How To Start A Successful/Happy Life?

So today you decided that you are going to turn over a new leaf but how does one go about a new start to a successful happy life?

I recently noticed in a widespread newspaper article that those in their 40's are unhappy. People in their 30's feel still there is time. Then in their 50's they stop the worrying and move on with their lives. Why wait. Start here, start right now. No matter how old you are, how young you are, how poor or wealthy. You can today feel good about yourself and where you are going.

It all starts with the power of your mind. Your subconscious mind does so much for you and you are not even aware of it. It operates your body systems, it keeps your heart beating, digests food, and controls your breathing, until you think about breathing! That I find is incredible. Imagine you do all kinds of things all day long and are not conscious about breathing until you think about it. Then you have control. Then you have to take over, don't you. Your subconscious mind obeys your mind. Every time.

Whatever you tell yourself, your subconscious mind hears it. It is listening! It cannot see, it only believes what you tell it. People who tell themselves positive inspiring comments, affirmations, are in fact telling their subconscious mind that this is in fact the truth so make it so.

What happens when you tell yourself over and over again that you are a failure or are forgetful with names, your subconscious mind makes it so. So NEVER tell yourself a negative affirmation.

Affirmations should always be positive, and to the point. For example, I used to always forget people's names right after we were introduced. I know that there were tricks to use to help, but I did not always remember the tricks at the time or could only remember a couple of people's names because the tricks were too awkward to use in large numbers. What worked for me, is to tell myself I have a great memory for people's names. I have a great memory! So instead of telling my subconscious mind a negative, I changed the cycle. So now I have a great memory and remember again and again.

So by using affirmations, we are in fact, telling our subconscious mind what it is we intend to be as a result. I remember talking with someone who was doing 300 affirmations a day! He was not having any success. No wonder. Affirmations are to be simple. Repeat it often throughout the day the same one or two. You can say an affirmation before you get into your car for example. You can say that you are going to arrive at your destination in a timely fashion safe and sound. So remember to say that each and everytime you get into your vehicle and now you are in control, total control.

You must be consistent at repeating affirmations regularly. It is a habit you start. You can also then say an affirmation before you prepare for your day like: Today I am co-creating a joyful day that is gentle and financially prosperious. Pick out something that you intend to have as a result of your affirmation, say it regularly and the mind will get it. It is simply a matter of being focused on what you want your day to look like.

So from now on remember your subconscious mind is listening to you so start each day off right. Appreciate how wonderful your subconscious mind is. The human body really is a marvelous machine. Your days will start to flow much smoother, happier, and successful now that you have your subconscious mind doing what you intend!

Is Low Self Esteem Holding You Back?

Is low self-esteem holding you back from being what you want to be?

If you have low self-esteem as I did then it is very hard to see yourself as who you really want to be. I truly did not love myself . I blamed others and felt I was not in control at all. So what did I do?

Well, first things first. Awareness.

My husband shared with me that where I am right now is only the result of all my decisions or lack of making decisions. I started to listen. I started to open up.

Stop blaming others for your life! The moment I realized that, I truly started on my path to success. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. So I am not asking you to do the impossible, only just silently forgive everyone and most importantly yourself for your lot in life.

By forgiving, you are now releasing and it feels so much better. Now you are in a positive state of mind. Everything starts out much better and you can then start to appreciate how wonderful you truly are.

There are many books out there about self-esteem and I encourage you to get a hold whatever you feel is best. But first just see if maybe all you need to do is let go of blaming everyone. Just realize that you are where you are in life because of the decisions you have made up to this point or the decisions that you decided not to make. Don't need to beat yourself up anymore about the past, it is the past for a reason, leave it there. Once you tell yourself that there is nothing more you can do about that since it is in the past, you are now ready to do something about right now!

Now that you are feeling better, you can focus on maintaining the positive forward momentum. The next step is gratitude. Being grateful is a great way to maintain your high self esteem! Be grateful for all that you have accomplished up to this point. Look around you. The whole universe has created this moment in time just for you. You know what you can do that makes you feel grateful. An example maybe to go for a walk or an activity that you enjoy, like wood-working or helping someone rake up leaves. Remember that feeling and keep it with you as you go about in your day to day experience. Have photos on your desk about your progress and take a few minutes to write about them in a journal before you go to bed or in the mornings. This is not complicated at all.

So to improve your self-esteem is first to relax and not blame others. Then being grateful for who you are. By taking the day to day drama out of your life and filling it with positive feelings of yourself you are now able to accomplish what you want.

**Learn more about how to achieve success and get what you want by visiting my website at http://www.inspiredabundance.com/ or email Michelle directly at: Michelle@InspiredAbundance.com

What is the Secret to Success?

What is the Secret to Success?

Your daily mode of operation is the basic practical steps to move forward. Every day you do activities which helps you create success. But, if two people each are doing the same thing exactly the same way, how come some one achieves success and one does not? Why is that?

The answer truly lies within each individual. Each one of us a set of beliefs about what we believe we can accomplish and a set of beliefs of what we cannot. Even between two siblings who have been raised in the same home together have different results from one another. So if you are not really getting the results you want the answer is in your own set of beliefs. This is why personal development has been very popular and helpful.

At some point in your process of personal development you may have come accross the term or phrase, "Law of Attraction". Listen to the audio below as Warren and I reveal secrets to assist you in your further understanding of "Law of Attraction".

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How to Be, Do, Have?

How to Be, Do Have?

That phrase can help you realize how to change the way you are looking at things and get control of your life. If you want certain lifestyle, or have results that you know someone is having that you would like, it is just a matter of simply pretending to be that person. If they can do it, so can you. So then you as you are pretending to be that person, you start to do what they are doing and then you start to get the results that they have too. Sounds pretty simple. I will break it down in a little more detail for you.

First--Be(the New You): Decide on who you would like to be like, or the results that someone you know is getting, whether they are someone personally you know or someone famous. There are lots of books out there and people in the media that you probably like some aspects of them or their lifestyle as an example. So do some researach.

So let's say you want to be a crocodile expert with your own TV show. First, you could watch the wildlife TV shows and learn what they do and then read up on their biographys to see what steps they did to accomplish their dreams. But there is more.

To really be who you desire, your new you, first don't put yourself in awe of that person. Afterall, we are all human, we were all once babies and we all had to learn how to walk one step at a time. So if you hold yourself away from what you want to be, how in your mind can you achieve their results. I hope you understand that. You too can do what they did. You just have to really want it bad enough, really be ready to do it no matter, no matter what anyone says.

See yourself as already being in possession of your results. How? Just imagine how that person is being all the time and copy it. Feel what it is like. Spend a lot of your focus on just "being" and imaging, and pretending...then you feel more comfortable with the "be" part.

Second--Do: This is the action step. Do what needs to be done effortlessly because afterall you reeaaally want to be the new you and have to get your desired results. So when you are focused on being, the doing feels like it is the next logical step, that it isn't so hard afterall, just keep focusing, pretending, doing. It takes practice, but you do have large easy footprints to follow as a guide. So many different types of people out there are leaving bread crumbs for you to follow! Get their books, programs, whatever you can to help you do what they did, it can be that simple! Stay positive. Remember you have a blueprint from which to follow.

Third--Have: Now you start to get the results of your efforts! Now people may compare you with who you are being for instance, or they may compliment you. Perhaps they may just notice something is different! Enjoy it. The new you is getting feedback from your efforts and only then the new you will start to HAVE the results. As everything is coming in relax about it and feel good at every turn. Don't panic if things are somewhat not what the new you pictured, for this will be an opportunity for you again to decide for yourself if this who you want to be. The new you may decide to go a different direction. The new you will be given choices all the time in your results. The key is to stay consistent and persistent. Don't flip, flop between the old you and the new you.

Now, in order for you to move forward in life and achieve success at whatever you want, first BE, DO, and then you will HAVE. It is a lot easier and more fun this way.

**Learn more about how to be, do, have, by using Law of Attraction by visiting my website at http://www.inspiredabundance.com/ or email Michelle directly at: Michelle@InspiredAbundance.com

Are You Coachable and Trainable?

Are you coachable and trainable? At any point in your life you can learn something "new". It just depends on you. Are you WILLING to be coachable and trainable?


For me, I remember I had the "attitude" that there is nothing new I need to know. Boy was I wrong. For starters, I was in a dead end job and had a pretty uneventful life. Just same old same old. No more growth! All my best years are behind me!!! NO, no, no. It was true I could picture my life for the next 20 years. For example for us, every year go on the same 1 week holiday in the winter and take a few weeks in the summer! Keep working until I can retire. You call that living? That isn't life, it is just biding time. What was I waiting for? Why am I afraid to move forward? Anyone can move forward. Just start from where you are. That is why you have to become coachable and trainable. Open up and be ready to move forward.

But now looking back, I opened up to learning and being coached in order to experience new growth! If I can do it I know anyone can. For starters, I met and made new friends who I could learn something from. These new friends loved to read about personal development for starters. They too wanted to do more than what they have achieved so far. It was so exciting when I realized that I can learn more, just by opening myself up to the possibility. I read, I listened, I attended conferences and now look at me.

My husband is coming up to his second year anniversary of quitting his job and I have been home now for over 5 years! My life is exciting and I assisting others on this journey as well. The step by step journey for us is very satisfying. Now I "feel" truly what life is all about. Not just existing. I don't spend my evenings anymore just watching TV!

So now you know, you can only learn when you are ready. Once you come to a point in your life that you cannot get any further with what you have learned so far, then it is time to open yourself up to be coachable and trainable. That is pretty all there is to it. You cannot learn until you decide you want to learn, you want to move forward!

So when I asked if you are coachable, there are all types of coaching available. From in-depth one on one to just talking regularly with new friends who have set a path and are moving forward. It is up to you. Find yourself new friends for support in your path of learning. Find yourself mentors, coaches, examples of what you can do. Then your path to learn and be coached is wide open along with your choices.

So are you ready to move forward, are you coachable and trainable?

**Learn more about how to be coachable and trainable by using Law of Attraction by visiting my website at http://www.inspiredabundance.com/ or email Michelle directly at: Michelle@InspiredAbundance.com

Achieving Goals Is All About Your Attitude

Achieving Goals is all about your attitude. Everyone should set goals or intentions and know the secret as to how to accomplish them.

SETTING a goal is one of the first things you should do to achieving goals. It makes sense, but I for one never really new that much about setting goals or intentions let alone how to achieve them. No one told me until a few years ago. I learned that you get what you focus on, so set a goal or intention, but you have to have a positive attitude too.

Firstly, you decide what it is you want. If you can't decide, then you get a mixture of things you may want or not want or nothing at all. So if you are not getting anything at all you will enjoy this blog.

Start off with something simple that may perhaps be the next logical step. Since lots of people have jobs out there an example would be a raise or promotion. Now the important part is to think about it all the time. To imagine yourself as the one with the pay raise or the promotion. How would you feel? Do you look any different? See where I am going with this?

I am serious when I say you have to focus on it all the time. You should take time throughout your day to focus on it, but always do it with a positive attitude.

If your goal was to get a new car, have the picture of it in your home and office. Talk about it constantly but always with excitement. You also should start to notice it around on the streets or hear of other people getting one. If that happens then you know you are on the right track.

A positive attitude helps out a lot. Why? Well you can attract a lot more bees with honey than with vinegar. I am sure you notice how you feel much better on a sunny day as to a cloudy day? Being positive gives you a feeling of hope, which leads to belief, which leads to knowing.

So focus on your goal and be in a positive frame of mind. Some people set lots of goals, which may only hinder them because they cannot decide which one they truly want. So know what it is you want. Don't worry about how it will happen, afterall a lot of the truly wonderful ideas in the world came when the scientists were relaxed. The idea just pops into their head, like an apple falling from a tree.

Now if you don't get what you want you were focusing on the lack of what it was you wanted. What that means is your were focused on the now, the absense of the car in your garage for example. So what you were actually focused on was the NOT having that new car. That is the tricky part. Know the difference, it is crucial.

So focus on what you truly want, start off with some simple goals, one at a time is good for starters, and ALWAYS be positive!

**Learn more about how to achieve goals using Law of Attraction by visiting my website at http://www.inspiredabundance.com/ or email Michelle directly at: Michelle@InspiredAbundance.com

Achieve Success with Practice, Practice, Practice

Practice is the doing to achieve success. Sounds pretty simple. It is. If you want to be good at anything, you need to practice it. By practicing you are creating new habits and truly learning. Words do not teach, doing teaches.

So whatever it is you want to be, do or have, you have to practice at it. For example, to practice being a great employer. Every day is a new day to "practice" being better than before. You know what to do, just practice it every day. Don't beat yourself up if you at first are not good at it. It will come, just keep practicing.

All day long you get to practice at getting better and better than before. Today is a magnificent day for you to start. If you want to practice at being a healthier person, you know what to do. Just practice and before long you are now learning, just because you are doing.

Look at what you are doing every day as a practice. Even the final competitions you may be part of is just a practice. What is the result of all this practice is new habits and also now you have changed the way you are looking at things. Your perspective of life is that this is a learning process by doing. There is lots of fun in the practice, the pressure is off, you can relax and enjoy the learning that much better.

The only way to learn to achieve success is by doing, and all we really are is practicing. So go out today and practice what you desire to be, do or have.

**Learn more about how to achieve success using Law of Attraction by visiting my website at http://www.inspiredabundance.com/ or email Michelle directly at: Michelle@InspiredAbundance.com

January "Blahs" Become An Opportunity for Appreciation

Turn the feeling of the January blahs into an opportunity for appreciation of yourself. Pick one room in your home and clean it out. (I did my en-suite bathroom this week as an example) You don’t have to pressure yourself and do the whole house, you can do a small area, like the corner of a room.

Give away the dust collectors, throw away the old bottles of product, rearrange the furniture, plants, wall pictures, give away your clothes you did not wear last year, increase the lighting or swap lamps, anything to make the room look like a picture in a magazine! Or like a hotel room (with lots of drawer & closet space!) For your office area, clean off the desk! Put your in-box and out-box trays on the filing cabinet behind you so you don’t have it in front of you. Rearrange your office furniture if possible, but have your office looking like all the work is done!

Now sit in that room. Enjoy what you have opened up for yourself. One room is done, the clutter that was there is now gone. Feel appreciation of what you have…what you are capable of doing…feel appreciation for yourself…remember how appreciation feels like and carry that with you throughout this month and then from there for the rest of your life (one room at a time).

**Learn more about how to appreciate yourself using the Law of Attraction by visiting my website at http://www.inspiredabundance.com/ or email Michelle directly at: Michelle@InspiredAbundance.com