There are so many kinds of music - country western, classical, eastern, rap, pop, hip hop, rock and roll, soul...what kind of music are you listening to, and how is it affecting your level of stress?
Music moves us - listening to a sad song can make us feel melancholy, soft jazz piano can calm and soothe us, and rock can make us feel strong, excited, even free. Music has been proven to speed healing, is used in malls to put us in the mood to buy, in churches for inspiration and much more. So can you use music to influence your mood and lower your stress in your daily life? Absolutely.
First, consider your general mood. Are you normally stressed, happy, positive, sad, angry, fearful, even shy? Are there consistent times in your life that you would like to change your mood - maybe the drive home from work, or getting up in the morning, or maybe you stress at night, laying in bed, tossing and turning?
For me...it's that low energy time around 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon. I've usually been working since six in the morning or so, and I need a little pick up. For me, it could be a little Van Halen or White Snake, or maybe a little Santana. Other people may prefer some upbeat jazz, or pop music. It doesn't really matter, as long as it makes you feel good.
How does music influence our mood like this?
There are many ways music influences our mood. Music is energy - vibrations that have a certain frequency. As we listen to the music, our brainwaves may adjust to match the vibrations of the music. This is why music can be very effective for meditation and hypnosis, it can actually "entrain" the brain to enter a deeper, or more relaxed, aware state.
Your memories may also be part of the influence of music. Many times, the brain stores emotion alongside memories - if a song makes you blue, you might remember a time when you were really sad, and that song came on the radio, virtually anchoring itself to that sad feeling. Your brain would create a direct link between the song and the emotion, so every time you hear the song, that emotion is accessed as well.
Words can also have a large effect on us...there may be words in the music that really resonate with you, like in some inspirational songs. You may relate to the story of a song because of a similar experience. These things can strike a chord (pun intended) with you and alter your mood.
Many people listen to music in the background while they work, drive or do other things. They are not focused on the music, but their inner mind does take it in. If you listen to music with negative or harsh words or themes, you might want to consider that many times when listening to music, people have a tendency to enter into an altered state of awareness. The conscious mind is distracted with work, but the subconscious, or inner mind, is recording and storing it. This can actually cause you to feel more stress. If you listen to a lot of negative music or other media, consider that it can have a negative effect on your beliefs, thoughts, feelings and actions. Of course, listening to positive music can have a positive effect on your beliefs, thoughts feelings and actions.
You can use music as a tool to help you achieve the feelings that you want. If you want to have a more relaxed environment at work, play music that calms you and helps you to focus. There is music that is specifically designed to help you meditate, coaxing your brainwaves into a specific pattern. You can play upbeat music when cleaning the house or exercising. If you're feeling down you can listen to inspirational music.
Music can have a big influence on your mood, increasing your ability to relax, making you feel good, increasing your focus and much more. When you choose music for yourself and the people around you, consider how you want to feel, then choose music that can help produce that feeling.
Tracey Burchard is a Hypnotist and Life Coach providing services in the Orlando area and Nationwide by phone. Visit her website at www.bodymindhypnosis.com to learn more about hypnosis and life coaching. Visit our website at http://www.selfhelpfree.com for great free resources, downloads and more self help stuff.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Hypnosis by Phone - Does it Really Work?
Hypnosis has recently been featured on Oprah, with Brian Weiss doing a demonstration, working with the entire audience to take them through a past life. People are talking about the benefits and effectiveness of hypnosis with smoking cessation, weight loss, fears and much more. The question is, does hypnosis work, and can it work by phone? Can you save gas and relax in the comfort of your own armchair while you are remotely guided into a hypnotic state?
With hypnosis becoming more popular as people are educated about the benefits and safety of this unique art, there are more hypnotists offering sessions by phone. This might seem like a great idea to save gas and time, and to be in your own, comfortable environment while being tranced. Can it happen by phone? Certainly.
Hypnosis is direct communication with the subconscious mind. It's even possible that some people benefit more from a phone session than an in-person session, because they have a higher level of security, safety and comfort - things that, if missing, can keep someone from reaching a sufficient level of focused awareness for hypnosis. Most techniques that are used in a personal setting can easily be transferred to phone - after all, a hypnotist uses words as tools...
Here's a list of the benefits and some potential drawbacks of hypnosis by phone.
Hypnosis is a natural state, much like deep meditation. In your own environment, you could easily feel more comfortable and relax deeper and more easily, attaining a hypnotic state faster. Since hypnosis focuses on direct communication with your subconscious mind, a hypnotist could potentially work with you anywhere, as long as you are receptive to it.
Even though it's a myth that a hypnotist can control you, and that you maintain awareness in a hypnosis session, a distance session could remove that fear for those with nervousness about the issue.
Many people routinely listen to visualization or meditation CDs, or listen to music on their MP3s and are used to listening with headphones (we suggest our phone clients use headphones for their session, if possible). This familiarity can help the session progress faster and headphones help block out distracting noises, helping the client focus in on the hypnotist's voice.
If privacy is an issue for a client, or if they are shy or nervous, the phone creates a barrier that helps them feel safe so they can get the full benefit of the session.
You can choose a hypnotist that is not local. You have a choice of hypnotists, nationwide. For those people in small towns or far from a local hypnotist this is a great benefit. Or if you have not been able to find a local hypnotist that you feel comfortable with, this is a great option and expands your selection considerably.
Here are some possible drawbacks, and solutions...
The phone may get disconnected...It's OK, you won't remain in hypnosis forever or "get lost" in some undescribed place. Your subconscious is there to protect you - you would simply come back to normal awareness and wait for your hypnotist to call you back and finish the session.
You may fall asleep. This is possible, but not likely, unless your hypnotist practices only direct suggestion. In that case, the session will not be interactive. A well-trained hypnotist will be directing you through an interactive session where you will be answering questions and using mental exercises to resolve your issues. Suggestions may not stick if the original cause of your issue has not been resolved. In either case, your hypnotist should be checking with you consistently to insure you are following with the session and having a satisfactory experience. If you do fall asleep, you will either be awakened by your hypnotist, or will awaken naturally after a short nap.
There may be long distance charges. Check with your hypnotist before scheduling a session so you know what to expect. There are many phone plans that offer free long distance and your hypnotist may subscribe to one.
Payment options. Check to see what kind of payment your hypnotist accepts. You may have to send in a check before your session, delaying your session, and your results. Many hypnotists are taking payment with a merchant service, or you might be able to pay through PayPal which accepts many different kinds of payments, instantly.
Phone Hypnosis may not be for everyone, but for many people, it is an excellent option that enables them to achieve results in the comfort of their own home, without the additional stress of driving in traffic, being in unfamiliar surroundings and additional travel time.
Visit our website at http://www.bodymindhypnosis.com for more information on hypnosis.
With hypnosis becoming more popular as people are educated about the benefits and safety of this unique art, there are more hypnotists offering sessions by phone. This might seem like a great idea to save gas and time, and to be in your own, comfortable environment while being tranced. Can it happen by phone? Certainly.
Hypnosis is direct communication with the subconscious mind. It's even possible that some people benefit more from a phone session than an in-person session, because they have a higher level of security, safety and comfort - things that, if missing, can keep someone from reaching a sufficient level of focused awareness for hypnosis. Most techniques that are used in a personal setting can easily be transferred to phone - after all, a hypnotist uses words as tools...
Here's a list of the benefits and some potential drawbacks of hypnosis by phone.
Hypnosis is a natural state, much like deep meditation. In your own environment, you could easily feel more comfortable and relax deeper and more easily, attaining a hypnotic state faster. Since hypnosis focuses on direct communication with your subconscious mind, a hypnotist could potentially work with you anywhere, as long as you are receptive to it.
Even though it's a myth that a hypnotist can control you, and that you maintain awareness in a hypnosis session, a distance session could remove that fear for those with nervousness about the issue.
Many people routinely listen to visualization or meditation CDs, or listen to music on their MP3s and are used to listening with headphones (we suggest our phone clients use headphones for their session, if possible). This familiarity can help the session progress faster and headphones help block out distracting noises, helping the client focus in on the hypnotist's voice.
If privacy is an issue for a client, or if they are shy or nervous, the phone creates a barrier that helps them feel safe so they can get the full benefit of the session.
You can choose a hypnotist that is not local. You have a choice of hypnotists, nationwide. For those people in small towns or far from a local hypnotist this is a great benefit. Or if you have not been able to find a local hypnotist that you feel comfortable with, this is a great option and expands your selection considerably.
Here are some possible drawbacks, and solutions...
The phone may get disconnected...It's OK, you won't remain in hypnosis forever or "get lost" in some undescribed place. Your subconscious is there to protect you - you would simply come back to normal awareness and wait for your hypnotist to call you back and finish the session.
You may fall asleep. This is possible, but not likely, unless your hypnotist practices only direct suggestion. In that case, the session will not be interactive. A well-trained hypnotist will be directing you through an interactive session where you will be answering questions and using mental exercises to resolve your issues. Suggestions may not stick if the original cause of your issue has not been resolved. In either case, your hypnotist should be checking with you consistently to insure you are following with the session and having a satisfactory experience. If you do fall asleep, you will either be awakened by your hypnotist, or will awaken naturally after a short nap.
There may be long distance charges. Check with your hypnotist before scheduling a session so you know what to expect. There are many phone plans that offer free long distance and your hypnotist may subscribe to one.
Payment options. Check to see what kind of payment your hypnotist accepts. You may have to send in a check before your session, delaying your session, and your results. Many hypnotists are taking payment with a merchant service, or you might be able to pay through PayPal which accepts many different kinds of payments, instantly.
Phone Hypnosis may not be for everyone, but for many people, it is an excellent option that enables them to achieve results in the comfort of their own home, without the additional stress of driving in traffic, being in unfamiliar surroundings and additional travel time.
Visit our website at http://www.bodymindhypnosis.com for more information on hypnosis.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
What Happens When 3 Extraordinary Teachers from "the Secret" Come Together to Teach the Science of Getting Rich?
The Science of Getting Rich is a timeless classic written in 1910 by Wallace D. Wattles. It is a bold title for a book and suggests that getting rich is a predictable outcome if one can master the principles outlined in the book. Here is how Wallace D. Wattles puts it in his own words, "The ownership of money and property comes as a result of doing things in a certain way. Those who do things in this certain way, whether on purpose or accidentally, get rich. Those who do not do things in this certain way, no matter how hard they work or how able they are, remain poor. It is a natural law that like causes always produce like effects. Therefore, any man or woman who learns to do things in this certain way will infallibly get rich."
Certainly, this book is well referenced by many of the great teachers today and it is the same book that inspired Rhonda Byrne to produce that runaway success "the Secret". Here is what Rhonda Byrne said on her introductory note to the book, "I can honestly say that, since that first night when a tattered printed manuscript found its way to me (thanks to one of my daughters), my life has never been the same. Once you read it for yourself, you will understand why". Rhonda went on to produce the movie "the Secret" and the best-selling book of the same title which has sold millions of copies worldwide.
However, learning how to do things in that "certain way" as described by Wallace D. Wattles may be more challenging for some as the book was written nearly 100 years ago. Some of the language is a little dated and much of its wisdom lost from a modern day perspective.
Fortunately, a new training seminar for the Science of Getting Rich has brought the wisdom of this timeless classic back to life for modern readers. Called "the Science of Getting Rich", this program is the most comprehensive training system for mastering Wallace D. Wattles wealth creation philosophies and principles since its creation. It comprises written, audio and live seminar formats for learning, applying and mastering the Science of Getting Rich
A unique "twist" to the program is the fact that it has an in-built vehicle for creating substantial financial wealth through its affiliate program. This is truly a unique wealth eduction and wealth building program designed to empower any individual with the resources to get rich. It is a program whose time has come. The program would not be possible without the original text from Wallace D. Wattles, the skills of leading teachers of our time, the phenomenal success of "the Secret" and the Internet as a learning and distribution tool. Visit the website here...
Monday, May 19, 2008
Using Hypnosis for Weight Loss
You’ve been riding the weight loss roller coaster, countless yo-yo diets, pills, patches, “food programs,” exercise programs, surgery and more advice than you know what to do with. Low-carb, lowfat, grapefruit, cabbage soup, apple diet, juice diet, metabolism diet, sugar busters, Atkins, blood type…can somebody make the world stop spinning so we can GET OFF? Read on to see why you’re REALLY overweight, and how hypnosis can help you drop the pounds permanently and feel great.
Let’s face it, America is overweight. The numbers increase every year, it’s affecting men, women, even children. It’s affecting businesses, health care costs, relationships and the daily lives of millions of people.
If you’re one of those people who has been battling the bulge without success, or have a tendency to fall off your diet, hypnosis could be the answer you are looking for.
With hypnosis:
You don’t have to diet
You feel better about yourself right away
You feel motivated to exercise
You want to be good to yourself
You can improve many areas of your life at the same time
And best – you get results.
Why does hypnosis work? Let’s talk about your inner belief system for a moment. You are made up of a web of beliefs, and most of them aren’t even yours. Consider that most of your beliefs were set in place by the time you were seven years old. Many of them belonged to your relatives, you got some from Church, from friends, teachers, even from TV. Some you learned from experience – did you ever get food for a reward? Or when you were hurt? Get your tonsils out and you can have all the ice cream you want…
But beliefs are like the inner programming that runs your life. They get buried deep inside, and then we just go through life, operating off that programming. Most of us never realize what many of our beliefs even are, we just go through our lives being who we are, and sometimes wondering why we do the things we do. And some of us get frustrated because we get stuck. Stuck in life, stuck in our careers, or stuck on our diets.
With hypnosis, you are able to take a look at that belief system, and really understand what’s going on inside. Why are you driven to eat that bag of potato chips? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just change that inner urge? Beliefs create thoughts, thoughts create feelings, feelings create action. What if you could change that core belief?
That’s what hypnosis can do.
Hypnosis is generally a very relaxing experience, much like deep meditation. The difference is, you have your hypnotist – your guide to retraining your mind. When you uncover those old beliefs and let them go, it’s easy to choose new ones to replace them. Imagine filling your mind with new beliefs that you choose yourself. Beliefs that will help you get motivated, eat healthy and really take care of yourself. Wouldn’t it be great to let go of the struggle?
You know that you have some limiting beliefs…we all do. Wouldn’t it be great, if in just a few sessions with a qualified hypnotist you could let go of your limiting beliefs, resolve old, uncomfortable feelings, and feel emotionally and physically balanced?
That’s what hypnosis can do. And it can be easy.
Imagine, you chat with your hypnotist a bit, sit in a nice, comfy recliner, close your eyes and listen to a nice soothing voice. Then you let go of all your worries and stress – your hypnotist helps you discover the things that are keeping you heavy and helps you resolve and change them, creating a new inner picture (or “program”) of yourself. Your inner mind knows its new responsibility – to help you achieve that new program. You open your eyes feeling refreshed and balanced – and motivated. Cool, right?
You’ll think it’s really cool when you see yourself getting thinner, almost automatically.
That’s what hypnosis can do.
Let’s face it, America is overweight. The numbers increase every year, it’s affecting men, women, even children. It’s affecting businesses, health care costs, relationships and the daily lives of millions of people.
If you’re one of those people who has been battling the bulge without success, or have a tendency to fall off your diet, hypnosis could be the answer you are looking for.
With hypnosis:
You don’t have to diet
You feel better about yourself right away
You feel motivated to exercise
You want to be good to yourself
You can improve many areas of your life at the same time
And best – you get results.
Why does hypnosis work? Let’s talk about your inner belief system for a moment. You are made up of a web of beliefs, and most of them aren’t even yours. Consider that most of your beliefs were set in place by the time you were seven years old. Many of them belonged to your relatives, you got some from Church, from friends, teachers, even from TV. Some you learned from experience – did you ever get food for a reward? Or when you were hurt? Get your tonsils out and you can have all the ice cream you want…
But beliefs are like the inner programming that runs your life. They get buried deep inside, and then we just go through life, operating off that programming. Most of us never realize what many of our beliefs even are, we just go through our lives being who we are, and sometimes wondering why we do the things we do. And some of us get frustrated because we get stuck. Stuck in life, stuck in our careers, or stuck on our diets.
With hypnosis, you are able to take a look at that belief system, and really understand what’s going on inside. Why are you driven to eat that bag of potato chips? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just change that inner urge? Beliefs create thoughts, thoughts create feelings, feelings create action. What if you could change that core belief?
That’s what hypnosis can do.
Hypnosis is generally a very relaxing experience, much like deep meditation. The difference is, you have your hypnotist – your guide to retraining your mind. When you uncover those old beliefs and let them go, it’s easy to choose new ones to replace them. Imagine filling your mind with new beliefs that you choose yourself. Beliefs that will help you get motivated, eat healthy and really take care of yourself. Wouldn’t it be great to let go of the struggle?
You know that you have some limiting beliefs…we all do. Wouldn’t it be great, if in just a few sessions with a qualified hypnotist you could let go of your limiting beliefs, resolve old, uncomfortable feelings, and feel emotionally and physically balanced?
That’s what hypnosis can do. And it can be easy.
Imagine, you chat with your hypnotist a bit, sit in a nice, comfy recliner, close your eyes and listen to a nice soothing voice. Then you let go of all your worries and stress – your hypnotist helps you discover the things that are keeping you heavy and helps you resolve and change them, creating a new inner picture (or “program”) of yourself. Your inner mind knows its new responsibility – to help you achieve that new program. You open your eyes feeling refreshed and balanced – and motivated. Cool, right?
You’ll think it’s really cool when you see yourself getting thinner, almost automatically.
That’s what hypnosis can do.
Self Esteem - Acceptance or Forgiveness?
Just about everybody can use some work on their self esteem. This article shows you steps you can take to boost your self esteem and increase your confidence levels, and feel better immediately.
We live in a society where, from pretty much the time you are born, life is about looking good and fitting in. Think about it…you feel the way you feel in a large part because of what you believe, and your beliefs come from may sources. Think about the advertising you have been subjected to – beautiful models wearing the hottest clothes…weight loss commercials, drug commercials,
From an early age, you are programmed to believe that you don’t have enough, don’t look good enough, don’t make enough money, don’t have the perfect house, friends, car, clothes, body…the list goes on and on. It’s as though you are wrong about everything, and promotes a belief that you are not enough, or not good enough.
Think about it – commercials want you to buy their products. So they make you feel that you’re a nobody if you don’t use their product. We watch these commercials, then we think we don’t measure up because we are not as happy, glamorous, rich, thin or having as much fun as we are “supposed” to!
What about those fashion magazines? They are filled with ads and articles for diets, health products, clothes, skin products and more. Their goal is to make you believe that if you buy all their stuff, you will be beautiful and happy, just like all their fancy models.
In our society we are programmed from a very young age that we are supposed to be “perfect.” And this kind of programming sets us up for failure – no wonder we have low self-esteem!
This affects the teen market dramatically – advertising of diets and models depicted in teen and fashion magazines contribute significantly to the number of teens with eating disorders and self esteem problems.
Marketing companies are brilliant – they know what we watch, when we watch it, what we normally buy, where we buy it, how much we buy and more. With repetitive advertising they pass all our conscious filters and program that information right in. Here are some of the beliefs you might have from advertising companies programming you…
People have LOTS of Fun when they drink beer.
Wrinkles make you look old and ugly, and wrinkle cream will make you feel happy and beautiful.
Having a credit card means you are rich and can spend frivolously.
Are these really true? Probably not…but it’s exactly what these companies want you to believe. They want you to buy their products and they are trying to create a “need.” Once you succumb to that need, you buy their products – and admit that you , indeed, believe in what they are advertising.
Then of course we have the reality shows like “What Not to Wear” and “10 Years Younger” making us feel like we are not accepted and loved unless we look young and are wearing nice, fancy clothes.
Do we really need wrinkle cream? Or are we just comparing ourselves with air-brushed photos of beautiful models. Have you ever seen those models without their makeup? Not so pretty!
Does that American Express card mean you can spend lots of money and have a lavish lifestyle? Probably not…unless you already do…but they sure want you to spend lots of money on their card so they can take their cut…
When we are bombarded with so many hits on our self esteem, how do we love and accept ourselves for who we are? We are consistently assaulted by advertising from multiple sources insinuating that we can only be perfect, happy and beautiful if we have their products. How can we overcome this?
First of all, limit your intake of media, and be aware of the intent of the advertiser. Many times they want you to feel a pain, or feel badly about yourself so you will “need” their product.
Accept that you are ok as you are – the people you see on TV and in magazines are not perfect, either. They are just portrayed that way to see you something.
Forgive yourself for what you think are your faults…everyone has problems and issues – that’s a normal part of life. Give yourself permission to make mistakes, to feel the way you feel and to not be perfect (perfection is only a myth…).
Forgive society and media for the beliefs and lies that they have pressed on you – because you are the way you are does not make you wrong. Find what works for you, find what makes you feel good…that’s what is right for you.
Measure your value in terms that are meaningful to you – not necessarily meaningful to society. You may be overweight, but feel good about yourself because you volunteer…or you may not fit society’s idea of successful, but feel good about yourself because you are kind and loving to your family.
Think about the reasons why other people like you, love you and appreciate you. See if you can appreciate yourself for those reasons as well. Try to identify with the person that others see in you as they look at you through the eyes of love, and give yourself permission to love yourself.
We live in a society where, from pretty much the time you are born, life is about looking good and fitting in. Think about it…you feel the way you feel in a large part because of what you believe, and your beliefs come from may sources. Think about the advertising you have been subjected to – beautiful models wearing the hottest clothes…weight loss commercials, drug commercials,
From an early age, you are programmed to believe that you don’t have enough, don’t look good enough, don’t make enough money, don’t have the perfect house, friends, car, clothes, body…the list goes on and on. It’s as though you are wrong about everything, and promotes a belief that you are not enough, or not good enough.
Think about it – commercials want you to buy their products. So they make you feel that you’re a nobody if you don’t use their product. We watch these commercials, then we think we don’t measure up because we are not as happy, glamorous, rich, thin or having as much fun as we are “supposed” to!
What about those fashion magazines? They are filled with ads and articles for diets, health products, clothes, skin products and more. Their goal is to make you believe that if you buy all their stuff, you will be beautiful and happy, just like all their fancy models.
In our society we are programmed from a very young age that we are supposed to be “perfect.” And this kind of programming sets us up for failure – no wonder we have low self-esteem!
This affects the teen market dramatically – advertising of diets and models depicted in teen and fashion magazines contribute significantly to the number of teens with eating disorders and self esteem problems.
Marketing companies are brilliant – they know what we watch, when we watch it, what we normally buy, where we buy it, how much we buy and more. With repetitive advertising they pass all our conscious filters and program that information right in. Here are some of the beliefs you might have from advertising companies programming you…
People have LOTS of Fun when they drink beer.
Wrinkles make you look old and ugly, and wrinkle cream will make you feel happy and beautiful.
Having a credit card means you are rich and can spend frivolously.
Are these really true? Probably not…but it’s exactly what these companies want you to believe. They want you to buy their products and they are trying to create a “need.” Once you succumb to that need, you buy their products – and admit that you , indeed, believe in what they are advertising.
Then of course we have the reality shows like “What Not to Wear” and “10 Years Younger” making us feel like we are not accepted and loved unless we look young and are wearing nice, fancy clothes.
Do we really need wrinkle cream? Or are we just comparing ourselves with air-brushed photos of beautiful models. Have you ever seen those models without their makeup? Not so pretty!
Does that American Express card mean you can spend lots of money and have a lavish lifestyle? Probably not…unless you already do…but they sure want you to spend lots of money on their card so they can take their cut…
When we are bombarded with so many hits on our self esteem, how do we love and accept ourselves for who we are? We are consistently assaulted by advertising from multiple sources insinuating that we can only be perfect, happy and beautiful if we have their products. How can we overcome this?
First of all, limit your intake of media, and be aware of the intent of the advertiser. Many times they want you to feel a pain, or feel badly about yourself so you will “need” their product.
Accept that you are ok as you are – the people you see on TV and in magazines are not perfect, either. They are just portrayed that way to see you something.
Forgive yourself for what you think are your faults…everyone has problems and issues – that’s a normal part of life. Give yourself permission to make mistakes, to feel the way you feel and to not be perfect (perfection is only a myth…).
Forgive society and media for the beliefs and lies that they have pressed on you – because you are the way you are does not make you wrong. Find what works for you, find what makes you feel good…that’s what is right for you.
Measure your value in terms that are meaningful to you – not necessarily meaningful to society. You may be overweight, but feel good about yourself because you volunteer…or you may not fit society’s idea of successful, but feel good about yourself because you are kind and loving to your family.
Think about the reasons why other people like you, love you and appreciate you. See if you can appreciate yourself for those reasons as well. Try to identify with the person that others see in you as they look at you through the eyes of love, and give yourself permission to love yourself.
The Law of Attraction – Is it Working for You?
Many people are beginning to practice the “secret” Law of Attraction. From corporate professionals to home care nurses, people in every profession are discovering that the Universal Laws can work for them. But what happens when it doesn’t work? Here are some reasons that the Law of Attraction might not be working for you and what you can do to resolve them.
The Law of Attraction – simply visualize for ten minutes per day, and you’ll have your heart’s desires, right? If it were really that simple, your kids would have more toys than you could fit in your house! There are several components to using the Law of Attraction successfully, and several reasons you might not be getting the success you’d like. Here’s where some of my clients get caught up.
Visualization is just one component of using the secret Law of Attraction successfully, and it’s important to do it in a certain way. When you visualize, it’s best to do it from a focused or meditative state. You really want to be clear about what you want, so you need to limit distractions. As you visualize your new house, make sure you put yourself in the picture, and this is vitally important – take note of how having that house would make you feel. Maybe you visualize yourself in your new living room, snuggling in your brand new overstuffed chair in front of the fire with a cup of soothing tea. Do you see how that creates a powerful feeling? Or maybe you visualize yourself in your crystal clear pool, playing ball with the kids, laughing and creating memories. This is a completely different feeling, but still very powerful.
So, you’ve got the visualization down. You’re ready for your dreams to manifest themselves, right? They might, but what if they don’t? What went wrong?
You may have some tangled energy around the thing that you desire. For instance, you visualize that beautiful new house, and you really feel it…but deep down, somewhere in your old belief system, you just don’t think that you’ll be able to afford a house that beautiful. And every time you visualize your beautiful new house, you feel a distant twinge of disbelief that works against the Law of Attraction, pushing that dream away.
Or, maybe you do believe on all levels that you can have this house, but it’s just not manifesting. You may be sending mixed messages through your visualizations. If one day the house is blue, and the next day it’s yellow, you’re not being consistent and clear, and what you will get may not really be what you want. Make sure that you decide what you want, then be clear on the details and stay consistent.
Are you missing opportunities? I’ve had clients who have had the answer staring them right in the face, and because they had a certain idea about “how” they should get that new car, they totally missed an opportunity. They decided that this car would come from a certain car dealer, and they imagined getting the keys and driving it off the lot. When one of their neighbors was left the same car in a will, with less than 10,000 miles, they put a for sale sign on the car. But that wasn’t the picture my client had in their mind, so they ignored that opportunity – which would have given them what they wanted, and at a much better price! Keep your eyes open – things may come to you in ways entirely different than you are expecting them to!
Faith. Faith is so important – keep believing…look for evidence that things are moving in the direction you want them to. Sometimes thoughts pop up in our minds that are from those old, limiting beliefs. You have to learn to push them aside. Replace them with thoughts that are consistent with what you want, with what you are using the Law of Attraction for. Realize that thoughts are just thoughts…they are not necessarily the truth. Recognize them as just being energy….and you can change that energy. Align all your energy with your visualizations and you will be attracting and manifesting quickly and powerfully.
Act. I’ve had people come to me about the Law of Attraction – saying they visualize every day – some of them for an hour! But they don’t get what they want. When I ask them what their action plan is to achieve their goal, they just look at me with a blank stare. Action is important! The Universe needs you to help bring about the situations and conditions that will allow it to fulfill your desires. If you sit at home and visualize meeting the man of your dreams…but you never leave the house, what opportunity are you giving the Universe to give you what you want? Take some steps – go shopping, go to the park, get out and meet some people. Don’t sit at home and expect your new love to drop down the chimney! Be open to inspired action – maybe you just feel like there’s something you should do…it may not even make sense to you at the time…you just get a sense that you need to take an action. That’s the Law of Attraction at work – guiding you into the perfect scenarios to make what you want become a reality.
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The Law of Attraction – simply visualize for ten minutes per day, and you’ll have your heart’s desires, right? If it were really that simple, your kids would have more toys than you could fit in your house! There are several components to using the Law of Attraction successfully, and several reasons you might not be getting the success you’d like. Here’s where some of my clients get caught up.
Visualization is just one component of using the secret Law of Attraction successfully, and it’s important to do it in a certain way. When you visualize, it’s best to do it from a focused or meditative state. You really want to be clear about what you want, so you need to limit distractions. As you visualize your new house, make sure you put yourself in the picture, and this is vitally important – take note of how having that house would make you feel. Maybe you visualize yourself in your new living room, snuggling in your brand new overstuffed chair in front of the fire with a cup of soothing tea. Do you see how that creates a powerful feeling? Or maybe you visualize yourself in your crystal clear pool, playing ball with the kids, laughing and creating memories. This is a completely different feeling, but still very powerful.
So, you’ve got the visualization down. You’re ready for your dreams to manifest themselves, right? They might, but what if they don’t? What went wrong?
You may have some tangled energy around the thing that you desire. For instance, you visualize that beautiful new house, and you really feel it…but deep down, somewhere in your old belief system, you just don’t think that you’ll be able to afford a house that beautiful. And every time you visualize your beautiful new house, you feel a distant twinge of disbelief that works against the Law of Attraction, pushing that dream away.
Or, maybe you do believe on all levels that you can have this house, but it’s just not manifesting. You may be sending mixed messages through your visualizations. If one day the house is blue, and the next day it’s yellow, you’re not being consistent and clear, and what you will get may not really be what you want. Make sure that you decide what you want, then be clear on the details and stay consistent.
Are you missing opportunities? I’ve had clients who have had the answer staring them right in the face, and because they had a certain idea about “how” they should get that new car, they totally missed an opportunity. They decided that this car would come from a certain car dealer, and they imagined getting the keys and driving it off the lot. When one of their neighbors was left the same car in a will, with less than 10,000 miles, they put a for sale sign on the car. But that wasn’t the picture my client had in their mind, so they ignored that opportunity – which would have given them what they wanted, and at a much better price! Keep your eyes open – things may come to you in ways entirely different than you are expecting them to!
Faith. Faith is so important – keep believing…look for evidence that things are moving in the direction you want them to. Sometimes thoughts pop up in our minds that are from those old, limiting beliefs. You have to learn to push them aside. Replace them with thoughts that are consistent with what you want, with what you are using the Law of Attraction for. Realize that thoughts are just thoughts…they are not necessarily the truth. Recognize them as just being energy….and you can change that energy. Align all your energy with your visualizations and you will be attracting and manifesting quickly and powerfully.
Act. I’ve had people come to me about the Law of Attraction – saying they visualize every day – some of them for an hour! But they don’t get what they want. When I ask them what their action plan is to achieve their goal, they just look at me with a blank stare. Action is important! The Universe needs you to help bring about the situations and conditions that will allow it to fulfill your desires. If you sit at home and visualize meeting the man of your dreams…but you never leave the house, what opportunity are you giving the Universe to give you what you want? Take some steps – go shopping, go to the park, get out and meet some people. Don’t sit at home and expect your new love to drop down the chimney! Be open to inspired action – maybe you just feel like there’s something you should do…it may not even make sense to you at the time…you just get a sense that you need to take an action. That’s the Law of Attraction at work – guiding you into the perfect scenarios to make what you want become a reality.
Take the Prosperity Challenge! Like to know what The Prosperity Game is all about? Here's your opportunity to "try before you buy." Join Jeanna and Eva as they conduct a FREE live 60-minute introductory teleclass called The Prosperity Challenge.
Get the lowdown on Attraction Principles and go big on the call (that is the challenge part of the class ;-) And learn everything you want to know about the Prosperity Game! The Prosperity Challenge
More on Happiness - the Effects of Stress
It's hard to be happy when you're stressed. Stress makes you cranky, irritable, keeps you up at night, and has detrimental effects on your health.
On the other hand, when you're happy you don't feel stressed. You simply can't feel both feelings at the same time. Now, I don't expect you to simply choose to be happy all the time with no training...but there are things you can do to increase the time you spend being happy every day.
First, let's talk about lowering your stress level. There have been multitudes of studies that prove how helpful meditation, visualization and hypnosis are for relaxation and stress management. You can find recordings to help you, like the ones at http://www.cdonlinewarehouse.com, or you can simply listen to uplifting music for 20 minutes or so a day. This tends to elevate your mood, create those "happy" hormones and can last throughout the day.
People who exercise consistently are happier than those who don't. Exercise is great for lowering stress, improving mood and improving health. That doesn't mean you have to do an hour a day - Prevention Magazine says that 10 minutes of walking or exercise 3 times a day works even better for great health and more.
Pay attention to what you feed your mind. Are you listening to the news all the time? Why not listen to upbeat music, or (here's a novel idea) a CD on improving your life from Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor, Zig Ziglar or Wayne Dyer? There is so much good information out there - you could spend hours a day filling up your mind with great stuff.
So, since what you focus on the most tends to be what shows up in your life...what will you choose to focus on?
On the other hand, when you're happy you don't feel stressed. You simply can't feel both feelings at the same time. Now, I don't expect you to simply choose to be happy all the time with no training...but there are things you can do to increase the time you spend being happy every day.
First, let's talk about lowering your stress level. There have been multitudes of studies that prove how helpful meditation, visualization and hypnosis are for relaxation and stress management. You can find recordings to help you, like the ones at http://www.cdonlinewarehouse.com, or you can simply listen to uplifting music for 20 minutes or so a day. This tends to elevate your mood, create those "happy" hormones and can last throughout the day.
People who exercise consistently are happier than those who don't. Exercise is great for lowering stress, improving mood and improving health. That doesn't mean you have to do an hour a day - Prevention Magazine says that 10 minutes of walking or exercise 3 times a day works even better for great health and more.
Pay attention to what you feed your mind. Are you listening to the news all the time? Why not listen to upbeat music, or (here's a novel idea) a CD on improving your life from Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor, Zig Ziglar or Wayne Dyer? There is so much good information out there - you could spend hours a day filling up your mind with great stuff.
So, since what you focus on the most tends to be what shows up in your life...what will you choose to focus on?
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