Start With Just A Little</h1> <article> <h1>Start With Just A Little</h1> <p>Robin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:34:43 +0000</p> <p>One damaging aspect of procrastination is the way it tends to snowball and build a chronic sense of stagnation and inertia in your life. It usually starts innocently enough: you try to avoid doing one thing that feels intimidating or unpleasant, and before you know it you’re avoiding even things you want to do but feel too frightened to face. If this trend continues long enough, your entire life can become extremely messy and complex.</p> <p>When you consider that one of the biggest causes of procrastination is the perception that a task is too big or difficult to handle, it’s easy to see why you would want to put it off. Few people actually enjoy being challenged, so it seems easier to keep putting it off until you feel better able to handle it in the future.</p> <p>There’s a great way to handle this type of procrastination, and that is by changing your perspective to one that is more manageable. Rather than trying to psyche yourself up to tackle a big project or task all at once, attack it in bite-sized pieces.</p> <p>As an example, let’s use organization. Imagine that your home is a terrible mess, completely disorganized with big piles of clutter all over the place. It seems like an impossible challenge to get it all straightened out, so you keep procrastinating. To make matters worse, all of the clutter makes you feel overwhelmed and scattered, which adds to the illusion that you can’t handle the task of getting organized – which causes you to procrastinate even more! It becomes a big, vicious cycle that will continue until you take control of it.</p> <p>Rather than trying to overcome your fear and push yourself to tackle such a huge job, start with one drawer, one closet, or any small section. This more focused approach usually works like a charm because it’s hard to get overwhelmed by such a tiny chore, so you find your tendency to procrastinate disappears for a short time, enabling you to make some progress.</p> <p>Then, simply keep the process going! Each day do a little more, and work your way through small sections of the larger task. This is very important – you can’t make a little progress only once in a while because nothing will change over the long-term. And if you don’t see consistent progress, you probably won’t continue putting in the effort.</p> <p>If you instead do a little bit each day, you’ll begin to notice the positive results piling up. Before you know it, you’re feeling more in control of your circumstances and you’re not procrastinating nearly as much as you did before.</p> <p>Once you’ve completed a larger task, then you can maintain it in the same way you resolved it – little by little, day by day!</p> <div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/715d839a-fd20-49ce-a726-cd327e105fb4/"></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></span></div> <p><a href="http://www.robinskeen.com/procrastination/start-with-just-a-little/">Start With Just A Little</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.robinskeen.com"></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5KREWRuuDOC7Wk1Yl4ErDTdsoHU/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5KREWRuuDOC7Wk1Yl4ErDTdsoHU/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Just Getting Started Is The Hardest</h1> <p>Robin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:33:18 +0000</p> <p>Procrastination can quickly create a logjam of unfinished business in all areas of your life, including financial crises, relationship problems, chronic underachievement, physical illness and more.</p> <p>There are many ways to deal with procrastination, but one of the most effective is simple – yet powerful: starting!</p> <p>Getting started is often the hardest part of any intimidating task. We tend to build up difficult tasks and chores in our minds, which makes them seem bigger and more unpleasant the longer we put them off. If we avoid these tasks for long enough, it can seem like the hardest thing in the world to take them on!</p> <p>However, once we commit to simply getting started working on a task we often lose much of our fear and hesitation. Once we’ve started, we can usually keep going and make a fair amount of progress – more than we expected to make at the beginning.</p> <p>But how do you push yourself to start when you’d rather keep avoiding a particular task?</p> <p>First, talk yourself into believing that it won’t be so bad once you get started. Remember, one reason you procrastinate is because you convince yourself that a task will be incredibly difficult or unpleasant. If you turn that perception around and affirm that it’s manageable, you’ll be more receptive to taking action.</p> <p>If that doesn’t work, try committing to a short amount of time, like 10 or 15 minutes. Most often you’ll be able to face only 10 or 15 minutes of a task, no matter how unpleasant you think it will be. Once you’ve completed those few minutes, you’ll probably decide to keep going.</p> <p>Another helpful tactic is to consider the unpleasant consequences that could result if you don’t make some progress on your chore or task. This may not work if there won’t be any immediate consequences, but it can be extremely effective otherwise.</p> <p>If all else fails, get angry! Not angry at yourself, but angry at fear and procrastination. Tell them that you’re not going to allow them to control your life any longer. Tell them that YOU make the decisions around here, and you’re going to get moving on this task because you know it needs to be done. Then allow that anger to push you forward and do what you need to do.</p> <p>No matter what needs to be done to push yourself to get moving, you’ll definitely enjoy a sense of pride and accomplishment when you overcome your tendency to procrastinate and begin seeing some real progress in your life! If you stick with it for long enough, you’ll grow to love that sense of power and control – and you probably won’t have to push yourself to get moving any longer.</p> <div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/012a8f65-e026-44f3-b388-95b0c47e2d1e/"></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></span></div> <p><a href="http://www.robinskeen.com/procrastination/just-getting-started-is-the-hardest/">Just Getting Started Is The Hardest</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.robinskeen.com"></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JYDYz2HFLFtyhEfYEW6PzWrTkcM/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JYDYz2HFLFtyhEfYEW6PzWrTkcM/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Develop A Success Mindset</h1> <p>Robin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:50:49 +0000</p> <p>You hear it all the time: “success is a state of mind.” There are people who would argue that success is a natural result of proper planning, preparation and focused action, and that viewpoint certainly holds a grain of truth – but there are also many exceptions to disprove that “rule.” Have you ever wondered how two people can attempt the same objective in the same way and only one of them succeed? Is it sheer luck? Timing? Tenacity? More often than not, it’s a person’s mind-set that determines whether they fail or succeed.</p> <p>What is a mind-set, anyway? Typically a mind-set refers to your predominant state of mind day to day. It’s what you think about, focus on, and expect from your daily experiences. Think negatively, expect the worst, feel pessimistic about your options and that’s exactly what you’ll seem to draw into your life. Likewise, think positively, expect the best and focus on a successful outcome and you get it most of the time.</p> <p>Makes sense, right? But how exactly does this work? Why is a success mind-set so important? There are three big reasons:</p> <p>1) A success mind-set boosts your confidence and self-belief.</p> <p>A lack of belief in yourself usually comes along with a sense of powerlessness and futility, which is the exact opposite of a success mind-set. Lack of confidence means you see no point in trying to be successful because it won’t happen anyway. Obviously, this type of mind-set is a recipe for failure in any endeavor.</p> <p>Having a true success mind-set, on the other hand, means you believe in yourself and your capabilities. You believe you can succeed at nearly anything you try, and you’re willing to give it your best shot. Even better, the more you do try, the more confidence and self-belief you build – until you’re virtually unstoppable!</p> <p>2) A success mind-set strengthens your determination.</p> <p>Without a success mind-set, one failure is enough to convince you that pursuing your goals is a waste of time. Tenacity and determination don’t exist in your world. If you don’t become a raging success the first time you try, you surmise that it simply wasn’t meant to be. Unfortunately, few things worth having are obtained so easily!</p> <p>A success mind-set, however, strengthens your awareness that a failure is not the end of the story – it’s just one more way that didn’t work out the way you planned. In fact, a true success mind-set makes it obvious that the only true failure occurs when you stop trying.</p> <p>3) A success mind-set encourages fruitful actions.</p> <p>Have you ever found yourself wandering in circles because you didn’t know the best way to approach a specific goal? Perhaps you had an idea of the best course of action but you felt intimidated by some of the action steps required. As a result, you may have kept sabotaging your efforts as you searched in vain for an easier or less frightening way to your goal.</p> <p>With a true success mind-set, you’ll always know the most effective action steps that will lead directly to your goal. As already discussed, you’ll also have the inner confidence and determination to pursue them – which is a sure recipe for . . . you guessed it; success!</p> <p>If I had to sum up how to develop a success mind-set into as few words as possible, I’d say this:</p> <p>- Go for your dreams.<br /> - Think positively.<br /> - Believe in yourself.<br /> - Believe you can do better.<br /> - Learn, grow and develop yourself.<br /> - Be willing to take chances.<br /> - Give it your all.<br /> - Expect the best in every situation.<br /> - Be willing to fail.<br /> - When you fall down, get back up and try again.</p> <p>Keep doing that and you can’t help but become successful, from the inside out.</p> <div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/36f48391-386c-44b2-871a-359bb6e4cc00/"></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></span></div> <p><a href="http://www.robinskeen.com/positive-thinking/develop-a-success-mindset/">Develop A Success Mindset</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.robinskeen.com"></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/USQdItbu73I3hyKpOx_-O2H5RW8/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/USQdItbu73I3hyKpOx_-O2H5RW8/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Overcoming Fear</h1> <p>Robin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:48:25 +0000</p> <p>Have you ever felt overwhelmed by fear – so much so that it prevented you from doing something you wanted to do? Believe it or not, this is a common problem faced by many people daily.</p> <p>Fear has the power to hold you back from taking risks, following your dreams, or becoming successful at anything you attempt to do. If you allow it to control you for long enough, it can eventually erode your quality of life and keep you locked in a prison of inactivity.</p> <p>What many people fail to realize is that fear is nothing more than a conditioned response. It’s a natural reaction to a frightening or unfamiliar situation. While it is usually automatic, there are things you can do to overcome it.</p> <p>1) Check your expectations.</p> <p>One major contributor of fear is the prevalence of negative expectations. Do you usually find yourself expecting the worst in every situation? Do you worry obsessively about what could go wrong, rather than focusing on your strengths and capabilities?</p> <p>If you make a conscious effort to expect the best, see the positive side of each situation and keep reminding yourself that you can handle more than you often think, you’ll find yourself with much less fear to deal with. Even if feelings of fear do manage to creep into your consciousness, you’ll still be able to keep them in perspective and balance them against an underlying sense of confidence.</p> <p>2) Discredit your fears.</p> <p>Experts will tell you that the majority of things you fear will never come to pass anyway. While this may be true, it sure doesn’t feel that way when fear has a chokehold on you! However, if you look a little more closely at your fears when they arise, you may be able to dismiss at least a few.</p> <p>For example, if you have a fear of public speaking and your boss wants you to give a presentation at work, you might feel like your life (and perhaps your livelihood) is on the line. You may fear getting fired, or worry that your colleagues will lose respect for you if you don’t do a good job.</p> <p>But is any of this likely to happen? In most cases, no. Rather than worrying about what “might” happen if you don’t give a solid presentation, you might brainstorm ways to help improve your performance, such as being well prepared, practicing your delivery on friends and family members, writing notes to yourself and so on.</p> <p>3) Do the very thing you fear.</p> <p>When you remember that fear is simply a feeling, it loses much of its power. It can’t harm you and except in truly threatening situations you can choose to ignore it and move forward anyway.</p> <p>If you weigh the pros and cons in any situation, you may decide that the possibility of negative consequences is minimal so there’s nothing to stop you from ignoring your fear and going for it! This will be determined by you on a case by case basis, of course. The point isn’t to become reckless with your decision-making but rather to empower yourself to know when a fear is groundless and easily overcome.</p> <p><a href="http://www.robinskeen.com/positive-thinking/overcoming-fear/">Overcoming Fear</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.robinskeen.com"></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nnYrXY3FhFjfjmulVKkYOuZuy3U/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nnYrXY3FhFjfjmulVKkYOuZuy3U/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Kaleidoscope Relationships List</h1> <p>Robin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:05:31 +0000</p> <p>Success is about relationships.</p> <p>If you are not on this list, but would like to be - use the contact button above to express your interest and start a connection with us. Please include your name, the name of your Web Site, and the site URL.</p> <p>Abu Aremu <a href="http://www.positiveselftalkguide.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Positive Self Talk Guide</span></a></p> <p>Adam Kayce <a href="http://monkatwork.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Monk at Work</span></a></p> <p>Adebola Oni <a title="Adebola Oni" href="http://www.naijamotivation.com/">Naija Motivation</a></p> <p>Al Ramsey <a href="http://7pproductions.com/blog/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">7pproductions.com</span></a></p> <p>Alex Shalman <a href="http://alexshalman.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Practical Personal Development</span></a></p> <p>Chris Marshall <a href="http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Martial Development</span></a></p> <p>CK Reyes <a href="http://mycoachingworks.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">My Coaching Works</span></a></p> <p>Cinderella S Kelley Kroh <a title="Cinderella S Kelley Kroh" href="http://thekrohsnest.com/">The Krohs Nest</a></p> <p>Cindie Wilding <a title="Cindi Wilding" href="http://answersfromwithin.com/">Answers From Within</a></p> <p>Corrinne Edwards <a href="http://www.personal-growth-with-corinne-edwards.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Personal Growth with Corinne Edwards</span></a></p> <p>Craig Harper <a href="http://www.craigharper.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Motivational Speaker – Craig Harper</span></a></p> <p>Daniel Sitter <a href="http://ideaseller.typepad.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Idea Sellers</span></a></p> <p>David Rogers <a href="http://confident1.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">How to Have Great Self Confidence</span></a></p> <p>Dawna Jones <a title="Dawna Jones" href="http://management-issues.com/">Management-Issues</a></p> <p>Diane Brandon <a href="http://www.dianebrandon.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Diane Brandon.com</span></a> and <a href="http://www.dianebrandon.net/sub_bio.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Diane Brandon.net</span></a></p> <p>Dr. Susan R. Meyer, Ed. D. <a href="http://life-workcoach.typepad.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Life Work Cafe</span></a></p> <p>Dr. Venerina Conti <a title="VenerinaConti" href="http://venerinaconti.com/">VenerinaConti.com</a></p> <p>Frank Butterfield <a href="http://blog.frankbutterfield.us/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Life Unfolding Beautifully</span></a> and <a href="http://www.68secondvideo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">68 Second Videos</span></a> and <a href="http://www.retransformation.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Re/Transformation</span></a></p> <p>Gamy Rachel <a href="http://www.mindthinksuccess.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Mind Think Success</span></a></p> <p>Gleb Reyes <a href="http://www.personaldevelopment.ie/blog" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Personal Development Ideas</span></a></p> <p>Gregory Allen Butler <a href="http://www.holistic-personal-development.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">holistic-personal-development.com</span></a></p> <p>Isabella Mori <a href="http://www.moritherapy.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">MoriTherapy</span></a></p> <p>Jacklyn Ker <a href="http://www.jacklynker.com/" target="_blank">Inspiring and Empowing Lives</a></p> <p>Jeanette Maw <a href="http://www.goodvibecoach.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Good Vibe Coaching</span></a></p> <p>Jeanne May <a href="http://www.goalsnaspirations.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Goals and Aspirations</span></a></p> <p>Jennifer Mannion <a href="http://healpain.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Heal Pain Naturally</span></a></p> <p>John Sadler <a href="http://bitesize-marketing-nlp.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Bitesize Marketing NLP</span></a></p> <p>Judy Kinney <a title="Dream and Flourish" href="http://dreamandflourish.com/">Dream and Flourish</a></p> <p>Judy Martin <a href="http://www.worklifemonitor.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">The Work/Life Monitor</span></a></p> <p>Justin Wolsey Riggs <a title="Justin Wolsey Riggs" href="http://easiermethod.com/">Easier Method</a></p> <p>Kaya Singer <a title="Kaya Singer" href="http://awakeningbusiness.com/">Awakening Business</a></p> <p>Karen Putz <a title="Karen Putz" href="http://deafmomworld.com/">A Deaf Mom Shares Her World</a></p> <p>Liz Strauss <a href="http://www.successful-blog.com/" target="_blank">Successful Blog</a></p> <p>Lorraine Cohen <a href="http://www.powerfull-living.biz/blog" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Powerfull Living</span></a></p> <p>Lyman Reed <a title="Lyman Reed" href="http://freepdmaterial.com/">Free Personal Development Material</a></p> <p>Lynn Solarczyk <a title="Lynn Solarczyk" href="http://livingloa.blogspot.com/"> Livingloa</a></p> <p>Luciano Passuello <a href="http://litemind.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Litemind.com</span></a></p> <p>M. Farouk Radwan <a title="Farouk" href="http://2knowmyself.com/">2knowmyself</a></p> <p>Mel Kaye <a title="Mel Kaye" href="http://mondaymorningpower.com/">Monday Morning Power</a></p> <p>Meryl K. Evans <a href="http://meryl.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Meryl.net</span></a></p> <p>Michele Woodward <a href="http://www.lifeframeworks.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Lifeframeworks.com</span></a></p> <p>Michelle Vandepas <a href="http://consciousdestiny.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Conscious Destiny</span></a></p> <p>Mohammad Shafi’e <a title="Mohammad Shafi'e" href="http://ultimatesecretsofsuccess.com/">Ultimate Secrets of Success</a></p> <p>Neil Sattin <a title="Neil Sattin" href="http://neilsattin.com/">NeilSattin.com</a> and <a title="Neil Sattin" href="http://naturaldogblog.com/">Natural Dog Blog</a></p> <p>Patricia Schiavone <a href="http://www.patriciasingleton.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Spiritual Journey of a Lightworker</a></p> <p>Phil Gerbyshak <a title="Phil Gerbyshak" href="http://philgerbyshak.com/">PhilGerbyshak.com</a></p> <p>Priscilla McIntire at <a href="http://priscillamcintire.com/">Personal Development Demands Success</a></p> <p>Rahul Bhambhani <a href="http://www.take-20.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Take-20.com</span></a></p> <p>Robert Higginson <a title="Robert Higginson" href="http://http//www.youtube.com/profile?user=LifeCoach">Robert Higginson</a></p> <p>Robin Skeen <a href="../" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Robin’s Reflections</span></a></p> <p>Sam Kotadia <a title="Sam Kotadia" href="http://mindsportlive.com/">MindSportLive.com</a></p> <p>Scott Ginsberg <a href="http://www.hellomynameisscott.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hello, My Name Is Blog</a></p> <p>Scott H Young <a href="http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/">http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/</a></p> <p>Sharani Robins <a href="http://www.sharani.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Sharani Girl on a Road</span></a></p> <p>Shauna Arthurs <a href="http://increasingvelocity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Follow Your Path</span></a> and <a title="Shauna Arthurs" href="http://breathingprosperity.com/">Breathing Prosperity</a></p> <p>Slade Roberson <a href="http://sladeroberson.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Shift Your Spirits</span></a></p> <p>Steven Aitchison <a href="http://www.stevenaitchison.co.uk/blog/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Change Your Thoughts</span></a></p> <p>Sugandi Iyer <a title="Sugandi Iyer" href="http://lifebusinesscreations.com/">Life Business Creations</a></p> <p>Thea Westra <a title="Thea Westra" href="http://myforwardsteps.com/">MyForwardsteps.com</a> and <a title="Thea Westra" href="http://timeformylife.com/">TimeForMyLife.com</a></p> <p>Tina Su <a title="Tina Su" href="http://thinksimplenow.com/">Think Simple Now</a></p> <p>Todd Goldfarb <a href="http://www.wethechange.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">We The Change</span></a></p> <p>Vivienne Quek <a title="Vivienne Quek" href="http://www.versacreations.net/">Versa Creations</a></p> <p>Zorka Hereford <a href="http://www.essentiallifeskills.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Essential Life Skills</span></a></p> <p>Zubli Zainordin <a href="http://infozublizainordin.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a87040;">Your Wisdom of Total Happiness</span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.robinskeen.com/self-improvement/kaleidoscope-relationships-list/">Kaleidoscope Relationships List</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.robinskeen.com"></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BDUmaOoKuQ7chazbUvs_0hWVxAw/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BDUmaOoKuQ7chazbUvs_0hWVxAw/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Personal Development Kaleidoscope is Finally HERE!!</h1> <p>Robin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:32:40 +0000</p> <p>Awhile back I was asked by Priscilla McIntire to be part of a<br /> project called Personal Development Kaleidoscope. It’s a<br /> collection of wonderful stories with lessons on personal growth.<br /> I’m proud to announce that it has finally been released and it can<br /> be yours for a VERY reasonable price.</p> <p>The authors (including yours truly!) have come together to share<br /> our knowledge about personal development,and life success tools. If<br /> I say so myself, this is a great group of people!</p> <p>Here’s where you can get the information:</p> <p><a href="http://www.priscillamcintire.com/11-3.html" target="_blank">http://www.priscillamcintire.com/11-3.html</a></p> <p>Go check it out – there’s lots of great things and I know you will<br /> enjoy this.</p> <p><a href="http://www.robinskeen.com/self-improvement/personal-development-kaleidoscope-is-finally-here/">Personal Development Kaleidoscope is Finally HERE!!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.robinskeen.com"></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iEpb60Iu0xHPYWNmddn1b9loyTE/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iEpb60Iu0xHPYWNmddn1b9loyTE/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Can You Attract Money?</h1> <p>Robin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:45:54 +0000</p> <p>One of the most common goals people set when first learning about the Law of Attraction is to attract more money into their lives. They’re sick of struggling, sick of not having enough, and they’re eager to find relief. Unfortunately, attracting money is often one of the most difficult objectives, simply because money carries such heavy emotional weight in our lives. There’s a lot riding on the success (or failure) of our goal to attract more money! Namely, our peace of mind, happiness, security – and much more.</p> <p>Unfortunately, placing such strong emphasis on the outcome of money attraction only creates more blockages. The more you think you desperately “need” more money; the more you believe you can’t be happy without it; the more frustrated you get when it isn’t showing up – the longer it’s going to take to attract it.</p> <p>The good news is that there are a few simple things you can do to make the process easier:</p> <p>1) Lighten up!</p> <p>The more tense and serious you are about attracting money, the harder it’s going to be. If you instead look at it like a fun game, you’ll be devoting a perfect mixture of light, positive energy to the process – which is a natural prosperity attractor! In fact, make it your mission to be lighthearted and easygoing about money and everything else in your life from now on. Not only will you end up attracting more money, but also more love, joy, peace, fun and passion in all areas of your life.</p> <p>2) Be what you want to attract.</p> <p>Another common blockage is the perception of “here and there.” You believe you are HERE, in the midst of lack and struggle, and you are trying to get over THERE, where there is peace and abundance aplenty. What you’ll eventually realize is that there is no “here or there.” There is only right now, and whatever you are communicating to the universe right now is what you are creating in your physical reality. Rather than focusing on trying to ATTRACT more money, BECOME a person who has all the money they could ever need. Think, feel and act as if your goal is already achieved, and the universe will make it so! Focus daily on feeling happy, abundant, peaceful, secure, and grateful and you will attract life circumstances that correspond with those feelings.</p> <p>3) Let go.</p> <p>Don’t worry about “how” your money will come. Don’t focus obsessively on winning the lottery, receiving an inheritance or anything else specific. Let the universe decide how it will come. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to receive more money and act on them if you see them, but otherwise detach and know that it’s on the way! This is easier said than done, but the more you try to control “how” your abundance comes, the more blockages you create.</p> <p>Additionally, be sure to let go of WHEN money comes into your life. You might be tempted to set a deadline, but the universe has its own timing and wisdom. Be willing to trust and let go, and you open a gateway for immense blessings to flow into your life.</p> <p><a href="http://www.robinskeen.com/law-of-attraction/can-you-attract-money/">Can You Attract Money?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.robinskeen.com"></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NqjWBcvyO4z7UQXWu7s59M1mO7A/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/NqjWBcvyO4z7UQXWu7s59M1mO7A/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Effective Affirmations</h1> <p>Robin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:42:04 +0000</p> <p>Affirmations are great tools that can help you overcome fear, build your confidence, develop an abundance mind-set and more. The problem is that many people aren’t sure exactly how to write effective affirmations. Do they always have to be in present tense? Can they contain “negative” words like can’t, won’t, not, and so on?</p> <p>There are plenty of differing opinions on the right and wrong ways to write effective affirmations, but the bottom line is that an affirmation can be considered effective if it works for YOU! The whole point of affirmations is to shift your thoughts and emotions to a more positive place so you feel more confident, happy, secure, abundant, or anything else you’re trying to accomplish.</p> <p>Take a look at the sample affirmations below for starters and feel free to use them if they resonate with you. If not, try altering them slightly until they trigger the mind-set and emotional state you’re trying to attain.</p> <p>Affirmations for Healthy Weight and Body Image:</p> <p>- Today I love my body fully, deeply and joyfully.<br /> - My body has its own wisdom and I trust that wisdom completely.<br /> - My body is simply a projection of my beliefs about myself.<br /> - I am growing more beautiful and luminous day by day.<br /> - I choose to see the divine perfection in every cell of my body.<br /> - As I love myself, I allow others to love me too.<br /> - Flaws are transformed by love and acceptance.<br /> - Today I choose to honor my beauty, my strength and my uniqueness.<br /> - I love the way I feel when I take good care of myself.<br /> - Today my own well-being is my top priority.</p> <p>Affirmations for Self-Confidence and Self-Belief:</p> <p>- Fear is only a feeling; it cannot hold me back.<br /> - I know that I can master anything if I do it enough times.<br /> - Today I am willing to fail in order to succeed.<br /> - I believe that I have the strength to make my dreams come true.<br /> - I’m going to relax and have fun with this, no matter what the outcome may be.<br /> - I’m proud of myself for even daring to try; many people won’t even do that!<br /> - Today I put my full trust in my inner guidance.<br /> - I grow in strength with every forward step I take.<br /> - I release my hesitation and make room for victory!<br /> - With a solid plan and a belief in myself, there’s nothing I can’t do.</p> <p>Affirmations for Abundance and Prosperity:</p> <p>- I open to the flow of great abundance in all areas of my life.<br /> - I always have more than enough of everything I need.<br /> - Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!<br /> - Today I expand my awareness of the abundance all around me.<br /> - I allow the universe to bless me in surprising and joyful ways.<br /> - My grateful heart is a magnet that attracts more of everything I desire.<br /> - Prosperity surrounds me, prosperity fills me, prosperity flows to me and through me.<br /> - I exude passion, purpose and prosperity.<br /> - I am always led to the people who need what I have to offer.<br /> - As my commitment to help others grows, so does my wealth.<br /> - My day is filled with limitless potential in joy, abundance and love.</p> <p>Affirmations for Life Purpose:</p> <p>- The better I know myself, the clearer my purpose becomes.<br /> - My unique skills and talents can make a profound difference in the world.<br /> - Today I follow my heart and discover my destiny.<br /> - I am meant to do great things.<br /> - I am limited only by my vision of what is possible.<br /> - My purpose is to develop and share the best parts of myself with others.<br /> - Today I present my love, passion, talent and joy as a gift to the world.<br /> - I need not know the entire journey in order to take one step.<br /> - I fulfill my life purpose by starting here, right now.<br /> - My life purpose can be whatever I decide to make it.</p> <p>Affirmations for Inner Peace:</p> <p>- All is well, right here, right now.<br /> - Peace begins with a conscious choice.<br /> - Today I embrace simplicity, peace and solace.<br /> - A peaceful heart makes for a peaceful life.<br /> - I trust the universe to deliver my highest good in every situation.<br /> - By becoming peace, I create peace in every experience.<br /> - I am filled with the light of love, peace and joy.<br /> - Peace comes when I let go of trying to control every tiny detail.<br /> - Where peace dwells, fear cannot.<br /> - Today my mission is to surrender and release.</p> <p>Affirmations for Opportunity:</p> <p>- Today I open my mind to the endless opportunities surrounding me.<br /> - Opportunities are everywhere, if I choose to see them.<br /> - I boldly act on great opportunities when I see them.<br /> - My intuition leads me to the most lucrative opportunities.<br /> - An opportunity is simply a possibility until I act on it.<br /> - Some of the best opportunities are made, not found.<br /> - Today I see each moment as a new opportunity to express my greatness.<br /> - I expand my awareness of the hidden potential in each experience.<br /> - Let each of my experiences today be a gateway to something even better.<br /> - Each decision I make creates new opportunities.</p> <p>Affirmations for Love:</p> <p>- I am ready for a healthy, loving relationship.<br /> - All of my relationships are meaningful and fulfilling.<br /> - As I share my love with others the universe mirrors love back to me.<br /> - I see everyone I meet as a soul mate.<br /> - I trust the universe to know the type of partner who is perfect for me.<br /> - Today I release fear and open my heart to true love.<br /> - I am grateful for the people in my life.<br /> - I am the perfect partner for my perfect partner.<br /> - I deserve a loving, healthy relationship.<br /> - I deserve to be loved and I allow myself to be loved.</p> <p>Affirmations for Healing:</p> <p>- I am strong and healthy.<br /> - My energy and vitality are increasing every day.<br /> - I open to the natural flow of wellness now.<br /> - My inner guidance leads me to the right healing modalities for me.<br /> - Abundant health and wellness are my birthright.<br /> - Thank you for my strength, my health and my vitality.<br /> - I am feeling stronger and better now.<br /> - I love taking good care of myself.<br /> - Today nurturing myself is my highest priority.<br /> - Thank you for the opportunity to balance my mind, body and spirit.</p> <p>Affirmations for Inner Clarity:</p> <p>- Today I awaken to my higher wisdom.<br /> - My inner voice guides me in every moment.<br /> - I am centered, calm and clear.<br /> - I always know the right actions to achieve my goals.<br /> - When I know where I’m going, getting there is a cinch!<br /> - Today I am completely tuned in to my inner wisdom.<br /> - Harmony is always a sign that I am balanced from within.<br /> - Thank you for showing me the way to my dreams.<br /> - I trust my feelings and insights.<br /> - I am detached and open to divine guidance.</p> <p>Affirmations for Self-Love:</p> <p>- I am filled with light, love and peace.<br /> - I treat myself with kindness and respect.<br /> - I don’t have to be perfect; I just have to be me.<br /> - I give myself permission to shine.<br /> - I honor the best parts of myself and share them with others.<br /> - I’m proud of all I have accomplished.<br /> - Today I give myself permission to be greater than my fears.<br /> - I love myself no matter what.<br /> - I am my own best friend and cheerleader.<br /> - Thank you for the qualities, traits and talents that make me so unique.</p> <div class="zemanta-pixie" style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/a0181ef2-bcd7-46ca-9815-39d030c56acf/"></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></span></div> <p><a href="http://www.robinskeen.com/affirmations/effective-affirmations/">Effective Affirmations</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.robinskeen.com"></a></p> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-bQFl64TeUf-DX-pP9sEM5qjFEk/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-bQFl64TeUf-DX-pP9sEM5qjFEk/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> </main></body></html>