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You truly are the creator of your own life. If you’re reading this, you probably want to improve your life. There’s one way to do that and that is to learn the power of focus. I’m sure that you hear these words almost every day: “Why does life have to be so hard” or “What did I do to deserve this” and even “Why does everything happen to me.”

In my experience, most people are not even aware of what they truly want in life. They haven’t even thought about it. They are all busy reacting to what’s coming into their lives and not focused on what they want to achieve. And what’s even worse, most people are focused on what they don’t want, without even knowing it.

Your thoughts become your beliefs, your beliefs become your perception and your perception determines your experiences.

Saying No Means More

The first thing you must understand is that there is no such thing as saying NO to something and making it go away. The more you push it away, the stronger it becomes. We live in a world where the law of attraction is the most powerful law in the universe and

Your thoughts become your beliefs, your beliefs become your perception and your perception determines your experiences. Take responsibility for your life by choosing what you focus on.

Use Your Feelings To Control Your Thoughts

Most people go through life mostly asleep, thinking that they don’t have any control over their thoughts and feelings. So, everything that comes into their lives, they attract it by default and become victims of circumstances.

The first thing you need to do is become aware of the thoughts you hold in your mind. The good news is that we can use an incredible gift that we have to monitor your thoughts. It is our emotional guidance system.

Your feelings tell you very quickly what you’re thinking. They are yours and are not caused by other people. They are the direct result of your own thoughts as a reaction to our experiences.

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Empowering Questions

Whenever you find yourself down and having negative feelings like fear, anger, doubt or frustration, did you know that you can turn the whole thing around just like that? Ask yourself empowering questions that will shift your focus and determine your brain to scout for positive solutions.

Here are some examples:

1. What can I do to really enjoy my life as it is right now?

2. What are five things that are cool about me?

3. Who do I truly appreciate as a role model in my life?

4. How can I always bring out the best in me and the people around me?

5. How can I make my body feel stronger and healthier every day?

6. What new beliefs could be most beneficial for me?

7. What can I do to make myself more efficient and worthy?

8. How can I turn this problem or messy situation into a challenge?

9. How can I find ways to add more value and meaning to my life?

10. How can I add value to other people’s lives today?

Define What You Want

When you know what you truly want, incredible things start to happen. Let me give you one example. Have you bought a new car and then suddenly started to see cars just like yours, when earlier you had seen none? Those cars were there before, but you just weren’t looking for them because you didn’t care. But when you thought about them, there they were.

Opportunities are just like that. They are always there. You just don’t see them because you focus on something else, or because you don’t have a clear image of what you want. As soon as you think about the opportunities, you will draw them into your life.

You have the ability to focus your thoughts on whatever you wish. Try it now. Gratitude is an incredibly powerful state of mind, because it quickly shifts your energy and starts to bring you more of what you want into your life. Have an attitude of gratitude and you will attract more good things in your life.

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What if you could gain insight and answers from something as simple as taking a pen to paper? Well, you can! Whether you are looking for guidance or just a greater connection with your Higher Self or sprit guides, automatic writing can provide the help you seek. It’s fairly easy to do and with just a bit of practice you too can receive enlightenment with the stroke of a pen.

What Is Automatic Writing?

In simplest terms, automatic writing is simply taking pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and writing whatever pops into your mind. The key is to just write and not think about what you’re writing. The goal is to reach into either your subconscious mind or connect with your Higher Self. Let the words just flow through the pen or keyboard and leave your conscious mind behind. Automatic writing can also be used to contact spirit guides or angels and thus act as a form of channeling.

Automatic writing isn’t new. Spiritualists have used it for centuries. Even Freudian psychology has employed its techniques in order to better understand the subconscious mind of patients and test subjects. Even extraterrestrial messages have come through the use of automatic writing. Spiritualist medium Helene Smith (1861-1929) communicated with beings from Mars, translating their language into her native French.

How Can It Work for You?

So how can automatic writing work for you? First of all it can create a meditative experience. If you’re the type of person who has trouble quieting your mind, using automatic writing can help clear out the mental chatter by getting it out on paper. Eventually you will relax and tune into your subconscious mind. You’ll no longer think about what you are writing; you’ll just “go with the flow.”

As your subconscious or Higher Self takes over, the words that emerge may surprise you. Chances are there will be lots of run on sentences with bad spelling and grammar, but somewhere in the mess you’ll find some wonderful messages and pearls of wisdom.

You can even use automatic writing to answer nagging questions or gain insight regarding situations. Simply write down the question and then proceed to answer it with whatever comes up.

Automatic writing also affords you the option of working with available spirit guides. You can choose to call on the Divine or ask for help from an angel, spirit guide, power animal or any other benevolent entity.

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Helpful Tips

Sometimes just sitting in front of a blank piece of paper or word document isn’t enough to get most people started. If you find that it happens to you, there are plenty of helpful tips to get you going.

Before you begin, it’s important to be in a quiet place free from distractions. Also make sure that you are comfortable.

Before starting to write, put the date at the top of the page. It will help set the stage and also assist you in keeping a record of messages you receive.

Begin your writing by asking a question—no matter how big or small. Or you can simply ask, “What does my Higher Self want me to know right now?” If you want to work with a spirit guide, try starting off by saying hello and asking the guide his or her name. Then proceed with your question.

As you start to write, pretend that you are taking dictation. Don’t pay attention to the meaning of your words just yet; simply write what you hear in your mind.

Also pay no attention to grammar, spelling or punctuation. You can always edit later if necessary. Making corrections will just slow you down and kill the flow.

Don’t be discouraged if your first few attempts aren’t successful. The principle of automatic writing is easy, but takes some practice. Keep at it and soon you’ll receive enlightening messages. Write on!

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We all know that thinking positively can have an impact on our lives. It can help reduce stress and just make life better! There are many tools and techniques available to enhance positivity and manifest our desires.

Affirmations are a popular method. Yet many people often confess that their affirmations don’t work well or even at all. If you’re having difficulty with affirmations, there are some alternatives to try.

Affirmation Challenges

Working with traditional affirmations can be problematic for some people. Coming up with positive, present tense statements is generally not the issue. However, remembering to repeat them on a regular basis can be a problem.

Aside from consistency there is also the challenge of belief. It can be difficult to embrace a statement like “I am self-confident” if you really don’t feel that way. Although repetition is helpful in reframing your thoughts, your subconscious likes to argue every step of the way. Many people get discouraged and stop before they can overcome that nagging little voice.

If you are experiencing any of these challenges, don’t despair. You may have more success working with some of the following options.

Releasing Statements

Oftentimes our affirmations focus on a future goal that we attempt to bring into the present. In other words, we act as if we already have it. Instead of placing emphasis on what we seek, why not try releasing what we don’t want?

We all have things that hold us back which we would like to release. Things like fear of failure, procrastination and unresolved anger to name a few. These problems get in the way of our goals and manifestations. By releasing these issues we make room for positive thoughts and vibrations. Nature abhors a vacuum. When you release the negative, something has to fill that energetic space. Make room for good things!

Explore what you’d like to let go of and release. Here are some examples: “I release my fear of failure, etc.,” “I forgive myself for procrastinating,” “It’s okay for me to be angry. I now release my anger.” By repeating these releasing statements you will liberate yourself from the difficulties holding you back. In time you will experience a new found freedom and confidence that will propel you towards your positive ambitions.

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Becoming Statements

Sometimes positive affirmations seem big and overwhelming. A statement like “I have financial abundance” can seem daunting if you’re struggling to pay the bills. Part of you might say, “Financial abundance? Are you kidding? I can’t even make the rent this month!” On some level you may also feel the pressure to have more money NOW and when it doesn’t materialize fast enough you put yourself down. To avoid these scenarios, break down your affirmation into a more manageable “becoming statement.”

Inspired by writer Suzanne Vachet, a becoming statement is less intense and doesn’t create as much resistance in your mind. So if financial abundance is the goal then try something like “I am becoming more financially abundant every day.” Still too strong a statement? Then try “I am becoming more financially stable (secure, focused, aware, savvy, etc.) every day.” Becoming statements seem more reasonable and believable. Use them as stepping-stones towards your goals. As you gain confidence and attain small successes, continue to build on your becoming statements. Keeping working towards bigger statements and eventually you will triumph!

Acknowledgement Statements

Another thing we often forget about when focused on goal achievement is acknowledging how far we’ve come. While releasing statements make room for new growth and becoming statements help to foster that growth, don’t forget the importance of previous accomplishments.

When you give yourself a pat on the back for victories you’ve already achieved, you create positive vibrations. Come up with some acknowledgement statements to remind yourself of prior successes.

After all, if you have succeeded before you can succeed again. Even if the goals are different this time around, you still have the capability to set your sights on something and attain it. Try a statement like, “I met goals successfully in the past and I am doing it again now.”

Try working with these alternatives to traditional affirmations and repeating them. You might find that they resonate with you. Most of all honor your willingness to work towards your dreams!