Creativity, unlike variety, just may be the true spice of life. I was in a meeting recently and I was asking for feedback on a fundraising idea I had. As I spoke, I heard one of the meeting attendees say to another, “someone is a creative thinker”. As a writer, this of course made me smile. In all honesty, it made me warm and fuzzy all over.

One of my life goals is to infuse my creativity into all things I bring into my awareness. I just hadn’t realized it had actually taken effect. Not until it was pointed out to me anyway. The more I write, the more creative I become. So, I suppose it is just natural that my creativity will bleed into all aspects of my life.

Creativity is like having the right key for every door you try to open. It is the magic that allows us to see solutions to obstacles that may be slowing our progress or blocking the way. So, even if you aren’t interested in writing a book or being the next Picasso, boosting your creativity will benefit your everyday life.

Creativity Boosting Tip #1

Get quiet and imagine. Dream time is never wasted, nor is it frivolous. I like to think that dreaming is to cast your hopes into the future while expecting a positive outcome. Spend time dreaming about your goals, your wishes, your desires, and then take some ‘real life’ action to achieve them. But, nothing in life is achieved without first having dreamed of it. Continue reading →

Subliminal success. Does that sound a little out of your comfort zone? To be honest, I had only dabbled in the world of subliminal influencing until a few weeks ago. Then I stumbled upon an email with a link to download two free audio trials from Subliminal Guru.

As I write this blog post, I am listening to an acoustic version of my chosen audio from Subliminal Guru. My favorite part of these audio downloads is having the ability to take care of emails, blog posts, and the like, while improving my subconscious mind.

I never recommend something I haven’t tried and benefited from. I understand that subliminal messaging may not be for everyone but I would be remiss if I didn’t at the very least share the notion with you. After all, many a successful individual uses subliminals to improve their skill, career, and life. Some of these individuals are sport figures, movie moguls, and inspirational speakers.

The Facts:

• Subliminal messages are short affirmations that when delivered in a way that has an impact on the subconscious mind, help alter the state of consciousness in an individual..
• According to the Subliminal Guru website, “Subliminal MP3s work by flooding your subconscious mind with thousands of positive affirmations. These positive affirmations are layered over audio (such as relaxation music, or sounds of nature), using a variety of special techniques. These techniques mean the conscious mind doesn’t get to “hear” these messages, yet the subconscious mind does. By exposing your mind to these affirmations over and over, you help to rewire long-standing thinking patterns – helping you to think more positively, lose weight, or gain confidence, for example.”
• Subliminal messaging has a strong scientific background. Check out a bit about the science behind it on the Subliminal Guru website.

The Benefits:

• You can use the audio recordings as background music throughout your day (no headphones required) or you can sit in meditation and focus your thoughts and energies while enjoying your chosen audio.
• Subliminal messages have the ability to spur an individual into action. A daily subconscious reminder of the goals we are striving for.
• Subliminal Guru has 350 audio downloads available. Everything from getting fit to becoming a better photographer and so much more in between.
• These messages in the form of positive affirmations, boost your mood. The audio downloads from Subliminal Guru are positive affirmations. I believe strongly in the power of words and thus daily reminders of love, joy, success etc has an immediate positive affect on your state of mind.
• In relative terms, subliminal messaging works quickly. You should notice a difference in approximately two weeks time.
• Each audio download is ten minutes long which makes them easy to fit into a busy day. If you find yourself with more time, then simply put the music on repeat and go about your day.

My Conclusion:

• Most days I need to attend to computer work of some kind. Whether it is checking my email or doing my grocery order, I am seated in front of my computer for at least twenty or so minutes each morning. This means, that I have twenty or so minutes of affirmations effortlessly slated into every day.
• I really enjoy the acoustic soundtrack and tend to just play it on repeat.
• Each audio download comes with six music or nature sound tracks so I can change the music to fit the mood I am in.
• There are bonus brainwave audio tracks (not to be used while driving or operating heavy machinery). The brainwave tracks are perfect for meditation or reflection.
• If you are anything like me, I have more than one area of my life I would like to focus on and improve. I have created a subliminal playlist, all acoustic of course, with four or five differing subliminal message downloads. This means that in one sitting, I am improving my ability to learn new things quickly, maintaining my attitude of gratitude, releasing limiting thoughts, and waking up with energy.
• Subliminal messaging only works if you actively choose it do so. Nobody can subliminally sell you something you really don’t want to purchase. Just the same as no subliminal audio will make you an exceptional photographer if you never pick up a camera. You don’t lose control of yourself with subliminal messaging. Instead you enhance the aspects of your life you chose to focus on.

Want to give it a try? Click the image above to download your free subliminal audio files and start improving your subconscious mind today!

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Achievements are the icing on the cake of life’s goals. Why then do they pass us by, often with barely a nod of acknowledgement at having reached them? You’ve heard the adage, “life is about the journey, not the destination”? I agree completely with this statement. However, it is just as important to take stock of our achievements along the way, if only so that we can recognize just how far we have come.

Step 1

If you’re like me, you’ve got a running tally of the goals you are working towards either in your head or on an actual piece of paper. Goals encompass all areas of our lives and thus are varied and extensive. Whether it is losing 10 lbs before bathing suit season arrives or it is to finish writing your first book, all goals add an aspect of looking ahead in our own lives.

So, I want you to think back or find that list of goals you’ve been working on. If you don’t currently have your goals written down, do that now. Taking stock of your achievements involves the act of crossing things off the list and in order to do that you first need to write them down. As a side note, science tells us when we write our goals down we are far more likely to achieve them than goals that are only thought about. Continue reading →

Mindfulness is one of those topics we feel we should know a lot about but yet it’s true integration in our lives can feel illusive. What does it mean to be mindful? Do you have images of a Buddhist monk? Or perhaps a woman seated cross-legged, deep in mediation?

The word mindful evokes images of peace, serenity, and  balance. All of which are true to the root of the word. However, if you live the same real world that I do, mindfulness can be hard to grasp. We are pummeled with electronic communications each day. Trying to empty that email inbox is a task set in futility. Things fall through the cracks and for all this over communicating, we’ve become more detached. More detached from one another for certain, but more importantly, more detached from ourselves.

Being mindful is a moment to moment process. Whatever the moment, being present in it is the key. Yes, that sometimes means we are in a moment of sadness, anger, grief, frustration etc. The trick is, to allow ourselves to feel each and every moment so that we can pass through it, growing our understanding as we do.

To guide you, here are 5 steps you can incorporate into your day to find a little nugget of mindfulness each and every day. Continue reading →

Building blocks for life are those key pieces of information often passed down from generation to generation. You know the ones. They keep you safe. They keep you grounded. And they add joy to our lives in the simplest of ways.

Most of us look both ways before we cross the street. What is likely the presence of a habit now, was once a rule, a building block, that our parents instilled in us as they guided us through our formative years. Life moves at a fast rate and some days we are just barely hanging on through it. So, let’s simplify things and focus on 3 key building blocks we can use to keep us on the straight and narrow of a mindful existence.

Building Block #1

Get back to basics in at least one way every week. For me, this means stepping away from my computer and putting pen to paper for some free writing or character sketching. The act of handwriting is not only a skill that can be easily lost, but also one that forces the mind to work in different ways, often resulting in new ideas.

Want to give this a try? My most favorite pen to write with is the Monami FX Zeta. I must confess, I am quite likely addicted to this pen. I use a smattering of notebooks from spiral bound to old school leather replicas. In reality any pad of paper will do the trick, but if you love stationary like I do, go ahead and splurge on a new notebook, just for the joy of it.

Your turn: Think about what you do on a daily basis that can be transformed into an old, “new” way on occasion. Perhaps you could hand wash the dishes instead of piling them all into the dishwasher every night. Or, maybe you could walk to the grocery store instead of taking the car.

If you are an avid TV watcher, this week pick an evening and ban the TV. Instead, listen to a radio program or a podcast, or read a book. Wink, wink, shameless plug ahead…. You could always pick up Becoming Mrs. Smith, I promise it is a quick read at only 110 pages.

Building Block #2

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