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		<title>Emotional Intelligence &#8211; 3 Aspects Of Emotional Intelligence As Per Daniel Goleman</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The book written on emotional intelligence by the coveted writer Daniel Goleman has broken through a lot of myths. It used to be considered that the emotional aspect of a human being is exactly opposite to his/her rational aspect. However, with the ground breaking work of Daniel Goleman people are gradually coming to realize the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The book written on emotional intelligence by the coveted writer Daniel Goleman has broken through a lot of myths. It used to be considered that the emotional aspect of a human being is exactly opposite to his/her rational aspect. However, with the ground breaking work of Daniel Goleman people are gradually coming to realize the importance of emotional intelligence in ones life.</p>
<p>On its outer appearance, the book may look like just another, average, shiny hard-bound self-development book, however, a closer look will reveal many interesting aspects. Such observations may specifically be in the part of the book that is about How to be more effective at work and get promoted. This part specifically attempts to break the defenses of people and appeals to their materialistic senses.</p>
<p>The book offers value much beyond its worth in money. &#8220;Emotional Intelligence&#8221; by Daniel Goldman brings forth a significant fact quite admirably that the course of a person&#8217;s life is determined as much by the persons EQ (Emotional Quotient) as it is by his/her IQ (Intelligence Quotient).</p>
<p>The immense value and attention that the concept of rational thinking receives is put to question. It is a commonly held misconception that a person can make correct decisions in life only based on rational thought and emotions should better be kept at bay. David Golemans &#8216;Emotional Intelligence&#8217; breaks through this notion, to establish the importance that emotions deserve in any important decision of life.</p>
<p>A significant assertion that David Golemans has made in his work is that emotional intelligence can both be cultivated and destroyed by the conduct of an individual. One is not born with it and develops it over a period of time depending on the person&#8217;s environment and circumstances. The more trying emotional situations that a person faces in his/her life, the more better EQ the person develops and thus is able to tide over the viscitudes of life much easily.</p>
<p>Daniel Golemans book reveals certain aspects of an individuals&#8217; life that can be directly attributed to his/her emotional intelligence. These are as follows:</p>
<p>1) Self-Awareness &#8211; Such ability helps the person to evaluate oneself. Most of the times people are so blinded by their own shortcomings that they aren&#8217;t able to think objectively. However, a person with better emotional intelligence levels never feels overwhelmed by his/her emotions and is able to clearly separate hi/her thoughts from his/her emotions.</p>
<p>2) Control over Impulses &#8211; The level of an individuals&#8217; emotional intelligence also determines his/her efficiency in controlling impulsive behaviors and actions. A person who is emotionally well equipped will always be able to weigh the options correctly and be in better control of his/her emotions.</p>
<p>3) Sociability &#8211; This is a very important sphere of ones life that is affected greatly by the individuals&#8217; emotional intelligence. To interact with other people socially not only involves our own emotional state of life, but also brings into play our ability to show sensitiveness to other peoples emotions. A person who is emotionally well aware can go very far in life by the effectiveness of his/her social interactions based on sound EQ levels.</p>
<p>Daniel Golemans &#8216;Emotional Intelligence&#8217; is targeted at the core of human principles and is written to appeal to the people all over the world. It may appear to be like just another get-rich-quick system at some places, but closer observation will throw up some valid arguments. If studied and applied religiously, this book has the potential to change the course of your life for better.</p>
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		<title>30 Seconds To Easy Self Hypnosis.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many ways in which to induce a tranquil, relaxed state of mind, in which the body is still, and the conscious mind is simply placed aside for a while as the subconscious mind assumes a more dominant role, and allows the therapeutic cognitive processes which are innate in all of us to become [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many ways in which to induce a tranquil, relaxed state of mind, in which the body is still, and the conscious mind is simply placed aside for a while as the subconscious mind assumes a more dominant role, and allows the therapeutic cognitive processes which are innate in all of us to become active.</p>
<p>This state of mind, known as the hypnotic state is very simply created by;<br />
- Focusing one’s attention.<br />
- Relaxing the body.<br />
- Allowing unnecessary thoughts to enter, then exit, without any rationalisation.</p>
<p>This process can be easily accomplished by the technique that follows. It is known as the “Eye Roll Technique’, and is a very old but powerful way of entering a safe therapeutic hypnotic trance. When in this relaxed state of mind, it is possible to offer oneself any positive suggestions or affirmations in order to bring about the changes which you desire. Examples of positive statements and affirmations are given further on.</p>
<p>THE TECHNIQUE.<br />
If possible, find yourself a quiet place and either sit down or lie down comfortably.<br />
Roll up your eyes, just as if you were trying to look at your eyebrows.<br />
Allow your eyelids to slowly close, and as you do so, take in a deep breath and hold it.</p>
<p>As you slowly exhale, allow your upturned eyes to return to their normal position.</p>
<p>As you finish exhaling, enjoy that gentle, floating sensation that you will experience.<br />
At the same time, imagine your right hand to be very light, like it has a childs helium balloon tied to it making it rise gently. You may be surprised at the ease by which your hand and arm seem to float up by themselves.<br />
This floating hand signal is a signal from your subconscious mind that you are entering a state of deep relaxation.</p>
<p>As you remain in this deeply relaxed, hypnotic state of mind, offer yourself any positive, therapeutic suggestions which you feel will help to bring about the changes you really want or need.<br />
Remain in this state for 10-20 minutes, that’s really all that’s needed.</p>
<p>You can repeat the process as many times a day as you like.</p>
<p>EXITING THE TRANCE STATE.<br />
Roll up your eyes behind your closed eyelids.<br />
Very slowly, allow your eyelids to open, and the eyes to focus.<br />
Make a tight fist with your right hand, and as you do, allow this light floating hand to drift down into a comfortable position. As it comes to rest, release the tight fist and gently stretch those fingers.……FINISHED !!!!</p>
<p>If necessary, the exit from the trance state can be accomplished any time by going through the steps listed above.</p>
<p>It may take you a little time to perfect the technique, especially if you are the ‘on the go all the time’ sort of person. Relaxation comes easier to some people than to others, so always bear this in mind.</p>
<p>Remember, if you want to make positive changes in your life, this relatively short use of your time can pay great dividends in the end. The beauty of it is that once you have practiced and mastered the technique, you will be able to enter the relaxed state much more easily and deeply.</p>
<p>Another point to remember is that everyone is capable of entering into a hypnotic state.<br />
But just as we are all different, so is the ease with which we enter into a hypnotic trance.<br />
Some will succeed on their first or second attempt, where as others may need many more attempts. It took me a week and a half, and about 15 attempts before I achieved a hypnotic state. The motto is—PERSERVERE. It may take time, but the rewards are well worth the effort.</p>
<p><b><i><a href='http://onlinehypnosishelp.com/the-power-of-conversational-hypnosis/' target='_blank'>conversational hypnosis</a></i></b> can be learned by listening to simple hypnosis audios teachings with an instruction manual. There are various <b><i><a href='http://onlinehypnosishelp.com/the-power-of-conversational-hypnosis/' target='_blank'>conversational hypnosis</a></i></b> online courses that teaches this powerful skill. By learning the covert techniques of influence and persuasion, you will find use for them in almost all everyday situations. If you want to learn it yourself check out this site: <b><i><a href='http://onlinehypnosishelp.com/the-power-of-conversational-hypnosis/' target='_blank'>conversational hypnosis</a></i></b>.</p>
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		<title>Positive Parenting And The Use Of Hypnosis For Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The use of hypnosis for children is starting to be a common method in dealing with children who are having difficulties in advancing into adulthood.  Aside from using hypnosis to deal with different behavioural and health problems, hypnosis parenting or using hypnosis with your children at home is also starting to get known. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The use of hypnosis for children is starting to be a common method in dealing with children who are having difficulties in advancing into adulthood.  Aside from using hypnosis to deal with different behavioural and health problems, hypnosis parenting or using hypnosis with your children at home is also starting to get known. </p>
<p>Hypnosis parenting, experts claim, is a method o positive parenting.  What are ideas behind this parenting and how do they work?  </p>
<p>Hypnosis is not ordering or becoming authoritative to other people.  This is something that we should understand and be clear about.  Hypnosis, unlike what we commonly know, is not about making people do something which they would not remember or stop doing.  Hypnosis is about suggestions.  </p>
<p>Experts said that our children are already suggestible from their parents. Almost all parents are familiar with their baby’s emotions and facial expressions.  Actually, if we smile in a baby and make eye contact it is highly possible that would be smiling back. Children learn from the parents through the parents’ actions and expressions.  If a parent want to teach something to their children, it is important to show an example that we are also following these rules that were set out for them. </p>
<p>Hypnosis parenting is not only applicable when you want your children to do their homework or do household chores.  You can only use hypnosis to help them with difficulty in sleeping or nervousness and tension before exams, school presentation or a game.</p>
<p>How to do this?</p>
<p>You can start by talking to them before they go to sleep.  Make sure that they are comfortable and make them close their eyes.  You could start telling a story which would show  the protagonist succeeding in the challenges that he faced.  Use positive images when telling a story.  This would help your child ease the tension.  Aside from helping your child ease out the tension, the parent and the child also got the chance to spent some bonding moment together. </p>
<p>What the parent say have an impact on how children feel about themselves.  An example would be the behaviour they show.  If the child is refuses to follow certain rules in the house, and you get a heated discussion over it, more probably that the child would still be the same. </p>
<p>You could replace the heated discussion with random positive statements, like saying that the child are improving much on their behaviour and acknowledging their efforts to behave.  The child will feel better and eventually will believe that he is indeed behaving well.  Soon enough, the child will change his behaviour for the better. </p>
<p>These simple suggestions helped the children’s mind or its subconscious to accept and believe in them.  So if the statements made or the statements that a child can hear are all negative, the subconscious would believe it and the child will follow it in real life.  </p>
<p>But if positive statements are heard by the child, even if they are randomly dropped statements, the subconscious perceive this as the truth and would eventually translate into their actions. </p>
<p>Hypnosis for children can even be used in encouraging them to do household chores.  All you want to do is look at them straight into the eyes and ask them to do the household chores.  A little bobbing of the head, would encourage your child to agree to do the job delegated to them.  </p>
<p><b><i><a href='http://onlinehypnosishelp.com/the-power-of-conversational-hypnosis/' target='_blank'>conversational hypnosis</a></i></b> can be learned by listening to simple hypnosis audios teachings with an instruction manual. There are various <b><i><a href='http://onlinehypnosishelp.com/the-power-of-conversational-hypnosis/' target='_blank'>conversational hypnosis</a></i></b> online courses that teaches this powerful skill. By learning the covert techniques of influence and persuasion, you will find use for them in almost all everyday situations. If you want to learn it yourself check out this site: <b><i><a href='http://onlinehypnosishelp.com/the-power-of-conversational-hypnosis/' target='_blank'>conversational hypnosis</a></i></b>.</p>
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		<title>How To Stop Change Stressing You Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest triggers for an episode of stress, depression or anxiety is a change to our lives, particularly unwanted change such as a death of a loved one, a job loss or a relationship breakdown. These are unpleasant experiences and for many, a prolonged period of mental trauma followed.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the biggest triggers for an episode of stress, depression or anxiety is a change to our lives, particularly unwanted change such as a death of a loved one, a job loss or a relationship breakdown. These are unpleasant experiences and for many, a prolonged period of mental trauma followed.</p>
<p>During the past week, two friends of mine have experienced differing major changes to their lives yet both reacted in exactly the same way. There is a very important skill to be learned from both experiences when it comes to change, and I’ll share it with you. Before I do, let’s look at how two totally different changes can trigger the same reaction but with drastically different emotional results.</p>
<p>Jimmy was my best buddy during childhood and our families were good friends. I haven’t seen him for a while and out of the blue, I bumped into him whilst on a night out. Sadly, his news wasn’t good as his father had passed away after battling cancer that very morning. Obviously, he’d known for a while that his father’s days were numbered but despite this, he was still in a state of shock and of course, he was deeply saddened.</p>
<p>I wished that our greeting could’ve been in happier circumstances, but such is the tide of life.</p>
<p>The following day, Paul, my best friend, rang me and told me some very good news. After studying and working hard for the last two years, he had reached his goal: a fully qualified commercial airline pilot. Knowing how focused and dedicated he’s been I was absolutely delighted for him! Of course, he was buzzing with excitement about the future that now awaits him.</p>
<p>OK, both of them supplied the same meaning to their circumstances by saying EXACTLY the same phrase:</p>
<p>“Things will never be the same again.”</p>
<p>Same phrase, but a world apart in meaning.</p>
<p>In the first situation, the loss of a loved one is an unwanted change, a change that cannot be prevented. In the second situation, the qualifications are a wanted, planned change, a change brought about by conscious choice to achieve a desired lifestyle.</p>
<p>However, there is a very important lesson you can learn from both that can help you deal with change, whether it’s a desired change like a change of job or an unwanted change like loss of a loved one.</p>
<p>Look at the phrase again. It describes not just individual experiences but the whole of life on planet earth. Because NOTHING in this life will stay the same. It just isn’t the nature of life. The very nature of life itself is a constant cycle of birth and death.</p>
<p>As a species, humanity has evolved throughout its history and will continue to do so. The way life is today is dramatically different than it was just 20 years ago. Technology, science, education, standards of living – you name it, it changes.</p>
<p>Look at your own life and you’ll see that change has been ever present. People, jobs, relationships, lifestyle – none of it has ever stayed the same. And imagine how boring life would be if everyday was exactly the same!</p>
<p>Reacting to change in a catastrophic or euphoric manner isn’t the way to deal with it. Far better – and far less emotionally arousing – is to accept that change is a constant of life whether we want change or not and that change will always happen. It’s how you adapt and assign meanings to change that counts.</p>
<p>Keep this in mind when change occurs and you won’t become emotionally traumatized. Change is a constant and indeed, things will never be the same again!</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Webster&#8217;s defines be patient as bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint, or being steadfast despite opposition, difficulty or adversity.   I believe this why patience is called a virtue.  It is little practiced, but much needed.  At the first sign of difficulty, many jump to an easier, smoother path, hoping [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Webster&#8217;s defines be patient as bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint, or being steadfast despite opposition, difficulty or adversity.   I believe this why patience is called a virtue.  It is little practiced, but much needed.  At the first sign of difficulty, many jump to an easier, smoother path, hoping to avoid the pain and suffering that is necessary on the road to personal growth.  But it is only by taking this rough road do we gain the experience necessary to develop our character.  Impatience robs us of these types of life experiences.   How would your world be different if you practiced more patience?</p>
<p>Patience is the ability to hang on when everyone else has given up.  Patience is ability to release your need for immediate gratification and wait for the things to come in their own time frame.  Patience overcomes criticism and intolerance.  Patience develops committed relationships in marriage, family, church, community and career.  Many a great leader have displayed patience by looking before they leaped, thinking before they acted, and considering before they decided.  Patience is the mark of maturity.  So now we know the virtues of patience, how do we develop more patience?</p>
<p>First, realize that no one is perfect, including yourself.  Accept yourself and others, imperfections and all.  Everyone is struggling with their own set of fears, weaknesses, obstacles and crises.  We are all on the road of personal growth together and can help each other by showing more patience and kindness to each other.</p>
<p>Second, develop a consistent philosophy of life based upon a value system you believe in.  Then when you are confronted with a situation, you can make your choice based upon the value system rather than an instant gratification response.  With every choice is a consequence.  Do you act now and settle?  Or do you wait to get the result you truly desire?</p>
<p>Third, change your perspective on the past, present and the future.  Stop dwelling on your mistakes and failures.  They cannot be changed.  Instead, focus and what you can do now to make a difference.  Life is a blessing and each day should be lived as if it were your last.  Start fresh everyday and remember the future comes one day at a time.  What can you do today to change the results you have in the future?</p>
<p>Fourth, confront your fears rather than avoid them.  Do the thing you fear the most and the fear will go away.  &#8220;That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed, but our ability to do it has increased.&#8221;  By doing more, it becomes easier, and when it becomes easier it becomes fun rather than stressful. </p>
<p>Finally, realize that all things come to those who wait.  The Universe, the infinite force that connects us all, will bring the people who can help, the answers you may need, the tools and resources you are looking for when you need them.  You must have faith and be patient and believe in your goals, realizing that they will often not be accomplished according to your original plans.  Circumstances change.  People change.  Things change.   Let go of your anxiety, disbelief and doubt about achieving your goal.  Know that The Universe is constantly supporting you and will always help you achieve the things you desire.  Just be patient!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are currently a smoker, quitting the habit could be one of the most important things you will ever do in the next part of your life. In fact, if you quit now, you will most likely be adding seven years to your life.</p>
<p>While many people try to quit and fail, it is not an impossible task. Thousands of people, just like you, have decided to quit and have succeeded. You too can be among the successful former-smokers. Here are six tips that will help you to quit smoking once and for all:</p>
<p>1. Make a vow that you are going to quit smoking from today onwards</p>
<p>Success in all spheres of life begins with firm determination. If you are wishy-washy you can never do anything. However, if you make up your mind, once and for all, that you are giving up the habit, whenever a craving comes, you will remember your vow and not give in.</p>
<p>2. Exercise more and get your body in shape</p>
<p>If you sit idle there is more chance that you will light up your cigarette and relax. Fill your spare time with sports and vigorous activity. Try to feel how good it is to get your blood circulating and breathing the air deeply. If you are not the athletic type, then brisk walking will have the same benefit as other kinds of sports.</p>
<p>3. Avoid places and pastimes that put you within reach of cigarettes</p>
<p>If going to a bar or pub means that you are going to have a drink and then light up, maybe it is better to avoid that place for the time being. Once you have truly stopped smoking and you feel how good it is, you can go anywhere and not be tempted. But while you are in the transition phase it is better to carefully choose where you will spend your recreational time.</p>
<p>4. If you have to put something in your mouth, drink water or eat healthy snacks</p>
<p>Whenever you get a desire to put a cigarette in your mouth, replace it with something that will help you rather than harm you. Drinking small amounts of water throughout the day is not only a good way to help you quit smoking, but it is also a great way to stay healthy. You should drink 4 litres (quarts) of water per day, if you can. If you need to put something solid in your mouth, then eat a piece of fruit.</p>
<p>5. Get support from your friends and family</p>
<p>Tell them that you are giving up smoking for health reasons. Your true friends will support you and not offer you cigarettes. Your family and loved ones will similarly support your efforts and help you to avoid situations where you may feel obliged to smoke out of social pressure.</p>
<p>6. Strengthen your will power with yoga and meditation</p>
<p>Very few people are born with perfect will-power. Like anything else, practice makes perfect. If you want to strengthen a physical muscle you may work out with weights. If you want to strengthen your “mental muscle” you need exercise as well. Yoga and meditation are disciplines that enable even complete beginners to build up their capacity to concentrate and firmly accomplish whatever they set out to do. Try it out and see for yourself.</p>
<p>Follow these six tips and you will be well on your way to quitting smoking.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barbara sought my help because of her chronic fatigue. She had been going to different kinds of doctors and trying different nutrition plans for years and nothing was helping her. One of the doctors suggested that she try psychotherapy.
In became evident early in our work together than Barbara was deeply addicted to thinking the worst. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Barbara sought my help because of her chronic fatigue. She had been going to different kinds of doctors and trying different nutrition plans for years and nothing was helping her. One of the doctors suggested that she try psychotherapy.</p>
<p>In became evident early in our work together than Barbara was deeply addicted to thinking the worst. Constant negativity went through her mind about every aspect of her life. She would get out of her car and worry about getting robbed. In social situations, she would tell herself that people didn’t like her. She was always worried about money, even though she was a successful graphic designer. Her husband could never do anything right. There was something wrong with every doctor she saw.</p>
<p>Negative thinking causes much stress in the body. I told Barbara to imagine that she was telling these negative thoughts to a child. How would the child feel most of the time? Barbara could see that this child would, of course, feel anxious and stressed much of the time in response to all the negativity and catastrophic thinking.</p>
<p>The medical profession has long told us that stress is one of the leading causes of illness. Stress sets into motion the body’s fight or flight response, pouring cortisol into the body and eventually exhausting the adrenal glands. Adrenal exhaustion can be one of the results of so much negative thinking.</p>
<p>While Barbara could understand the possible effect her negative thinking was having on her health, it was extremely challenging for her to give up her negative thinking. Barbara deeply believed that her negative thinking kept her safe from disappointment. She believed that thinking the negative thought before the bad thing would happen prepared her to deal with it. She didn’t want to be caught off guard. She believed that she could not handle the pain of disappointment, so that if she knew about it ahead of time and actually expected it, she wouldn’t feel disappointed.</p>
<p>In addition, Barbara believed that if she was vigilant enough and thought through all the bad things that could happen, she could prevent them. She believed that by thinking ahead, she could somehow have control over the outcome of things.</p>
<p>Finally, Barbara also believed that she could control how people felt about her by acting right and saying the right thing. She was constantly vigilant about her behavior with others in her attempts to control how they felt about her and treated her.</p>
<p>However, in trying to control her feelings, others’ feelings and the outcome of things, Barbara may have been causing her illness. The underlying cause of her negative thinking was her devotion to this control.</p>
<p>The problem with all of this is that it is based on an illusion – the illusion of control. The fact is that Barbara could not foresee every event that could cause her some pain. She was devastated every time something happened that she had not thought of beforehand. How could something painful come out of the blue like that? How could she have not foreseen it?</p>
<p>The paradox of all of this is that, in trying to foresee future catastrophes, Barbara was not present in the moment. Real safety is in being present in the moment so we can respond appropriately to whatever is happening in the moment. When we are fully present in the moment, we are available to receiving information from our inner Guidance. All of us have a Source of Guidance that is always available to us, and that is here to help us and protect us. But we can access our Guidance only when we are fully present in the moment, not when we are trying to control the future.</p>
<p>Barbara is in the process of becoming more aware of her negative thinking. She is not yet healthy, but she has some better days now, days that are lighter and more fun.</p>
<p>Moving out of negative thinking is a process that takes time. If you are a negative thinker, you have been practicing this form of thinking your whole life. It is not going to stop in a day. But if you tune into the stress you feel and learn to connect your stress with your negative thinking, you can slowly change this pattern.</p>
<p>Vitality and joy can be the result of letting go of your negative thinking and learning to be present in the moment.</p>
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		<title>Four Laws Of The Mind Essential For Effective Self Hypnosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To make your self hypnosis effective you need to be aware of certain principles. If you are not aware of the following laws of the mind then you may end up creating the opposite of what you desire with your self hypnosis practice. 
1. Every thought affects the body as well. 
In other words, although [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To make your self hypnosis effective you need to be aware of certain principles. If you are not aware of the following laws of the mind then you may end up creating the opposite of what you desire with your self hypnosis practice. </p>
<p>1. Every thought affects the body as well. </p>
<p>In other words, although the mind and the body are understood to be separate in practice it doesn’t work that way. Mental stress can create knots in your back or even give you ulcers. Therefore, Be aware of your thinking. If you are negative all the time to yourself or about your surroundings it is the same as negative self hypnosis.</p>
<p>2. What you expect tends to be realized.</p>
<p>	If you wake up telling yourself you will have a bad day you probably will. In other words your expectations drive your results. Negative expectations is the same as negative self hypnosis. </p>
<p>3. Imagination is stronger than knowledge. </p>
<p>	You ‘know’ that ghosts and monsters do not exist. Yet hearing ghost stories at night will create fear. Especially if sitting around a campfire in a forest. There is no contest. Imagination will always win. Another point for the importance of positive thoughts and visualizations in your practice of self hypnosis.</p>
<p>4. What you resist the most stays with you.</p>
<p>	Have you ever had to stop doing something and found that its more difficult than you realized? Maybe you have had occasion to go on a diet and suddenly foods that you couldn’t have cared less about start looking very appetizing? Maybe there was/is someone who irritates you and you know there is no reason to. So you try to keep the irritation away but it gets to you even more?</p>
<p>	I could go on and on with examples. Basically, when you resist something it tends to stick. This happens because when you resist you have to think of the very thing you are trying to resist, so it’s continuously on your mind. </p>
<p>It’s as if someone told you that they would give you a $1000 if you don’t think of a pink elephant all day.  I’m sure you don’t spend your time thinking of something as random as a pink elephant. However, trying to resist that image of a pink elephant with a $1000 on the line would be impossible. </p>
<p>In other words, what you resist tends to stay with you. Which means that in focusing on an affirmation for self hypnosis you have to phrase the affirmation in the positive. I.e. affirm what you want to achieve and NOT on what you don’t want.</p>
<p>Follow these four laws of the mind and your day to day thoughts will be more guided in a positive direction. Of course, your thoughts create your internal emotional states which is the same as self hypnosis. So you have to be aware of your thoughts to create the state of being that you desire.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Let Others Pull You Down When You’re Trying To Pull Yourself Up</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[People have a strange habit of discouraging others anytime they try to improve themselves. This applies to everything from finances to health to careers. I constantly encounter this when people discover that I’ve never bought a new car. I’ve always known that a high quality used car is a far better deal than a new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People have a strange habit of discouraging others anytime they try to improve themselves. This applies to everything from finances to health to careers. I constantly encounter this when people discover that I’ve never bought a new car. I’ve always known that a high quality used car is a far better deal than a new one that loses 25 percent of its value the day it’s driven home. My lifelong philosophy on this was confirmed when Tom Stanley and William Danko reported in The Millionaire Next Door that the average millionaire never buys new cars and later by financial guru Dave Ramsey. Yet the people who mock me for this the most are those who are drowning in a sea of debt including huge car payments. </p>
<p>	I also encountered this when I went on a low carbohydrate diet. I was amazed at how quick people were to tell me the diet was unhealthy and that I should get off it immediately. Many were graphic in describing how all the red meat would block my arteries and kill me. None of those critics ever cared enough to learn that I actually ate more fish and chicken once I started the diet, and far less red meat than I ate before I started it. My cholesterol dropped dramatically and I lost 52 pounds, which I have kept off for seven years. I find it ironic that none of those critics ever said, “Glenn, you’re fat and it’s bad for your health. You need to lose weight” before I went on the diet. Their criticism only came once I tried to improve my situation.</p>
<p>	The same will happen to you when you try to improve your career. There will be people in your life that will discourage you from working harder. They’ll purport to be concerned about your well-being but their concerns could be far less noble. If they were really concerned about you they would inquire about your financial situation or goals and offer you encouragement. Their real concern may be that they look lazy if you work too hard. They’ll say things such as “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life” or “Don’t forget to smell the flowers along the way.” Look closely and you’ll notice most of them can’t afford any flowers to smell. </p>
<p>	This habit of pulling people down when they try to improve themselves isn’t limited to humans. John Maxwell tells a story of a study done on how animals can pull each other down. Four monkeys were locked inside a room with a pole in the middle. A bunch of bananas hung from the top of the pole and one monkey tried to climb the pole to get them. The experimenters hit him with a blast of water that knocked him off the pole just as he reached the bananas. Each of the other three monkeys tried to reach the bananas and each was knocked off the pole by a blast of water. Eventually they all quit trying. The experimenters then replaced one monkey with a new one who didn’t know about the water hose. He immediately tried to climb the pole but was pulled down by the others. The experimenters replaced each monkey one by one. Each new monkey tried to climb the pole and was pulled down. Eventually there were four monkeys who had never been hit with the blast of water. None of them would climb the pole but none knew why. Don’t let the monkeys in your life pull you down while you’re trying to climb the ladder of success.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are like me, you’ve often wished there were 48 hours in a day instead of just 24. There never seems to be enough time to get everything done that you want. Since we just have about 16 hours a day not counting sleep time, it’s important how we use the time we have.</p>
<p>On the average, people waste about 2 hours a day. This is mainly from poor planning. If a person is unorganized, they waste time trying to find things, they miss appointments, they only do one thing at a time when they could be doing two.</p>
<p>Good time management is a major building block to success. Oftentimes, it’s not how much time we spend working but how efficiently we do the work. The key to successful time management is careful planning and setting priorities.</p>
<p>Plan your day, your week, and your month in advance. Know when things need to be done. A great way to “buy time” is to multi-task. Do more than one thing at a time. There are many things that do not require concentrated mental effort. These are more easily combined.</p>
<p>“Failing to plan is planning to fail,”</p>
<p>- unknown</p>
<p>Even though I am a big pro football fan, I can’t justify sitting down and spending three hours watching a game. I have to be doing other things while I do it. Thank goodness for instant replay! I’ve found this is a good time to spend icing injuries or some other busy work. I can also record the games and watch them while exercising. I exercise about 30 minutes a day so during the football season I can watch a game during the week without wasting any time doing it.</p>
<p>When you run errands try to do as many as you can on one trip. If you are self-employed, you can combine personal errands that are on the way to a business errand and have the mileage written off as a business expense.</p>
<p>I’ve been fortunate to have been able to work at home for the past ten years. It’s been great because I hate to waste time commuting. If you must commute, you can use the time to listen to audio self-improvement tapes, audio books or anything educational.</p>
<p>If you are a regular exerciser and belong to a gym, think about working out at home. If you lack the space and money for exercise equipment, try traditional body weight exercises. A little research on the Internet can show you websites devoted to this subject. Even though I lifted weights for 20 years, I’ve converted to body weight exercises. I’ve found they feel better and get the same if not better results. Of course, if you go to the gym to socialize or network, that’s okay. You’re doing more than one thing at a time. You can go walking with your wife. That way you’re getting exercise and husband / wife interaction at the same time.</p>
<p>Setting priorities enables you to get the most important things done. Keep you eye on the big picture. Don’t let low priority things bump off the higher priority tasks from your schedule. If you’ve only got so much time, it’s imperative you spend your time doing the things that bring you the most benefit.</p>
<p>“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.”</p>
<p>– Goethe</p>
<p>Time is so precious. If you want to be successful in life you need to be spending more time being productive and doing things that are moving you forward. Spending hours a day watching TV, playing computer games, or surfing the Internet is not productive time usage. We all need downtime but you need to determine how much is really necessary. If you use your productive time efficiently then you will have more time to relax and do the fun things.</p>
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