The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown

A great talk TED talk, and take a look at the book!

How to Free Yourself of Negative Thoughts | SuperSoul Sunday

Great video from Oprah Winfrey

Why You Are The Way You Are

THE 6 FACTORS THAT ARE BEHIND EVERY EMOTION AND BEHAVIOR
by Tony Robbins

Why do people overeat, or overspend?

Why do people resort to conflict, or violence?

Why do people take drugs, or even take their own life?

Why do people crave attention, or yearn for love?

Whatever people do, they have a reason. They may not know what that reason is – at least not consciously. In fact, quite often people act and behave in ways that may seem irrational and inexplicable. And there are a million stories of why people do what they do. But all these stories revolve around just six primary driving forces, which Tony calls the 6 Human Needs. (Listen to the podcast episode on this topic.)

The 6 Human Needs are fundamental to every single person. No matter what country you are from, what your socioeconomic status is, no matter your race, your religion, your color, your creed; no matter what your goals, desires, values, morals or dreams are – we all share these same needs. And if you want to understand yourself on a deeper, more meaningful level, then you must begin with understanding these needs. Because once you do, you will understand why you act and react in certain ways. And that awareness is a key step to making a pivotal shift in your life so that you can overcome obstacles and embrace opportunities to ultimately find absolute fulfillment.

Click here to Take The Assessment and find your Top Two Needs

Oprah Winfrey: Take Care of Yourself

13 Ways to Take Care of Yourself Every Day

Don’t get stuck in an unhealthy daily grind. Here’s how to work “me time” into your busy schedule.

It’s 7:30 a.m. and your alarm is blaring. Squinty-eyed, you reach for your phone, fumbling to swipe that horrible noise off, sinking back into the mattress, your eyes fading to black again… until you shoot straight up, eyes wide open, realizing you’ve already pushed snooze three times. You’re late. So you bolt out from under the covers and, like a blur, get dressed and go to work.

You’re at the office (finally), and a million emails have rudely generated in your inbox, so you start shooting off responses, only to reply to the ones that come back seconds later. You only get up when nature calls and your stomach yells for food. Another blur and it’s already dark. Time to climb back under the covers…

Sleep, wake up, work. And repeat. That’s a daily grind that will have you burning out the next time your alarm goes off. There’s more to life than work. How can you make sure you’re getting a healthy dose of “me time”?

We asked the Young Entrepreneur Council, “What is one thing you can do every day to take care of yourself, before your work?” to find out.

1. Set specific time slots when you don’t work.

Focusing on work is a great excuse for not taking care of yourself. I have set specific time slots where I won’t work and will instead spend time on my family and me. These slots are first thing in the morning (before 8 a.m.) and dinnertime (5 to 8 p.m.). Except for events I must attend, these slots are sacred times for me to spend with my family and not work. Setting this up has been life-changing.

—Joshua Dorkin, BiggerPockets

2. Start your day off with meditation.

I start every morning with a short 5–10-minute meditation using an app called Beditations. The meditation helps me visualize the things I’m most grateful for and allows me to minimize negativity and distractions. I find that early morning meditation increases my self-awareness and helps me put into perspective what really matters. I also tend to be much more positive, energetic and happy.

—Kristopher Jones, LSEO.com

3. Work out.

I get up early most mornings and head to a free, outside workout called F3. Aside from obvious health benefits, it clears my mind and gets me in touch with the outdoors and in the company of good friends to start the day.

—John Dillard, Big Sky Associates, Inc

4. Get enough ZZZs.

The scientific benefits of sleep are innumerable. More sleep equates to more happiness, better health and improved decision-making. Not to mention that it detoxes the brain. In order to do your best work, it’s critical to consistently recharge your batteries.

—Ryan Stephens, Ryan Stephens Marketing

5. Write a poem.

It sounds silly, random even, but this is something I’ve done every day that has dramatically reduced my stress while simultaneously opening my mind to many details in the world and opportunities that I would not have otherwise noticed. Start your day by writing a poem—even something as simple as a haiku.

—Matthew Manos, verynice

6. Keep a journal.

Life is very busy. My journal is in bullet-form so I can jot down things I did, people I met, how I felt, etc. It’s been a great outlet to help me be present, remember the little moments and sort out challenges in both my personal and professional life.

—Kate Levenstien, Cannonball Productions

7. Talk to friends and family.

Your friends and family are your biggest supporters. Even if you are having a very stressful and busy day, pick up the phone for a few minutes just to say hi to Mom or your best friend, and just talk about the good things that are happening in their lives. It will keep you grounded.

—Faraz Khan, Go Direct Lead Generation

8. Wake up slowly.

It’s not unusual for me to answer 10 to 15 emails before even getting out of bed in the morning. But starting the day off like this often sets a negative tone for the day, and truthfully most issues can wait. I’m learning that I’m much happier when I take 30 to 45 minutes to wake up slowly and shower before checking email.

—Jesse Lear, V.I.P. Waste Services, LLC

9. Read something fictional.

Refresh your mind by taking an afternoon break from your workflow and escaping to another world. Reading fictional stories stimulates the right side of your brain, sparking creative thought. That stimulation can make your day go a little smoother by thinking differently, solving problems in abstract ways and, most importantly, rejuvenating your soul.

—Mark Krassner, Knee Walker Central

10. Do yoga.

I have always been a very active person. I played water polo, swam, surfed, tried every sport out there. But in the last few years I started doing yoga a few days a week and it has changed my life. It’s the only place my phone is completely off and my mind is focused on myself only—no clients, employees or projects. It’s the easiest way to reset your mind and body in 60 minutes.

—Torrey Tayenaka, Sparkhouse

11. Listen to a podcast.

I find that one of the best practices to get fresh air and stimulate my brain is simply to take a walk and listen to a podcast with the podcast app that now comes standard on the iPhone. Do yourself a favor and listen to something non-business-related. For a little health or mindfulness, my favorites are Bulletproof Radio and Buddhist Geeks.

—Matt Wilson, Under30Experiences

12. Put yourself on your schedule.

When you put yourself on your schedule, you won’t have meetings and appointments that prevent you from taking care of yourself. I prefer to put myself as my first appointment of the day to make sure I don’t get caught up in the day and decide to skip out on important things that keep me grounded, like exercise and meditation.

—Natalie MacNeil, She Takes on the World

13. Make time for play.

Before becoming a father, I would have given an answer like many others: workout, meditate, yoga, etc. These are all exceptional ways to nurture yourself. After becoming a father, the greatest joy I can experience is playing with my children. It’s like taking that deep refreshing breath of sea air after a hard workout, but better.

—Derek Fitzpatrick, Ios Optics

More great articles at: https://www.success.com/

The Power Of Play: Ian Livingstone at TEDxZurich

Another great TED Talk!

Intuition and the Healing Power of Play: Part II Play = Joy = Abundance

By Kumari Mullin

Your body cannot heal without play.
Your mind cannot heal without laughter.
Your soul cannot heal without joy.
- Catherine Rippenger Fenwick

And I would add "your prosperity cannot heal without time off." So even though I am in the midst of launching a new program and it seems counter-intuitive when I have so much on my plate, I have gone to the beach for a quick swim several times this week because I am finally appreciating the direct link between play and inspiration, creativity and productivity.

The energy of play is aligned with the energy of abundance. I have asked many successful teachers, authors, and coaches what they felt was their "secret sauce" for success. They unanimously shared that when they finally began to take more play time for themselves, their business and success soared.

One motivational speaker confided that years ago when she was a realtor, she made the unpopular decision to only work Monday to Thursday, and take time with her family on long weekends. Even though she wasn't working the prime time weekends doing open houses, this was the turning point when she really started making serious money as she felt refreshed, renewed and super focused when she was working. Basically, it returned her to a healthier balance, and she was happy again!

Marci Shimoff, perhaps one of the bestselling self-help women authors of all time, shared how she planned a week long silent retreat on a remote island nearly a year in advance. However, she almost canceled the retreat as she was launching a new book, thinking it was crazy to go away at such a critical time in her business.

Yet Shimoff reminded herself that she scheduled the retreat knowing how critical it was to take time to unplug. On day two of the retreat she was totally rewarded, as she received the inspiration for Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul which led to six bestsellers and sold over 13 million copies.

In his book Play, author and psychiatrist Stuart Brown, MD, compares play to oxygen. He writes, "... it's all around us, yet goes mostly unnoticed or unappreciated until it is missing." This makes sense when we consider play is art, books, movies, music, comedy, flirting and daydreaming, writes Dr. Brown, who worked with renowned playful physician Patch Adams.

Healing Benefits of Play

Personally, since I have committed to playing this summer, I feel much better in my body. It is easier to follow my intuition about what food my body is craving, and I freed up time to overcome my resistance to cooking, and explore new recipes so I can prepare healthier meals. My relationship with my partner is also so much lighter and enjoyable as we share more fun moments together.

These benefits and more have been well documented. In the article "The Importance of Play for Adults", Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. shares that play can:

- Relieve stress. Play is fun and can trigger the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals that promote a sense of well-being and can even relieve pain.

- Stimulate the brain. Playing chess, completing puzzles, or pursuing other fun activities that challenge the brain can help prevent memory problems and improve brain function.

- Boost creativity and problem solving. Play can also stimulate your imagination, helping you adapt and problem solve. You'll learn a new task better when it's fun and you're in a relaxed and playful mood.

- Improve relationships and your connection to others. Sharing laughter and fun can foster empathy, compassion, trust, and intimacy with others. Developing a playful nature can help you loosen up in stressful situations, break the ice with strangers, make new friends, and form new business relationships.

- Keep you feeling young and vital. Playing can boost your energy and vitality and even improve your resistance to disease.

Tips to Add More Play = JOY to your Day

Play is a fertile field for joy to blossom. Yet we often think we have to take a long vacation and wait for once a year to actually play. In his book, Dr. Brown writes that a little bit of play can go a long way toward boosting your productivity and happiness. So how can you incorporate more play in your life? Here are a few tips:

- Change how you think about play. Any time you think play is a waste of time, remember that it offers some serious benefits for both you and others. Remember that play is important for all aspects of our lives, including productivity, creativity and relationships. Give yourself permission and schedule some play time daily. 

- Play with children and pets. Playing with kids and animals helps us experience the magic of play. I have even witnessed puppies playing with older dogs who were arthritic and depressed, and it gave them a whole new lease on life.

- Bringing the element of play into daily tasks. During the day, I may run outside for a few minutes and sniff a flower, or walk barefoot in the grass. I love to add music to mundane tasks like paperwork and kitchen chores, and even dancing doing dishes. I sing songs and affirmations while showering which always lifts my spirit.

Now that you are aware of the myriad benefits of play, no more excuses. What are some ways you can add a bit of play to your day?

Kumari is an internationally acclaimed intuitive healer and master coach, best-selling author, spiritual evolutionary and animal mystic, Kumari's deepest joy is empowering healers, coaches, health professionals and conscious leaders to unwrap their innate intuitive, manifesting and healing gifts.

Visit http://www.KumariHealing.com for FREE audio training for greater Clarity, Ease and Empowerment.

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The Power of Play | Charlie Hoehn | TEDxSantoDomingo

Why do so many of us hate what we do?  Take a look........

Intuition and the Healing Power of Play

By Kumari Mullin

"Don't question why she needs to be so free
She'll tell you it's the only way to be... "
-Rolling Stones, "Ruby Tuesday" lyrics

Knowing how important it is to maintain a high vibration and be in balance on every level, this summer I dedicated to saying yes to anything that felt good and made me happy. It was not a conscious choice at first; it was a deeper longing in my being to unplug from all the "doing" and feel... FREE. I wasn't feeling burnt out exactly, I was feeling something deeper stirring, and the normal busyness was not allowing the new level of self-nurturing, balance and integration to emerge.

While being drawn inside to a deeper listening, I found it wasn't enough to just sit quietly and meditate, or even to channel. My inner child was calling out to PLAY. My creativity was craving new expression and freedom. In short, my normal busyness and my packed schedule was not allowing enough space for my Soul. For me and many other seasoned light warriors I've spoken to, self-nurturing and play IS the missing piece to anchoring in the paradigm shift to higher levels of consciousness right now. I felt like a new space is opening up and we have to learn to walk all over again.

My strong sense of Higher Purpose that has driven me since I can remember began to fall away, as I gained a foothold in the fullness of this Presence, that kept demanding that I play. When did play become such a no-no? Who knew play could be so hard??? 

This may sound like it would be easy but the real truth is we get very attached to our busyness, our productivity, our "doing". As I chose to wander the new landscape of my Being-ness without the Busy-ness, I encountered many layers of thought that were totally plugged in to unconscious fears rooted in unworthiness.

Maybe you can relate to the myriad ways my self-worth was intricately woven into "working." I noticed the thought patterns of "I am not deserving of being supported if I am not working hard; I am lazy if I am not moving enough; if I am playing I should be more physically active; my money will suffer if I am not working long hours" and on and on.

Healing Gifts of Play

Committing to more play time has brought me many gifts in new awareness, deeper integration of the new energies I am sharing, and a level of self-loving that I am now not just teaching and giving, but truly receiving and living.

Though I totally ADORE what I do, it is really intense at times and I was not always conscious of how much energy and focus it takes. I had not always given myself enough space to truly balance my needs while taking on others' needs, even though it often totally uplifts me in the moment. I felt being a healer and mentor was my Soul Purpose and therefore I "should" be happy and grateful for serving in this way (which I truly am).

Yet the very way I was holding and feeling my "purpose" had to shift. The underpinnings of a sense of missionary zeal that I had to accomplish something incredibly important and if I didn't, well, the sky would fall or something began to feel off. It sounds laughable when I say it like that but many of you may also feel such a sense of urgency that it weighs quite heavily on your shoulders at times. Not exactly "grace and ease" and the incredible lightness of Being...

Real Play Requires Intuition, Trust and Presence

Devoting myself to play demanded that I be truly present in each moment. What my body wanted yesterday to feel good, was not the same today. What inspired me when I was 20, 30 or 40, may no longer be holding lasting joy for me now. The way others choose to play often doesn't fit for me.

This level of Presence was a calling or practice in itself. It requires enormous flexibility and tuning in with responsive attentiveness to my feelings, my energy, even my mood, without judging. My mind chatter that kept popping in needed serious weeding, and dropping all the "shoulds" requires a lot of courage.

I had to revisit my Trust and Faith which I always thought was very deep. Did I really believe in a universal abundance and flow, or did it only happen when I "earned" it by working hard? Did I have faith in my connectedness to Source in every decision, in every breath, that if I lived true to my inner knowing, I would not only survive, but truly thrive? Am I truly loved for who I am, not just what I do?

Permission to Play

As we near the close of summer I am beginning to rest in the knowing that my very presence, right here, right now, in this body is not only ENOUGH but a total BLESSING. At times I can tune into each step, each breath and trace the healing energy of this life force from Source gracing Mother Earth through me. Wow.

How would your life change if you began to accept this perception that your very presence on the planet JUST AS YOUR ARE... is enough? Is a blessing?

What would you let go of? What would you choose instead? How might your values and daily activities shift? What inspires your child within?

My intention for all of you, actually my Healing Rx (aka Prescription) and "Divine Orders": Play More!

Kumari is an internationally acclaimed intuitive healer and master coach, best-selling author, spiritual evolutionary and animal mystic, Kumari's deepest joy is empowering healers, coaches, health professionals and conscious leaders to unwrap their innate intuitive, manifesting and healing gifts.

Visit http://www.KumariHealing.com for FREE audio training for greater Clarity, Ease and Empowerment.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Kumari_Mullin/359845

Why we do what we do | Tony Robbins

Great content, as always!

Decluttering Tips for Pack Rats

By Jesse Badolato

It's very easy to assume that anyone who lives in a decluttered, organized house was born organized and always lived clutter free. However, some of the most organized people I have known started out as disorganized pack rats.

I'm also a former pack rat. People I've met in the past few years are often surprised to find out that my space used to always be very cluttered and disorganized. Because I work to live clutter free, I know that if you set your mind to getting rid of your own clutter, you can.

If you're a pack rat looking to put some order to your house, these tips can help the process along:

Start Small

Decluttering a house is hard. Decluttering a room is easier. Decluttering a desk is even easier. Divide the space you need to declutter into smaller and smaller sections until you can look at a section and say, "I can tackle this!" Work on this space, then move to the next.

Track Your Progress

Take a camera and snap a few pictures of your space before you start. When you finish decluttering a section, snap another picture of that area. When you compare the pictures, you'll be able to see the decluttering progress that you've made.

Get Rid of the Obvious Trash First

The first thing you should do when you declutter is take a trash bag and get rid of the obvious trash. Junk mail, packaging, last week's shopping list - trash them. You will instantly see some progress in your decluttering project.

Start With the Noticeable, Then Move To the Hidden

It is easy for pack rats to start emptying out all of the dark corners and hidden spaces when they declutter. However, if you already have clutter sitting out in view, this only adds to what you need to work on to have a visibly decluttered space. Start with what you can see. Then tackle your hidden clutter zones one at a time.

Keep Fewer Multiples

Do you really need six travel cups and four weeks' worth of socks? Much of the extra unused stuff in our lives is easily obtainable again if we find that we need it in the future. If you have more of something than you use, thin it out until you only have what you actively use.

Just Start

It's easy to get involved in planning your entire course of action for decluttering your home, but if you spend all of your time planning and don't get rid of stuff, you will be no better off than before you decided to take the decluttering plunge. Start now by finding five things you don't want to keep, or by clearing the junk mail off of your desk. Doing something small is better than doing absolutely nothing.

There are also a couple of things that you can do to help you keep your space decluttered over time. These tips take some dedication, but will help you long-term.

Don't Try to Change Overnight

You didn't become a pack rat in a day -- it was a habit that you built up over time. So, for long-term results, don't worry about trying to change yourself in a day or week. Work on finding and changing the little habits that all contribute to your pack rat nature. If you work on changing your habits one at a time, your progress will be more sustainable.

Learn About Your Buying Habits

A decluttered space is energizing, but if you are still following your old clutter-building ways, that space will fill up before long. Pay attention to the reasons why you buy things. Do you buy new things to cheer you up? Or do you feel a thrill when you find a new yard sale gem? I used to compulsively browse through craft stores and used book stores when I felt bored. Learning why you buy and keep things will make you more aware when you're about to buy something that will quickly turn to clutter in your newly decluttered space.

When you're a pack rat, decluttering your house may seem too big or too involved of a task. But if you break the process up into sections and learn a few things about yourself, you can not only get rid of the clutter, but keep it away.

Jesse has worked to eliminate clutter from her life for the past several years. Over time, she's gone from being a pack rat to loving a neat, clutter free living space that she can come home to and be comfortable living in. Visit [http://declutteringmyhouse.com] to learn how you can not only rid your house of clutter, but also keep it that way.

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Oprah Winfrey on Finding Your Purpose in Life and Living Your Dream

Take a look and Find Your Purpose today!

8 Small, Everyday Actions to Improve Your Health

by Robyn Passante

1. Eat eggs for breakfast.

Eating protein first thing in the morning will keep you fuller longer and stabilize your blood sugar so you won’t crash later.

2. Sit less.

(particularly in front of the TV). When you’re watching TV, your metabolic rate dips below regular resting levels, closer to sleep levels. Swap 30 minutes of your regular TV viewing for walking.

3. Go nuts.

Food fads come and go, but nuts pack a tried-and-true powerful punch of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. A handful is just enough to keep calories down and energy up.

4. Single-task something.

Pick one important task and fully focus on it for 10 minutes. Notice when you have the urge to switch to something else, and pause mindfully without following the urge.

5. Incorporate self-care items on your to-do list.

Booking intentional recharging activities into your daily routine cuts down on the perceived need for self-rescue (“I need a drink” or “I need a treat”) that happens late in the day.

6. Meditate daily.

Start or end your day with five to 10 minutes quietly focusing on your breathing.

7. Add physical activity between work and home life.

Take a brisk walk to your car (parked as far from the office as possible), do a set of planks or push-ups when you get home, or crank up the tunes and dance around the kitchen. Physical activity can reduce work-related stress.

8. Don’t go to bed grumpy.

Research shows going to bed in a bad mood not only affects your sleep, but also is predictive of chronic health issues 10 years later. Mentally list three things you’re grateful for before turning out the light.

How to believe in yourself: Jim Cathcart at TEDxDelrayBeach

Another great TED talk - listen to Jim Cathcart and start believing!

Building Self-Confidence With Self-Belief

By Stephen Zaba

Do you realize that building self-confidence is in direct proportion to how much self-belief we have for ourselves and in everything that we set out to do. We come up against many obstacles in life, starting from early childhood and the obstacles become larger as we grow older.

It is a question of how we deal with them and as we reach adulthood, there are some decisions that can define how successful or unsuccessful we become. In all areas of life and occupations, it is our self-belief that will create our destiny.

When our self-belief is strong, our confidence rises and when our self-belief falters, then our confidence ultimately dwindles.

You only have to look in areas of achievement, like sport, where in some cases the odds are stacked against the competitor, where they fail time and time again, but still have the self-belief and spirit to keep going and have that 'never say die' attitude.

They refuse to give up and look at failure as just another step on the road to success. The same can be said about other groups of individuals who are impaired by disabilities, but they find an inner strength and belief to accomplish near impossible feats.

Building self-confidence in these two examples is not an option, because they have it in abundance. Their self-belief is so strong and unwavering, that their confidence remains high at all times. 

By having the determination, persistence and focus to achieve, we can also have that same self-belief. Without it, the aim of building self-confidence and making it a reality will never happen.

Are you ready to start believing in yourself? What are you passionate about? What do you love doing? Are you ready to make a difference in your life? These are questions you need to ask yourself and let your self-belief raise your confidence to new heights.

Leave the past behind and make a fresh new start. Believe you are capable of anything you want to achieve. Decide on what you are going to pursue and don't give up until you achieve it. Let your confidence soar and make it happen. It all starts with that five inches between your head!

Don't let setbacks defeat you. We all have them, it is a part of life and it is how you deal with them that is important. Look at failure as a step nearer to success. If Thomas Edison would have given up, there would have been no light bulbs. He failed his way to success!

Set your sights on the finishing line and have the belief to achieve your dreams. There is something remarkable about self-belief that feels like magic. You feel in control of all that you do. You have the confidence to take the next step in everything that you do, without fear or hesitation.

When self-belief is missing, you don't seem to want to make a choice, because fear takes over and more often than not, opportunities are missed. This is a result of lacking self-confidence, which stems from the lack of self-belief.

Your mind can only receive one thought at a time, so hold that thought of self-belief, that anything is possible and don't let any negative thought take its place.

When you wake up in the morning, think about what you want to achieve each and every day. If you falter in your daily tasks, don't beat yourself up about it, it is a learning curve and you need to move forward.

At the end of each day, maybe when you go to bed, reflect on what you have achieved for that day and be happy in the knowledge that you are showing the attributes of inner self-belief to even think in this way.

You are building self-confidence and when you start to believe in yourself, others will believe in you as well.

To receive more information on building self-confidence and letting go of negative thinking patterns, then please visit my website: [http://www.creatingnewconfidence.com]

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How To Multiply Your Time | Rory Vaden | TEDxDouglasville

Another excellent TED talk

How You Do One Thing Is the Way You Do Most Things

By Suzanne Holman

One of the highlights at Miraval Resort in Tucson, Arizona is the Equine Experience.  I did NOT want to miss this opportunity.  I gave up my appointment for a spa treatment because it conflicted with this activity.

Purple Sage Ranch is just a dusty road away from the main resort.  Wyatt Webb, best-selling author and psychotherapist met us, loaded us up in the van and off we went to meet the horses.

We weren’t there to ride the horses, but to do simple tasks with them.  Interacting with a horse gives you insight into yourself.  The idea of the Equine Experience is that the way you do one thing is the way you do most things.

Although I hadn’t had any traumatic experiences with horses, I really didn’t have much confidence because I hadn’t even been riding for over 30 years.  And I’ve never groomed a horse.

So, our assignment was to pick out dirt from a horse’s hooves, brush him a couple of different ways, and lead him around the ring.  Later, we did another activity, lunging,  that I’ll describe in my next blog post.

Cherokee was my horse, a beautiful brown and white.  He had quite a personality, seeming to talk to us and often interacting with the fence to get our attention.  

HOWEVER, he was not about to lift his hoof for me to clean it.
I followed the described procedure.  Hoof stayed firmly planted.
I felt as though I was assertive and he should have gotten the message.

When he didn’t, I started feeling as though this wasn’t going to work for me.
AND caught myself.  Yes, I can do this.   I walked away from the horse and approached him again with the thought in my mind that he definitely was going to need to pick up his hoof and he did!    And I did the same with the second hoof.  First try.  Yay!
So, when I was really DECISIVE, he got the message.

The same thing happened when I was about to walk him around the ring.
Hmmm, I’m pulling and he is standing still.
“OK, Cherokee.  We are going for a walk and here we go.”  My assertive steps soon had his following mine very nicely.

It was really clear to me that if I were more decisive in the actions I take in my business, that I would most likely see more positive results.  Doubt and uncertainty can certainly make an announcement to all involved that they don’t want to go along with an indecisive person!

Our attitude has a lot to do with our brain health.  Thinking positively and focusing on what is going well can make a huge difference in the clarity of our thinking.

William Ackman: Everything You Need to Know About Finance and Investing ...

Take some time to learn a new skill - take a look

How To Detox Your Body For Better Health

By Sandy Halliday

It is a must to detox your body these days. A detox program enables you to cleanse your body of harmful chemicals that build up and result in many different diseases. Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, lung disease, kidney problems, and fatty liver deposits are just a few of the conditions that have been blamed on toxins.

Harmful toxins come from our environment – pollutants from the air we breathe, the water we drink and the products we apply to our skin.  The food we eat is also a source of toxins, like the pesticides that are used in the vegetables and the hormones, antibiotics and other medicines that are injected in the meat and poultry. These are just some of the sources of harmful toxins that enter our bodies.

Although your body has its own detoxification system it cannot cope with the amount of chemicals that we are bombarded with every day. This is a major reason why it is a good idea to take steps to detox your body, to get rid of these harmful substances and eventually optimize your health and well being.

To detox your body, it is important remember that the goal is to help the body in its natural function to detoxify and eliminate toxins via the bowel, the urine and sweat. Planning to detox your body will mean undergoing a special diet regimen that will help support the detox organs.

This diet should include:

• High fiber – fiber provides bulk in the stools, prevents constipation and promotes regular bowel movements. Dietary fiber helps to prevent diabetes, lowers blood cholesterol and risk of heart disease. It also gets rid of harmful toxins which cause colon cancer. 
  

• Organically grown fresh fruits and vegetables

• Foods which are rich in vitamins and minerals that are needed for detoxification and a great source of antioxidants that acts as the body’s cleansing agent.

• Increased consumption of clean pure water to help the kidneys flush out toxins.

The ideal way to detox your body is to start avoiding sugar, processed foods, junk food, fatty food, red meat and alcohol. You should also gradually reduce coffee if you drink a lot of it and replace with herbal teas, green or white tea and pure water.

At the same time you should increase your intake of fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, whole grains, beans and lentils. Then, you can start a week of more intensive detox. Eating abundantly foods that are fresh and organically grown, consume lots of fluid, and avoid eating processed food.

Contrary to what you may think you don’t have to starve yourself or eat unusual foods when you detox your body. Simply changing the way you eat will give your detox system a chance to work better.

Discover more about how to detox your body in The Definitive Detox Diet Plan  by nutritionist Sandy Halliday. She recovered her own health with detox and has coached clients to achieve their health goals for over 20 years.

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