How to Live More Positively

Positive thinking, self-growth, thinking yourself to success – so much has been said about these subjects, but is it really achievable? The truth is that the power of our minds to influence our actions cannot be underestimated.

Not everybody believes or accepts the power of positive thinking. But there is undeniable truth that negative thoughts, words and attitudes bring up negative and unhappy moods and actions. Negativity breeds more negativity, a vicious, never-ending cycle that can only lead to failure, frustration and disappointment. Conversely, positive thinking will do the exact opposite; positive thoughts can only beget positive actions, leading to a happier, healthier, more successful life.

So how do we move beyond positive thinking towards positive living? The first step is always to decide that you can be a more positive person. Many people cannot even move beyond this first step, coming up with all sorts of excuses (“I’m stuck in a lousy job”, “I’m never going to have a successful long-term relationship”, etc.) as to why they cannot be more positive. But, know this, no matter what your life is like, being more positive is entirely your choice to make.

Next, you need to commit 100% to the idea of positive thinking and positive living at all times. Now this is harder than simply choosing to be positive. This commitment requires you to remain positive even when things seem to be going wrong in every possible way. But the truth is that the most successful people are those who are able to commit and persevere and ultimately move beyond the situations they face. These people know how to make the best of what the hand they have been dealt. Rather than crying over what they don't have they are happy about what they do. 

Positive thinking requires commitment, persistence and hard work. But once you’ve trained your mind to habitually remove all negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones, you will find yourself in a better position to achieve the success, happiness and wealth you’ve always dreamed of. 

Cheryl Lacey Donovan is the creator of the Golden Life Coaching/Mentoring System. To learn more about Cheryl or coaching system or to have Cheryl speak at your next event visit her website  or contact Carolyn Hall of the Cl3 Agency here

Word Power

Love your neighbor as "YOURSELF" is one of the commandments often quoted from scripture. Many times emphasis is placed on the neighbor rather than "YOURSELF" In fact some would have you believe that loving yourself is somewhat conceited. Yet, if that were the case why is it there. Furthermore, loving you is a prerequisite to loving others.

Loving yourself is a major part of success. It is something that makes you feel good about yourself and leads you to accept who you are. People who love themselves first emerge successful in any field because they recognize they are not what they do. While most people generally love themselves during their childhood, they are eventually bombarded with negativism as they grow up. Even the most loving parents can unconsciously make their own children feel bad about themselves. If certain events in your life have damaged your ability to love yourself start using the power of words to rebuild what has been torn down. Death and life are in the power of the tongue.

You can use any of these powerful affirmations.

“I feel great about myself and I love myself for who I am.”
“Today, I shower myself with unconditional love.”
“I radiate respect and love so I get love and respect in return.”
“I am intelligent, creative, and cultured but I am still a humble person.”
“I have the freedom to make my own decisions in life.”
“I am a special person who deserves love and respect from others.”
“My high self-esteem enables me to accept compliments with ease and compliment others in return.”
“It does not matter what other people say. What matters most is how I react to what they say and what I believe.”
“I deserve everything good that happens in my life. I release the need for suffering and misery.”
“From this day forward, I release the need to prove myself to anyone else.”
“I always get the support I need. The universe is with me at every step I take.”
“I feel grateful for having a wonderful life.”
“Today, the door opens for many opportunities that universe has in store for me.”
“My mind is full of prosperous, loving, and positive thoughts that manifest themselves in my life experiences.” “I release the past and live in the present. I get to enjoy every good thing that comes and experience life to the fullest.”
“I am a beautiful, talented, and capable person.”
“I believe in myself and my ability to excel in everything I do.”

The difference between loving yourself and not loving yourself can mean the difference between success and failure as well as happiness and misery. Once you have become capable of loving yourself and accepting yourself for who you are, you can experience positive changes in your life. If you are incapable of respecting yourself, you have no right to expect others to do so.

Ask the Right Questions Create a Better Life

Imagine finally taking off several layers of clothing you've been wearing on top of each other for years and years. Because you've done if for so long and its become your norm you've forgotten that other people consciously choose to live without layers of clothing on.

You remember the possibilities of your childhood so you take off the clothing and start running joyfully through the fields you forgot about. You move into the light where you finally begin to laugh and live feeling inspired every day instead of simply walking around reacting to life murmuring and complaining about things for which you have no control.

Now is the time to take off the clothing that has layered your soul. Drown out the negativity of the news, negative people who blame everyone and everything else for their failures, and those telling you that you'll never make it to where you're trying to go. Ignore all the forces telling you what you can't do.

It's time to learn the magic of saying YES. Imagine what you want most in life right now. Dream BIG. Think of what your ideal life would look like. See all the tiny details. You have no limitations. You have exactly what you want.

Money is no object. Your time is your own to spend as you like for as long as you wish. Dream BIGGER now. What fills your soul with more joy than you've ever felt before? Remember the best experience of your life? Start there and make it as amazing as you can.

How are you spending your days and nights? Who are you with? What are you doing? What emotions are coming up? What smells are in the air? What are your favorite foods that you're eating and tasting? What cities and countries are you visiting? What are you wearing?

As you reach out to touch your loved ones you're sharing this life with what sensations run through your hands? -Get as specific as possible. The more specific you are the more you'll get out of doing this. I want you to see, hear, feel, taste and smell every little piece of the life you were born to live.

As you walk into your dream house how big are the doors? How high are the walls? How much of the square footage is covered in windows? How have you furnished it? How many rooms does it have? How many rooms does your guest house have? How many acres of property do you own? What do you see outside of the windows? A meadow? A stream? The ocean? The sunset?

Is this the most fantastic day of your life? YES, it is. Get more in depth. See how your smile looks. Feel the warmth in your heart and the ease and peace in your spirit. Hear the sounds of the surroundings that feed your soul. Feel the excitement in your bones as you realize that you are actually living in your dream come true.

How amazing do you feel right now? You deserve this life don't you? YES, you do. You deserve to live an abundant life full of favor and expectancy. Hold on to how you feel right now and use those feelings to create the life you deserve and desire. You may need some help, guidance and support, but you can and you will create the life of your dreams. It's yours for the taking.

YES, you're ready. YES, you will live it now. How do you feel right now? YES, right now at this moment. Imagine feeling this way every day. You're smiling aren't you? If you aren't then you didn't do the exercise above slow enough to absorb it so do it again.

This is the place I take all my clients with my new Golden Life Coaching/Mentoring System.

To learn more about this new system or to have Cheryl speak at your next event contact Carolyn Hall of the CL3 Agency by clicking here or visit Cheryl's website