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There is an awakeness that comes from a clear mind, unobscured by wandering thoughts and preoccupations, and there is an awakeness that comes from a clear heart, willing to engage with life as gift and as an ever-unfolding revelation of the purpose of Creation.

Such an awakened heart cannot respond indifferently to life because it sees the outstretched hand of the Creator at every turn and in every particle of experience. It cannot turn away from feeling, no matter what feelings may occur, because it perceives emotional depth as the great gift of individualized consciousness. This gift stirs the response of individualized life to the Source of life as it displays Itself in all living things.

To be awake and present is to take responsibility for noticing - for maintaining an intimate connection between the self that IS, and the rest of the world that IS. It is to know that within the domain of this relationship lies a profound revelation of the Source of all within every gesture, every interaction, and every experience that takes place. It is to perceive the sacred in every moment.

In today’s overscheduled world, being continuously busy is sometimes a necessity but often a choice based on the drive for outer success, wealth, and the symbols of what is often taken to be a ‘life worth living’. Being busy, as opposed to having time ‘on one’s hands’, is perceived by many as a testimony to a life that has merit, purpose, and meaning.

By contrast, idle hands – hands that remain receptive rather than active in relation to time, suggest that time is being wasted - that one could do more, achieve more, accomplish more. No matter if these hands are connected with one’s heart and with the heart of the world. For many, it is only the visible ‘doing’ of things that creates a sense of security and lets us know that time has meaning. The existence of a space of silence in which awareness can broaden is often not considered a gain. Nor is simply being here, responsive to the very air we breathe, considered a virtue.

Is it any wonder, then, that we, as a collective humanity, have forgotten the sacred art of being present, that we have placed ‘noticing’ on the back burner of experiential values. And what would we notice if we took the time to do so?

In order to answer this question, it is helpful to sit in one place, breathing quietly, eyes somewhat unfocused, listening, seeing, sensing. Though one can do this profitably in a bare room, it is easier, at first, to sit in an environment where there is just a little movement present. Now, close the eyes and pay attention to the other senses. Feel the comforting fabric of surrounding life as if it were an envelope or cocoon, gently cradling one’s essential self. Notice everything without discrimination, without opinion. Try to feel the intimacy of connection with what IS.

Spending time for a few minutes each day being awake and noticing is a good way to begin the practice of being present. It is a good way to begin to expand one’s idea of what constitutes a meaningful life. And yet more than this is needed if one is to truly embrace what IS, and to be ‘present in the present’. What is needed is the greater opening of the heart to the one Self that exists within all.

This perception of Unity and Oneness has an opportunity to grow at any moment in which we interact with another soul. It is nourished by an absence of judgment and by a willingness to be open to the deeper levels of who that other might be. Such openness comes from a state of innocence and of childlike grace. It comes from knowing that the ‘other’ is part of the same ‘ALL THAT IS’ as oneself, therefore of one Heart, one Breath, one Life.

The gift of being present as it applies to relationships is that it brings love to every interaction, no matter how small or insignificant. It brings the Divine into every perception, no matter how ordinary. And it brings gratitude into each moment as it unfolds.

As a sense of being present deepens and one’s capacity to ‘notice’ flowers, the deep richness of life and of love can be found everywhere and separation nowhere. In this state, one senses only the One who lives within all. One feels the Essence within every other. Here, consciousness can only affirm the greater life of which it is a part:

I Am and You Are. We are both of the stars and of the dust of the earth. We are both of the rocks and of the sandy shores. We are water and we are sky; we are earth, and we are air. We are the Breath that life breathes through Itself, in a single and continuous song of Creation.

Julie Redstone is a writer, teacher, and founder of Light Omega, a spiritual center for healing and transformation, and One World Meditations, a global effort to bring light and healing to the earth and to strengthen the planetary network of light.

Over the years, many undeserved myths and mysteries concerning hypnosis and hypnotherapy have lead to a great number of fears and misunderstanding about what it actually is. In this article, we will help you to understand the great potential of improving your life and fixing your troubles through hypnosis.

Millions of people from all around the globe use hypnosis on a daily basis. Most are looking for remedies to all sorts of problems associated with the “human condition” such as:

* Personal matters

* Psychological problems such as fears and phobias

* Many physical troubles including addiction

* Emotional difficulties

* Weight loss and/or control

* Performance enhancements in sports

* Sleep disorders

* Mental sharpness

History shows us that hypnosis and hypnotherapy have been around for more than 5000 years, dating back to both ancient Egyptian sleep temples and the ancient Greeks. In the modern world, it is now recognized as a safe and effective treatment for a great many issues. Both the British Medical Association and the American Medical Association have accepted hypnosis as a valuable methodology since the 1950’s.

One of the greatest questions and concerns about hypnosis is about whether or not it is safe. Whether you are seeing a hypnotherapist or are interested in self-hypnosis, the process is completely safe. Like any other type of therapy, however, hypnosis should not be viewed as a “once size fits all” type of scenario.

There are two basic ways to explore hypnosis. You can visit a hypnotherapist in your area or you can learn the techniques of self-hypnosis. Let us take a look at self-hypnosis first, then we will move on to office visits.

Self Hypnosis

Self hypnosis is used daily by people from all walks of life. Whether you are a sportsman looking to improve your game, a business person out to boost your confidence, a housewife who would like a boost in your self-esteem, it does not matter.

The ability to get into a state of hypnosis by yourself is a specific skill and as with any skill some people are going to be better at it than others. However, almost everyone can benefit from learning the skills needed. Among the things that you can help yourself with through self-hypnosis are:

* Losing Weight

* Changing habits such as smoking

* Improve your concentration and memory

* Raise your self-confidence

* Resolve motivation issues

There are many books on the market that will teach the specific skills needed in order to self-hypnotize. Some websites on the subject of hypnosis will also offer free lessons.

Before we move on to looking at using a profession hypnotherapist, we need to take a moment as dispel a couple of the major anxieties people feel about hypnosis in general. These points apply to all types of hypnosis:

* You know what is happening at all times

* You do not become unconscious or go to sleep

* You can exit a hypnotic state at anytime you wish

* You cannot “lose your mind”

* There is no “hypnotized feeling”

* Hypnosis is quite similar to relaxation and meditation techniques

* It is in no way connect to any form of the occult

Professional Hypnosis

If it is possible to hypnotize yourself, why would anyone seek out a professional? A couple of reasons come to mind. The first are the results. Professional therapists will almost alway provide better results through hypnosis than you can achieve on your own. Another reason is to seek out hypnotherapy rather than just hypnosis.

The state of hypnosis is general induced by the therapist’s voice. Many people will find that their senses seem to be far more heightened and alert under hypnosis, but again, there is no such thing as a “hypnotized feeling”. While hypnotized, you will always be in complete control. Nobody can be made to do anything they do not want to do under hypnosis, nor can they be manipulated in any way. Normally, the patient will retain a full and accurate memory of everything that happened during the session afterward.

Hypnotherapy is the reason most people seek out a professional therapist. Hypnosis itself is quite unlikely to provide relief of a person’s symptoms. There are two distinctly different forms of therapy which can be carried out within a hypnotized state.

Suggestion Therapy:

Suggestion therapy is used to examine anxieties such as driving test nerves, or academic test performance issues. It is also used in treating some habits such as smoking, nail biting and some weight control problems and stress. Therapists will often work with two or more people at a time to lower the costs and two to four sessions are generally required to achieve the desired results.

Analytical Therapy

The goal of analytical therapy is to find and remove the root causes of problems. It is an effective treatment of such things as emotional problems, irrational phobias, relationship difficulties, sleeping disorders and many other troubles where there is a phycological factor involved. Analytical therapy is performed in a one-on-one setting and covers a treatment period of six to twelve weekly sessions to achieve its desired outcome. Often, analytical hypnotherapy produces a complete and lasting release from all symptoms for the patient.

If you have been struggling with any aspect of your life, and just do not seem to be able to resolve the issue simply by making a conscious decision, give hypnosis or hypnotherapy a try. It is likely to provide the results you are looking for and since it is completely safe, you have nothing to lose or worry about.

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There are two types of relationships that many women today find themselves in, but aren’t really aware that it’s a one-way ticket to heartbreak and disappointment. Take a look at these two bad types of relationships and see whether your own relationship falls under either of them – and know what to do about it if it is.

The “Imaginary” Relationship

Have you ever experienced thoughts that your relationship with a man can only be ideal if:

•…he gets beyond his qualms and uncertainties of his commitment to you?

•…he eventually accepts his emotions for you?

•…he just left his spouse or girlfriend?

•…he wasn’t so far away?

•…he’d just take the time and discuss his wants and his feelings to you openly?

If any of these are true, then the likelihood is you’re in an “imaginary” relationship. This kind of relationship is full of “gaps” in the guy’s presence in your relationship. These so called gaps are filled with your daydreams and fantasies. Regarding how the man thinks and how he feels for you.

Fact: a number of men don’t really consider the important things. Things like your long-term relationship. Women on the other hand think about this vividly. Do not get mad. It’s just not part of some men’s emotional psyche. Such guys are referred to as resistant men. These men feel more macho and manly when they have an escape plan in a relationship.

If you’re certain that the guy you’re dating fits this type then be kind to yourself and cease everything. Instead, find someone who can help you figure out the questions listed above.

The Self-Destructive Relationship

Finally, there’s the self-destructive relationship. This is the relationship wherein you are with somebody that isn’t right for you. Actually, he might even be violent, disinterested or two-timing. However, even if you know this, you still can’t seem to leave him.

It is probably because you seem to have a mysterious attraction towards jerks. Perhaps you are more afraid of being alone than being in this type of relationship. Whichever way, you are most likely dependent on your partner. You can’t seem to be able to live without a man beside you. You think that a man is the answer to your problems or he can give you the answer to your problem.

If that’s how you think, then you might be in a futile wait. You must first accept that you are probably the source of the predicament. No solution will present itself on your lap.

You must have a set of core values and beliefs. These beliefs and values should guide you in your life. Your sentiments are merely in a condition that’s opposite to these values and beliefs. This in turn attracts the wrong kinds of men to you. You have to fix your emotional state. Prioritize the more important things in life.

The key is to have your identity in position. Do not be ashamed of showing it. In this way you can have better judgment and in return be able to attract the right kind of man.

Aaron Adams specializes in relationship matters for women. Visit http://www.datingquestionsforwomen.com to find out how to improve your relationship with one question.

If you’ve been through some forms of relationship, then you’ve likely seen a pattern that appears to recur with each one of them. A relationship with a guy usually starts as wonderful. This is at least for the first few months. This however regresses into the inevitable problems as the relationship moves on.

It could all start by him becoming uninteresting or remote. Due to this you may start to wonder if he’s seeing any girls on the side. When this happens you can’t seem to get through to him as effortlessly as before.

Check out the three common bad types of relationships presented below and see if they are recognizable.

Bad Relationship #1 – The “Instant” Relationship

If you ever catch yourself dating worrying why a guy you just dated for a few weeks hasn’t been returning your calls then it would help if you give yourself a good smack in the head. It doesn’t stop there; more often than not you would also think that he might be seeing other women. You in turn will make a fuss every time he doesn’t keep in touch with you. This, my darling is what we call an “instant” relationship. You have more chances of hitting the lottery than having a happy ending.

For the first few weeks of a relationship a man is most likely only in it for the fun and good times. No man is ever going to immediately think that you are “the one.” Neither is he going to toy with the idea about settling down with you. You must be careful during this time. If you act very clingy and fuss over petty things, then this could possibly lead him to the conclusion that you’re one of those stereotypical women who rush into relationships. This is a definite turn off.

Bad Relationship #2 – The Convincer/Resistor Relationship

Most women conjure about the things they could do to persuade their men to do certain things. Things such as committing to a more meaningful relationship or improve undesirable behavior. Women who try to do this, intentionally or not, only succeed in driving their man away. Here’s why.

How will you take it if your man suddenly tells you that your values, lifestyle, and misgivings were incorrect? Naturally you will think that he’s mad and he plainly doesn’t understand you. I’m quite sure you’d start having qualms about settling down with a man who can’t see eye to eye with you.

Sorry to say, this kind of thing is a two way street.

Bad Relationship #3 – The “Friends With Benefits” Relationship

Quite a few women readily take the relationship to the bedroom after just a few dates. In this way they are hopeful they can use it as a tool. A tool that would make the man ‘come around’ and think that she is the woman for him.

This doesn’t turn out particularly well. It is likely for men to be in friends with benefits relationship indefinitely. This is devoid of any sort of emotional attachment on the guy’s side. In the meantime, the woman becomes more attached to him as they spend more time together. Then, suddenly, the guy meets someone emotionally and physically desirable. This is when he decides that he wants to end the “friends with benefits” relationship with the other girl.

Imagine a relationship as having two distinct phases. First is the emotional stage. This is when you share mutual emotional attraction. The second phase is the casual stage. This is when things are less intense. This is the time where you get to fool around with him now and again.

Keep this in mind. A guy is capable of going through the emotional stage first. The casual stage comes easily without any hitches. However, if the relationship begins with the casual phase it would be very unlikely that it will progress to the emotional stage. Be on the safe side and make sure to put down a more solid emotional groundwork on your relationship.

Aaron Adams specialises in relationship matters for women. Visit http://www.datingquestionsforwomen.com to find out how to get the love back in your relationship.

Ever find yourself stuck with a seemingly never-ending supply of bad boyfriends? Sometimes, it would seem that all your relationships seem to run into the same kinds of problems and ultimately the same kind of bitter breakup, no matter how different your boyfriends seem to be from each other. And it doesn’t even matter much if the new guy is more attractive, more fun, or more engaging than the last – they all seem to start drifting away from you once the relationship settles down.

Is it just you, or are all mean really just jocks who can’t find it in them to commit to one person? Why is it that men always manage to get under your skin, especially after a particularly great stage in your relationship? After all, it’s their fault you can’t help but lash out at them when they don’t get their act straight, right?

Actually, it’s you.

It’s easy to point fingers at the men and give them names like “Mr. Wrong” when a relationship starts to go sour. After all, it’s their job to snatch you away from the clutches of loneliness and ride off with you to happily ever after – or so the fairy tales say. There’s a reason why such ideas are called “fiction.”

You see, in any relationship, it takes two people to make it work. You can’t simply sit and wait for him to turn your relationship into the stuff of legends. Besides, if he realizes he has to do all the work by himself, he really won’t find any reason to stay with you. After all, how would you feel if he expected you to do all the work?

It doesn’t help things that many women think that they really shouldn’t do anything to be loved, either. Such things only happen in fairy tales, and when they do happen in real life, chances are very likely that only one of you is truly happy in your relationship – guess who that’ll be.

Then again, even if you didn’t have such crazy ideas in your head, you might still be sending out bad vibes to your boyfriends without knowing it. You see, we go through our days and nights unconsciously doing things the way we’ve always done. We brush our teeth the way we were taught, we go to work without really thinking about how to get there, and we walk, talk, and act exactly the way we were brought up.

Similarly, there may be some things that happened in the past that affected your way of looking at men and relationships. Your mom and dad may not have had the best relationship in the world. Your dad may not have been the best “man” figure for you, giving you a skewed (or at least incomplete) view of men. It could be many different things, and only you can find out what they are.

If you keep attracting the “wrong” kinds of men, take a little while to look at yourself. The problem may be easier to fix than you think.

Aaron Adams specializes in relationship matters for women. Visit http://www.datingquestionsforwomen.com to find out how to avoid being a fling to a man.

If you’ve been in the dating scene for some time, you’ve probably felt attracted to certain men in places such as bars, cafes, and restaurants. This is normal – after all, these places are typically where well-dressed, well-mannered men hang out. It’s impossible not to be attracted to at least some of the men who spend their spare time here.

But have you ever shared an attraction with a man in the scene? By shared, I mean you have the same attraction you’ve felt for other men towards him – but, at the same time, he’s giving clues that he thinks you’re not bad, yourself. He may be glancing over at you, or seems to be smiling more ever since you walked into his field of vision.

This is great news – powerful, mutual attraction is also known to most people (even the scientists) as chemistry. And they know for a fact that chemistry is the foundation of the healthiest, happiest, longest-lasting relationships out there. And it doesn’t come often – you’re lucky to come across it even once, so when it happens to you, it’s important to actually do something!

Unfortunately, many great women don’t do anything to capitalize on this rare opportunity. These same women hesitate to make the first move primarily due to social misconceptions. For instance, they think society sees women who make the first move (e.g. initiate a conversation or establish a connection with a man) is either “aggressive” or “domineering,” or both. Other women prefer to just sit around and look pretty, waiting with high hopes for the man to get up and make the first move.

Sadly, these same women almost always watch the time tick by, until the man ultimately gets up and leaves the scene without making any moves. These women missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime – just because they were scared that the man would be turned off.

Well, news flash – it doesn’t turn men off. The best men out there are confident and easygoing, and wouldn’t mind having a woman do some of the work and make the first move.

These deadly social misconceptions are more prevalent in more traditional societies, and may even prevail over more contemporary settings as well.

Next time you feel that you’re sharing a powerful attraction with someone across the room, do yourself a favor. Excuse yourself for a few minutes and make your way to the bar, the counter, or the balcony for some air. Give him a quick glance, a smile, or even a wink if you’d like to push your luck, on your way there.

If he takes the bait, he’ll soon be at your side, giving you his name and asking for yours. It won’t be long until you know how to get in touch with each other. Who knows? He could actually be “the one,” and you’ll forever be thankful to yourself for taking the risk of making the first move.

Wouldn’t that be a lot better than wondering what might have been?

Aaron Adams specializes in relationship matters for women. Visit http://www.datingquestionsforwomen.com to find out how to tell if he is interested.

Many women complain about how it’s next to impossible to meet “real” men these days. They’d tell you that real men simply don’t exist anymore, and that only the boring ones are left. What they don’t tell you is that they really don’t do their part in meeting any new men – ask them how many new men they’ve talked to in the past several months, and you’ll be surprised at how few they’ve actually chatted with.

It’s partly society’s fault – after all, we were brought up to know better than talk to strangers. That’s why so many women would much rather stick to what’s familiar, even if it means relegating themselves to a very small circle of friends. And with so few men to choose from in that tiny network, it’s no surprise why they think it’s next to impossible to find “real” men anymore.

It doesn’t have to be that way. If you want to meet new men, here are a few tips to help get you started.

1) Stop making excuses. While it’s true that everybody gets nervous now and then, it’s no excuse to shy away from initiating a conversation with a guy you’re attracted to. Neither is it an excuse to say that it’s the men’s “job” to make the first move. Put bluntly, men are actually just as scared as you are when it comes to establishing a connection with someone new. Some are even just plain terrified. Either way, making excuses for not establishing a connection deprives many, many individuals of happy, long-lasting relationships in society today.

2) Be determined to change. Another reason why so many women fail to meet new men these days is because they’re not really sold on the idea of changing. These women stay in a cozy little comfort zone, where they spend their time asking themselves “what if” and never actually doing anything to help the situation. When you get out of your comfort zone and decide to take the risk of trying, only then will things start happening.

3) Don’t think you’re single, or unattractive, or any other negative description. Remember, whatever you focus on will grow. If you focus on the idea that you’re fat, then you’ll start thinking, feeling, and acting fat. It’s only a step away from actually sending bad vibes that are enough to turn even the most understanding man away. In other words, you need to have a bit of self-esteem in yourself. A confident woman is infinitely more attractive to a “real” man than one who sits around feeling sorry for herself.

4) Stop asking yourself whether or not he’s interested, and take matters into your own hands. When you feel that the guy glancing at you from across the room is actually attracted to you, and you somehow feel the same way towards him, then don’t wait for him to make the first move. Chances are you’ll be waiting for nothing. Instead, give him an opening – walk to the bar or the balcony, for instance – and give him a look that says, “got a minute?”

I know, it may seem drastic, but it’s much better than spending the rest of your life wondering what might have happened if you actually had the courage to talk to him.

Good luck!

Aaron Adams specializes in relationship matters for women. Tired of attracting Mr Wrong? Visit http://www.datingquestionsforwomen.com.

“From The Hood To Doing Good” is Johnny Wimbrey’s first book. In it he describes his formula for success for everybody who is dealing with their own personal HOOD - those “Hazardous Objects Of Destruction” in a person’s life or that tend to frustrate his or her desire to do better. The way of escape is best summed up by the subtitle of the book, “From Adversity to Prosperity Through the Choices You Make.”

Johnny Wimbrey emphasizes that it is YOU who must take responsibility for the way you think about yourself and for what you DO as a result. He draws on his own experiences to show how no matter what your situation in life, the way you think about it and act on those thoughts will make a huge impact on the results you see in your life.

Many of the inspirational quotations in the book are drawn from the Bible, testifying to Wimbrey’s Christian faith, but others are from other traditions such as this one from the Buddha, which again emphasizes the theme of personal responsibility:

“It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.”

Because the way we think and speak is crucial to what manifests itself in our lives, Wimbrey emphasizes that we should always try to seek out the positive in negative situations, and avoid the negative influence of our so-called friends. In fact, best watch out that your friends are not really the foes of your goals. The most formidable foe that you have may be the inner-me enemy, your inner foe - the voice that tells you that you can’t…

Do not listen! Do not let the enemy within hold you back or keep you focused on the bad stuff from the past; understand that you have the power to take control of your thoughts:

“Every individual holds the key to the God-given ability to consciously decide whether to master a situation or be mastered by it.”

When it comes to talking about the mentality of success, Johnny Wimbrey is his own best witness. He describes how, according to usual social expectations, he would have been considered a very unlikely candidate for success:

“Society and statistics tell us that because I’m biracial, was born in the projects, lived on welfare, had an alcoholic for a father, and came from a single-parent home that I supposedly will never have any control of what ultimately determine my future.”

But ultimately, it doesn’t matter what society thinks as far as any individual is concerned. You must take responsibility for how YOU think about YOURSELF. As Les Brown, who wrote the Forward to this book, said,

“You don’t have to let another person’s opinion of you become your reality.”

The message will be familiar to anybody who has seen Johnny Wimbrey at Success University gatherings, or on a streaming video presentation on the Success University students’ website.

From The Hood To Doing Good gives you some of the flavour, but you really do need to see Johnny Wimbrey in action to appreciate what he is about.

His real strength, it seems to me, is rooted in his Biblical heritage - insights from the Bible flow into and add power to his naturally ebullient delivery. For example, when Johnny Wimbrey speaks about the all important need for “vision” he draws on the Prophecy of Habakkuk and the Book of Proverbs and says:

“I believe it is paramount to write your vision and make it plain, because where there is no vision, people perish.”

Those words are powerful not only because of their strong biblical overtones, but also because they were forged in Johnny Wimbrey’s early life in an environment where guns were plentiful and vision scarce.

While From The Hood To Doing Good will give you a flavour of the essential Johnny Wimbrey, he is at his best not on paper but on the podium where he can give full voice to the passion and the testimony that drives the message behind the Johnny Wimbrey success story.

Johnny Wimbrey’s core message is powerful and inspiring. It is also disarming. He will tell you that he is no better than you, and that if he can succeed, so can you. His mission is to inspire the masses to believe in themselves and to achieve greatness in their lives too, and this message comes over loud, clear and quite convincingly in this slim but enjoyable and inspiring volume of a book.

David Hurley writes book reviews and articles on a variety of subjects. Like Johnny Wimbrey, David is an affiliate of Success University. To learn more about how Success University could benefit your life visit => Grasp-The-Nettle.com.

The mind is an incredible creation. Our mind controls our health, wellness, longevity, youthfulness and even our success, learning, wealth and prosperity. It truly is “mind over matter” isn’t it? Despite these facts, it sure can be hard to stay focused, positive and motivated. After all, we live in a world with so many things assaulting our senses from so many directions that it can be hard to keep cut out the noise.

Studies have shown that only approximately 10% of the brain’s ability is tapped by the average person. But what if we can extract even 1% more of our brain’s ability? Can we do it? There is no limitation on the capability of the brain except that which we impose ourselves both consciously and sub-consciously.

The Greatest Problem of the Modern Age: Multi-Tasking!

We as modern individuals pride ourselves on our ability to multi-task, which, with the volumes of information that we deal with on a daily basis, is a necessary thing to do. The only problem is that often this very same multi-tasking finds us not prioritizing and so we tend to have some parts of the projects fall through the cracks. We start too many projects and end up with quasi-finished things that we end up forgetting about once we start the next batch of tasks - all at once!

By using positive prioritization affirmations we can remain focused on the task at hand, and accomplish it in a thorough and professional manner. If you want to check how well you stay on task, then do the following exercise. Write out your prioritization goals and then see how you stay on task by repeating the every day. Any time you get distracted from this goal, note it down on a paper. At the end of the day, check to see how many times you fell off task either intentionally or unintentionally.

I’ll be one of the main reasons for the lack of focus on the task will boil down to one of three things:

1) Boredom, causing you to lack alertness

2) External distractions - annoying coworkers are notorious for this

3) Too many things that you’re trying to do, all at once. The mound of tasks is bound to collapse at some point!

In essence we are our own worst enemy. Even with external distractions like coworkers, emails, phone calls and noises, we have a choice to allow ourselves to be distracted! Strive to eliminate the temptation to be distracted - that means you need to turn off email, phones, and close your door. Maybe even tell people that it’s work-time and ask that they send any questions in a single, compiled email and you’ll get back to them when the time is right.

The other aspect of getting things done is training your mind to have laser-like focus and the first step is to remove the negative emotions and thoughts that are drawing us away from the task at hand. You can do this by using positive affirmations.

Some examples of positive prioritization affirmation are: “I am focused on the task at hand. Nothing can disturb me.” or “I choose to ignore distractions that draw me away from what is priority.”

In removing the negative emotions and thoughts, we clear our minds of some of the clutter so we can utilize the space for important prioritizing.

Ronnie Nijmeh is an accomplished author, speaker and coach. He is the president and founder of ACQYR.com, a inspirational resource with free motivational wallpapers, powerful affirmations, inspirational articles and much more. Learn more about ACQYR’s positive affirmations.

Having a positive mindset is one of the most amazing life-changing processes that you can experience. Using powerful positive affirmations through visualizations and audible speech can lead you to a life of possibilities that you thought could only be in your wishes or dreams. Professionals and business people use these techniques to tap into their personal power in order to enhance their selling capabilities, explore their marketing abilities or to gain a competitive edge, thereby creating a work environment for success. As an individual it can transform your life into a healthier more fulfilling experience full of joy, energy, excitement, passion and rocket you to life’s Fortune 500 status.

Our lives are often a reflection of our past successes and failures. Our responses are automatic, having been formed during those earlier times in our lives that we encountered these circumstances. Positive affirmations can help develop a transformed attitude toward the unexpected ups and downs of life. Positive affirmations can enhance the “ups” to newer heights and refocus your energy when it comes to the “downs.” The more determined you are to make the changes by using your positive affirmations, the more prepared you will be to accept the changes and let go of the past circumstances that disrupt your positive focus.

Ingrain Positive Thoughts and Actions with Affirmations

Your positive affirmations are the fuel for your success in your career, your ability to form healthy relationships and even the potential for new attitudes in how you view yourself. When you repeat your positive affirmations daily for an extended period of time they will become ingrained in your mind and attitude. Therefore, when a circumstance comes your way and your mind instinctively responds with a positive thought you are seeing the fruit of your endeavors. When your mind instinctively recognizes those positive affirmations as solid truths and facts about your life, then you will be witnessing the peacefulness and joy that the power of positive affirmations can bring into your life.

It all boils down to a choice that you have to make. Do you want to allow positive affirmations to boost your confidence, peace, health and happiness? Are you willing to let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and replace them with positive, self-caring thoughts and actions?

Whether you are searching for a career, trying to lose weight or overcome shyness; whether you are dealing with singleness or wanting to improve your marriage, the power of positive affirmations are available to help you through each and every one of these situations and more.

Here are some free positive affirmations to get you started on your goal:

· I am willing to take risks in search for the perfect career for me.

· I let go of my past so I can move forward in my life.

· I take control of what I put into my body and my mind.

· I am a parent that makes a difference in my children’s lives.

· I deserve a relationship with an individual who loves me for me.

· I am responsible for my own thoughts and feelings, and not those of others.

Ronnie Nijmeh is the president and founder of ACQYR.com - a resource that provides free desktop wallpapers, motivational articles, and inspirational affirmations. Read more free positive affirmations.