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If you focus your attention on the lack of money, that’s what will get reinforced. Where you put your mental attention is what gets nourished. Poverty comes to the person who is emotionally and intellectually prepared for it. Prosperity is attracted to the person who is emotionally and intellectually ready to accept it, expect it, and enjoy it.rn—JERRY GILLES, as quoted by David Gershon and Gail Straub, Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life as You Want Itrnr

One of your greatest powers is ... your imagination. Let me explain. William James was a philosopher and one of the leading thinkers a century ago. He said this about the power of the mind: “Anything you may hold firmly in your imagination can be yours.” He believed there was tremendous power in imagination and wrote in length about how humans can bring about significant positive changes in their attitudes, behaviors and relationships by first holding a vivid image of the

Thomas S. Kuhn introduced the concept of paradigms to the scientific world twenty-five years ago in The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Kuhn, a scientific historian, considered paradigms a whole new way of looking at and predicting possible outcomes. He wrote that scientific paradigms are ‘‘accepted examples of actual scientific practice, examples which include law, theory, application, and instrumentation together . . .

“Learn to pause ... or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.”rn -Doug King, Poet & Educator Imagine that you have a magic remote control so that - when life got too overwhelming or you needed to replenish your energy - you could simply push the “pause” button. In a sense, you have the ability to do just that. All you have to do is make the choice to – pause.

Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it.rn - Mark Twain Catastrophic thinking is the imagination run amuck, worry heightened to the power of ten. It happens when we allow our emotions to dictate how and what we think. It happens when we focus or dwell on the worst possible outcome of something. It happens when we obsess. “I will look like a fool if I mess up this presentation.” “My boss didn’t show any enthusiasm over my proposal. What if I get fired?” “She, or he, is going to leave me. “rnr

Introducing West Palm Beach Vehicle Graphics Simply put, vehicle graphics are a form of second skin for a vehicle. They are extremely versatile, especially in the case of vinyl wraps, and give vehicle owners a host of benefits. As such, it is often a medium that is chosen to express creativity and also as a popular advertising medium in West Palm Beach. The process of making vinyl vehicle wraps is found to be one of the most popular methods of delivery and has become a simple

I have realized and accepted the harsh fact that I sometimes keep myself busy without being productive, that is - I procrastinate. Recently, guilt has begun to creep into my consciousness and guilt in any form is unacceptable to me. So, here I am writing about how to break through procrastination.

“If you put yourself in a position where you have to stretch outside your comfort zone, then you are forced to expand your consciousness.” rn-Les Brown, author, speaker “Why would I hire a life coach? I’m intelligent, aware, strong-willed and can make my own decisions without someone telling what to do. It wouldn’t work for me.” Those three sentences sum up the reason many people refuse to seek out a life coach. After more than three decades of coaching, I have heard every excuse in the world. Most stem from misinformation but mostly from fear.

Upon reading – Seeing the Glory, as Mental Preparation for the Winter Games in the February 23, 2014, New York Times, I let out an internal whoop of joy. The validation of mental rehearsal by Olympian athletes leaves no doubt that visualization and imagery contribute enormously to athletes’ success. And the skill of visualization goes well beyond sports.r

There are worlds of possibilities and yet many of us never see them because we don’t think they are possible for us. We think things would be nice to have, or to do, but then we think, “Those thing aren’t for people like me.”discover your possibilities Don’t waste the time you have. Start now. Make a list of everything you’ve ever wanted to do, everywhere you’ve ever wanted to go, everything you’ve hoped to see. It doesn’t matter how impossible it seems, when you believe in

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After going through a list in my mind of what to write to help people thrive in the New Year, I settled on an out-of-the-box subject – Magical Thinking. Thank goodness for magical thinking. What would we do without the possibilities of miracles? For humans, hope springs eternal. We wish. We pray. We repeat affirmations. We hope. We have limitless and often nonsensical symbolic rituals to insure success. We cross our fingers, wait for the planets to align, wear the same piece of clothing to insure success and on it goes.

The secret is not to give up hope. It's very hard not to because if you're really doing something worthwhiler I think you will be pushed to the brink of hopelessness rnbefore you come through the other side. rn–George Lucas Everyone experiences emotional or physical trauma. Perhaps due to the loss of a loved one, being fired, passed over for a promotion or having to declare bankruptcy. Trauma might be the result of bullying, terrorism, rape, murder or a health crisis.

Your Sparkling Soul Glows In Its Highest Truth As you begin, you know that your soul is your source of guidance as you live in the moment now! It is really the only time you’ll ever have to sparkle! Your beautiful soul glows with its own brilliance as it emanates from the inside out. This is when you’re authentically living in your highest truth. In order for you to purely sparkle in this way, remember that it’s all up to you! Reconnect with Nature: Nature is a remarkab

Digital media have given birth to various creative jobs that existed nowhere a few decades ago. This has not only enhanced the employability odds but has also given an opportunity to learn about various interesting tasks to the present job seekers’ league. Website designing is one such area that has just evolved and has enormous prospects. Internet as a marketing medium for businesses has proven itself to be very successful while being economical. The recognition and flexib

Over many years of speaking on the power of the mind and creativity I searched for the ideal metaphor to describe the conscious and subconscious. For a short period I used Plato’s imagery in Phaedrus, in which Socrates refers to our conscious, rational self as a charioteer who is holding on to the reins of two horses, one disciplined and the other unruly, which together represent our subconscious.

It's very clear that any person can take a pen or a pencil as well as a piece of paper and draw anything at all. Drawing is among the most ancient and natural parts of our own culture. But drawing most certainly is not in the power of every person. Lots of people would dream to quickly learn how to draw. Without a doubt, this is a challenging task. Some desperately feel that it's out of the question. But considering that it takes time even for accomplished artists to become f

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It was another hot summer day at the Kaslo Sk8park, but not your average sunny day. My son, Gwyn was working on improving a specific trick on this particular day – down the one slope, across, and up the next incline where he would lift his front wheel off the ground and continue from the incline with a catwalk. Each time, he would manage two full revolutions of his pedals to then return to normal riding position. I pulled him aside and asked if he wanted to try something th

You have the power to heal your life, and you need to know that. We think so often that we are helpless, but we are not. We always have the power of our minds…r Claim and consciously use your power.rn-Louise Hay Throughout history, events and happenings that could not be logically explained or threatened our sense of order, often created fear. The knee-jerk reaction was to label the event as witchcraft, sorcery, wizardry, voodoo, black magic or white magic, the benevolent counterpart of malicious black magic.

Sow a thought, reap an act; Sow an act, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny.rn--Anonymous When my doctor told me, “You need heart surgery immediately,” I thought it was the end. Of course, he was trying to communicate that a successful operation would save my life, but all I could envision was my heart stopping and the horrifying darkness of death. I was scared out of my wits.

The ancient wisdom texts of the West are a wellspring of information for medically understanding the roots of illness and imbalance from a mindbody perspective. Over my many years of clinical practice, I have been struck by the insidiousness of doubt in its contribution to the development and ...

When looking for inspiration, there are countless different techniques you can use and a wide variety of different strategies that have been used by other creative individuals throughout history. One of the most exciting and unusual of these is largely forgotten and no longer widely used. Nevertheless, it was commonly employed by the likes of Thomas Edison and Salvador Dali, and it’s something you can try yourself right now, as long as you have a sofa and a spoon. Hypnagogic

Creative visualization is a process that everyone using everyday. Although most people don't know they use it. Creative visualization is when you want something and your picture it in your mind. Then you think about it until it becomes a reality. This is what people naturally do when they want something. Take weight loss for example. You decide you want to lose weight. You then picture yourself thinner than you are now. How do you make this process work for you? Well, you do

Some people cannot decide on what style or theme they want to follow throughout their homes. You know the type – every few years they go through the house, giving everything a new lick of paint, changing the flooring and adding to the décor in other ways. Surprisingly enough, you could breathe new life into an entire room, simply be repainting the bifold doors. Achieving this, however, is dependant on your colour choices. When deciding on a colour for your room and bifold

If you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong. rn—CHARLES KETTERING, inventor of the electric starter for automobiles/ Founder of the S-Kettering Foundation In my previous blog (available on my site: http://www.jamesmapes.com/insights-managing-change-by-james-mapes ) I addressed how and why resistance gets in the way of creating positive change. Learning how to manage change in today’s environment is key to managing your negative stress. Let’s look at the nuts and bolts of how to manage all change by applying these 13 steps. 1. Be Aware.

The future belongs to those who believe in dreams. rn—ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, humanitarian and diplomat A tiny speck appears on the horizon. It’s hard to see. It begins to move closer and closer. It looks like a shapeless blob, but as it moves closer, it starts to take form. The form becomes real, and unexpectedly you are suddenly within the form. The memory of the creation fades because you are now part of the form itself. This is your reality and it is continually growing and shifting. And then another speck appears on the horizon. . . .

‘A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.’rn-Groucho Marx, comedian If I guaranteed you would lower your anxiety, calm your mind, renew, recharge, think more clearly, reduce your fear response and enhance your creativity – just by investing two five-minute periods of time, twice-a-day – to meditate – would you commit to do it?r

When I first started visualizing, even with a guide I wasn't sure I was doing it right. In this article I am going to attempt to explain further about how to visualize. I keep getting emails from people who claim they can't visualize, even with a guide. Everyone, unless they have a brain defect, visualizes. Visualization is an example of a situation where something happens unconsciously, so you assume it isn’t happening. Let me help you become more conscious, of these unconscious processes. You are visualizing. You just aren’t aware of it.

These days all of us are aware that most of our illnesses and our suffering is the result of the choices we make – how we, as individuals, eat, sleep, exercise, and live our lives. We now need to be aware of the two kinds of stress, and the two realms in which stress expresses itself – the inner and the outer. What is Stress? Stress is, most simply, “the nonspecific response to a perceived demand.” The way to evaluate the presence and degree of stress is by observing its symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic, these symptoms include (but are not limited to): Physical Symptoms

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How about laser engraved dog tags as gifts to your guests? Advancement in technology is revolutionizing the way the businesses and conducted or the entertainment industry works. The fruits of such advancements are perceptible in every sphere of life and the impact in huge and increasing with every passing year. One of the most remarkable recent inventions has been laser technology. It has been extensively used in medical field and scientific research. Now it is being used i

Why brand yourself? For one primary reason. Branding shines a light on you and your business. Branding reveals the essence of who you are and what you offer. Your brand separates you from the crowd. Branding is mandatory for any entrepreneur’s company to be noticed, respected, in demand and profitable. We are living in world where consumers need to feel they are connected directly with the source, the entrepreneur. They not only want to know what your company does, they also want to know your purpose. In a sense, they want to FEEL your presence and FEEL connected.

Recently, the Critics’ Choice Awards were televised and, the Golden Globe nominations were announced. I am fascinated because I LOVE movies. They have been a staple part of my life since my earliest childhood. Films have entertained, influenced, informed, educated and ignited my creativity.r

I don’t usually write this kind of article, it’s long and you probably need vacation time to get through it, but I am so excited and if I can make you feel good today, I’d really love it! The paperback proof of my new book arrived. I was so excited and I even hugged it. While I was holding this book the excitement flowed into gratitude. Wonderful people, great experiences, prosperity and well-being keep coming my way and all I could do was feel this good fortune. However, it also reminded me of where I had come from.

“Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.”— Jim Rohn Our lives are driven by our habitual behaviors and we do this unconsciously.

You may be whatever you resolve to be. Determine to be something in the world, and you will be something. “I cannot” never accomplished anything; “I will do” has wrought wonders.rn-George Gissing – English novelist and teacher How many times have you broken your New Year’s resolutions? What happened to your so-called “commitments”? In order to understand the “why.” it is a must to realize how your mind works.

Those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, the power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless, because they cannot think new thoughts. —Salman Rushdie Stories are the creative conversion of life itself into a more powerful, clearer, more meaningful experience. They are the currency of human contact. — Robert McKeernr

“All men should strive to learn before they diernwhat they are running from, and to, and why.” rn—James Thurber, “The Shore and the Sea” In my new web-enhanced book - with 21 coaching video clips - IMAGINE THAT! Igniting Your Brain for Creativity & Peak Performance, you learn how to fire up your imagination, manage your thinking, and create and live what I refer to as an “exceptional life.” What is an exceptional life? Is it always being happy and having a good time? Does it guarantee having perfect relationships, making a lot of money or devoting your time to helping others?

It is the obvious which is so difficult to see most of the time. People say 'It's as plain as the nose on your face.' But how much of the nose on your face can you see, unless someone holds a mirror up to you?”rn— Isaac Asimov, I, Robot The key to successful coaching is also the secret to successful communication in relationships, empathic listening. Empathetic listening means that you listen to the other person without judgement and with the intention of seeing the world as he/she sees it.

Guided imagery is one technique that can be used for stress management. It involves guiding yourself through a scene or scenes where each of the senses is evoked, using images that elicit relaxation. The following is a brief exercise that you can do to show the power that the mind has over the body and its physiological processes: Imagine holding a fresh, juicy, yellow lemon in your hand. Allow yourself to feel its texture and see the brightness of its yellow skin. As you sli

As you begin reading this article and contemplating your own life, I’m sure you can think of many ways to create a happier life. What I’d like to share with you here are three ways that I’ve learned over the years. These lessons have not always been easy or (emotionally) painless but they have served me well and I hope in sharing they will do the same for you.

It can feel very frustrating when you hear of so many success stories of people who achieve their dreams using visualization. Why? Because in theory it sounds so simple, but you can run into so many obstacles when you try to make it happen. Below you will discover two easy but powerful ways to eliminate these barriers and make your mind work for you. Understand the principle behind the Law of Attraction. rnYou hear a lot about the law of attraction these days and how you can

Visualization exercises are a very popular technique in goal setting. They allow people to imagine what they want to be or what they want to achieve in a certain period of time, really be in the situation, and then strive to plot their daily goals from there. A few techniques are available below that can make visualization exercises more vivid and realistic, thereby creating a more solid foundation when goal setting comes into the picture. VISUALIZATION EXERCISES: IT’S ALL

Most people are visual learners, and the growing influence of visual material on the web is something to pay attention to. If nothing else, Pinterest's overnight success should drive this point home. Infographics are one of the best ways to leverage this. Just like any other popular marketing technique, infographics have the potential to be abused. If you're going to do it, you need to do it right. Here's how. A Great Idea is Mandatory The concept of your infographic should b

When I was a young man I read the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill which was written after the author interviewed 500 successful industrialists, philosophers and invertors during the industrial revolution. That book had a big influence on my life. However, implementing it's techniques seemed to never happen at that time. Now I have realized just what my problem was. It was belief. Mr. Hill told me how to get money, he also said I could get any amount of money I wanted. Of course, I wanted a million dollars.

“A strong positive mental attitude will rncreate more miracles than any wonder drug.” rn-Patricia Neal, American actress How does your attitude meter read?

Insights: Managing Change Change is the law of life and those who look only to the pastrnor the present are certain to miss the future.rn—IRVING JANUS, GroupThink Clasp your hands together as demonstrated in the diagram below: Now take your hands apart and clasp them back together, moving your fingers over one digit. How would you describe the difference between the two positions? Is the feeling strange, weird, unbalanced, different, uncomfortable, odd, silly, awkward, wrong?

The single biggest problem in communicationrnis the illusion that it has taken place.rn-George Bernard Shaw, playwright Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. So, the question is – Do you believe that you communicate often enough and in the right way to create and sustain positive relationships in all areas of your life?r

In the early days of wedding photography there was only the old fashioned film camera. The relatively simple process of exposing a piece of plastic that had been sprayed with light reactive chemicals to the light that had bounced off the subject. The problem with this method was that in the field the photographer had no way of checking to see if they had captured the image correctly, besides pulling the film out. What compounded the problem was the fact that film stock was so