Last Two Days Of Your 2016 Countdown To A Successful New Year…2,1
The new year is almost here. Do you have a plan in place to get you where you want to be by this time next year? Have you accessed where you have been and where you are now? Do you have a plan for what you will be reading in 2016? What do you have set up to watch? Do you have a vision for the new year?
Day 2 – The Habit Of Listening
Successful people communicate their vision passionately. But, the habit that needs to be consciously focused on is listening.
When you listen to what other people have to say you can improve upon what you already know and ideas that you have.
“Listening is the way to gain wisdom because everything you say, you already know.”
To grow your vision and become more successful in achieving your goals in 2016, listen to what other people are saying. Listen to what you are saying to others. And sometimes even most importantly, listen to what is not being said.
Day 1 – The Habit Of Doing
If we desire to move forward in the New Year, we need to be willing to change and grow. If you just continue to do what you did in 2015, don’t expect different results in 2016.
Most people want to change, but the big question is how to do it. If you want a better tomorrow, you need to make better choices today. Tomorrow is a direct result of choices you make today. If you want a different life, you need to become different. This means you need to grow!
What are the new skills you want to develop? What habits do you want to break and which ones would you like to begin? What goals do you want to reach?
Growth is a choice. Commitment is a choice. Daily steps are a choice. If you reach your potential, that is your choice.
Growth is not always easy or painless, but the rewards far outweigh the sacrifices.
If you choose to grow, and commit to taking steps of growth daily, you will be on your way to reaching your potential. If you keep learning and growing every day over the course of many years, you will be astounded by how far it will take you.
One way to track what you are doing and your growth is to write. Write your visions and goals out. Keep track of your growth, the sacrifices, and the successes. Share with others to encourage them, and reflect on your journey throughout the year.
Don't just dream, plan and do! Make 2016 a year of doing specific things to achieve the vision you have seen for your life.
If this has given you any benefit or you would like to share your plan for 2016, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
If you want some suggestion on what steps to take for a successful 2016, contact me at: tracy@absorb360.com.
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Thursday, December 31, 2015
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
2016 Countdown To Your Successful New Year...5, 4, 3...
We missed a day yesterday so we will hit two today. Day 5 started with Assessing. Day 4 is Reading, and Day 3 is Watching.
Day 4 – The Habit Of Reading
As we discussed earlier, if you are not willing to make changes in your mindset and your actions, your lives will not change. Your success will be dependent on your ability to make changes daily.
We all know that success doesn’t come just by one event or making a decision one time. Success and failure are both a result of daily choices made over time. Change is a process.
Every day we are preparing for something. Are you preparing for the success you want, or for failure?
John Maxwell’s father would tell him, “You can pay now and play later, or you can play now and pay later. But either way, you are going to pay.”
The principle of sowing and reaping is the law that we all must live by. Our future is a direct result to what we sow daily in our lives and into the lives of others.
Successful people make a habit of reading. It helps them continue to grow and gives them food to reflect upon. Reading challenges and inspires, if you pick the right books.
Three things successful people look for in a book
1. It teaches you something new.
2. It is written by someone who is wiser or more knowledgeable than you on that particular subject.
3. It challenges you!
"I’ve often said that experience alone isn’t a good teacher. But evaluated experience is."
- John C. Maxwell
Day 3 – The Habit Of Watching
We all need vision. Without vision you are like a ship at sea with no rudder.
Vision creates energy. When you have a vision, you know you are doing something of value and you become passionate about it.
As we know, a dream is just a dream unless we make a plan to make it a reality. When we do this it becomes a goal. You need that plan, a sound strategy, in order to take action and to share the dream with others.
You must be willing to be accountable for you actions, or lack of them. Evaluate often along the way. This will help you stay laser focused and you won’t get far off course. Evaluating is watching
Watch what you are doing and where you are going and make sure you celebrate the small victories along the way!
Pay attention and watch!
“Great vision preceded great achievement.”
- John Maxwell
If this has given you any benefit or you would like to share what you are reading, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
If you want some suggestion on what to be reading for success in 2016, contact me at: tracy@absorb360.com.
We missed a day yesterday so we will hit two today. Day 5 started with Assessing. Day 4 is Reading, and Day 3 is Watching.
Day 4 – The Habit Of Reading
As we discussed earlier, if you are not willing to make changes in your mindset and your actions, your lives will not change. Your success will be dependent on your ability to make changes daily.
We all know that success doesn’t come just by one event or making a decision one time. Success and failure are both a result of daily choices made over time. Change is a process.
Every day we are preparing for something. Are you preparing for the success you want, or for failure?
John Maxwell’s father would tell him, “You can pay now and play later, or you can play now and pay later. But either way, you are going to pay.”
The principle of sowing and reaping is the law that we all must live by. Our future is a direct result to what we sow daily in our lives and into the lives of others.
Successful people make a habit of reading. It helps them continue to grow and gives them food to reflect upon. Reading challenges and inspires, if you pick the right books.
Three things successful people look for in a book
1. It teaches you something new.
2. It is written by someone who is wiser or more knowledgeable than you on that particular subject.
3. It challenges you!
"I’ve often said that experience alone isn’t a good teacher. But evaluated experience is."
- John C. Maxwell
Day 3 – The Habit Of Watching
We all need vision. Without vision you are like a ship at sea with no rudder.
Vision creates energy. When you have a vision, you know you are doing something of value and you become passionate about it.
As we know, a dream is just a dream unless we make a plan to make it a reality. When we do this it becomes a goal. You need that plan, a sound strategy, in order to take action and to share the dream with others.
You must be willing to be accountable for you actions, or lack of them. Evaluate often along the way. This will help you stay laser focused and you won’t get far off course. Evaluating is watching
Watch what you are doing and where you are going and make sure you celebrate the small victories along the way!
Pay attention and watch!
“Great vision preceded great achievement.”
- John Maxwell
If this has given you any benefit or you would like to share what you are reading, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
If you want some suggestion on what to be reading for success in 2016, contact me at: tracy@absorb360.com.
Sunday, December 27, 2015
2016 Countdown For A Successful New Year
John Maxwell is counting the days down to the New Year. We are going to journey with him and chew on some of his suggestions. He encourages us to implement five habits that will lead to a successful 2016.
Everybody knows that if we want our lives to change, we need to change. Growth is good, but it must be intentional.
Day 5 – The Habit Of Assessing - Take a few minutes and think about what you might like to change in yourself. What bad habits might you want to get rid of or good habits would you like to start forming? Are there any skills you want to acquire? Any goal you would like to achieve?
Often the problem is not a lack of desire, but a lack of a plan. A goal remains just a dream if there is no plan put into place.
Many people stop here because they dream the dreams, but they don’t know the steps to take to reach the desired goal. They become overwhelmed quickly without a specific action plan.
Fear limits our planning and our willingness to take action. We are afraid to plan something we are not sure that we can accomplish. We also fear taking the necessary steps because we do not want to fail. But, if we don't dream, don't make a plan and don't take steps, we fail anyway. So, what do we have to lose?!
Consider the obstacles in your way? Will you hurdle them, trip over them or just turn back?
Are you willing to assess where you are and where you want to be, and then make a detailed plan to get there?
If so, start today and write out the habits you have and want to change, the new habits that you want to develop, and the dreams that you want to make a plan for to achieve in 2016.
The first step to take for a successful 2016 is to create the habit of assessing.
If this has given you any benefit or you would like to share your plan, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
If you want to learn more about assessing your habits and goals and need help making a detailed plan, contact me at: tracy@absorb360.com.
John Maxwell is counting the days down to the New Year. We are going to journey with him and chew on some of his suggestions. He encourages us to implement five habits that will lead to a successful 2016.
Everybody knows that if we want our lives to change, we need to change. Growth is good, but it must be intentional.
Day 5 – The Habit Of Assessing - Take a few minutes and think about what you might like to change in yourself. What bad habits might you want to get rid of or good habits would you like to start forming? Are there any skills you want to acquire? Any goal you would like to achieve?
Often the problem is not a lack of desire, but a lack of a plan. A goal remains just a dream if there is no plan put into place.
Many people stop here because they dream the dreams, but they don’t know the steps to take to reach the desired goal. They become overwhelmed quickly without a specific action plan.
Fear limits our planning and our willingness to take action. We are afraid to plan something we are not sure that we can accomplish. We also fear taking the necessary steps because we do not want to fail. But, if we don't dream, don't make a plan and don't take steps, we fail anyway. So, what do we have to lose?!
Consider the obstacles in your way? Will you hurdle them, trip over them or just turn back?
Are you willing to assess where you are and where you want to be, and then make a detailed plan to get there?
If so, start today and write out the habits you have and want to change, the new habits that you want to develop, and the dreams that you want to make a plan for to achieve in 2016.
The first step to take for a successful 2016 is to create the habit of assessing.
If this has given you any benefit or you would like to share your plan, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
If you want to learn more about assessing your habits and goals and need help making a detailed plan, contact me at: tracy@absorb360.com.
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Essential Essential Oils For Your Medicine Cabinet And Purse
Essential oils have many uses. Several should always be on hand for the unexpected cut, scrape, burn, sore muscles or headache. They cost less than medication and actually treat the problem and don't just cover it up for a while. Also, if you use them properly and are not allergic to them, there should not be any negative side effects.
Essential oils have been used for thousands of yeas for their therapeutic and healing properties. Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being.
Essential oils come from leaves, flowers, stems or roots of plants that are known for their health properties, and have been used for thousands of years.
When diluting oils, usually a 10% dilution is recommended for most people, which is 5 drops of oil per ½ teaspoon.
In addition to the oils mentioned in the last post for fat loss, these four oils are essential to have in your personal medicine cabinet.
4 Oils To Store In Your Personal Medicine Cabinet
1) Lavender – Lavender helps to heal cuts, burns, scrapes, rashes, and stings. It reduces anxiety and helps with sleep after a trauma.
2) Perppermint – Peppermint improves pain in joints and muscles and relieves digestive issues, reduces fevers, clears sinuses, improves asthma and bronchitis, and relieves headaches.
3) Frankincense – Frankincense is anti-inflammatory, helps heal bruising, reduces scars, boosts immunity and is good for emotional well-being. There is even research that shows it could help with cancer.
4) Melaleuca – Melaleuca is antibacterial and antifungal and can be used to prevent and reduce infection. It is used to clean the air of pathogens and allergens. Melaleuca oil is very penetrating and soothing.
Other oils you may want to have on hand include: eucalyptus, oregano and clove.
Store your oils in a cool dark place and they will last you a long time.
You also must remember that all essential oils are not created equal. Check the source. Is it indigenous? Does the company list where it came from? Is it harvested responsibly? One of the most important things to know is how the oil is extracted. Is it done chemically? If it is, this leaves residue in your oil. Only purchase oils that have been properly distilled. Your essential oils should be 100% pure oil extracted directly from the botanical plant source and guaranteed to contain NO synthetics or impurities.
Beware of "all-natural" oils. Water and mineral oil are also "all-natural". You need to get 100% PURE ESSENTIAL OIL, and ONLY the oil you are purchasing, unless it is an oil blend.
Do not be misled by made-up marketing terms used by some essential oil companies. “Therapeutic grade”and “certified therapeutic grade” are nothing more than invented terms. They have no actual certification value. The testing standards are defined by the very companies who use them.
If you are serious about using essential oils to promote your physical and psychological well-being, do your research. Compare tests that are done on the oils and most definitely, compare prices. If you want a price comparison sheet between the three leading essential oil companies, leave your contact information to the right and I will get that out to you ASAP.
Essential oils can be very beneficial if you know how to use them and do your research on the company producing them. Also, compare prices. Do not be one of the many who are buying low quality, over-priced oils from the stores, or over-priced oils direct from the manufacturer (over-priced even at wholesale pricing!)
Purity tested, quality guaranteed, and at a reasonable price is the best way to go!
If this has given you any benefit, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
If you want more information on essential oils or a free price comparison chart, put your email address in on the right side of this page and we will get that out to you immediately!
Essential oils have many uses. Several should always be on hand for the unexpected cut, scrape, burn, sore muscles or headache. They cost less than medication and actually treat the problem and don't just cover it up for a while. Also, if you use them properly and are not allergic to them, there should not be any negative side effects.
Essential oils have been used for thousands of yeas for their therapeutic and healing properties. Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being.
Essential oils come from leaves, flowers, stems or roots of plants that are known for their health properties, and have been used for thousands of years.
When diluting oils, usually a 10% dilution is recommended for most people, which is 5 drops of oil per ½ teaspoon.
In addition to the oils mentioned in the last post for fat loss, these four oils are essential to have in your personal medicine cabinet.
4 Oils To Store In Your Personal Medicine Cabinet
1) Lavender – Lavender helps to heal cuts, burns, scrapes, rashes, and stings. It reduces anxiety and helps with sleep after a trauma.
2) Perppermint – Peppermint improves pain in joints and muscles and relieves digestive issues, reduces fevers, clears sinuses, improves asthma and bronchitis, and relieves headaches.
3) Frankincense – Frankincense is anti-inflammatory, helps heal bruising, reduces scars, boosts immunity and is good for emotional well-being. There is even research that shows it could help with cancer.
4) Melaleuca – Melaleuca is antibacterial and antifungal and can be used to prevent and reduce infection. It is used to clean the air of pathogens and allergens. Melaleuca oil is very penetrating and soothing.
Other oils you may want to have on hand include: eucalyptus, oregano and clove.
Store your oils in a cool dark place and they will last you a long time.
You also must remember that all essential oils are not created equal. Check the source. Is it indigenous? Does the company list where it came from? Is it harvested responsibly? One of the most important things to know is how the oil is extracted. Is it done chemically? If it is, this leaves residue in your oil. Only purchase oils that have been properly distilled. Your essential oils should be 100% pure oil extracted directly from the botanical plant source and guaranteed to contain NO synthetics or impurities.
Beware of "all-natural" oils. Water and mineral oil are also "all-natural". You need to get 100% PURE ESSENTIAL OIL, and ONLY the oil you are purchasing, unless it is an oil blend.
Do not be misled by made-up marketing terms used by some essential oil companies. “Therapeutic grade”and “certified therapeutic grade” are nothing more than invented terms. They have no actual certification value. The testing standards are defined by the very companies who use them.
If you are serious about using essential oils to promote your physical and psychological well-being, do your research. Compare tests that are done on the oils and most definitely, compare prices. If you want a price comparison sheet between the three leading essential oil companies, leave your contact information to the right and I will get that out to you ASAP.
Essential oils can be very beneficial if you know how to use them and do your research on the company producing them. Also, compare prices. Do not be one of the many who are buying low quality, over-priced oils from the stores, or over-priced oils direct from the manufacturer (over-priced even at wholesale pricing!)
Purity tested, quality guaranteed, and at a reasonable price is the best way to go!
If this has given you any benefit, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
If you want more information on essential oils or a free price comparison chart, put your email address in on the right side of this page and we will get that out to you immediately!
Thursday, December 24, 2015
4 Proven Essential Oils That Support Fat Loss
4 Proven Essential Oils That Support Fat Loss
1) Grapefruit Oil – Grapefruit oil may be the most powerful essential oil for weight loss and metabolism. It improves metabolic enzyme levels. There are medical studies that show how it contains compounds that start activating enzymes in your body that help break down body fat. The best way to use grapefruit oil is to simply smell it, or you can put a single or couple of drops in your water.
2) Peppermint Oil – Peppermint oil helps with weight loss because it suppresses cravings and improves digestion. In order to digest things well, your gut needs to be healthy. Peppermint oil can support better absorption and digestibility of your vitamins and minerals, like B vitamins and other certain minerals that support fat loss.
3) Cinnamon Oil – Cinnamon oil assists in weight loss because it helps balance blood sugar levels and it also can improve diabetes. You can simply diffuse this oil or ad a single drop to a smoothie.
4) Ginger Oil – Ginger oil has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and increases thermogenesis, which boosts metabolism. Tissue swelling can cause you to store unwanted body fat so the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger oil help in this area.
Several other oils that help with fat and weight loss are, cedarwood and rosemary. They work directly with your kidneys and can help as a diuretic.
So, if you want to burn fat or lose some weight, you can try these essential oils to aid in your efforts. They are not magical, but they will help you as you help yourself by eating a healthy diet and getting some exercise.
Overall, using these oils together will support your metabolism, so, maybe over time you will lose two to three to even five pounds. By far, grapefruit essential oil will be your best essential oil for fat and weight loss.
If this has given you any benefit, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
If you want to learn more about how essential oils can support fat loss, contact me at: tracy@absorb360.com.
4 Proven Essential Oils That Support Fat Loss
1) Grapefruit Oil – Grapefruit oil may be the most powerful essential oil for weight loss and metabolism. It improves metabolic enzyme levels. There are medical studies that show how it contains compounds that start activating enzymes in your body that help break down body fat. The best way to use grapefruit oil is to simply smell it, or you can put a single or couple of drops in your water.
2) Peppermint Oil – Peppermint oil helps with weight loss because it suppresses cravings and improves digestion. In order to digest things well, your gut needs to be healthy. Peppermint oil can support better absorption and digestibility of your vitamins and minerals, like B vitamins and other certain minerals that support fat loss.
3) Cinnamon Oil – Cinnamon oil assists in weight loss because it helps balance blood sugar levels and it also can improve diabetes. You can simply diffuse this oil or ad a single drop to a smoothie.
4) Ginger Oil – Ginger oil has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and increases thermogenesis, which boosts metabolism. Tissue swelling can cause you to store unwanted body fat so the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger oil help in this area.
Several other oils that help with fat and weight loss are, cedarwood and rosemary. They work directly with your kidneys and can help as a diuretic.
So, if you want to burn fat or lose some weight, you can try these essential oils to aid in your efforts. They are not magical, but they will help you as you help yourself by eating a healthy diet and getting some exercise.
Overall, using these oils together will support your metabolism, so, maybe over time you will lose two to three to even five pounds. By far, grapefruit essential oil will be your best essential oil for fat and weight loss.
If this has given you any benefit, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
If you want to learn more about how essential oils can support fat loss, contact me at: tracy@absorb360.com.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Transformation With Essential Oils
Years ago while living in Russia, I started learning about the power of essential oils. I have been using them ever since and continue to grow in my knowledge and personal practice with them. I am presently taking a course on transforming our health and lives by using essential oils. I will be sharing what I learn and any interesting information I find. Please enjoy the journey with me!
Aromatherapy is becoming more well-known and used for different health issues, whether preventive or in treating illnesses. Many hospitals are using essential oils now for anxiety, depression and infections. Midwives use essential oils to help with childbirth, and the oils can also have antibacterial or anti-fungal benefits. Essential oils are used for cuts, scrapes and burns and to help boost the immune system, as well as aiding with insomnia and digestion. Essential oils are even being used to prevent and fight cancer. There is quite a bit of research on how frankincense shrinks brain tumors.
(I am in no way treating ailments or disease; I am just passing on information that I am learning. You should do your own research and discuss it with your health care professional.)
Two of the main ways essential oils are used is topically and aromatically. According to scientific testing, any substance with a molecular weight below 1000m (m = weight of molecule) should be absorbed by the skin. Essential oils are very small size and have less chemical weight than 1000m. This means that essential oils are able to penetrate the skin and pass into the blood stream and go to different areas of the body for internal therapeutic benefits.
When you use aromatherapy, essential oils are absorbed into the bloodstream when inhaled. Because you have a large amount of blood vessels in your lungs, they absorb the oils and circulate them throughout your body. Using a diffuser can help you to experience the benefits of the essential oils that you are using.
Here are a few examples of how you can use essential oils in your diffuser to transform your health and well-being. You can use lavender to reduce stress, melaleuca to cleanse the air, wild orange to improve your mood, frankincense for spiritual enlightenment and peppermint to improve focus and energy.
I look forward to seeing more transformation in my own health as I gain more knowledge of the health benefits of essential oils! We can always learn more and we should be open to growing in our knowledge, even if we already are quite versed. I have also found in my own life, it is always good to be reminded of what I already know.
If this has given you any benefit or if you would like to share your favorite oil, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
Feel free to share with someone who wants to transform their health by using essential oils.
Years ago while living in Russia, I started learning about the power of essential oils. I have been using them ever since and continue to grow in my knowledge and personal practice with them. I am presently taking a course on transforming our health and lives by using essential oils. I will be sharing what I learn and any interesting information I find. Please enjoy the journey with me!
Aromatherapy is becoming more well-known and used for different health issues, whether preventive or in treating illnesses. Many hospitals are using essential oils now for anxiety, depression and infections. Midwives use essential oils to help with childbirth, and the oils can also have antibacterial or anti-fungal benefits. Essential oils are used for cuts, scrapes and burns and to help boost the immune system, as well as aiding with insomnia and digestion. Essential oils are even being used to prevent and fight cancer. There is quite a bit of research on how frankincense shrinks brain tumors.
(I am in no way treating ailments or disease; I am just passing on information that I am learning. You should do your own research and discuss it with your health care professional.)
Two of the main ways essential oils are used is topically and aromatically. According to scientific testing, any substance with a molecular weight below 1000m (m = weight of molecule) should be absorbed by the skin. Essential oils are very small size and have less chemical weight than 1000m. This means that essential oils are able to penetrate the skin and pass into the blood stream and go to different areas of the body for internal therapeutic benefits.
When you use aromatherapy, essential oils are absorbed into the bloodstream when inhaled. Because you have a large amount of blood vessels in your lungs, they absorb the oils and circulate them throughout your body. Using a diffuser can help you to experience the benefits of the essential oils that you are using.
Here are a few examples of how you can use essential oils in your diffuser to transform your health and well-being. You can use lavender to reduce stress, melaleuca to cleanse the air, wild orange to improve your mood, frankincense for spiritual enlightenment and peppermint to improve focus and energy.
I look forward to seeing more transformation in my own health as I gain more knowledge of the health benefits of essential oils! We can always learn more and we should be open to growing in our knowledge, even if we already are quite versed. I have also found in my own life, it is always good to be reminded of what I already know.
If this has given you any benefit or if you would like to share your favorite oil, please comment below or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
Feel free to share with someone who wants to transform their health by using essential oils.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
5 Ways To Empower Yourself
The first step in empowering yourself is to understand and believe that no one has power over the way you think, feel or act. To be mentally strong you cannot have a victim mentality!
1) Change Your Daily Vocabulary – In everything you think or do, realize that you have a choice! Instead of saying, “I have to do the dishes,” you should say, “I am choosing to do the dishes.” Or, instead of saying, “I have to work over the weekend,” you should say, “I am choosing to work over the weekend.” There may be some consequences for your choices, but you must admit that you have a choice! When we do, we feel empowered.
2) Don’t Waste Your Time Feeling Sorry For Yourself – Many people keep score of how many problems they have and how many hardships they have endured. Worrying about or wallowing in your problems will not make them go away or change in any way. Self-pity is bondage. It keeps you from finding a solution and it destroys any hope to find joy along the way. Problems and disappointments are inevitable, but feeling sorry for yourself is a choice! We can always control our attitude, no matter the outcome!
3) Don’t Waste Your Energy On Things You Can’t Control – If you complain and worry you not only waste your time, but your energy. Next time, invest that energy into something that you can control, like trying to find a solution to the problem at hand. If there is no solution to be found at that time, worrying or complaining still will not help change the circumstance or get rid of the problem. Instead, try to help someone else or work on something else. This will not only take your mind off the problem, but you will be blessed with joy knowing you helped someone else or finished another project.
4) Don't Dwell On The Past – Learning from the past empowers you, but dwelling on your failures is harmful. Do not make excuses or try to hide from your failures. Humble yourself and evaluate why it happened. Next time you will be more prepared. Also, don’t keep questioning the choices you have made. You have to just make peace with the past, learn from it. Live in the present and look forward to the future, two things that you can control.
5) Do Not Resent Other People’s Success – Envy and jealousy are destructive and they keep you from being focused on what you need to be doing to reach your goals or what you desire. When you see someone succeed or purchase something you want, be genuinely happy for them! Their achievement does not place limitations upon you or what you can achieve.
Practice these 5 steps daily and you will find yourself accomplishing more and having much more joy. Pay careful attention to how you choose to respond to situations, disappointments and problems that arise. If you want to empower yourself, look for ways you can grow, and be inspired to become better tomorrow than you are today.
We would love to hear from you in the comment box below, or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
Feel free to share with someone who wants to empower themselves.
The first step in empowering yourself is to understand and believe that no one has power over the way you think, feel or act. To be mentally strong you cannot have a victim mentality!
1) Change Your Daily Vocabulary – In everything you think or do, realize that you have a choice! Instead of saying, “I have to do the dishes,” you should say, “I am choosing to do the dishes.” Or, instead of saying, “I have to work over the weekend,” you should say, “I am choosing to work over the weekend.” There may be some consequences for your choices, but you must admit that you have a choice! When we do, we feel empowered.
2) Don’t Waste Your Time Feeling Sorry For Yourself – Many people keep score of how many problems they have and how many hardships they have endured. Worrying about or wallowing in your problems will not make them go away or change in any way. Self-pity is bondage. It keeps you from finding a solution and it destroys any hope to find joy along the way. Problems and disappointments are inevitable, but feeling sorry for yourself is a choice! We can always control our attitude, no matter the outcome!
3) Don’t Waste Your Energy On Things You Can’t Control – If you complain and worry you not only waste your time, but your energy. Next time, invest that energy into something that you can control, like trying to find a solution to the problem at hand. If there is no solution to be found at that time, worrying or complaining still will not help change the circumstance or get rid of the problem. Instead, try to help someone else or work on something else. This will not only take your mind off the problem, but you will be blessed with joy knowing you helped someone else or finished another project.
4) Don't Dwell On The Past – Learning from the past empowers you, but dwelling on your failures is harmful. Do not make excuses or try to hide from your failures. Humble yourself and evaluate why it happened. Next time you will be more prepared. Also, don’t keep questioning the choices you have made. You have to just make peace with the past, learn from it. Live in the present and look forward to the future, two things that you can control.
5) Do Not Resent Other People’s Success – Envy and jealousy are destructive and they keep you from being focused on what you need to be doing to reach your goals or what you desire. When you see someone succeed or purchase something you want, be genuinely happy for them! Their achievement does not place limitations upon you or what you can achieve.
Practice these 5 steps daily and you will find yourself accomplishing more and having much more joy. Pay careful attention to how you choose to respond to situations, disappointments and problems that arise. If you want to empower yourself, look for ways you can grow, and be inspired to become better tomorrow than you are today.
We would love to hear from you in the comment box below, or on www.facebook.com/absorb360.
Feel free to share with someone who wants to empower themselves.
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