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“Your mind believes what you tell it.” ~ Paul J. Meyer

Where are our insecurities bred? Why do we choose to suffer feelings of inadequacy? How can we go about denying ourselves things we deserve and are entitled to under the pretense of humility? They’re all the same question and the answer is simple. Our personal insecurities, the soft-spots in our psychological armor, come from what we tell ourselves. We are our own most influential advisers. The things we hear and believe Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever been in your car driving to a particular destination only to arrive and realize that you didn’t remember seeing anything or anyone along the way? Or maybe you started eating your dinner, took a few bites and then noticed the plate was completely empty. I think we’ve all had similar experiences. These are examples of mindlessness…we’re on “autopilot”.

We all fall into habits that result in our not being present or tuned in to our own lives. By doing this we might miss out on some amazing opportunities. Or we might be unaware of some really important information related to Read the rest of this entry »

Today I was listening to a video created by a prominent figure within the self-help industry. Although I felt a sense of connection with some of the intellectual information, there was definitely something missing.

I understand that personal change and growth is up to me. I know that what is happening in my physical world is merely an expression of what’s happening inside. And, yes, I need to get my thoughts, feelings and actions all in sync with one another.

Here’s what doesn’t make sense: First, I’m told that I need to “control” my paradigms (beliefs). Then, I’m told that my paradigms dictate my logic. This seems circular. Stay with me as I explain my reasons as to why controlling paradigms doesn’t make sense… Read the rest of this entry »

What is success? I assume most people associate success with money. Typically you (and others) judge your success by looking at your annual salary, dollars in your bank account, car you drive, size of your house, etc.

However, I think it makes more sense, and is perhaps becoming more acceptable, to measure success in other ways. I did a bit of investigation and found a few alternative measures of success. Here’s what I’ve determined success is to me…today:

* Balance: A sense of well-being uniting mind, body and spirit; each element of life producing a consistent level of joy.

* Journey: An on-going process unfolding naturally and effortlessly. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s a big difference between what you know and what you do. I know that I should exercise regularly. I know I should eat healthy food. I know I should get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Well, then, why don’t I do that? I think it all links back to the power of subconscious mind.

I’ve heard that the conscious mind typically controls only about 7% of overall perceptual and functional ability. All the information that we acquire intellectually from the past is primarily used by the conscious mind. On the other hand, the power of mind comes from the 93% controlled by the subconscious. The physiological functions of the body are controlled by the subconscious…the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestion, hormone and chemical production and much more. It is the subconscious part of the mind that knows how to heal disease and injury.

Additionally, it is the subconscious part of the mind where your beliefs reside. Let me tell you why that is so, so important. Your beliefs are what generate your perceptions. What you perceive creates your thoughts and meanings. It is through your thoughts that you produce emotions. Emotions drive your behavior. The cycle continues as your behavior reinforces your beliefs. Here’s my understanding by way of an example of how it works:

• Subconscious Belief – I’m not good enough
• Perception – People don’t like me because I’m overweight
• Emotion – Disgust, depression
• Behavior – Eating “comfort” food

I’m sure you’re all familiar with the saying “Think Positive”. Sounds like a great idea, but how do you do that if your perception is negative because your belief is “I’m not good enough.”? Seems to me positive thinking is dealing with the symptom and not the cause of the issue. Personally, I’d prefer to determine the people, events or actions that “programmed” that belief structure into my unconscious mind when I was in a super suggestible state. From there, I’d be able to re-evaluate the belief to see if it is based on truth or is merely the perception of my programmer.

Does that sound absurd? I’m looking to have a Better Day so I’d like to transform the beliefs that are holding me back into beliefs that empower and allow me to evolve. Be sure to share your Better Day thoughts and ideas with me and those around you. Let’s change the world with one idea…one day at a time!