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Let Yourself Shine

Day in and day out, you are connecting with family, friends, co-workers, service professionals and strangers. In these connections lies the opportunity to create a positive impact upon your life and that of the other person. Whether you verbally engage, or silently brush by, you have the chance to let yourself shine! What message do you silently convey to the people on your path? Are you pleased with the energy you leave behind?

You cannot control how others receive your words or body language, but you can become self-aware, and exercise control over yourself from a place of awareness.

I recently had the best time holding my little great-nephew. He is 3 months old and a joy to snuggle. His head fit against my chest while his feet curled up in the palm of my hands. While I was holding him, I instinctively walked, bounced and cooed in order to engage with him in a manner that felt good for him. At the same time, I was on cloud-nine, feeling wonderful about our interaction.

I know the next run-in with your boss may not be as magical as holding a precious infant, but you can elect to put your attention upon your behavior - your words and body language, and feel excellent about them. Since you cannot control your boss, stay clear minded about your response to her. Imagine you are tending to a baby. Your instincts would be nurturing, gentle and thoughtful. Now imagine you are that innocent baby and you want to be so careful so as not to be harsh with her. With this gentleness in place, tune in to your words, gestures, eye-contact, and facial expressions. Let yourself shine and see how events unfold in a positive manner.

When you are self-aware and representing your best self to all who cross your path, you are living your best life. Sometimes we must rely upon our reserves - strength we have developed in the past that when called upon, will serve us now. Other times we will come up with creative solutions in the moment. When you are self-aware and allow your light to shine you will leave behind your glow with those on your path, and you will take that glow onward with you.

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What would you do if you lost everything?

How to Declutter

Do you find yourself chasing more stuff and not looking at what you already have or recycling what you already have to make room for more space in your life?

Clutter is all around us. We live in a consumer culture that propels us to buy more and more stuff every day. We are always lacking something. And the advertisers convince us that it is not only okay to purchase more and more stuff but it is encouraged.

After all, we wouldn't want to miss out on what our neighbours have, would we? And ideally, we would like to be first in purchasing the prized possession. That way, we could be in with the crowd of consumers. But is this really important?

If you are like most people, you are cluttered to the hilt. Our homes are loaded with stuff, some of which we will never use. Our attics are cluttered with memorabilia that we will probably never look at again. Our basements and garages have so much stuff in it that we can no longer see what is useful from what isn't.

Some of us even have storage units somewhere away from our home. As soon as we remove the stuff we aren't using, we believe that it is gone and we don't have to deal with it any longer. But aren't we wasting money renting a space for stuff that we no longer need?

I believe, we have gotten into a real rut in our current culture. Most of us don't even know how to weed out what is useful and what isn't with our possessions. Here are a few tips to try to do just that.

1. Decide which room you will de-clutter first. Choose one that is easiest to clean up so that you could see the difference between a cluttered room and a non-cluttered room.

2. Enter the room and sit down in a comfy chair or on the bed. Close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths. Do this for a few minutes. Then look around the room as if you are a visitor. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I need this?
• Does it belong here?
• Does it fit who I am now?

Many times, we have things which don't serve us now. If the item in question doesn't serve you any more, discard it. Give it to a local charity or toss it out.

By taking these simple steps, we will be de-cluttering our house and surroundings. In the process, we will feel lighter and we will feel less stuck.

We don't have to follow our culture and do everything it dictates. We can live a de-cluttered life, one that is free from stuff and more focused on other things that help us thrive and live well. I encourage you to look for you're more focused and de-cluttered life. It's worth it!

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10 Ways to Declutter Your Home Like KonMari

There is a Japanese way of decluttering that boils down to finding a specific place "for the leftover" stuff once you've completed all other home decluttering methods. This is a tried-and-proven method according to the Japanese cleaning professional, Marie Kondo. It's named after her and is called the KonMari Method.

The KonMari method of decluttering homes is one of the simplest, yet unique, ways to eliminate messes and organize an individual's life by way of decluttering their home. There are so many areas that can be decluttered, whether it's a room, the bathroom, or even the kitchen. In fact, there are many other places, such as the closet, and the garage, where you can follow these steps on decluttering and tidying up. It doesn't matter if you have an apartment, or a home, you can follow these steps fairly easily with a little patience and time. Yes, even you can learn them quickly once you get the hang of it.

Detach yourself from objects

The philosophy focuses on detaching ourselves from specific possessions which we tie ourselves to mentally. There are certain ways an individual may want to clean their house or apartment, but it's when we "bump" into those things that we find difficulty in throwing them away, even if we don't use, or need them! Maybe it's because it becomes a painstaking task and that keeps us from wanting to clean after we have accumulated so much. The step to take is to detach ourselves from these mental attachments we seem to have with various things. This, in fact, can be very difficult, mainly because we've convinced ourselves we need to have these things. Also, the best approach in decluttering your home is to start with one room at a time.

Main rule applies to everything

KonMari has one rule that she applies to everything. Some of the easiest rules can also help you with the tedious tasks you must do around the house. When you collect all your stuff, or tidy up each room, you will have a lot of extra things that you didn't realize you had, such as: papers, pencils, books, plates, cups, clothes,... etc..

These things seem to multiply in amount so, KonMari devised a simple way to "tidy up" any place regardless of which room it is in the house. You'll be able to do it too with a "yes, or no" answer to this question, "Does it spark joy for me?" This simple rule can be applied to everything!

The answer to KonMari's question

KonMari's simple rule applies to anything you either keep or get rid of. In fact, if you answer "yes" to every single item while you are tidying up, you'll be able to sort out everything easier.

On the other hand, if you answer "no," then you throw it out. Gone are those days of asking yourself, "Have I used this in a year?"

Here's KonMari's way as a step-by-step implementing of cleaning, while you declutter.

You should start right away to clean, or tidy up your home or apartment.

1. Simply focus on the "discarding phase," which KonMari calls the "tidy marathon." You can make it a special event with music in the background, take-out food, and soft drinks to make it an enjoyable experience as you complete your "tidy marathon."
2. Miscellaneous items can be done first, since these are the most tedious. These include: books, papers, clips, miscellaneous things, knick-knacks, and whatever else you have on your shelves, in your drawers, and on your countertops.
3. The next step is called the "sentimental" step which applies to those things that, for some reason or another, you can't depart from. These can be stuffed animals, roses, or gifts from exes, specific clothes... etc.
4. Do not store these items at your friends, partner's or parent's home. Why burden them when you can simply throw them out, or keep them, if you are going to need or use them.
5. Empty your closet. Take out everything including hangers and all miscellaneous things (i.e. caps, scarves, belts, and hanging accessories,... )
6. Dump ALL this stuff (clothes, knick- knacks, and junk you may have collected throughout the years), in the center of the floor, or on top of your bed.
7. For shelving ideas, you can add 2 or 3 pieces of art deco such as vases, framed photos, a lamp, a plant, but that is it! No need to clutter your shelves with things that will ultimately collect dust.
8. Canisters in the kitchen may hold your basics, such as: flour, sugar, and blended coffee. You can simply place this set of basics near the counter after you've cleaned the counter space by wiping it down. If you put this simple set of canisters near the kitchen sink, you'll benefit by having them close-at-hand. This is going back to the KISS (Keep It Short and Simple) technique.
9. Simplify your life by keeping each category of things in the same place instead of scattering them all over the place. For example, you can keep all your cleaning products in the same spot in the kitchen and the same goes for all your shoes which are best stored in the same spot in your closet.
10. Use a cheat sheet and itemize categories. While you are going through the pile of stuff, mark off what category you've worked on so that it is eliminated from your list.

Go through the extra stuff, and throw it out

These steps tell you to "go through every item" you have. When you do go through everything, you're probably going to have some things that you simply can't answer yes or no to. Simply put those items in their own box with a question mark label on it, and then, when you have finished sorting everything out, you can come back to this box and try again. This box of stuff is representative of the "extra stuff" you have accumulated throughout the years. Somehow, you must mentally detach yourself from these items. When in doubt, throw it out!

Finally, just try to answer truthfully the main question that the KonMari method suggests. "Does it bring joy or spark joy to me?" Decide if you feel any type of "spark" or enthusiasm when you have it in your hands. This is the KonMari method at its finest. The core of her method in cleaning and tidying up is just this. You'll see, over time, that your place will look a lot neater.

Also, when you feel you need to clean up your home you can also declutter by adding shelves if you do not have any. Shelves work wonders for homeowners and those living in small apartments. You can utilize the KonMari method with shelving while at the same time decluttering your living space. Tidying up everything initially is the first step in the KonMari method.

For most of us, clutter accumulates over time, and with these methods, or steps, as suggested by KonMari, you will be better organized. Time and patience are two of the main things that people should have when they start this type of project. After successfully completing this project, you'll find that you can do it quicker and much better the next time around. Every time you work at it, you'll find your place that much more organized and neater.

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Eat More Popcorn: The Truth about Subliminal Messaging Technology

The story goes that market researcher James Vicary conducted an experiment to prove the effectiveness of subliminal messages.

Vicary exposed movie-goers to short subliminal messages containing the phrases “Eat Popcorn” and “Drink Coca-Cola” that were believed to have increased sales for those particular products. When challenged, Vicary was unable to replicate the results and was forced to admit that the data was too small to be of any real or lasting significance. Whether or not these messages did influence the audience, the story and its reported outcomes helped to spur on investigation into how our brains work.

Things have moved on a great deal since Vicary’s time. New technology has made it possible for researchers to study what happens in the human brain in incredible detail. fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) machines are able to map the activity of the brain by detecting changes in blood flow as brain activity varies. What many of these researchers are trying to discover with these techniques is the extent to which the subconscious brain influences the decision-making process. It has even resulted in the creation of a whole new branch of scientific study, called neuroscience.

So Do Subliminal Messages Work?

Here’s what we know so far…

Our brain has two distinct sides to it, the conscious and the subconscious. For many years we believed that every decision we made was done so in a rational manner, consciously chosen by us. But new research (check out Leonard Mlodinow’s book ‘Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior’) is challenging that idea in a big way.

It now appears that your subconscious mind is the control center, thought to be a million times more powerful than the conscious mind. Scientists are suggesting that every action you take, and every decision you make, is the result of a set of subconscious processes. So even though you think you’re making conscious, rational decisions, your subconscious is actually feeding that information to its less potent cousin.

For anyone interested in the application of subliminal messaging technology, that’s a significant fact. We now know for certain that the subconscious is the boss, the bit of our brain that’s in control, running our lives and informing our behavior. It therefore makes more sense than ever to find ways to use that knowledge that will enable people to make real changes in their lives.

Hungry for Answers

There’s still a long way to go and plenty more to be discovered, but one thing is certain. Any tool or technique that manages to infiltrate the subconscious mind has a good chance of helping people take more control over their lives. Research clearly indicates that, in order for any kind of serious change to take place, the subject has to be motivated to make that change happen. It seems perfectly logical then that with the right incentive and access to bona fide, reputable subliminal recordings, it should be relatively easy to eliminate bad habits, boost brain power, infuse yourself with energy, or any of hundreds of other improvements.

So is it the message that’s important, or the motivation? In the end, what matters is the result. More and more people are turning to subliminal messaging technology to improve the quality of their lives – and as long as it works for them, that’s all the justification the technology will ever need.

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How to Create Your Own Simple Subliminal Messages

Subliminal messaging technology is a complicated mixture of many different variables that can’t be thrown together at home in some kind of DIY fashion. However, there are some simple steps you can take that will help you come up with basic subliminal message recordings.

Why make your own recordings, especially when there are so many ready-made ones available? You might want to target a specific need using your own voice, or using your partner’s voice, or using a particular musical track. Devising your own recording in this way adds that personal touch you can’t get anywhere else.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Pinpoint the reason for the recording. In other words, what do you want the recording to help you achieve? What do you want to change? What’s the ultimate goal behind making the recording in the first place? Be as specific as you possibly can so that you’ll be able to fine-tune your messages for maximum impact.

2. Write positive affirmations that fit your specific goal. Affirmations are generally short, positive, and written in the first person. If your goal is to lose weight, for example, then your affirmations might resemble these:

o   I can lose weight easily.

o   I am able to stick to my diet.

o   I am getting slimmer every day.

The more positive affirmations you write the better. You want to be able to influence your subconscious mind with as many positive and motivating phrases as possible.

3. Put your affirmations to work on your behalf. There are two different ways you can do this:

o   Choose the 5 strongest affirmations, write them down, and repeat them to yourself every morning and night.

o   Record all of the affirmations and listen to them at any time of day when you have a few minutes of spare time.

4. If you want to record your affirmations in a more professional manner, you’ll need to use some form of audio recording software. This allows you to layer vocal and musical tracks together, mix them up, play them backwards, pan them from left to right, and so on. Free software such as Audacity would be perfect for this.

5. Save your recording as an Audacity file, even if you think it’s perfect. You can export it as an MP3 file to play on any device, but there may come a time in the future when you want to add additional affirmations to it. Saving it in this manner gives you the option of changing or extending the subliminal recording at a later date.

6. Transfer your MP3 recording to the medium of your choice (CD, phone, MP3 player, etc.) and listen to it at your leisure. Best times for listening are when you’re not busy doing something else, and while you’re sleeping. Listen while you’re relaxing to give the messages a chance to make their way into your subconscious, without outside distractions making things more difficult.

The final crucial ingredient in the process is patience. If you expect to read your affirmations or listen to your messages once and completely change your life, you’re going to be disappointed. Your subconscious mind needs time to absorb the information and reprogram itself to your new way of thinking, and that takes as long as it takes. So be persistent, keep listening (or reading), and your dedication and determination will be rewarded.

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What Hypnosis Can Do for You

Hypnosis – huh – what is it good for? Absolutely anything.

That might be a slight exaggeration, but the truth is that hypnosis is being used more and more regularly to treat a wide range of conditions. Apart from its well-known benefits to help people quit smoking, lose weight, gain confidence, and a host of other self-help issues, the practice is gaining wider acceptance in the treatment of illness and disease.

One of the problems with hypnosis is the word itself. It’s been hyped to the max in Hollywood movies and the like, when in reality hypnosis is nothing like that. Hypnotizing someone by asking them to look into your eyes as you swing a pocket watch back and forth will be about as effective – and as successful – as asking your bank manager for a loan you don’t have to pay back.

Hypnosis Makes You Receptive to Change

People fear the idea of hypnosis more than hypnosis itself, because they simply don’t really understand what it is. They wonder if they’ll go into a trance from which they won’t be able to wake up, or if the hypnotherapist will implant some wicked command in their mind as part of an evil scheme. But neither of these things could ever happen to anyone.

When you allow yourself to be hypnotized, the so-called “trance-like state” you enter is simply a state of focused attention. Your mind is relaxed, which makes it easier for you to accept suggestions and imagine possibilities. But you have to want to be hypnotized; you have to want to make changes in your life, or there isn’t a person on earth who can force you.

So what can you use hypnosis for? The practical applications are growing in number all the time and they include, among other things, the treatment of:

• Asthma
• Chronic pain
• Pain during labor
• Cystic fibrosis
• Headaches and migraines
• Snoring
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• ADHD
• Warts and psoriasis
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Hypnosis has also been successfully used to facilitate dental and surgical procedures without the need for anesthesia. When used to help people kick bad habits, such as quitting smoking or losing weight, hypnotherapy is effective in at least fifty per cent of cases. It can even be employed to lower a person’s blood pressure.

Hypnosis is a Natural State

Don’t let the idea of hypnosis keep you from experiencing it. In fact, you’ve already experienced it without even realizing! If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming while reading a book or watching a movie, that’s exactly what hypnosis is like. You lose yourself in what you’re doing, and your attention is focused entirely on the act you’re performing to the exclusion of everything else.

During hypnotherapy, the therapist helps you achieve this daydream-like state on purpose. You shut out all external stimuli and direct your attention to a single thought, helping fire up your imagination and switch off your logical conscious mind. And that’s when you are most susceptible to suggestions.

If there’s an issue in your life you need to resolve, mental or physical, then maybe it’s time you thought about hypnosis as a possible solution. These days you can find a qualified hypnotherapist in any city, or you might prefer to tackle the problem in the comfort of your own home using hypnosis audio MP3s. Whichever route you decide to take, hypnosis could turn out to be your new best friend.

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10 Surprising Facts About Meditation

Many of us are already aware of meditation and its incredible benefits. Learning to meditate can help us to achieve a better quality of life, in the sense of improving our overall mood and lowering our stress levels. Meditation has been around for an extremely long time, but there might be some aspects you are not familiar with. If you want to know more about the art of meditation, then here are 10 surprising facts.

1. It makes you more alert

Regular meditation helps to enhance your brain function, so your concentration is vastly improved. Several studies have been carried out to test how meditation affects your concentration, and many have demonstrated that those who regularly meditate are more alert than others.

2. It makes you smart

Harvard University Medical School recently published a study revealing that regular meditation improves grey matter density within the brain. This helps to expand on your ability to learn new information and preserve it. It can also assist in controlling your emotions too.

3.  Anyone can do it

All ages can benefit from meditation. You don’t need to be a specific age, gender, or even be a spiritual person. The beauty of meditation is that it has no limits. Some schools around the world now teach their students how to meditate as its advantages can work for everyone.

4. You can meditate anywhere

While meditating in a quiet space is highly effective, some are able to meditate in any location. You can meditate while walking, travelling on public transport, or while sat at your desk. Do what works best for you.

5. There is more than one way to meditate

Many people believe that there is only one form of meditation, but there are actually many techniques. From simple breathing methods to mantra meditation, the ones you choose to explore will depend on what suits your needs.

6. You can’t control your thoughts

While meditation aids a healthier emotional state, you can’t control your thoughts. If you are going to meditate, it’s completely natural that your mind will wander to other aspects. Letting your thoughts be free is all part of meditation. The more you practise, the more positives you will see, but the key is to accept your thoughts and not push them away.

7. A few minutes of meditation can benefit

If you don’t have a lot of free time, meditating for just a few minutes can restore your life. For those new to meditation, just five minutes can really help.

8. It’s linked to mindfulness

Mindfulness meditation is a popular technique. While meditation and mindfulness are linked, they’re not completely the same.

9. It can boost your overall health

Though meditation has astonishing benefits for the mind, it can also help to boost your immunity, lower your blood pressure, and reduce tension in your body.

10. You can use audio

Using audio during meditation shapes an efficient program. Whether you prefer soft music or an audio podcast, beginners or those who struggle to focus can progress. For a free brainwave meditation audio, try Zen12 and gain an hours’ worth of benefits in just 12 minutes.

Taking the Mystery out of Meditation

For many people, the word “meditation” conjures up images of monks in a monastery, draped in long, flowing garments as they sit around in silence seeking that oh-so-elusive state of enlightenment. But, really, that’s not what it is at all.

It might surprise you to learn that you can practice meditation anywhere and at any time. In fact, if you weren’t busy reading this article, you could do it right now. All it takes is a few minutes of your time and the ability to focus on something. So why do so many people struggle with the concept?

You probably know that meditation began thousands of years ago as a spiritual practice. But we’re in the 21^st century now, things have moved on a lot since then, and it’s time to get rid of the myths and old wives’ tales surrounding meditation and muddying the waters once and for all.

Myth No. 1: You need to clear your mind

If you’ve ever tried it, you’ll know this is literally impossible. The idea is not to empty your mind, but to slow it down so you can regain a bit of perspective.

Myth No. 2: You need to sit still for hours on end

Who’s got that kind of time? It’s better to meditate for 5 or 10 minutes every day than not at all. Just sit somewhere and focus on your breathing. Simple, right?

Myth No. 3: You need training to do it right

Basic meditation is achievable by anyone. You can do it as you walk to the bus or tube station, or when you’re soaking in the tub. Find something to focus on like your breathing or your footsteps. Your mind will wander, but just bring it back to what you were focusing on and… voila! That’s meditation.

Myth No. 4: You need to be a bit of a geek

Geeks can meditate if they want to, but so can everyone else. You don’t have to learn Sanskrit to do it – just sit somewhere and breathe. You’ll be joining a group of more than 30 million Americans, including NFL players and US Marines. They can’t all be geeks, can they?

Myth No. 5: It’s too difficult!

No, it’s not difficult at all. The only difficult part is getting started, finding the opportunity to meditate that first time. And speaking of time…

Myth No. 6: It takes too long

How long do you spend checking messages on your phone? Reading updates on Facebook? Watching TV? Sending Tweets? You’ve got plenty of time to spare – so take 5 or 10 minutes to do something that will seriously benefit your physical and mental health.

The secret is to fit meditation into your lifestyle. Spend a few minutes in the garden breathing in the aromas around you. Close your eyes and listen to the sounds in your neighborhood. Take 2 minutes before you get out of bed in the morning to think about the people you love. They’re all examples of simple, practical methods of meditation, and you don’t have to be a monk to achieve any of them.

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