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Greetings,
Welcome to January and a brand New Year!
This New Year phenomenon is interesting. The
transition from December 31st to January 1st ushers
in just another day, yet because of our calendar
system, it initiates a different year--a whole new
year. As human beings, we have a lot invested in
those two days and the meaning we assign them.
(I'm pretty sure my cat did not reflect on the events of
2007, nor did he wonder about this new year--at least
as far as I could tell!) Because the changing of the
year has significance for us humans with our cognitive
abilities and cultural tendencies, this newsletter is
dedicated to the "resolution" concept that dominates
the first few weeks of January. Read on to learn why
you should forget your resolutions and get creative
instead!
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Don't Resolve--Create!
Creating the Life You Love in 2008
I personally like the idea of "starting anew" on January
1st. We get the opportunity to feel refreshed and
be excited about what is to come--all the things we
want
to do, accomplish and change. Naturally,
this new
year seems like the perfect time to get it all
done.
So, it's resolution time, right? This year I'll exercise
more. This year I'll go out more with my friends. This
year I'll read more books. This year I'll save more
money and so on.
Yet studies show 4 out of 5 people do not
follow through on their resolutions. What happens
to those good intentions? According to experts, the
reasons are multi-faceted. Most often, failed
resolutions occur because people
make:
- Resolutions that are too broad
- Too many resolutions with limited resources for
change
- Resolutions at the last minute
- Resolutions about what troubles them on
New Year's Eve
How, then, do we succeed in our resolutions? I'd like
to assert that success comes in doing away with them
altogether--leaving behind the inevitable "to do" list
and "should do" baggage.
Imagine instead: Creating your life for 2008!
Create your life this year by using the
power of your mind first. It's all about imagination--the
key to opening the doors that align your energies
and fulfill your desires. By using this key, you allow
appropriate actions, events and circumstances
become available to you. As a result, life feels exciting,
rewarding and renewed. Take a moment to begin
creating your 2008 using the powerful technique
below.
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The Process of Creating
Applying the Universal Laws of Attraction
Ready to forget those New Year's resolutions and
create your life instead? Here's how:
Write Down Your Goals
Write down your "goals" for 2008. Whatever your
goals are, be sure they hold a lot of positive charge for
you. Feel them energize you when you think about
them. Avoid the "shoulds" and the blasé objectives.
You
may want to categorize your goals into certain areas,
i.e. family, health, career, finances.
See my January 2007 newsletter for more
ideas.
Imagine the Details
Now for the real magic. Sit quietly as you bring your
attention to your breath.
(For a refresher on self hypnosis techniques, refer to
my May/June 2007 newsletter.) Use
your imagination to envision achieving your goals and
welcoming the life you love. Let's say your goal is to
lose 30 pounds. Imagine the details: you are
healthier, lighter on your feet, eager to move your body
and enjoying all your favorite activities.
Feel the Joy
Next, let yourself experience what this life feels like.
Feel the joy of having what you desire.
It may be helpful to imagine yourself fulfilling each
step toward your goal. For example, imagine
releasing 1-2 pounds per week. Feel how good that
will be at the end of a week. Then go to the end of the
month in your imagination. Imagine how it feels to
have released 4-8 pounds. Hang out with that feeling!
Keep imagining week by week or month by month,
coming full circle to your desired goal.
You can also play with imagining how every day you
will be moving your body, perhaps even using a
pedometer to keep you motivated. You might imagine
how you choose healthy foods and appropriate
portions.
This process fulfills the Universal Laws of
Attraction and allows your desires to come
forth. The good
feelings you create act like magnets, attracting you to
follow your creation. Use these positive, affirming
feelings whenever you become discouraged or
choose an action that makes you feel like you're
moving backwards.
Stay Empowered
By choosing to feel empowered, excited
and
enriched, you will continue to create your life
moment to moment. And you didn't even need those
resolutions. You can apply this process to any area of
your life. Have fun with it! Be in joy! Create the life you
desire it in 2008!
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To your happiest year yet,
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