The Power of Visualization

Everyone has had times when they wanted something really badly and have been unable to get it. It certainly happens to all of us at one time or another. It seems that even with great planning and hard work, sometimes the goals are unattainable. Why is that? What are we missing?

I do have some good news. There is a very simple key to changing your dreams into realities. A lot of people miss this key. That is why some of them never reach their goals. We have been taught to set goals, put them in writing, make a solid plan, but none of these things are enough. If they were, we would all have everything we have ever dreamed of by now. Here is the missing link: visualization. This one thing is a powerful success tool. Each and every one of us is capable of visualizing. No special training is required. The results will amaze you.

Okay, so what exactly is visualization? It is a technique of using your conscious mind to tell your subconscious mind all of your desires. Your mind really does work on two different levels. Using visualization will help you get both parts of your mind in alignment. The conscious mind is the logical, thinking mind that you are aware of and use every day. The conscious mind is under your direct control. You control your thoughts. Your thoughts influence your feelings, what actions you take and the results you get. Most people focus their attention on the conscious mind when trying to achieve their goals. They make plans, they employ positive thinking, and they still fail. Using only your conscious mind will get you nowhere fast. You have to use your subconscious mind as well.

Your emotions, experiences and beliefs are stored in your subconscious mind. This is the feeling part of your mind. It influences your conscious thoughts and behavior. Simply put, your subconscious mind is where all the programming takes place. Visualization helps you tap into that and change the programming. When you have both parts of your mind working together, you will achieve success much more easily.

You will be among good company when you use visualization to achieve your goals. Olympic athletes can "see" the jump in their mind before the event. They feel the muscles they will use and how each one will tense and how much power will be behind a jump, or a sprint. Every successful person will tell you the same thing. They could see their success long before it happened. Are YOU beginning to see?

Robin Skeen

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Robin lives in the lovely state of Ohio, USA. She is a freelance writer and Internet marketer. Her website writings are her personal views on self improvement and development, Law of Attraction, Internet Marketing, work at home goals and life in general. Check the website for freebies to be added on a regular basis.

James Ray

How to Create Your Daily To Do List

The most difficult thing about creating your To-Do list is simply remembering to make time to do it. In a world where everything is moving so quickly that we dont have time to breathe, it is unlikely that everyone has time to make their To-Do list every day.

To-Do lists however can be extremely productive and can help you stay organized and on track. Therefore, you should in fact use them daily. If you know you need a To-Do list, but have problems making or sticking to it, then use these tips to help you along the way.

Making Time
If you are a person who needs a To-Do list, but rarely has time to create one, here is a tip for you. Try making a weekly To-Do list. Every Sunday, sit down, using your calendars and planners and create a To-Do list for each day of the upcoming week. This will only take a few minutes of your time, and you wont have to worry with making a list each day.

You can add to the weekly lists throughout the week as needed, but you can use the originals as guidelines for your scheduled events. If you can take out time once a week to create your lists, then you will find yourself much less stressed about it all. In general, after it is done, your week wont look as chaotic on paper as you thought it would be. Starting the week off feeling less overwhelmed is a great feeling!

Where to Keep It
Keeping your lists organized is a matter of personal preference. If you are a person who primarily works from home, or if you are a homemaker, then you should keep your To-Do list posted in a place where you will see it right away each day. You might want to post it by your computer or keep in on the kitchen wall. Choose a place where you will likely walk by it at least ten times a day.

If you work outside of the home, then you will want to invest in a planner. This will allow you to keep your lists as well as contact information for clients and a calendar all at your fingertips. Being organized is a helpful way to utilize a To-Do list, so keep everything neat.

What to Include

Include the most important tasks of the day, or tasks that you are afraid you might forget. For example, a meeting with a client or a doctors appointment may not seem like the most important tasks, however they are time sensitive and should be remembered.

You can also include tasks that other members of your staff or of your family need to accomplish for the day. For instance, if your son has a science project to work on, you may want to include it on your list so you can help him remember to work on it. This is particularly great for parents and allows them to keep everything in one place.

Making a To-Do list can really save you headaches throughout the week. Be sure to have your calendar when making your lists so you can transfer important information back and forth between the two. Keep the list in a place where you will be reminded to use it, or organized in a daily planner. Glance at it several times a day and mark off tasks as you complete them.

This will give you a sense of satisfaction while reminding you of the next task. If you have never used a To-Do list, then try these tips for at least two weeks.

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Your Own Vision - A Guiding Light on the Fearless Journey of Self-Discovery

Ready or not, get set to jump in!

Because once you've clarified your vision of what you want to achieve, you will be full steam ahead on your journey towards achieving it.

A vision becomes a "guiding light" for your process of self-improvement, both a beacon of inspiration and an anchor that keeps you focused and grounded.

And when you face the inevitable obstacles and challenges along the way, having a strong sense of what you're working towards will motivate you to carry on.

A clear vision will also help you to address distractions that can threaten your progress and overwhelm you on a daily basis. When you've become clear about what IS important, you'll be less tempted by what is NOT, so you can focus your time and energy where it belongs.

What's Fear Got To Do With It?

Vision work means venturing into new territory, and it can be scary to start something new without knowing how it's going to turn out. Trust the process and try to find the excitement that's mixed in with that fear.

If you've never considered the possibility of calling forth your own vision, you may be afraid of getting exactly what you ask for. Many of us are just as afraid of success as we are of failure.

Now's the time to get fearless and do a reality check. Are you hanging on to any old beliefs that tell you don't deserve to have what you really want? You deserve everything and anything you want, but you must first be willing to let go of old beliefs or values that no longer serve you.

Clarify Your Vision

Begin by creating one simple affirmation about your vision that you can repeat to yourself whenever you feel like you're straying from your course.

Speak your affirmation in the present tense, such as I love living in my large home in the hills, or It is so wonderful to finally be working at my dream job.

This simple step alone will renew your faith in your vision and keep it alive and strong, giving you the momentum to keep moving towards it!

Carey Powell, 2007.

Carey Powell, Certified Life Coach and owner of Fearless Soul Life Coaching, believes that everyone has a fearless soul. If you're ready to rediscover yours, visit http://www.fearlesscoaching.net to learn more about Carey and to claim your free special article, "Creating a Fearless Vision Board."

Ray Kroc

Take Action Affirmations Will Get You Going

Action is the bridge that connects ideas and thoughts into the physical world. Take action affirmations are absolutely necessary because they provide the confidence needed to wholeheartedly pursue your goals. A simple affirmation such as: I faithfully pursue my goal with confidence on a daily basis, has the power to change your life forever.

Procrastination is a thief that will rob you at gunpoint and force you to stay average, in your comfort zone, and not accomplishing a whole heck of a lot. Procrastination should be viewed as an enemy, an enemy that will keep you living far below your true potential.

If you had to be who you are now for the rest of your life, would you be happy? Are you totally happy and fulfilled with how your life is going? It is my belief that if that were true, you would not be reading this. Many people would say that you just need motivation, but how do you get motivated? Vision is the answer.

You need a personal vision that is so compelling that you will and must do whatever it takes to accomplish it. What are five things you desire so badly that you will do anything (within reason) for them? Write a detailed description of how your perfect home looks. How does your ideal family life look? What is your dream job? What is your dream income?

To get from where you are currently to where you want to be, you may need to recondition your mind for success. In addition to motivational/ inspiration al books and tapes, specific affirmations that cause you to take action are absolutely necessary. Decide what you want, create affirmations based on the goals youve set for yourself, and recondition your mind by repeating your Take Action Affirmation Statements fifty to one hundred times a day, every day.

Demond is the owner of Self Empowerment Network where visitors can get an accurate Personal Mission Statement. Demond has been a freelance writer for several years. He has over seven years experience helping others change their lives through life coaching. Demond seeks to empower all he encounters. For additional affirmation resources, Demond recommends that you visit: http://www.self-empowerment-network.com/affirmations.html.

Building Your Home

Your Unconscious is Ripe for Gardening

James Arthur Ray, author of "Science of Success," put it rather eloquently in his book. Your unconscious and conscious minds are like the garden and gardener. The conscious mind is the gardener where thoughts from the outer world are formed while the unconscious is like the inner garden where they are deposited on a daily basis. We plant seeds of conscious thoughts in the unconscious mind and then if we choose to do so, water them with new thoughts, emotions, feelings and actions. Interesting analogy, isn't it?

What happens if our conscious mind is left to its own devices on autopilot? The unconscious becomes strewn with weeds and eventually becomes unwieldy, making it difficult to attract what you want in life.

When we become aware of ourselves, we automatically make different decisions, attract different people to match our inner vibration and carry ourselves differently.

You see, because I've become the consummate gardener in the quest to attract what I truly want, I've consciously raised my level of awareness of the choices I'm making on a daily basis.

In essence, I've become both an observer and the observed of Stephen J. Hopson.

Who?

Yes, in case you forgot my name, that's me.

"What!?!" you might say. Think about that for a moment.

If you make conscious choices, you're bound to become aware of your actions, thoughts and feelings, right? What could follow from that?

Number one, you become the observer. Why? Because you're now watching yourself think, process, behave, assimilate, react, etc.

Number two, you become the observed. Why? Because you're observing yourself being observed. Think of it this way, it's like having an out-of-body experience where you're not only watching yourself carry on but you also know that you're watching yourself.

Pretty cool, wouldn't you say?

A small yet significant example would be what happens when I reach for the TV remote control. Never before have I observed myself making choices when selecting a TV program or movie. In the past, I might have sleepily flipped through the channels until I found something that caught my eye without giving it much thought.

Nowadays I find myself saying things like, "That's too violent" or "Why would I want to watch a documentary on violent prisons?" In other words, because these are conscious thoughts, I make different choices. One of them includes taking the time to press "Info" on the remote control to find out more about the program, just like reading the labels on food packages in the supermarket.

This leads me to watching educational documentaries on the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet rather than a violent, senseless thriller. I tend to gravitate to programs like "America's Funniest Videos" or comedy shows. One of the guests on "The Secret" testified how she was able to eliminate breast cancer by watching hilarious "Laurel and Hardy" movies every day along with daily affirmations and prayers. There really is truth in the old adage that laughter is best medicine!

Why don't you try it right now! Pretend you are having an out-of-body experience. Take your conscious mind outside yourself and go to your living room or wherever you have a TV. Become the observed and observer and watch your thoughts and your actions while flipping through the channels. Do the same thing when carrying on a conversation with people - you'll see how you really think, behave, speak. This exercise will shock you! It'll feel a little weird at first but I guarantee you'll find it quite fascinating and potentially life-changing.

Not only do you become the observed and observer, you also bring to light deeply embedded beliefs that might have been created as a result of past religious practices. For example, growing up in a Catholic household exposed me to prayers like "not being worthy to receive Jesus."

That absolutely blew my mind to smithereens - no wonder I had struggles in the past with the notion of being worthy enough to to receive gifts, ask for what I want, accept compliments or enjoy abundance!

Food for thought: Are you becoming both the observed and observer by acting like a loving, caring gardener of your unconscious mind?

Profoundly deaf since birth, Stephen Hopson is a former award-winning stockbroker turned motivational speaker, author and pilot. He works with organizations that are ready to explore and overcome adversity because no one is immune from it - adversity does not discriminate. His professional speaking services, Obstacle Illusions, include fun and passionate presentations, especially the story of how his fifth grade teacher forever changed his young life with THAT'S RIGHT STEPHEN!

You can view his newly re-designed website at http://www.sjhopson.com

Stephen also maintains a blog called "Adversity University" at http://adversityuniversity.blogspot.com/

Rene Descartes

Take Back Your Life: Prioritize Your Personal Life

For some reason, Americans think they have something to prove by doing it all themselves. People say to me all of the time, that someone else just cant do for them, the things that are on the to do list. Well, that is not only a ridiculous statement, but one that can be proven wrong over and over again. We all strive to appear in control. However, you cannot be in control if you are constantly struggling to juggle events and lists. So give up some of the control. I know that is a scary thought, but do it. By having professionals handle the items on your list, you will amaze your friends and family by having more time to enjoy life and you will seem more in control than ever. Dont worry. We dont expect you to do this cold turkey. We are going to give you tips on accomplishing this daunting task after we shock you into reality.

Don't Be A Statistic!
Here are the facts......I think the expression is "read 'em and weep." I know I wanted to when I saw these numbers.

According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average U.S. family works between 105-115 hours per week. So let's run the numbers.

168 hours in a 7 day week x2 (if 2 people are working those hours) = 336
Less 110 hours for work
Less 112 hours for sleeping
Less 28 hours for eating
Less 15 hours for commuting

So what's left........71 HOURS!!! That is 71 hours for both workers total. Look like a big number of hours? Keep running the math. (If you are single that leaves you with 35.5 hrs - cut everything in half)
Now what do you have to do in that 71 hours? Remember, if you are doing something as a family (both workers), you have to double the hours used when you subtract from the 71.

• Spend time with your family
• Run/attend children's activities (i.e. soccer, music lessons)
• Run errands
• Visit friends/relatives for special occasions
• Make purchases - clothing, gifts, daily needs

Anyone feeling exhausted yet? I am ready for a nap...oh that's right...no time for that. Well here is some advice from the BusyB herself on taking back your life.

Remedying the Problem:

1. First evaluate the numbers that we provided above and adjust for your particular family. Some of you may work more than 110hrs, commute more, sleep less, etc. Also, stay at home moms count as working members of the family in our book so dont forget that their hours count too!
2. Make a list of all of the things you do that take up the 71 remaining hours (or whatever number you now have).
3. Sort the tasks by type of activity. Feel free to make up your own categories.
• Family
• Home Repairs/Maintenance
• Errands/Shopping
• Social Activities
• School Activities
• Other
4. Star the ones you would rather not do (and sorry your job is one of those adult requirements in life so don't star it you dont have a choice).
5. Estimate how much time it takes you to do each task (per week).
6. Now make a list of all of the things that are on the perpetual to do list that never seem to get finished. Sort this list as well. Having things that are constantly waiting to be completed, does nothing but add stress to your life.
7. Now here comes the difficult part. Giving up control to get control. You are really going to have to put on your positive change attitude to make this work. Ready? Circle the items that can be hired out. The possibilities are endless. If you are serious about change, then you will not be making excuses at this point as to why someone else cannot do the job. Do NOT, use money as an excuse at this point. You cant afford to do that. This is your life you are talking about. Here are some suggestions:
• Lawn Care
• Home Repair Specialists (painters, handyman etc)
• Errand Service
• Personal Shopper/Concierge
• Nanny/Babysitter
• Car Specialists
• Financial Specialists
8. Make another list of things you would like to do but never have time to do.
9. If you law of successfully completed Step 7, you should now be able to make a new list of things to do each week that include your wants. Can you replace the have to items with the want to items? If you answered yes, you did a great job and are well on your way to taking back control of your life. If you answered no, then we still have some work to do.

Now some of you are probably saying, this is easy for her to say. Well, no it isnt. I have been where you are and it took a major life-altering situation for me to realize what is really important. Do not put yourself in the same situation.

Stop now and take stock of your life and priorities. You may find that when you reprioritize you only need some reorganization and a little help from a life management consultant or you may have bigger problems and you need to schedule time each month for professionals to help you sift through the chores.

Get your life back but appear more in control. You can do it!

Additional Information:

In this article we mentioned concierge & errand services as well as personal shoppers. While this concept is taking hold all over the world, here is a little more information about what each is and can do for you.

Errand Service It is exactly what it says. It is a company that will do your errands for you such as groceries, prescription pickup, dry cleaning drop off/pick up etc. There are also many drugstores, groceries and dry cleaners that will deliver directly to your door. Check with your local service providers.

Concierge Service Think about what you use the hotel concierge for when you do an overnight stay. Well, personal concierges do the same thing but usually on a larger scale. They plan entertainment, organize activities, make inquiries, plan travel, etc. Many provide business and secretarial services. Just ask and your wish is their command. They are master organizers. Because they are well connected with local events and businesses, they can pound out a task in minutes where it might take you hours or days.

Personal Shoppers Most people know the term Personal Shopper as it relates to high-end department stores that offer the service in-store. However, personal shoppers are now everywhere and offer the flexibility of not being tied to one particular name store.

Record Online published an article entitled "Personal Shoppers Aren't Just for the Rich Anymore" in October of 2002.

And how true this statement is! There are three types of personal shoppers and it is not by any means geared only toward women:

• one who does all of your shopping for you
• one who serves as your conscience, giving you advice while you shop
• one who organizes recreational shopping trips for those who just can't get enough

A personal shopper is aware of the trends, knows about fashion do's/dont's, and is savvy about where to find those special items that aren't available at the mall.

A personal shopper is able to provide you with items without asking you if you want them, because he/she understand your lifestyle and your needs.

And no it is not just about your wardrobe - it is anything in your life that is purchased. We have even known personal shoppers who buy cars for clients.

So all in all, you, the client, custom designs the type of service you require from your personal shopper.

In the case of ON THE GO 4 U, we offer a combination of these services, as do several other firms around the country. We provide you with the ultimate life management experience. We can organize as much or as little of your life as you require.

Indra A Books, author of this and many other lifestyle articles is the owner and founder of ON THE GO 4 U, Personal Shoppers & Concierge Service in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The companys creed is to provide its clients with the ultimate life management experience. In addition to its shopping and concierge services, ON THE GO 4 U also publishes a monthly e-zine and conducts workshops on wardrobe, entertaining and decorating. Ms. Books also gives seminars on the topic of this article. For more information about the author and ON THE Go 4 U, please visit http://www.onthego4u.net

2004 Indra A Books, ON THE GO 4 U.

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Depression Affects Our Life In Many Aspects & 5-HTP

There is a huge number of evidence that suggests that low serotonin levels are a common consequence of modern living. The way of life and dietary practices of many people living in this stress-filled era results in lowered levels of serotonin within the brain. As a result, many people are become overweight, crave sugar and other carbohydrates, experience bouts of depression, get regular headaches, and have vague muscle aches and pain. All of these maladies are correctable by raising brain serotonin levels.

Depression is a situation of low or 'empty' mood that persists for several months at a time and affects our capability to guide a normal life. Often, the disease affects our entire body and many aspects of your life with symptoms like anxiety, guilt, persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, or pessimism, loss of energy, fatigue, or feeling, Loss of interest in sex and many others.

There are a number of herbs and supplements that may be helpful in such conditions but 5-HTP is one the best supplements to overcome with these type conditions.

5-HTP (5-hydroxyltryptophan) is a naturally occurring metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan. 5-HTP is converted in the brain to serotonin, a neurotransmitter substance found at the junctions (synapses) between neurons. 5-HTP helps maintain mental and emotional well-being and promotes healthy sleep. 5-HTP is an effective antidepressant agent. 5-HTP often produces very good results in patients who are unresponsive to standard antidepressant drugs. 5-HTP in the prevention of migraine headache offers considerable advantages over drug therapy.

Conditions associated with low serotonin levels helped by 5-HTP depression, obesity, carbohydrate craving, bulimia, insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, migraine headaches, tension headaches, chronic daily headaches premenstrual syndrome, fibromyalgia

Best way to take 5-HTP is depend for depression, weight loss, headaches, and fibromyalgia the dosage should be started at 50 mg three times per day. If the response is inadequate after two weeks, increase the dosage to 100 mg three times per day. Because 5-HTP does not rely on the same transport vehicle as L-tryptophan, it can also be taken with food. But, if you are taking 5-HTP for weight loss it recommends taking it 20 minutes before meals. It is better that you take with the direction of your doctor.

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