<p>Are you still living in the past, the past of mistakes, sadness and if- onlys? Is negative thinking holding you back from a joyful and abundant future? To look at the past, and say what if I did that instead is not only a waste of time, it is a waste of energy. You cannot bring new energy or life into the present if you are still focused on the past. A positive and a negative will cancel each other out. First, you need to look at the past issue, and name it.</p>
<p>Let’s use Apathy as an example. Apathy is defined as a lack of interest, lethargy or laziness. Some of you may be affected by this at one time or another; however, it should not overtake your life. Decide that Apathy is no longer useful to keep, reclaim your power (power that keeps this Apathy alive) and the energy you devoted to Apathy; begin to realize that once you start reclaiming your power, you can devote new energy to what you really want.</p>
<p><strong>1. </strong><strong>Make a commitment</strong> to transform your life into what you want it to be. The commitment comes first. Without commitment, you have nothing.</p>
<p><strong><em>The Power of Commitment</em></strong>! - "Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative ( and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.</p>
<p>Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now".- <em>J. W. von Goethe</em></p>
<p><strong>2. Stop doing what no longer works.</strong> Monitor your daily activities. If something does not make you happy, or give you joy, eliminate it from your life. This action requires due diligence of each and every moment of your life. Always ask the question, “Is this what I really want to do?” If not, figure out a method to either transform or remove it from your life. Take notes throughout the day to determine what it is that is preventing you from being happy and successful.</p>
<p><strong>3.</strong> <strong>Pay attention to your thoughts.</strong> Most times people who are in struggle think in a negative way, i.e., they become disappointed in what is not going their way, as opposed to saying, Hmmm, maybe I can learn something from this. Monitor these thoughts until you get a handle on your personal progress.</p>
<p><strong>4. Stop judging anything</strong>. Once you judge anything as good or bad, you own it. You get to carry your judgments with you all the time. These judgments become a burden; you are left without the energy to go for what you want. Just watch how the world is. Choose to participate or not, however, the best thing to do is be detached from what is going on ‘out there’. It takes practice, so start practicing.</p>
<p><strong>5. Stop blaming others for anything</strong>. Live your own life in the way that works for you. If you choose to compromise your life, to give up your ideals for someone or something else, you will then start blaming the other person or thing and be left with little or no energy to take care of yourself. What happens now or what happened in the past is a result of choice, either conscious or unconscious. Be responsible for the choices you make; no one can choose for you. If you choose to do something or be around certain people, and these situations are not supportive of the life you want to live, then know going in, that this is a choice, if only for a short period of time.</p>
<p><strong>6. Change your language</strong>. Stop arguing with people about useless things. If someone instigates an argument with you, think a little first, and then start by saying “Hmmm, interesting.” In the meantime, decide if this argument is worth the energy of it staying in your head and preventing you from moving forward towards a more positive life. Use your words carefully. Be positive at all times in your language. Always think before you speak. You are in charge at all times.</p>
<p><strong>7. Walk away. </strong>If you get angry, depressed or combative, move. You do not have to engage in every conversation out there. Go for a walk to clear your head; start noticing the world around you, without judgment. Look at the sun, the stars, the water, and the trees. Be grateful for what is good in your life.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>8. Be here now. </strong>Pay attention to what is occurring right now in your life. This very second, your life is all about options, so choose wisely. Deal with what is in front of you. Stay in the ‘Now ‘as much as you can. Your stress levels will lower.</p>
<p><strong>9. Spend time with conscious, positive thinking people. </strong>Anyone who discourages you is toxic to your new way of thinking. You do not have to eliminate them from your life; however, place them on the Outer Circle of your imaginary dartboard. Keep the more positive, forward thinking, non-stress inducing people in the center of your dartboard, your Inner Circle.</p>
<p><strong> 10. Like attracts like. </strong>If you think negative thoughts, you will breed negative thoughts. If you think powerful, positive conscious thoughts, you will breed these same types of thoughts. Pay attention to the most fleeting of thoughts, as well as how you express them. What do you truly want in your life? Think these thoughts. Fun, joy, peace, abundance are all there for your asking.</p>
<p><strong>11. Be patient with yourself.</strong> Choosing to live your life in a new way requires patience. If your life suddenly became pure and perfect, you might not be able to handle it. Where’s the fun in that? This new journey must be enjoyed. So be patient with yourself as your days unfold with new adventure, new possibilities, all in a mindful way. In order not to forget anything, consider writing about it in a journal of your choosing.</p>
<p> <strong>12. Be Grateful</strong> – Be grateful that you made a commitment and are sticking to it. Be grateful that you had the energy to reclaim your power from unnecessary negative emotions. Be grateful that you are alive and willing to continue to learn. Be grateful for yourself, and the fact that you are an important piece of the bigger puzzle called life.</p>
<p>You are now on your way to a new and different way of being with yourself and with others. You are moving forward towards personal success and eliminating any negative beliefs that may have held you back. You are devoting less and less time with toxic people and situations. You are now bringing new energy to your life and the lives around you. You are on your way to personal success in a most conscious way.</p>
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