It's the last quarter of the year already! If you've not quite yet accomplished the goals you set at the start of the year, cheer up! 90 days are plenty of time for you to turn things around and make this your best year YET! Here are tips to get you on track:
1. Know who you are...and be true to yourself.Who do you think you are? What do you see yourself as? Your answers, your belief about the answers to these question influence your attitudes, behaviours and results in life, so you better have a sound paradigm to work from. You are a spirit being made in God's image. Your body houses the real you. Your natural state is perfect health and abundance (because that's God's natural state). If your current (outward) reality does not reflect this, it is because you have let your circumstances control your life. Knowing and acknowledging who you really are, and the implications of this Truth, and meditating on what it means, will put you in a position to cause your physical reality to reflect your true inner reality: perfect health, joy and abundance. Meditate on this til it sinks in.
2. Define clearly what you desire...then FOCUS on making it happen.Do not limit yourself here. I have not asked you to decide what you think you can have or what you think you deserve or what your mama thinks you should have. I am suggesting here, that you should state what *you* would like to be, do and have, which you don't have right now. Use your imagination - that's what it's there for. You have an open cheque, so to speak. Fill it in with what you choose. This is why you are told to 'Ask for whatsoever you desire...'. Let that desire be clear in your mind. Whether you like it or not, you're headed somewhere. I'm asking you to decide your destination so that you're arriving there by choice, not by chance. So get clear on what you really desire for your life.
3. Believe that what you desire is *already here*.Everything in this world is energy. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, but can be transformed from one form to another - if you took Physics classes you'll be familiar with this statement. Well here's a real-life application of this law.
Everything you desire, everything you could ever possibly wish for, already exists! It simply exists in intangible form, waiting for to do what you need to do in order to change it to its material version. You know how water can change from steam to liquid to solid (ice)? Different forms, same substance. Same thing applies to your desires. Believe this, and you're fortifying your 'power positioning'.
This is why you are told to '...believe that you receive what you ask for, and you shall have it...' Before you ever showed up on planet earth, God (who knows your end from your beginning), placed everything you could ever possibly need to live an abundant, joyful, peaceful life, in place. Now you've gotta learn how to bring it into the physical, where you can use it.
You will learn more about this and the other tips in this article in subsequent issues of the Health & Success newsletter (sign up FREE on the right side of this page).
4. Practice daily gratitude for what you desire.Being thankful for something before you receive it strengthens your faith, and keeps your mind focused on the object of your gratitude. Benefit: what you focus on is what you get (according to the so-called 'Law of Attraction' - which is actually based on Matthew 6:33, among other scripture passages....). An attitude of gratitude also puts into motion the Law of action and reaction - when you give thanks to God for already granting you what you've asked for, you trigger a response from Him towards you - 'whatsoever you desire'.
5. Practice genuine forgiveness.Here's what we're trying to do: cause the thing you desire to be attracted to you. Unforgiveness, grudges, malice, hatred, doubts and fear are examples of things that cause resistance and block the flow of that which you desire. So if you've got a grudge against someone, or a feeling of resentment, even if they've wronged you, forgive them. Let go of all the hurt, anger and other negative feelings their actions may cause you to have. Do this for *you*. I love this saying "harbouring resentment or unforgiveness against someone is like you drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die." So true. The only person to lose in this scenario is you. So just let go. Let them be. Let the blessings have a f*r*E*E, unobstructed channel to flow to you. This is a sign of true self-mastery.
6. Practice genuine love.Love everyone, whether you feel like it or not. Treat everyone exactly how you'd like to be treated. This is a decision you make, and it's one of the most empowering ones you could ever act on.
As Og Mandino puts it in 'The Greatest Salesman In The World', when you meet or come across someone today, think to yourself 'I love you' - send everyone thoughts of love, whether or not you know them. Then relate to everyone with genuine love. Not sure what that means? Real love means treating others with kindness, patience, respect, belief in the best, not envious, rejoicing when others do well, not self-seeking, and thinking only good thoughts towards others. Treat everyone this way unconditionally and your 'power positioning' becomes the strongest it could possibly be. Remember that you don't live in isolation: whatever success you desire must involve other human beings. So treat everyone right, just as you'd like to be treated.
7. Practice genuine detachment.Don't be attached to anything or anyone. When you forgive and love people, don't do it expecting them to treat you the same way in return. Do it because it's in your best interest to do so. Do it knowing that you will receive, though not necessarily from the ones you've given to. Trust that God will see to it that you get well compensated for everything you give.
This principle alone takes away any fear of rejection or fear of failure you may otherwise feel in any circumstance.
Detach yourself from the outcome of your actions, and you will experience a tremendous amount of freedom and joy. You'll also be able to sleep well at night, knowing that in everything you've done today, you've given your best shot, and fussing over the outcomes won't change anything, so you can let go let the outcomes of your actions manifest.
8. Practice daily sowing - Take ACTION.
Taking the right action positions you to receive what you desire and believe you'll receive.
Taking the right action positions you to receive what you desire and believe you'll receive.
That's why it's important to know what you desire in the first place. When you do, then you'll know which steps to take to help you get there. You'll then be able to focus on the appropriate action steps that will bridge the gap from where you are now, to where you'd like to be.
With your mind set the right way (see tips 1 to 7 above), you have a solid foundation to base your actions on. The right actions, that is. Note that the right action means doing the things that move you closer to your goal, to the very best of your ability. Even if it's not apparent how something contributes to your goal (eg your current job may not have any immediate bearing to your desired goal), do everything the best way you know how. When all your actions are successful, they add up to a successful life.
9. Practice daily giving.Give something of yourself everyday. Start each day determined to add value to someone's life. Everything you give is a seed sown, and you will reap it in multiples. It's a Universal Law - nothing you can do about it:). If you desire financial abundance, be a regular giver to those that are less fortunate, in addition to your regular tithe to your church or other place of spiritual support. Give, not because you expect back from the person you're giving to, but because you know that the supply is limitless and in giving you receive from God, the all-abundant Source of all things. And here's a 'secret': the very act of giving, sends a message to your subconscious mind that 'I have'.
Remember, you attract what your subconscious mind dwells on. So by being a habitual giver, your predominant subconscious mindset is 'I have', and you attract more of that which you give. When you don't give because you're afraid you won't have enough, you send the message to your subconscious mind that 'I don't have enough', and you attract more lack and insufficiency as a result of your fear.
Super tip: start your 'giving' habit by sharing this post to at least one person you know - this information may be just what they need at this time.
10. Practice Proactive Health Maintenance.
Your body is the only one you've got. None of your goals matter if it's in poor shape. Look after the temple you've been blessed with. One remarkable thing about the human body is that anytime you treat it the way God intended, it rewards you with an amazing degree of health, energy, vitality (side effects: good body weight, incredible self- esteem), and it displays the ability to heal itself as well. So take care of your body. Treat it with respect. First become health-conscious. Then follow that up with the right actions - healthy, balanced diet; cellular nutrition with quality supplementation; regular, moderate exercise, and all the other pillars of a healthy life as described over here: 8 Pillars of Healthy Lifestyle
Your body is the only one you've got. None of your goals matter if it's in poor shape. Look after the temple you've been blessed with. One remarkable thing about the human body is that anytime you treat it the way God intended, it rewards you with an amazing degree of health, energy, vitality (side effects: good body weight, incredible self- esteem), and it displays the ability to heal itself as well. So take care of your body. Treat it with respect. First become health-conscious. Then follow that up with the right actions - healthy, balanced diet; cellular nutrition with quality supplementation; regular, moderate exercise, and all the other pillars of a healthy life as described over here: 8 Pillars of Healthy Lifestyle
Bonus tip:
Commit to lifelong learning.
Ever heard that 'leaders are readers' or 'earners are learners'? Both statements are true. Study personal development material, study material about your chosen field of endeavour, study the Bible, study, study, study. Spend quality time each day studying and meditating on what you learn. You can only become a better human being by learning and applying what you learn.
Think you need discipline to achieve what you desire? You bet you will! If that word makes you groan, consider this: which price would you rather pay? The 'price' of discipline, or the price of regret? Whatever 'discipline' you require is short-term, with long-term benefits, unlike regret, which lasts long after the fact.
Most of the items on the list above involve disciplining your thoughts - this is the hardest thing anyone could ever ask you to do; once you've got your thoughts under control, your attitudes and behaviours naturally flow out of you, leading you to the outcomes you desire.
But your desires are worth the effort, surely?
About the Author:
Dr Kem Thompson is a General Practitioner, Author and Speaker. She specializes in Healthy Lifestyle medicine and is passionate about Health & Fitness, Personal Development, Success Principles and Women's issues.
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Dr Kem Thompson is a General Practitioner, Author and Speaker. She specializes in Healthy Lifestyle medicine and is passionate about Health & Fitness, Personal Development, Success Principles and Women's issues.
Subscribe today to her no-nonsense FREE 'Health & Success Newsletter' to receive practical tips, techniques and strategies you can use NOW to improve your health and life. You will receive 2 thank-you gifts when you subscribe at http://www.doctorkem.com
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