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My pot of gold awaits me at the end of the rainbow.

blogadmin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:23:23 +0000

Photo by TomRavenThe great thing about my pot of gold being at the end of the rainbow is that I know my pot of gold is here already. Where do rainbows end? Right here on this earth! Not in some imaginary magical place!

I need only to allow myself to see my reward and enjoy it to its fullest. I have the power to take advantage of it any time I want to.

The beauty of life is all around me. I can discover it by living in the moment and cherishing every blessing bestowed upon me.

Prosperity lies in living a fulfilling life. When I am happy and fulfilled, I feel like the richest person in the world! I know I am wealthy beyond belief in the things that matter the most.

Even so, there are times when extra money can make my life even better. This, too, is within my reach if I allow it to be so. If I want more money, I can take action to bring in more money.

If I desire a better job, I can find a way to make my skills more valuable in my field so a better position is possible for me. If I want a new career, I can learn what I need. If I want to start my own business, I can prepare appropriately and take action to make it happen.

Yes, my pot of gold awaits me, right here, and it is up to me to discover it!

Today, my plan is to take decisive action toward making my goals a reality.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Can I feel the riches from my pot of gold in everyday moments?
2. How can I let myself discover the beauty that’s all around me?
3. What action can I take, today, to move toward the life I desire?

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Developing an Intense Focus

blogadmin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:32:32 +0000

We all have a tendency to become side tracked. We may want to complete an important task, yet many distractions poke and prod us away from our goals. How can we keep our focus on the task as hand?

Distractions may be hard to ignore, especially when it’s a chatty coworker, a ringing phone, a demanding spouse, or many other things. Thankfully, there are some tried and true strategies we can use to put the distractions on hold and place an intense focus on our task.

Try these techniques to develop an intense focus:

Remove distractions. You can’t focus if you’re constantly checking your email, Facebook, or other time-stealers! You’ll get more done if you allow your mind to get in the groove with some peace and quiet.
- Turn off your email, close your web browsers, shut off your phone off or forward it to voicemail, and put on headphones to avoid loud noises. You’ll be glad you did!?
Remain committed. You know that you have something you should finish, but are you one hundred percent committed to seeing it through to completion? This is where you need to be honest with yourself.
- If you’re not fully committed to your task, you’re more likely to allow distractions to overtake your mind. More often than not, you’ll use distractions to create excuses and exceptions that try to justify your lack of focus.
- If you are committed, it will be easier to ignore distractions and keep your focus. This is something only you can decide.
Set a time limit. Even if the task itself doesn’t have a time limit, assign one anyway. If you have a deadline, you’ll be more apt to complete your task in a timely manner.
- Rather than giving in to the surrounding distractions, you’ll be competing against the clock to get things done on time.
Take frequent breaks. This may sound contradictory, but it actually makes a world of difference for the workaholic. If we work too long at one time, not only do we become physically tired, but our minds tire as well. This makes us more susceptible to distractions and shatters our concentration.
- Work intently for an hour and then allow yourself a 10-minute break. When you return from the break, you’ll be more focused, your mind will be clearer, and you’ll be more likely to work for another hour without losing focus.
- This strategy allows you to get more work done in a shorter time.
Use a list. Lists are wonderful tools that help you accomplish your work quicker and easier. Before beginning, write down everything you need to accomplish and then cross out each task as you complete it.
- The process of crossing things off your list is a great motivator to keep you working without distractions, plus it helps to build the momentum to get everything done.
Reward yourself for a job well done. When you’re able to stay focused on an important task, reward yourself! Just keep thinking about the big picture and your reward once you’re finished with the task at hand.
- This will keep you on target and you’ll finish as quickly as you possibly can. Everyone loves a treat for a job well done!

Remember, you’re human, too. Losing your focus is easy in an existence that’s filled with daily distractions and annoyances. However, you’ll find that you can keep an intense focus on something if you practice these techniques. Make them a habit and enjoy your rewards!

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I create a daily schedule for my tasks.

blogadmin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:49:45 +0000

I challenge myself to be calm in order to release daily pressures.

I create a daily schedule for my tasks because I know that doing so enables me to be far more productive.

I warm up on some easy tasks first. If I want to get physically fit, I wouldn’t throw on a pair of jogging shorts and jump into a marathon. Instead, I would take the time to stretch my muscles and ease into more challenging exercise when my body is ready.

My mind works the same way. By scheduling easy tasks first thing in the morning, I am stretching my mental muscles so I can perform optimally throughout the day.

I am realistic with my scheduling. I leave the saving of the world to superheroes and, instead, strive to have an accurate picture of how much I can achieve in a day.

I may be able to cram my schedule for a few days or even a few months, but because I am looking at the big picture, I focus on developing a schedule I can maintain over the long run without exhaustion or burnout.

I plan some downtime. We give children stickers and recess in order to reward them and renew their energy. As adults, we need to remember to reward ourselves as well!

Stickers may have lost their appeal and the monkey bars may not be quite as exciting anymore, but I can reward myself in other ways. When I schedule time to unwind with a good book, have a relaxing bubble bath, or a chat with a friend, I am enabling myself to be more energetic and productive.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Do I allow my mind time to warm up when I start a new day?
2. Is my schedule realistic?
3. Do I reward myself with some downtime at the end of the day?

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I balance my evening with rest and relaxation so each morning I may rejoice in rejuvenation.

blogadmin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:57:33 +0000

I wake up alive and revived because my life is balanced with a reprieve from the daily grind. When the sun shines through my window and touches me awake, I am excited and ready for the day.

As I stretch and slip out of bed, I celebrate my awakening with a breath of fresh air. I hop into the shower and sing a tune to match the birds outside my window. I happily take the time for a good breakfast that nourishes my body.

I can hardly wait to jump into my day! Today is a good day and I am excited to be a part of it.

I wake up so alive because in the evening I take the time to rest and relax fully. I allow myself the down time I need to shake off the stress from the day and do the things my body and mind need to wind down.

I am at peace because I allow my body to recharge.

I run a bath of warm water to relax my muscles and calm my mind. I take the time to reflect on the day and release my worries and stress, visualizing them evaporating away from me as the steam rises from the warm water.

I feel my body’s tension loosen and I relax.

Today, I choose to make relaxation time a priority, knowing that my reward awaits me in the morning when I awake.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. How do I feel when I wake in the morning?
2. How do I relax in the evening?
3. Do I make this time to care for myself a priority in my life?

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I am slaying mythical expectations by merging my time and energy into dynamic, fresh ideas.

blogadmin — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:16:48 +0000

I am brilliant! My thoughts are like wildflowers sprouting up in the most unexpected places and unable to be stopped. I think outside the box and I always have fresh ideas just waiting to be unleashed.

When I spend time and energy focusing on my work, I draw out those ideas like water from a well.

I use my time wisely by allowing my mind time to simmer ideas. I do not rush through my work simply to meet deadlines and, as a result, my ideas are truly inspired.

With direction in one hand and passion in the other, my hands are always full of possibilities.

I do not look at expectations as a dragon breathing fire in my face. Expectations are just guidelines. I allow myself to be creative in order to work above and beyond my potential.

If I focus on merely meeting expectations, I will not perform at my best. But when I give my mind room to run free, I excel beyond my wildest dreams.

I can slay expectations because I am daring. My creativity is a force to be reckoned with and my organizational skills help me to be efficient. I truly have uncontainable talent!

I remove mythical expectations from the forefront of my thoughts in order to work with passion. I work for the passion and not for the expectations. Passion gives me the drive to achieve. For me, the journey is the reward.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. How am I limited by expectations?

2. How can I allow my creativity to be free?

3. What can I do to ensure I am driven by passion and not by expectations?

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