how to lose 25 pounds in a month with safely: Maret 2013

Selasa, 26 Maret 2013

The Science of Self Confidence

I'm going to end my exploration of confidence with Brain Tracy's "The Science of Self Confidence".

I highly recommend you take the 60 minutes to listen to it. Break it up into 15 minutes if you have to.

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All the people you know personally have some self-confidence. If they didn't you wouldn't know them. They wouldn't be braving the daily world. They'd be hermits, or shut-ins, afraid to do anything.

Some self-confidence, in today's world, isn't really enough. What is? Abundant self-confidence. Think of all the things you could do if you enjoyed superior levels of self-confidence in all areas of life that are important to you. What would stop you? In this audio seminar, Brian Tracy provides a practical plan of action to developing self-confidence. You discover that it is a state of mind and set of attitudes that can be learned by using proven, practical methods and techniques practiced by winners and achievers in every field.

Dear Listener:

This is perhaps the most important program I have ever produced. The principles you learn here can change your life. As you discover how to develop unshakable levels of self-confidence, remarkable things happen.

I've researched and studied success for 25 years. I've finally found there are no "secrets of success." No one is born with special qualities that assure long-term success and prosperity. There are, however, "special people" with goals, plans and the ability to move confidently in the direction of their dreams.

Confidence is the key!

Having a deep belief in your ability to achieve your goals--that's the most important thing! The wonderful news about self-confidence: it is an attitude you can learn.

Session by session, you become more effective. Your self-image improves. Your self-esteem increases. Like building muscles, you systematically, purposefully build yourself to a superior level of confidence where you're not afraid of anything.

My step-by-step system is based on power principles. Use them to become virtually unstoppable. Learn how to harness the power of purpose...align it with your core values...and achieve a deep, inner sense of strength.

By using these ideas and practicing these principles, everything becomes possible. Your belief in your ability to succeed in all areas of life becomes unshakable. Your life will never be the same, once you learn to practice The Science of Self-Confidence.

Sincerely,

Brian Tracy

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May you have the courage to put yourself out there to gain the confidence to be the best person you can be.

Sabtu, 23 Maret 2013

Confidence and Self Worth Meditation

If you want to download the audio version for you MP3 player

visit: ThereIsAway.org

You'll also find several other wonderful meditation to enjoy.

This audio includes binaural technology.

Please check with your health professional before listening.

Rabu, 20 Maret 2013

The Meaning of Confidence

What is confidence?

Stephenie Zamora: Confidence is "owning it" Which means you’re totally and completely at peace with WHO YOU ARE in every moment, interaction and experience.

Raj Persaud: True self-confidence comes from an attitude where you: Promise yourself, no matter how difficult the problem life throws at you, that you will try as hard as you can to help yourself. You acknowledge that sometimes your efforts to help yourself may not result in success, as often being properly rewarded is not in your control.

thesocialman.com: A solid foundation. Knowing what you want and being clear about it.

Joyce Meyer: Confidence is all about being positive concerning what you do and not worrying over what you can't do. Confidence is holding on to a strong faith in God, a faith that is backed up with a complete knowledge and understanding that with God's help you can do anything.

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Morty Lefkoe: Confidence actually exists on a continuum, ranging from a very low to a very high belief in our own abilities, a sense we can handle whatever life throws at us.

Elaine: Being confident means you can have your dreams and fulfil them.

Norman Vincent Peale: Believing in yourself and having faith in your abilities.

Evelyn Lim: Self-confidence is a fundamental certainty in who you are, and therefore, you become sure of what you do and have to offer to others.

To me, confidence is knowing you are on the right path for yourself. It's standing tall in what you believe in. It's courage. It is not letting others define you. It's your love for yourself and others.

I have found that confidence has a different meaning to different people. Truly knowing what confidence is to YOU is confidence!

What is confidence to you?

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Minggu, 17 Maret 2013

Super Soul Sunday with Brené Brown + My Grammar Sucks...

This week my plan was to explore confidence and the courage to put yourself out there flaws and all. How perfect was today's Super Soul Sunday with Brené Brown . In the one hour of listening to Brené Brown's wisdom and bravery of putting herself out there with her imperfections, I've learned so much. I'm so excited to read her books.

One of the things I struggle with is that I'm not a "good" writer. Grammar and I don't get along as I'm sure you are aware of if you're a regular reader. You can always tell when I've had my teenage daughter proofread or when she's at school and I post anyway. But you know what? I don't write a blog on grammar and if I mess up, that's OK. If you're a person that gets bugged by people whos grammar falls short then I guess my blog is not for you. I'd hate to lose a reader, but I understand.

NOBODY is perfect, and they never will be. So why do so many worry about it?

My blog and I wear this badge proudly!

Jumat, 15 Maret 2013

First Thing and Last Thing You Should Do Every Day

Every day can be fabulous when you start it off right and end it with thanks.

First thing in the morning set your mind in the right direction. Say to yourself or out loud "Today is going to be a FABULOUS day." Be specific if you want. It works either way.

The last thing of the day you should say THANK YOU for all the the fabulous things that happened during the day.

Since I started doing this years ago my life changed for the better. Try it it works!!

Have a fabulous day! (pass it on)

Kamis, 14 Maret 2013

Wash, Rinse, Repeat - NOT! and Other Great Hair Care Tips

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There is no need to wash you hair twice like the bottle says. Unless you want to strip all the natural oil out of your hair and you like to washing your money down the drain.

Yes, I went from fear to hair. :)

We all know that aloe vera calms and relieves sun burns, rashes and other skin irritation. Some even use aloe vera as a face and body lotion, but did you know that it can also be used to calm down frizzy or dry hair? Put aloe juice (found at most grocery stores) in a spray bottle, use it on wet hair as a de-frizzer. Or you can use a tiny amount on dry hair as a gel.

Don't pay the high prices for high-end shampoos that are specially formulated for chemically treated hair. Baby Shampoo will treat your hair just as gently.

To add shine and bounce to your hair, you should remove all traces of styling product and conditioner every six weeks. Either use a clarifying shampoo or make your own clarifying rinse just by mixing 1 tbsp. of baking soda and 2 tbsp of white vinegar. Work into your hair, then rinse thoroughly.

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Have you ever gotten your hair cut and or colored and loved it but then when you went back and asked for the same thing your stylist looked at you like a dear caught in the head lights? Next time you get your hair done, take a picture on you phone right after. Then when you go back you can show your stylist the picture. Trust me, she'll thank you and you'll walk out with what you wanted.

To fix flat hair, use flat beer. Mix 3 tbsp of beer with 1/2 cup of warm water. After you shampoo your hair, rub in the beer/water mixture. Let it sit for a couple minutes and then rinse it out.

These are just a few of my favorite hair care tips. I have a more that I'll post later. But until then...

Selasa, 12 Maret 2013

Fear of Success: O.T.A. = Obstacles to Avoid

ob·sta·cle noun

1. One that opposes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.

2. The distracting temptations luring us off the road to our dreams.

a·void verb

1. to refrain from doing.

2. to prevent from happening.

The first O.T.A. is EXCUSES.

Excuses keep us from taking responsibility for our lives and prevent us from seeing the truth about our current reality.

Excuses sabotage our dreams and rob us of the life we deserve.

Excuses will never get us to where we want to go.

All excuses are justified. If we couldn't justify them, we wouldn't use them. Unless there is some circumstance that makes it physically impossible for us to do what we want to do, it is a form of excuse. Even if it's justified, it's still an excuse.

Debbie Ford says you have to ask yourself; "do you want to align yourself with the greatest vision of yourself, or do you want to align yourself with excuses?".

The second O.T.A. is NEGATIVE INTERNAL DIALOGUE

Negative Internal Dialogue keeps us from reaching our goals.

Negative Internal Dialogue dictates our behavior and our actions.

Negative Internal Dialogue tells us what we are and what we are not capable of doing and achieving.

Negative Internal Dialogue sets us up to fail by way of our negative expectations (which is another O.T.A.).

Most people think their Negative Internal Dialogue is the truth. We have to take back the power we have given our negative internal dialogue.

The third O.T.A. NEGATIVE SELF IMAGE

Negative Self Image makes you think you have already reached your limits.

Negative Self Image focuses on our problems, what we can't do.

The self image is similar to a thermostat in a room. It sets the standard at which you will function. You will never consistently rise higher than the image you have of yourself, and you will never accomplish things that you don't first see yourself accomplishing. If you want to change your life, you need to change the picture you're painting in your mind.

The fourth O.T.A. is NEGATIVE EXPECTATIONS

Negative Expectations cause stress and anxiety, not the actual events of our lives.

Negative Expectations are not the truth, most of us live as though they are.

Negative Expectations separate us from reality.

Negative Expectations become self-fulfilling prophecies, drawing to us the very experience we are trying to avoid.

SELF-DEFEATING BEHAVIORS are the O.T.A.

Any behavior you engage in that is self-sabotaging and takes you away from what you want or distracts you from your goals and desires is self-defeating behavior.

Today, commit to yourself to lead a self-sabotaging free life.

Identify your self-defeating behaviors. Make a list of the behaviors, choices, and habits you engage in that are the direct opposite of your goals. Now consider what new behaviors and choices you can make to achieve your goals.

Identify your your excuses. Make a list of the excuses you use to justify the condition of your life. Now make the powerful choice to STOP using those excuses.

Next time you notice the negative internal dialogue acting up, become aware of your negative expectations and practice replacing them with positive expectations. Bringing awareness to our thoughts before taking actions gives us access to making a better choice. Start seeing yourself in the light you want to be in. Picture yourself reaching your goals and then keep that self image.

Joyce Meyer says, "If you and I are going to succeed at being ourselves and succeed in life, then we must know how to pray and be willing to give prayer a place of priority in our daily lives."

Source:

The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford (RIP Debbie, you were and will always be a great teacher.)

Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen

The Confident Women by Joyce Meyer

Minggu, 10 Maret 2013

Fear of Succeeding or Just Plain Laziness...

or Could It Be Both?

This week I'm exploring the fear and how to squish it.

We set our goal(s) with excitement, determination, and the plan of arriving to the finish line. But over time we lose the drive to continue, we lose focus, we get lazy. We've tasted a bit of success, we get comfortable, and we start to think this is good enough.

I started reading Your Best Life Now, 90 Devotions for Living at Your Full Potential by Joel Osteen this morning. I've had this book for a couple years but I've never opened it. I was going through my library of books this morning and this was the first one that caught my eye. I read the first devotion "Let's Start Believing For More". Now if that wasn't Gods hand at work...

What I learned from this devotion.

- You are made for more than "good enough."

- God has so much more in store for you.

- Dare to step out of your comfort zone.

- Keep pursuing and keep believing. It doesn't take any more effort to believe and stay filled with faith than it takes to develop a negative and defeated attitude.

The Work

Look at yourself in the mirror and say, "I am not going to settle for mediocrity. I am going to trust in God to help me expand my horizons and keep believing for all that He has for me. I'm going to make it all the way into my promise land".

That's an affirmation that should be repeated.

Speaking of Gods hand at work, this was on my facebook feed today from The Daily Love.

Don't Give Up Your Sooooo Close!

I love when God (the Universe, Law of Attraction, what ever you want to call it) shows up to let you know. Yep I'm here.

Sabtu, 09 Maret 2013

Do you have a fear of success?

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This is a question that haunts more people than you would think and that's not including the one that don't even know they fear it. The dread of doing well or being successful is rooted deep in the unconscious. The people who suffer from it most acutely are usually not aware they have it.

"People who have an unconscious fear of success won't set ambitious goals for themselves, so they achieve far less than they're capable of. And this is the tragedy of it, because ultimately it stops people from getting what they really want or even from asking for help." - James O'Connell, a psychologist at the outplacement firm Drake Beam Morin.

The Reason... Guilt? Negative Self Image?

"People will only achieve the level of success that their image of themselves can absorb," - Brian Schwartz, Psychologist.

How do we change that?

Anastasiya Goers, founder of Balance In Me says there are six ways to start thriving to overcome the fear of success.

1. Be positive - Goers says to stay away from negative people and to practice daily gratitude.

2. Remind yourself that you are part of something larger than you. - By doing the right things and helping people around you make being a good person a priority, and you know that this isn't just about you. This will give you the courage to try something new and believe that life is successful because of the doing, not the outcome.

3. Take time to find your authenticity. - Ask yourself. Do you know who you are? Do you know what makes you happy? Do you know your passions? Do you take time to reflect on your life? Goers suggests you you give yourself the luxury of 10 minutes a day of free time. I think you should give yourself more. Baby steps.

4. Create your success library. - Create your own personal library of quotes, videos, movies, books, save articles and success stories that inspire you. Goers says to turn to this library whenever you have self doubts.

5. Learn - Knowledge Is Power, my favorite quote. Learn what you want to be successful at and then keep learning.

6. Live in Balance - Success is not a destination. It's a journey, and it's important that we take each step feeling grounded and balanced.

I agree with Anastasiya, these are six great ways to start overcoming the fear of success. I think you need to go deeper to fully overcome the fear and in the next few weeks I'd like to explore and work on that but in the mean time you have to start somewhere and this is a good start.