay gratification.

That means you must make sure you’re making more money than you’re spending.

Ideally you want to pay for everything you have, not finance it – without truly owning your possessions and going into debt, you’re actually moving farther away from wealth.

Besides saving money, the real way to build wealth is to make more money. That may sound rather obvious, but too many people aren’t making the money they can and should.

You have to make the conscious decision to get unstuck from your dead-end job and the rat race.

You have to rise above the crowd and do something different. That may mean you have to discover creative ways for you to make more money.

For many people today, that may mean getting involved in a virtual office or an Internet-based business, but whatever the case might be for you, you can elevate yourself.

If you’re unhappy with the money you’re making, you have to starting thinking about ways to increase the amount of money you make so you can realize your dreams. Now go get started!

What do you want to get out of your life?

How do you take advantage of each opportunity to become a better person?

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November 8, 2017

Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. – Helen Keller

November 8, 2017

I know when to leave work at work.

I have clear boundaries for my work because I want to enjoy the other aspects of my life.

No matter how hard I labor, work will always be there. I keep work separate from my personal life.

While at work, I use my time wisely so I can get things done at work, then I can relax once I’m home. After all, my body and mind needs both work and play.

It’s better for me to finish a project at work then to bring it home because my home is my sanctuary.

In my list of priorities, relationships always come first. I am not in a relationship with my job.

My family always comes before my work. When I spend time with my family, all thoughts of work are squeezed out of my mind.

When I caress my baby’s soft skin or my partner’s hair, I am reminded of how fragile life is.

Knowing that I don’t have forever with my family helps me place my life into perspective.

My desire to get just one more thing done is not stronger than my desire to be with my family.

I need time for myself so I don’t lose my identity. Taking time for myself helps me recharge so I can continue to be happy, healthy and productive.

During my time-off, I am creative and I pursue my other passions because it rejuvenates me.

Life is all about balance. My soul needs a balanced diet just like my body. Allowing myself an occasional sweet treat helps me to stay on track.

How can you better manage your time?

Have you been neglecting any of your passions?

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November 8, 2017

You can set yourself to be sick or you can choose to stay well. – Wayne Dyer

November 8, 2017

How to Think Outside the Box

Have you ever heard the saying, “Think outside the box?” Of course you have! It’s a saying that has been thrown around at work and in countless self-help books.

Thinking outside the box usually creates unique solutions to the most unusual of problems, but it’s not as easy as it sounds.

We are all creative, but it can be difficult to tap into the creativity within us if our minds are constrained by pressures, time, or judgment.

For this reason, some of us may have difficulty thinking outside the box since it involves going outside of our snug comfort zone.

Leaving the Familiar Path

Thinking outside the box means you’re leaving the realm of familiarity by going well beyond what you have established as your boundaries.

When you do this, you’ll unlock new ways of thinking and unique solutions to nagging problems.

Others may look at your ideas with skepticism or disbelief, but that’s because it’s outside of their comfort zones, too!

And that’s okay because you are the trailblazer.

So how do you leave that familiar path and think outside the box? You do it by expanding your comfort zone.

Right now, you’re stuck in this maze of confined thinking. This is because we are all trained from a young age to think and act a certain way.

In reality, there isn’t just one way to think. There really are countless ways of getting things done!

This is exactly why we need to keep an open mind and remove all barriers.

You can learn how to develop the desire to be, think and act differently than everyone else, but it requires you to do things you may be uncomfortable doing.

For example, speaking up in a crowd, going against common wisdom, or asking questions that no one else asks.

It may feel uncomfortable at first, but it’s the only way to expand your comfort zone and see things in a new way.

Do you think that Albert Einstein or Alexander Graham Bell stuck to conventional wisdom? Of course not!

They took their thinking to entirely new levels in order to discover theories and inventions that have changed the course of the world today.

The key lesson here is that if something doesn’t work, you may have to think about it from another angle.

Turn the page upside down if you have to! Always remember that you can test and tweak things until it’s just right.

Don’t beat yourself up if you fail because failure is necessary for significant growth and improvement.

Characteristics of Thought

There are certain characteristics associated with thinking outside the box. These characteristics include:

Listening to and evaluating new perspectives
Thinking about and discussing topics with substance
Envisioning the value of wacky ideas
Always striving to create new, improved ways to get things done
Respecting the opinions and ideas of others

It may be a challenge to see the world in a whole new way, but it’s not impossible.

You may be required to recognize a good idea and be able to act upon it immediately.

You also have to know that new ideas need to be nurtured and supported in order for them to flourish.

By keeping these things in mind, you are well on your way to accepting the challenge to think and grow outside the box.

How can controlling your thoughts help you be better?

How can thinking out of the box make your life happier?

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November 8, 2017

I am not discouraged because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. – Thomas Edison

November 7, 2017

How to Resolve Conflict with Open Communication

Whether you’re looking to manage a team or create better relationships between your friends and family, communication is something you have to give a lot of attention to.

When you sit down with someone and make sure you’re on the same page, you’ll be able to work well together and get more done.

What Is Open Communication?

Open communication is exactly what it sounds like: tackling an issue head on and openly discussing ways to resolve it.

Nothing is accomplished by letting an issue fester because neither party wants to discuss it.

You’d be surprised how many conflicts can be resolved simply by sitting down with someone and engaging in some open and friendly communication.

The discussion shouldn’t be accusatory, threatening, or argumentative, rather, it should be an opportunity for all people involved to calmly voice their opinions and be heard.

Tips For Resolving Conflicts

A face-to-face confrontation may not always be best. For instance, some people are most comfortable talking on the phone or chatting online.Whichever method makes you feel most comfortable is how you should approach the conflict, so long as you are able to openly voice your concerns.

Do not make the person involved feel cornered or nervous. This is an extremely important thing to remember if you are in a position of authority over them.You want to make sure that you’re looking to fix the problem and not to attack them.

Remember to focus on the problem and not the person. Take a moment and really consider what you need to do to make sure that you’re not accusing the person or putting them down.That’ll only close them off to everything you’re saying, so make sure to focus on the behavior or the problem without raising your voice.

Consider adopting an open door policy, both at home and at work. You’ll be able to effectively communicate with others if you show them that you’re willing to engage with them at any time.This is an important conflict resolution strategy because it will give you a lot more face-to-face time with them in general.
The more you foster an open door policy, the fewer conflicts you will have.

When mediating a conflict, remember that you need to be firm and fair. Listen to all sides and give each person a chance to speak uninterrupted.

Personal Relationships Can Benefit from Conflict Resolution Too!

These tips can also help resolve family conflicts. No family member should be made to feel like his or her feelings don’t matter.

You’ll have a much closer-knit relationship with your children and spouse if you have a mutual understanding that you can discuss any topic at any time, without having to wait for “the right time” or for a commercial break on television.

If you want your family to hear and respect your opinions, then treat them with the same level of respect.

This is an important life lesson for people of all ages to learn.

Being Patient With Change

Change doesn’t happen overnight. It’s entirely possible that some people involved in the discussion will leave with hurt feelings.

So long as everyone involved was treated respectfully and the issue is out in the open, you can now begin working toward a satisfactory resolution as a team.

The more frequently you use these conflict resolution approaches, the easier it will become.

Rather than stepping around a sore subject, it will become second nature to have an open discussion and find a resolution.

It’s worth the effort to take some time and really consider what you can bring to the table when it comes to open communication and conflict resolution.

Which among the tips above would be most useful for you?

How can this help you in your daily life?

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I am creating a habit of taking a quiet pause each morning before lunching myself into the world.

I feel no need to create obstacles for myself. I move forward, stronger than ever.

Make failure your teacher, not your undertaker. – Zig Ziglar

Manifesting Wealth and Abundance

Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. – Helen Keller

I know when to leave work at work.

You can set yourself to be sick or you can choose to stay well. – Wayne Dyer

How to Think Outside the Box

I am not discouraged because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. – Thomas Edison

How to Resolve Conflict with Open Communication