Tuesday, June 17, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth Exercise - Day 17

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”


Day 17 - 60 Second Stress Buster

This is a good technique to get you FLOWING – thinking better, breathing better, more energy and a whole lot less stress.
Ready?
Put your attention on your body, on your physical feelings for a moment.
Do you feel any tension, any discomfort anywhere?
Slowly track through your body and breathe deeply as you do this.
Now, let your attention become like a soothing warm shower that gently massages and unlocks, loosens, makes these tensions simply dissolve and flow away.
Let them flow out and away, with gravity, down your legs, out of your fingertips, rushing down your spine and falling over your shoulders.
Now, and for the last ten seconds, change the water to be cooler, sparkling, revitalizing, refreshing, charging through you and making you tingle all over.

Daily Switchword:  LIGHT = To be inspired, to lighten a load, mood or stress

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….
I am grateful for….

Monday, June 16, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth Exercise - Day 16

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 16
If … Then …
Grab a glass of water.
Did you know that when you eat or drink anything, whatever you are eating or drinking will become a part of your structure – this cannot be undone.
Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, “You are what you eat!”
So today, we’re going to use the amazing “If …Then …” magic pattern from Living Energy and this is what you do.
Pick up your drink and realize that once you take a sip and swallow, this cannot be undone.
Say out aloud:
1. “If I drink from this that will mean that I will become truly wealthy MUCH QUICKER than I had ever expected.”

Take a drink! Take your time and feel the drink going down.
Take a deep breath and continue with these, just the same:
2. “If I drink from this that will mean that I will become truly wealthy MUCH EASIER than I ever thought I could.”

Finally, there’s Number …
3. “If I drink from this that will mean that I’m going to enjoy being wealthy MUCH MORE than I ever thought I would.”

Daily Switchword:  LIMIT =  To set parameters, keep others from taking advantages of you, back off, stop, regain control, dispel ignorance


In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….

I am grateful for….

Sunday, June 15, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth Exercise - Day 15

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 15 - Wishing Well
In a moment, take a deep breath and close your eyes.
Imagine you are walking towards a magical wishing well, and in your hand, you hold a special coin that you will throw to make a wish.
This *is* a special POWER COIN so as you walk towards the radiant, sparkling well just the right kind of wish for you to make will come to you.
Make your wish, kiss the coin, throw into the well.
Turn around, open and your eyes and continue with your day.

Daily Switchword:  RAINBOW = To fulfill promises, to create a colorful conscious life, for dreams to beckon reality

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….

I am grateful for….

Saturday, June 14, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth Exercise - Day 14

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 14 - I’m Right Behind You!
This is a GREAT exercise!
Today, you have 60 seconds to write yourself an ENCOURAGING EMAIL and post it to yourself!
You know EXACTLY what YOU LOVE to hear, what will motivate you on this day to really go for it and make the most of what you’ve got.
Do this now, the 60 seconds start from the moment you start writing.

Daily Switchword:  MAGIC = To enchant, to thrill, to excite

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….
I am grateful for….


Friday, June 13, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth Exercise - Day 13

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 13 - More Money, More Success
There’s a world of difference between thinking, “I need to get some money” (because I have NO MONEY!) and thinking, “I need some MORE money”.
No matter how little money you have, or how few your sales, if you have ever sold anything at all, or you have just one coin in your pocket, you are one of those lucky, lucky few who not only already HAVE sales and money – BUT THEY KNOW IT, TOO!
Try this for the next 60 seconds. Instead of thinking how to get (some, any, lots of) money, ask yourself the question, “How do I get EVEN MORE money?”
This also works for, “How do I become EVEN MORE productive?” – “How do I get to experience EVEN MORE happiness?” – “How do I get EVEN MORE love?”
But today, right now, let’s ask:
HOW DO I GET EVEN MORE MONEY?

Daily Switchword:  LISTEN = To predict or know the future; to be in touch with nature and oneself

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….

I am grateful for….

Thursday, June 12, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 12

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 12 - Enjoying ALL Prosperity
When you see a really expensive car, a house, a yacht, a sumptuous office building, a great estate or other manifestations of prosperity, how do you respond?
Folks who are bitter and negative about OTHER PEOPLE’S wealth virtually never attain it, and even if they do, they don’t enjoy it.
So today’s 60 second wealth exercise is to remember that whenever you see ANY wealth objects and symbols, to make an effort to be POSITIVE and CONGRATULATE their owners.
“Well done! Great yacht! I’ll have one just like it one day!” or thoughts and words to that effect.
This tells our minds just what we want from life and WHERE WE WANT TO BE.

Daily Switchword:  PERSONAL WATCH = To attain goals

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….
I am grateful for….

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 11

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

For June 11, 2014

Day 11 - Call Inspiring People Into Your Life!
Who are YOUR heroes? Your role models? Who do you want to “grow up to be like”?
Think of one particular person who you are really inspired by at this time.
Someone who has overcome your starting difficulties and has really made it work.
Someone you sincerely admire and wish to emulate.
Say their name out aloud, right now.
“----------------”.
Imagine they are here with you in this space and take 60 seconds to tell them why you admire them, why you want to be like them, and THANK THEM for their gift of inspiration, wisdom, energy, encouragement they have given you just by virtue of being who they are.
Say, “Thank you, --------------“, and let it go.

Daily Switchword:  TAKE = To develop leadership abilities; to attain a leadership role

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….
I am grateful for….

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 10

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 10 - Fun With Work!
“Life without fun is like a dead flounder.” SFX
No matter what you’re doing, no matter what you’re into, today, remember a time when you really, REALLY enjoyed your work.
When you were excited, motivated, inspired and you knew COMPLETELY why you were doing what you were doing.
When you had a really GOOD TIME at work, with work, and through work.
Remember what that was, and make a decision to DO MORE OF THAT.
Work is a big part of our lives, and if it isn’t fun, or it isn’t exciting, we are wasting the most precious commodity we have!
Repeat 3 times: I have wonderful work for wonderful pay and things keep getting better and better every single day!

Daily Switchword:  GIGGLE = To get in the mood for writing; to enjoy the task at hand

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….

I am grateful for….

Monday, June 09, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 9

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

For June 9, 2014

Day 9 - A Simple Money Prayer
Read it out aloud!
It’s shorter than 60 seconds, so you can loop it and do it more than once. Draw dollar or whatever currency sign you prefer in the air with your finger as you say this. Being active while saying it will be many more times more effective.
Money in my pockets,
And money in my hand,
Money in my home,
And money in the bank.
Money streams towards me
Like the river to the sea
Its easy and its magical
As counting one, two three …
Aaaand …..
There’s money in my pocket …
Repeat!

Daily Switchword:  FIND COUNT = To attain wealth and prosperity

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….
I am grateful for….

Sunday, June 08, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 8

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

For Sunday, June 8, 2014

Day 8 - Your Dream House
I know that you have an idea of your favorite kind of house that you will buy when you are ready to do so.   Think of it now. Think of it clearly and think of all the BRILLIANT features, luxuries and those many things that please you immensely in it.
Walk through the rooms and discover even more surprises.
Experience it, feel it, delight in it and know that you can have it!

Daily Switchword:  TOGETHER DIVINE FIND = To find a dream home

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….
I am grateful for….

Saturday, June 07, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 7

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

For June 7, 2014
Day 7 - A Willful Wealth Affirmation
Affirmations don’t work if you don’t put some power behind them. So that we don’t think we’re just lying when we state something we want but don’t actually have yet, we stick a simple phrase on the end – “This is my will!”
This works with ALL affirmations and makes them user friendly and EFFECTIVE. We’ll have some more in the days to come, but today’s affirmation is:
“Every day,
In every way,
I’m getting wealthier, and wealthier!
***THIS IS MY WILL!***”
Repeat three times for extra effect

Daily Switchword:  DO = To eliminate procrastination

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….
I am grateful for….

Friday, June 06, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 6

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

For June 6, 2014
Day 6 - Money Is My Birthright
Praying for money is neat – and doing this when you’re NOT desperate is the best time, to be sure.
You don’t have to be religious for this, and we don’t need to involve any prophets or saints.
Simply place your hands on the center of your chest, take a deep breath and say out aloud,
“I am a part of the infinite creation. Wealth is my BIRTHRIGHT. I reclaim my birthright in every way.”
Take another deep breath and let the statement ring out!

Daily Switchword:  BLESSED = To increase vibration level, feel peace and gratitude

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….
I am grateful for….

Thursday, June 05, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 5

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 5 - Think Money
Think of some money.
Now, think of ALL THE MONEY you personally have ever earned. All of it.
Think about all the money you have ever spent, on anything at all, since first you acquired a coin to do with what you wanted.
Now, think of all the money in your town. Think of all the money being spent and earned and borrowed and traded every single day, just in your town.
Now, think of all the money in your country. Take your time. There are many towns, and cities, and people, from the youngest to the oldest, paper money, electronic money, coins, checks, credit card slips … yeah, all of that, day and night …
Now, think of all the money in the world. Take your time to get a sense of just how much that is, and WHERE that is, and how it is ALL ABOUT YOU, all the time.
MONEY IS EVERYWHERE. Go get some more!

Daily Switchword:  FIND = To build a fortune

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….

I am grateful for….

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 4

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 4 - These Wealthy Hands

This is fun and brings our whole body to this wealth and happiness party. Even if you’re not feeling on top of the world today, have a go – I promise it will cheer you up.
Touch your head with your hands and think or say:
This is my clever, wealthy head. This is the head of a very rich person!
Continue on and make it up as you touch yourself:
Acute ears, listening out for opportunity and success!
Brilliant eyes that see abundance in all things!
A wealthy nose for success!
My rich mouth, tasting the very best the world has to offer!
My strong shoulders and my powerful arms, ready to embrace my riches!
Productive, industrious wealthy hands and fingers!
A stomach for ingesting and digesting wealth and prosperity!
A rich person’s bottom!
Rich, rich legs, walking me towards a fantastic future on abundant feet!
Affirm:  I am rich from head to toe, from the heart.

Daily Switchword:  CRYSTAL = To clarify the situation, things, to look to the future, to improve clairvoyance, to purify, to neutralize

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….
I am grateful for….


Tuesday, June 03, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 3

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 3 - Quote the Best to Inspire the Rest
“It has never been, and never will be, easy work! But the road that is built in hope is more pleasant to the traveler than the road built in despair, even though they both lead to the same destination.” Marion Zimmer Bradley

My favorite quote that I have at my desk and have seen it every day for years is by Marianne Williamson from her book, A Return to Love.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.  Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.  It is our Light, not our darkness that most frightens us.  We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?  Actually, who are you not to be?”

Something that “your hero” says is far more important and more impactful than a thousand snide comments from nobodies, so …
… what is one of your favorite quotes from your personal heroes?
Type it out and keep it by your desk so that you can see it constantly as a reminder.  

Daily Switchword:  COPY = To have good taste

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….

I am grateful for….

Monday, June 02, 2014

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise - Day 2

60 Days to More Wealth, Health & Prosperity Exercise
Adapted from Dr. Silvia Hartmann’s Book “60 Second Wealth Creators”

Day 2 - Money Money Money!
Affirm:  Money, money, money is mine.  I want it, it wants me. It comes to me easily and now I have it.
Then…
Take a piece of paper and write on it, MONEY, three times.
The first time, write it quite small, then the next bigger and the third the biggest of all.
Fold the piece of paper, put it in your pocket and forget all about it as you go on with the day’s work.

Daily Switchword:  COUNT = To attract money; to reduce smoking

In your journal write down any insights, thoughts or inspirations received today.
My “Aha” moment is….

I am grateful for….

Friday, April 18, 2014

Living up to Your Full Potential

I found this great article in my email written by Natalie Ledwell that I wanted to share.  I prefer sharing short posts but this is just excellent so I had to post it.


Are you living to your fullest potential?
By Natalie Ledwell

Each one of us has AMAZING potential and a real opportunity to make a difference in the world... but not everyone realizes this within their lifetime.
If you'd like to start living your best life & discover how you can step into YOUR true potential, try these 6 powerful steps.


1. Rid Yourself of Internal Excuses >> We've all listened to that little voice in our head at one point or another that says something like 'Good things don't happen to people like me,' or 'I'm not smart enough.' The truth is, excuses are irrelevant and unnecessary, and they only hold us back from achieving what we want.
So stop letting your own excuses get in the way! Next time you hear that negative voice in your head, immediately replace it with a positive statement of encouragement.


2. Ask for it! >> Creating the life you desire also means being able to ask for what you want. Don't be afraid to vocalize your needs. You'll be surprised at how often people will respond positively to you when you honestly & clearly communicate what you want.


3. Realize Your Dreams Can Become Your Reality >> No matter how big or small your dreams are, you must believe that you can achieve them.
Continually inspire yourself by reading stories of people who rose above all obstacles to achieve their dreams and remind yourself that just as these other people have done it, you can too.


4. Have an open mind & seek out new perspectives >> A lot of opportunities pass people by because they're stuck in a limited pattern of thinking. Having an open mind is the first step to reaching your potential. Seek new opportunities & push the boundaries of your mind...doing this will help you to discover your unique talents and hidden strengths.


5. Set Out A Simple Plan >> Create a goal setting approach that works for you. Keep yourself accountable. Each week decide what you want to achieve and try to stick to it as closely as possible. Keeping a record of your progress will help you stay on track and focused.


6. Take Action >> You'll never reach your full potential if you continue to live the exact same life that you are living today. To BE different, you have to ACT differently. Living up to your full potential requires that you step out of your comfort zone and go after what you really want.


So what are you waiting for?


Don't start living up to your potential tomorrow, do it today, even if it means you're cutting short your lunch break or skipping your favorite TV program.
Actually put these steps into action and start being the person you want to be, the person you were meant to be.

Monday, January 06, 2014

Dream BIG in 2014!

We all have BIG dreams.  If you do not, then you should start dreaming BIG today.  Why dream small when you can dream big.  The Universe is unlimited and whatever you can dream has already been put into motion and will come to you as soon as you truly believe it and that you feel you are worthy to receive.

Dreams are coming true for people every single day.  No one person is more special than another.  No one person is more talented than another.  Competition is a façade.  We each have been created for an important and royal purpose.   It’s your duty to find out what your purpose is while you are here on earth.  I think purpose always starts with a dream.

No matter what has happened in your life, or may have held you back in the past, today is NOT that day.

Seize this moment to live your dream.  Imagine what you would do if you are guaranteed to succeed.  There is no failure, there is no wrong choice.
Here’s to living your dream in 2014.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Manifest a screenplay sale in 2014

This is a fun yet effective game to play to manifest a screenplay sale.

I have used it with my coaching clients and they love it.  It's not only fun but will definitely have you thinking in the right direction...positive rather than negative.  We sometimes, as if on autopilot, ask ourselves negative questions which draws more of the negative things we don't want into our lives.

Give this process a chance. We are creative, imaginative beings aren't we?  Do it at least twice a day.  Once in the morning before getting out of bed and once in the evening right before going to sleep and watch what wonderful things are drawn to you in the next few months.  I also like to do it for a few minutes in the middle of the day.  Some would call it daydreaming but I call it imagining...imagining how it would feel if all these great things happened in my life.  Plus, it is better than saying affirmations because your mind or ego isn't going to fight you as it would if you said, "I am rich."  It would probably come back and say, "Eh, no you aren't are you wouldn't be struggling to pay the rent."  If you changed the "I am rich" statement to "Wouldn't it be nice if I were rich?"  The green evil giant called the ego wouldn't be prompted to rear it's ugly head.  No alarm will sound that makes it want to fight to negate the statement because it's not a statement but a question.

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The "Wouldn't It Be Nice If?..." Process

When to Use This Process:
•  When you find yourself leaning toward the negative, and therefore offering resistance, and you want to turn it around to something more positive.
•  When you are already feeling good, and you want to focus more specifically on certain areas of your life to make them even better.
•  When you want to gently guide a negative, or potentially negative, conversation to a more positive place for your benefit or to gently guide someone else.

This Wouldn’t It Be Nice If...? Process will be of the most value to you when your Emotional Set-Point is ranging somewhere between:
•  Positive Expectation/Belief and
•  Discouragement.
When you say, “I want this thing to happen that hasn’t happened yet,” you are not only activating the vibration of your desire, but you are also activating a vibration of the absence of your desire—so nothing changes for you.

And often, even when you do not speak the second part of the sentence and you say only, “I want this to happen,” there is an unspoken vibration within you that continues to hold you in a state of not allowing your desire.

But when you say, “Wouldn’t it be nice if this desire would come to me?” you achieve a different sort of expectation that is much less resistant in nature.

Your question to yourself naturally elicits from you a more positive, expectant response.
And so, this simple but powerful game will cause a raising of your vibration and an improvement in your point of attraction because it naturally orients you toward the things that you want.

The Wouldn’t It Be Nice If...? Process will help you let in the things that you have been asking for, on all subjects.
-- Source: Abraham, from the book Ask & It Is Given

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Why not use it to manifest a screenplay sale?  Wouldn't it be nice to sale a screenplay to a major Hollywood producer?  Wouldn't it be nice to have a million dollar sale?  Wouldn't it be nice to see your movie in theaters?  Wouldn't it be nice if you were a working, produced screenwriter?
Wouldn't it be nice if......? You fill in the blank.

Try it, create your own questions for all areas of your life.  This process works but you have to believe.  The key is to ask the questions but do not try to think or find of the answer...let it come to you organically.  Before you know it, you will start to be in the right place at the right time and things will start falling into place.  Seemingly synchronistic opportunities will start coming your way.  If you have a "bah-humbug" type of attitude then of course it isn't going to work for you.  We get what we expect so why not expect the best?  Start becoming a conscious creator in your life instead of unconsciously creating things you don't want.

During my "imagining" sessions, I also like to start questions with I wonder what would happen if..... or Why do I have....
For example, I wonder what would happen if I sold a screenplay?  Or Why do I have so many producers making offers for my work.

I say it works because I have sold a screenplay and a reality TV concept with very little effort.  Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not.  Things sort of fell into place---right place, right time with the right project.  I don't believe in coincidences.  I used to wonder what it would be like having a job where I traveled the world.  Well, that dream came true.  I've been on more than 50 trips in the past 9 years and have travelled all over the world....throughout Asia and Europe...all for free.   It has been a dream come true.  Hmmmm....I wonder how that happened.

I wonder what interesting and exciting opportunities are coming my way?
I wonder.
What are you wondering about for 2014?


Friday, September 27, 2013

Attract the Career of Your Dreams

Attract the Career of Your Dreams
by Tara Taylor

Do you love what you are doing as a career right now? If yes, great, keep applying those steps to manifest an even higher level of happiness and if no, give these tools a try and you will be on your way to living out what you day dream about.

Keep your eyes on the target, or shall I say intention:

Everyday visualize yourself doing the task or career that you day dream about, allow it to bring a smile to your face.

Keep those feelings on target/intention:

As you are smiling and visualizing yourself doing this career or task, allow yourself to feel it. You will get a tingling feeling and a warm sensation throughout your body. Allow yourself to feel how happy you are doing that career and task.

Keep your ego in check:

As you are doing this little exercise, your ego will be triggered and it will say things like, How are going to do that? How will you make money? You are not smart enough? (You get my point) It will give you all the reasons why you “cannot or should not do it.”
Write out all those fears on a blank piece of paper and take three deep breaths rip that piece of paper into tiny little pieces and as you throw those papers away say “I now send those fears back to the illusion they came from.”

Then go back to step one “keep your eyes on target” and continue the process. This will clear out any fear or blocks you may have about accomplishing your dream career.

Do this a few times in the next few days and I assure that you will start to see movement in the path of YOU loving your career.

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This is a little something different that can actually be applied to every area of your life.  Tara is a great coach and I wanted to share an excerpt from her weekly newsletter.

Hope it helps to enhance your life in totality.

Write right and write on!
Natasha
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