Showing posts with label motivational. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivational. Show all posts

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

You Want It More Than Anything Why Can't You Have It?

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Over the years I have wanted, desired, sought after and pursued so many ideas, endeavors, careers, things, and lifestyles that it's quite mind boggling.

Did I get most of them? Heck no.

Did I suffer or agonize over not having, getting, or achieving these things? Oh my gosh, yes!

There were times the angst over not getting what I thought I wanted would stay with me for months, if not years. They would flavor all that I did, color my decisions, and often stop me from something even better.

I would use the disappointment to hold me back or to convince myself to not even try.

I also used these painful experiences as lessons to learn and guidance to grow.

But, honestly, who the heck wants another growth opportunity? Can't life just be simple and easy?

What's up with the whole idea that we get itches we can never seem to scratch?

You want it more than anything
why can't you have it?

It's like that itch in the middle of your back that no matter how you twist or turn, you can't reach to scratch it.

It plagues you. Wakes you from a dead sleep. Drives you simply batty.

Where is that dang back scratcher tool when you need it?

And, just like that itch you can't reach, many wants and desires in life never get scratched.

It seems, don't you think, if we want it bad enough, somehow we'd find a way to have it. After all, we are creative human beings with tremendous talents and connections.

Yet, many things in life go unfulfilled and not attained. Or, if achieved, they suddenly are not satisfying.

I know! Frustrating and maddening, sometimes depressing, isn't it?

But, are we meant to have everything we desire, want, or go after?

I think not.

Let's use cravings as an example.

I swear my body wants Cheetos. You know, those orange, disgustingly gross snacks that somehow you can't stop at just a handful? You open the bag and before you can say, I think I've had enough, the bag is empty.

You did say you wanted them, remember? You wanted them bad enough that you hauled your butt into the car, drove to the store and bought them. And, then you ate them.

So, you got what you wanted, right? Indeed you did. And, yet, was it truly a want that was wise to fulfill?

A good friend of mine said the other day that she was learning to trust her body and its messages -- to discern emotional messages (Must have Cheetos now or my life is over!) from body messages (eGads, Cheetos, you've got to be kidding, ick!).

Just like those cravings, we must learn to discern the difference between healthy and not so healthy ones.

Not so easy, is it? The voice that WANTS is loud and insistent. It nags at and pulls on you like a whining child in a grocery story who demands candy! It refuses to budge until you satisfy it. In fact, it'll throw itself on the floor and kick and scream.

Most of us would either satisfy the child or simply step over them and keep on shopping!

What if there was another way? What if you were to be kind to it, acknowledge its deep desire, and sit quietly with it?

In other words, love it. Because it, too, has a deep message for you. Push aside the temper tantrum and notice what the deeper meaning is in the unfulfilled desire. Give it a hug...

And, walk away.

Not all things we desire are meant to be had. Many are just stepping stones to the real thing we are meant to have.

Maybe, just maybe, they are there for only one purpose -- to bring enjoyment to our human journey, our earthly road trip.

No road map needed or available.

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Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Unbroken - Motivational Video

Victim Mentality: Are Some People Addicted To Feeling Like A Victim?


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If someone sees themselves as an empowered human being, it means that they won't have a victim mentality. Likewise, if someone has a victim mentality, they won't see themselves as an empowered human being.

What this illustrates is that one can't be both; they are either one or the other. At the same time, even if one does see themselves as an empowered human being, it doesn't mean that they won't feel like a victim from time to time.

Back On Track

For example, something could take place in their life that wipes them out, with them feeling as though the world is against them. Still, it might not be long until they come to their senses and realise that this is not the case.

One could see this as just their mind playing tricks on them, and, as they are feeling a bit under the weather, it will have been easier for their mind to exert its influence. Like an intruder, it will have noticed an opening and pounced.

A Choice

Generally, they are going to believe that they are someone who has control over their life. There will be what they can do and there will be how they can respond to what happens to them.

In other words, even if one can't do anything to change something, they still have control over what takes place in their own head. This will stop them from getting sucked into things that are out of their control.

Emotional Experience

One may find that they have the tendency to feel not only empowered, but to also feel capable, at peace, connected, and grateful. Being thankful for what they have, as opposed to getting worked up about what they don't have or what is not going their way, will undoubtedly have a positive effect on their wellbeing.

It will also be a lot easier for other people to be around them; whereas if they had an entitlement mentality, it would be a different story. Their energy will be far more appealing to others as a result.

A Fulfilling Existence

Another benefit of living in this way is that one is going to have the right mentality to meet their needs and to achieve their goals. When it comes to their career, for instance, they may be doing something that is deeply rewarding.

This area of their like could be backed up by the relationships that they have with other people, with them having a number of people in their life who they can be themselves around. They may also be in intimate relationship with someone who they appreciate, or have been with someone like this not too long ago.

Another Reality

So, when someone has a victim mentality, it is not going to be possible for them to feel like an empowered human being. Or, if they do end up feeling empowered, it won't be long until they return to how they usually feel.
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In their eyes, the world, along with most of people in it, will be out to hold them back in any way that they can. As a result of this, there are likely to be a number of negative feelings that they are used to experiencing.

Emotional Experience

At times, they may feel angry, frustrated and full of rage, while at other times, they could feel powerless, helpless, and hopeless. When they feel angry and even rageful, they will most likely feel strong but, when they feel helpless, they will most likely feel weak.

There may even be times when they feel as though they are morally superior to others; as unlike others, they are not keeping anyone down in life. This might be the only way that they are able to experience positive feelings.

Held Back

Due to feeling as though they are being kept down by others, they could have an entitlement mentality. They are not going to be able to fulfil their needs and to achieve their goals because of these people, so these people will have a duty to give them things.

After all, it won't be as if one is choosing to experience life in this way; it is something that is out of their hands. And, what will prove this is how angry they are about how they are experiencing life.

Clear Resistance

If they were comfortable with what is taking place, and happy with not being able to fulfil their needs, they wouldn't be getting angry. However, even though part of them doesn't want to experience life in this way, it doesn't mean that a bigger part of them wants their life to change.

What they may find is that experiencing life in this way is what feels comfortable at a deeper level. Consciously, then, one will want their life to change but, unconsciously, this can be what feels safe.

A Closer Look

It might be hard for them to comprehend how feeling powerless and helpless, for instance, can feel safe; especially as its causing them lead a miserable existence and to experience so much pain. The thing about their ego is that it can end up feeling comfortable with anything; the only thing that matters is that it is familiar.

To this part of them, what is familiar is associated as what is safe, and, the reason why experiencing these feelings can be what feels safe, can be due to what took place at the beginning of their life. This may have been a time when they were abused and/or neglected, setting them up to gradually become emotionally attached to feeling this way.

Awareness

When one doesn't understand how what is taking place at a deeper level is influencing their life, it will be normal for them to feel like a victim. It will appear as though other people are victimising them, even though they are the ones who are victimising themselves.

If one can relate to this, and they are ready to change their life, they may need to reach out for external support. This is something that can be provided by a therapist or healer.

Teacher, prolific writer, author, and consultant, Oliver JR Cooper, hails from England. His insightful commentary and analysis covers all aspects of human transformation, including love, partnership, self-love, and inner awareness. With over one thousand nine hundred in-depth articles highlighting human psychology and behaviour, Oliver offers hope along with his sound advice.



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Sunday, 18 November 2018

Being Successful In Life Today With A Millionaire's Mindset Means Reprogramming The Subconscious

Are you on the right track to achieve success? Stop for a while, take a look at the map, see the directions, consult somebody or look for assistance.

After that start your journey towards the ways to be successful with full self-confidence.

I mean do so without the tiniest doubt of being derailed.

Their tracks are entirely different from each other leading to various destinations; the location of success and the location of failure.

Either one can learn the best ways to be successful or take an incorrect track doom and gloom, but the best secret to achieve success is to keep oneself on the ideal path.

A very sharp, clear and bright picture of where you are heading is great motivation for an enthusiastic individual to remain vigilant and keep himself focused on the right path versus all odds and obstacles.

It's true that absolutely nothing can be achieved without effort, however, effort alone can not guarantee you to achieve success.

The world is full of poorly paid unskilled workers who are working hard, but not getting enough benefit.

Striving without planning is similar to taking an elevator from the middle of a multi-story structure without knowing which floor you really need to get off at.

It can take you to the leading floor or ground you in the basement.

The majority of people are not able to set goals and objectives simply due to the fact that they have no future vision, no huge dreams and no specific success strategies.

These poor, miserable people have no choice, but to follow the crowd aimlessly.

The unfortunate part of the story is that the crowd is growing larger day-by-hopeless-day without having anyone to lead them to the ideal path to achieve success.

Enjoying the Success Process

Previously I discussed how many were having fun, for example, trading penny stocks and that as a hobby were finding success.

When we can put some enjoyment into what we're chasing after being successful seems to be a result.

Due to the fact that many can not commit themselves fully to the job they are appointed to, these directionless people are lost and don't know for sure what they want.

No surprise, these people are frequently fired by their companies, remain mostly unemployed, survive on social welfare and other public assistance and charities, broke in the end and ultimately buried under heavy debt.

One must distinguish between right-minded and wrong-minded; either achieve success or settle for failure.

The Course in Miracles states, "You are the mirror of truth, in which God Himself shines in perfect light. To the ego's dark glass you say but need, 'I will not look there because I know these images are not true'."

Bringing Passion and Purpose to the Scene

Because we are not allowing the light of our passion and purpose to be in charge, far too often we as humans are filled with uncertainty of the dark.

You just need to keep inspired and keep on moving to the destination you set for yourself when you are on the path of certainty.

The desperate and dark travels through life many take are entirely different from each other leading to different destinations; to achieve success or the destination of mediocrity.

Either one can be on the ideal track to achieve success, or on the path where wealth creation is never accepted into the mind.

The millionaire secrets will help to keep you OFF the wrong-minded track, where you can never find ways to be successful in life, no matter how much effort one puts in.

Effort needs to be invested in keeping yourself inspired and continually reprogramming the subconscious when you are on the right-minded track with a millionaire mindset.

(I like to suggest searching the net for more helpful material on, answering what makes someone successful, wealth creation, and uncovering the secret for financial freedom now.)

By James Nussbaumer

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9937531

Saturday, 17 November 2018

To Prepare Yourself For A Better Tomorrow, Do All You Can To Be Your Best Today

The Aggregation Of Small Habits Leads To Greatness

Do you realise your best is yet to come? How do you feel when you read that statement? Do you think: "My best is behind me"? But what if you don't know what you're capable of unless you continue to move forward towards your goals and dreams? Let me give you an example. When Michael Jordan failed making his high school basketball team, do you think his career was over? Perhaps he thought so at the time because not making the team might have seemed like the end of the road for him, but it wasn't. It was the beginning of his career as one of the greatest basketballers of all time. Why? Jordan loved to play basketball and spent hours practicing and fine tuning his skills. The setbacks and defeats he experienced were part of the process to achieve greatness. They were inflection points in his career and why your best is yet to come, as long as you continue moving towards your goals. Warning: you must believe your best is still to come and keep taking the right course of action.

Your best will come from your habits, practice, growth, setbacks, victories and knowledge gained over the years. To prepare for a better tomorrow, we must commit to the tasks of today that lay the foundation for tomorrow. Nothing good can come of delaying that which we must attend to now. Whilst many of our daily tasks or habits can be tedious and time-consuming, with the right mindset they will transform our efforts into achievement. We must do our best whatever that looks like, knowing the aggregation of small habits leads to greatness. This is the essence of what motivational author and speaker Brendon Burchard refers to in High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way where he writes: "Being on your A game means that you are giving your best effort with full focus on the singular task at hand. To get it, you need to stoke the internal and external demands of necessity. Specifically, you assume the identity of a high performer and you set up situations that require full immersion." How does this idea appeal to you? Is this something you're prepared to invest in or are you already taking inspired action in your life? Whatever the case, investing in ourselves means committing to that which makes our hopes and dreams come alive.

Focus On Priorities That Make You Come Alive

We are the vessel upon which our tomorrow is created or conversely, one in which we will live with regret. Either way, regret is nothing more than ineffective action because we have squandered our time on things that don't matter. To be your best today, requires bringing your whole self to every situation. What do I mean by whole self? I mean the entirety of your being, including your mind, body and spirit. The person who brings their whole self to their task is inspired by a greater purpose for their life. A person who brings their whole self to their undertakings unites with their deeper intent, so each action is purposefully guided and emanates from passion and direct intention. We are the habits of our yesterdays and the victors of our tomorrows. What we plant in our mind and sow into our hearts becomes the seeds of greatness tomorrow.

So what are you committed to? What actions are delivering you tangible results? We must be clear whether our labour compels us to move forward or keeps us stationary. Stagnancy is a misdirected purpose in the form of resistance because we are frightened by the success of tomorrow. Yet, this is the purpose of daily actions and habits: to sharpen the saw as the late Dr. Stephen Covey wrote in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It is the opportunity to refine, review and reward ourselves for actions we undertake that bring our hopes and dreams alive.

Nothing good can come of setting aside that which can be completed now because what we put off for tomorrow compounds and soon enough we face yet another fear. Our task is to minimise fear from our lives, so we can focus on our highest objectives through purposeful action. We ought to pursue things that make us come alive, not make us feel weary and uninspired. We must do away with commitments and obligations that hinder our progress or better still, delegate them to others so we can focus on that which makes us come alive. We must bring forth the song within our heart because this is the song that touches those whom associate with our work. So I ask you: what are you putting off today that may inhibit your tomorrow? Can you commit to the smallest task, even when you feel less inclined to? Without doubt, if we are inspired by some greater purpose, then the smaller tasks will fuel our actions because a better tomorrow is possible when we commit to be our best today.

By Tony Fahkry

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Wednesday, 7 November 2018

How to Maintain Tranquility Amidst Chaos

As we get on in life, people who are a part of our inner circle they turn into serious foes. Some 'friends' who are certainly not the real deal end up tearing us to shreds. Before we are prepared to handle their negativity, the gossip and nastiness hit us bang on the face - this can get tough to get over. Dealing with this brand of people is a mystery. Here are my two bits to help you get by without letting negative forces rule your path and destroy your inner peace.

Identify the Suspects Causing Disharmony

This may be a catch 22 problem. Having an inkling but no proof can throw you off your game. You may feel small, wondering why you are the target. Instead of dissing the problem, or wallowing in the gloom, it is necessary to figure out the rogue element. You can confront the person head on - which is the best method. In all likelihood, the person/s will get defensive and the problem may erupt in another direction. Nevertheless, stay the course. Once you have identified the individual/s, keep her/him out of your circle. Another very simple way is to maintain civility that will irk the person/s. The last option may sound cruel, especially when you are hurting But once you are able to ascertain as to who created the mess, plan your next move.

Chorus of Voices

Most nasty people master the art of pushing your buttons and you end up walking into their trap. A person or chorus of voices who are the cause of dissent have their agenda. The idea is to retain false glory for fifteen minutes of fame. Here is where deft and alacrity comes into play - do not adopt the same tone and respond with venomous vitriol. Opposing points of view are welcome. Having a healthy dialogue is the mature way forward. But in all possibility, negative voices will never accept this, as they want dissent. When and if the dialogue gets too nasty, the vile language on the cards, deal with the chaos delicately but firmly. People will either stick around or leave, that is a choice. You have to decide who meets the cut for you personally and who you need to eliminate from your inner circle.

Analyze

Too much thinking never did anyone any good. But getting to know the reasons behind the anger, negativity, and nastiness can help you analyze the situation without letting subjective imagery come into play. Analytical thinking helps formulate a strategy as you move on to the next step. Seek help from trustworthy people for a brainstorming session, perhaps a family member, or someone objective to plan your next move. Chances of working at a compromise may not work if the opposite side is stuck with animosity and bad blood. Once you have looked at the situation without blinkers, surround yourself with positivity and rid your mind of negativity. This helps in the analytical process.

Trust

Being at the receiving end of bitter voices, trolls, nasty messages, gossip and what have you, will most certainly cause you to be on your guard where trust becomes an issue. This is natural. Everyone feels this way. After a huge backlash, trusting someone causes even the strongest person to feel miserable and sink into depression. Trust yourself and never let misery keep you company. At some point in time, you have to break down your barriers. Be vigilant and careful. In life, we have our ups and downs. You need to stay the course, stand tall and work on your trust issues. It is prudent to keep in mind that not everyone is out for blood. Some will stand by you. There may not be many. But over time, with your dedication and goodness, the haters will change their minds.

Forgiveness and Love

The Bible teaches us to forgive one another. It does get difficult though when there are forces of evil trying to bring you down. How do you forgive people who have laid traps and smeared your name? One can be paralyzed with fear, shock, confusion, bitterness. Being able to live your best life can be difficult. But you have to try, giving up is not the solution. When you are ready to forgive someone, you actually become the bigger person. This is a constant refrain, but when you completely and unconditionally forgive, without malice, you are free. The other person/s ultimately will be stunned and will try to claw her/his way back into your good graces. Forgiveness also means that you do not harbor a grudge. But you should never let your guard down. Love is the way forward. Love yourself and do not let unkind barbs destroy the life God has destined for you.

In Sum

Chaos comes at us when we least expect it, and when it does we are left to pick up the debris. The problem is that negativity has (kind of) become the new positive. When you deal with an issue in a mature manner, it improves your personal happiness and nothing and no one will be able to burst your bubble.

I have been fighting negativity for decades now. Of course, people in the public eye face a great deal more. To keep going, surround yourself with people who love and respect you and with God on your side, nothing will and should deter you from the life that you need to live.

Haters gonna hate anyway. You stay the course of love and do not fall into the trap of negativity.

These are a few steps to maintain tranquility amidst chaos and hatred.

By Yasmin Andrea Imam


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