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- Having an Abundance Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2023 from Estra RoellWhat is the difference between having an abundance mindset and having a scarcity mindset? A scarcity mindset is a fixed mindset. It is focused on lack and a belief that the supply is limited. An abundance mindset is a growth mindset. It allows for possibilities, growth and understands we live ...
Views: 451 - Having an Abundance Mindset - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2022 from Estra RoellWhat is the difference between having an abundance mindset and having a scarcity mindset? A scarcity mindset is a fixed mindset. It is focused on lack and a belief that the supply is limited. An abundance mindset is a growth mindset. It allows for possibilities, growth and understands we live ...
Views: 520 - Tuning In to Your Soul's Purpose - by Submitted on May 04, 2022 from Estra Roell"If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there the whole while, waiting for you, and the life you ought to be living is the one you are living.” —Joseph Campbell When you tune into your soul’s purpose you feel fulfilled and have a clear sense of ...
Views: 515 - Laughter and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2022 from Estra RoellOne of the things I really enjoy in my relationship with my husband is how we make each other laugh. It feels great to laugh and that cheery feeling lasts well beyond the actual laugh. Laughter is one of the best ways to get and keep a high vibration. And we know that when we’re in a high vibe ...
Views: 572 - How to Make Positive Changes in Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2021 from Estra RoellOne of the things that holds us back from making positive changes in our lives is the fear that things will be worse in the future than they are now. We cling to the ideas and circumstances we’ve already created, even if their purpose is finished. But if we don’t lovingly let go of the old, we ...
Views: 505 - 7 Misconceptions About Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2021 from Estra RoellThere are many misconceptions about life purpose. Those misconceptions cause a lot of people to needlessly twist themselves into knots trying to figure out what they’re here for. Below are some common misunderstandings about purpose that I hope to clear up for you. 1. Not everyone has a ...
Views: 559(1 vote) - How to Craft Affirmations That Work - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2021 from Estra RoellAffirmations can be a big help in creating the things, experiences, relationships, careers, spiritual growth and bank accounts you want. But, if done incorrectly they can come back to bite you. The important thing to remember about affirmations is imagining you already have what you want and ...
Views: 571 - Turning Self-Doubt Into Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2021 from Estra Roell“Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself. Believe in yourself, your abilities and your own potential. Never let self-doubt hold you captive. You are worthy of all that you dream of and hope for.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart ...
Views: 653 - How to Create What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2020 from Estra Roell“Energy is the currency of the universe. When you ‘pay’ attention to something, you buy that experience. So when you allow your consciousness to focus on someone or something that annoys you, you feed it your energy and it reciprocates the experience of being annoyed. Be selective in your focus ...
Views: 1041 - How to "Try On" a New Career Before You Choose It - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from Estra RoellAre you unhappy with your career but afraid to make a change because you’re not sure you’ll like it? You may have an idea about what you’d like to do next, but how do you know it’s the right choice? We all want to be happy and fulfilled at work. We want something that utilizes skills we like ...
Views: 858 - How to Say "No" Without the Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2020 from Estra RoellHow many times have you said yes to something you didn’t really want to do? This can be simple things like doing a favor when your plate is full or accepting an invitation you don’t enjoy. It can also be around larger issues. Many people don’t pursue their life purpose because of pressure from ...
Views: 867 - 10 Benefits of Knowing Your Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2020 from Estra Roell“To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?” ~ Katharine Graham What is so important about having a purpose in life? Increasingly, people are looking for something more than just “making a living.” They’re realizing that there seems to be something missing in ...
Views: 924 - What Does Being Successful Mean to You? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from Estra Roell“Success is not what you have, but who you are.” ~ Bo Bennett When we think of the word “successful,” most people think of wealth, fame, influence, a certain job title, accolades and awards. These are the things society tells us we need to achieve in order to be a ...
Views: 1142 - Life Purpose After Retirement - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from Estra RoellJulie had been a middle school teacher for 35 years and, while she loved her work, she was happily anticipating retirement. A few months into it, she found herself at loose ends, with no real motivation or focus. Something was missing. And that something, she realized, was a sense of purpose. ...
Views: 1110 - Bridging the Vibrational Gap Between the Job You Have and the One You Want - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2019 from Estra RoellIf you’re feeling stuck in a job you don’t like and are looking to move into something more in line with your purpose and what you love, here’s the catch—you need to be in the vibrational vicinity of what you want before it can manifest in your life. There’s a saying that you can’t leave ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - 5 Simple Tips to Become More Self-Confident - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Estra RoellLack of self-confidence is one of the biggest blocks to pursuing your passions and purpose. It’s certainly something that I’ve struggled with. Each time you put yourself out to the world, it feels like a risk. But unless you do take that risk, you don’t allow yourself to make your dreams a ...
Views: 962 - How to Overcome Indecision and Doubt - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from Estra RoellI used to be caught in indecision about nearly everything in my life. I even had a poster in my dorm room in college that was a quote from Harvard professor Harvey Cox: "Not to decide is to decide.” I put it up as kind of a joke about how indecisive I was and my boyfriend at ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - 6 Benefits of Living a Purposeful Life - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2018 from Estra Roell“The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams.” ― Oprah Winfrey We all have a calling in life. We are here for a reason and the dreams we hold inside us give us direction. But so often we push ...
Views: 1261 - How to Stop People Pleasing and Start Living Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2018 from Estra RoellDo you: * Say yes to things you really don’t want to? * Put everyone else’s needs before yours to the point of exhausting yourself and neglecting your own self-care? * Go along with things you’re not really comfortable with just to keep the peace? * Say no, but you make a lot of ...
Views: 1304 - 7 Steps to Discovering Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Estra RoellDiscovering your life purpose is a journey into knowing yourself. Your life has been guiding you to your purpose all along. It’s just matter of knowing what the signposts are. Here’s a fun acronym to help you learn and remember the steps to purpose: P = Passions: What do you love to do? ...
Views: 1809 - What is Life Purpose? Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Estra RoellDo you feel like something is missing in your life? We are all born with a purpose. Each of us is unique and we all have a special role to fill, that no one else can do. When we discover, acknowledge and act on that, we feel fulfilled. When we don’t, we feel as if we are wandering through ...
Views: 1764 - What is Life Purpose? Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Estra RoellMany people are asking the question, “What is my purpose?” It’s not something that was talked about several years ago but has now come into the collective consciousness. The first thing to consider when exploring your purpose is to understand what purpose really means. Most of the people ...
Views: 1852 - Why Setting Goals Doesn’t Work - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Estra RoellGoal setting doesn't work. OK, so that’s a pretty bold statement. We’re taught to set goals. Goals arise from our desires and give us a direction and a destination. The question is, why do so many people fail at achieving their goals? When I was in direct sales I was taught to aim high so ...
Views: 1464 - 6 Signs You Are Ready for a Career Change - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellHave you been feeling out of sorts at work and wondering if you need to make a change, but not sure if now is the time? It’s important to self-reflect on a regular basis and not simply drift through life and career without awareness. Paying attention to the synchronicities and signs in your ...
Views: 1891 - Change Your Story to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellDo you remember that movie called “Stranger Than Fiction” starring Will Farrell and Emma Thompson? In it, the main character begins to hear an author in his head narrating his life. He eventually realizes she is writing a story in which he, the main character, will die in the end. So, he sets ...
Views: 1864 - Is it Easier to be Unhappy or Happy? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellThis was a question that was put before me recently and I thought it an interesting one. For many people the answer is its easier to be unhappy, because unhappiness, struggle and complaint are their default beliefs and behaviors. For others, happiness seems to come easily. We all know those ...
Views: 1573 - Being in Silence—7 Benefits to Unplugging and Getting Quiet - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellThere is much talk today about mindfulness and meditation has made its way into many workplaces and even into schools. Today we experience more stimulation from our outside environments than ever before. We have more noise and we are more accessible than ever before. More demands are placed on ...
Views: 1308 - Beyond the Law of Attraction: How Understanding the Other Universal Laws Can Help You - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellI’m sure you know about the Law of Attraction, which is simply “that which I put my energy, attention and focus on, I attract into my life.” But did you know there are many other universal laws at play? The Law of Attraction is an umbrella overshadowing the other universal laws that are all ...
Views: 2230(2 votes) - Beyond the Law of Attraction: How Understanding the Other Universal Laws Can Help You - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellI’m sure you know about the Law of Attraction, which is simply “that which I put my energy, attention and focus on, I attract into my life.” But did you know there are many other universal laws at play? The Law of Attraction is an umbrella overshadowing the other universal laws that are all ...
Views: 2230(2 votes) - Connecting to Unconditional Self-Love: 7 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Estra RoellWhen we think of love, especially on Valentine’s Day, we think of romantic love. Romantic love is great and we all want it! It’s necessary to keep the species going and so it is hard wired into us. Dr. Helen Fisher, a top biological anthropologist, says romantic love is “one of the most ...
Views: 1378 - How Do You Stay Motivated: Passion or Productivity? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellI recently read an article that really got my attention. It asserted that in order to move forward in life and be successful, don’t rely on passion–in fact, the author went so far as to say passion as a force to keep you moving in a successful direction is a lie. His premise was that passion ...
Views: 1433 - New Year Resolutions--Getting Into the Right Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Estra RoellAre you one of the majority of people who, with the best of intentions, set new year resolutions, only to have them fading into distant memory by the end of January? Research from the University of Scranton found that just 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals. So, what is the ...
Views: 1276 - 3 Steps to Manifesting with Intention - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Estra RoellThe act of setting an intention is your declaration to the universe of what goal or outcome you want to experience in your life. It is born of having a vision of what you want–which is the result of experiencing the contrast, or what you don’t want. Every time we run up against a challenge or ...
Views: 2069 - Four Steps to Stop Others from Derailing Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellOne of the barriers to living on purpose and doing what you truly love is the expectations of others. It may be that your parents had fears that what you wanted to do wouldn't pay the bills, or wasn't considered a sophisticated enough calling and they set the expectation that you would follow a ...
Views: 1580 - Why People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 5: Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellOne of the biggest blockages people face in moving forward with living according to their passions and purpose is belief, both conscious and subconscious. Our beliefs determine what we attract and what we allow ourselves to receive in life. When we start from a place of limiting or flawed ...
Views: 3160(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 4: Fear - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellWelcome to part four of my five part series on why people don’t take the steps to live their highest purpose! So far I’ve covered lack of clarity on what they are passionate about, the idea that they don’t have the time or can make the commitment, and money concerns. Today I’d like to address ...
Views: 1996(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 3: Money - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellIn the past two articles, I’ve covered the obstacles of not knowing what you are passionate about and time or commitment issues. This article will cover the topic of money. Once you have identified the direction you want to go and have committed to the time to focus on it, an issue that comes ...
Views: 1974(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose Part 2: Time and Commitment - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellMany people say they just don’t have the time to pursue making a change in their lives. The idea of going in another direction, however appealing, just seems too overwhelming. Some get as far as exploring getting some help with this, but then back away. There is a lack of commitment to doing ...
Views: 1957(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live their Purpose: Part 1, Clarity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellAs Henry David Thoreau famously said, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He was explaining how most people are slaves to their work and to those who employ them. They become resigned to this state of affairs which Thoreau called “confirmed desperation.” This rather bleak ...
Views: 2574(2 votes) - ***Coaching vs Therapy vs Consulting: How Do You Choose? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Estra RoellFor people seeking help with their lives and careers there are, fortunately, a variety of choices. Coaching, consulting and therapy all provide valuable services. The question is, how do you decided which type of help is best for you? The professional you choose depends upon what you are seeking ...
Views: 2828 - ***Letting Go to Receive - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Estra RoellOne of the things that keeps us from moving forward in our lives is our tendency to hold on to things that no longer serve a purpose. This can be in any aspect of life--certain activities, thoughts, feelings such as worry, relationships, jobs, objects, your past. Everything that we attract ...
Views: 2819(3 votes) - ***Follow Your Passions - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Estra RoellWhen I was a teenager, it was my ambition to become a professional ballet dancer. I began lessons around the age of eight for fun and exercise and by twelve I was a serious student. My parents were very supportive, driving me to classes several times a week and allowing me to spend a summer at ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - ***What Story Are You Telling? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Estra RoellSo, you’ve been trying out the law of attraction and it just isn’t working for you. You are wondering, “What’s going on? Why is it taking so long?” You begin to think this stuff just doesn’t work, or maybe it does for other people, but somehow you’re special and it just doesn’t work for ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - ***Living From Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Estra RoellFebruary is the month of love! We’re just past Valentine’s Day, when our thoughts and attention are on romantic love. Many people feel that romantic love is the highest form of love. While it certainly feels good, is healthy and rewarding, there is actually a higher, more certain love that ...
Views: 1838 - ***Are You Keeping Those New Year’s Resolutions? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Estra RoellHave you made your New Year’s Resolutions for this year? How’s it going? How has it gone in past years? If you are like most people, you start out with the best intentions and then gradually you revert back to old habits. Studies show that only 8% of people actually reach their goals! ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - ***What is Our Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Estra RoellEach person on the planet is born with a higher purpose. Our purpose--which is to say, our soul’s purpose--is to grow, to evolve, and to experience joy. The soul chooses to experience and create in the physical world in order to know itself better. Higher purpose is about serving in some way ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - ***Expressing Your Divine Purpose by Valuing Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Estra RoellOne of the most pervasive feelings that stops people from stepping up to living their highest calling--their Divine Purpose--is the feeling that what they have to offer the world is not of value. We are our own worst critics, and as we look at what those who have come before us have ...
Views: 2682(5 votes) - ***Living a Passionate Life of Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Estra RoellAs I was driving down the road with my 16 year old son I noticed him more glum than usual. "What's up?" I ventured. "I just don't know what to do with my life," he replied. "I don't know what I could possibly do to make a living that I would be good at." " You'll spend most of your ...
Views: 4575(5 votes) - Is There Life After the Kids Have Launched? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Estra RoellThis is the time of year when many of you have dropped the last child off at college. Many feelings are no doubt swirling around inside you. You may feel proud of your child and excited about the new possibilities that await him or her. You may also be feeling anxious about your child's ...
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