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Jan

WHY WRITING THINGS DOWN TO MANIFEST WORKS!

Focus, Focus, Focus

Do you want to know why writing things down to manifest works?

Whenever you write down your goals and intentions they force you to focus.

Sitting down and collecting your thoughts require your full attention.

Whatever You Put Your Attention On Grows

“What you think about is what you bring about.” This is a very popular saying. Whatever you pay attention to is what you will experience in your life. So if you are wondering why you have had bad relationships, bad finances, bad friendships it is probably because this is what your are thinking about.

STEPS ON HOW TO MANIFEST YOUR INTENTIONS

So, you’re going to need a pen and paper. Even better a journal.

You can also use a vision board but I do not suggest using your laptop.

1. Identify your desires.

Write down at least three goals professionally and personally. The Power of Three says not to make a list of more than 3 things to properly execute without getting overwhelmed.

2. Write it down.

See Above- Use paper or vision board preferably.

3. Write down in detail what it feels like to have what you want.

The more specific the better. Instead of saying I want to lose weight say I want to eat healthier, exercise 2-3 times a week and drink more water to lose ______pounds by this date______. Now you have a method to reach your goal and a deadline to help you stay accountable and reach the goal.

4. Let it Go.

The letting go part is so you don’t give your logical mind room to begin questioning or doubting your goals.

Think of your list or vision board as magic. As soon as you have written it, it is already done.

Choose whatever method works for you and have fun with this!

Please let us know if these tips helped you and please share our article! Looking forward to seeing you dreams come true!

Jan

Inspofab: A New Years Plan vs. A New Years Resolution

We are one week in 2018. How are your New Years Resolutions going? Statistically half of all resolutions fail. Read on to make sure you do not become a statistic!

Your resolution may be wrong for one of the following three reasons:

It’s a resolution created based on what someone else (or society) is telling you to change.
It’s too vague.
You don’t have a realistic plan for achieving your resolution.

Goal is another word for Resolution. Your goals should have a PLAN and be SMART. That’s an acronym coined in the journal Management Review in 1981 for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. It may work for management, but it can also apply to your resolutions, too.

Specific. Your goal should be absolutely clear. “Making a concrete goal is really important rather than just vaguely saying ‘I want to lose weight.’ You want to have a goal: How much weight do you want to lose and at what time interval?” said Katherine L. Milkman, an associate professor of operations information and decisions at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Measurable. This may seem obvious if your goal is a fitness or weight loss related one, but it’s also important if you’re trying to cut back on something, too. If, for example, you want to grow your hair. Take pictures of your hair at the beginning and throughout the year so you can really SEE the progress. Tracking you progress into a journal or making notes on your phone or in an app designed to help you track behaviors can reinforce the progress, no matter what your resolution may be.
Achievable. Now this doesn’t mean that you can’t have big goals. However, trying to take too big a step too fast can leave you frustrated and likely lead to you failing. So, for example, resolving to save enough money to retire in five years when you’re 40 years old is probably not realistic, but saving an extra $100 a month may be.
Relevant. Is this a goal that really matters to you, and are you making it for the right reasons? “If you do it out of the sense of self-hate or remorse or a strong passion in that moment, it doesn’t usually last long,” said Dr. Michael Bennett, a psychiatrist and co-author of two self-help books. Also if you are doing something because of family or societal pressures that also may not be the best thing for you. For example, are you trying to get married because society says you should be married by 30 and so you are willing to just settle for the next guy to come along? In the short term, you may meet your goal but on other hand spend a life time of misery with the wrong person.
Time-bound. Create a realistic timeline and plan toward reaching your goal. That means giving yourself enough time to do complete your goal and setting intermediate smaller goals along the way to give yourself the motivation to keep going. “Focus on these small wins so you can make gradual progress,” Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit” and a former New York Times writer, said. “If you’re building a habit, you’re planning for the next decade, not the next couple of months.”

Comment below on your top resolution for this year and how you plan to reach it! 2018 is your year, I can feel it!:)

Oct

InspoFab: The Power of I AM.

“I AM”, the two most powerful words; for what you put after them shapes your REALITY.

Some time ago, when I was feeling in a slump I began to focus on everything wrong with my life. Not married, no kids, my businesses were struggling, the list went on and on. Sounds familiar? It’s human nature to complain. But have you noticed that it is much easier to focus on what you don’t have versus what you do have?

I so happen to be traveling during this time and in the airport gift shop came across a book entitled “The Power of I Am” by motivational speaker and pastor Joel Osteen. Now some of you may have heard of him already, but for those of you who have not he is an amazing man of God and inspires and helps strengthen the faith of millions of people through his books, seminars and church services that a telecasted worldwide.

For those of you that are not religious or not Christian, Joel Osteen is still a powerful source of inspiration that crosses all faiths and cultures. In his book, he hones in on how powerful words are and the principal of speaking what you say into existence. Understanding this principle and realizing everything that I said could come into existence whether good or bad really gave me pause. Then I thought how I could ensure that I only spoke positive things especially when mostly everything was going wrong? Pastor Osteen gives the advice that everything that comes through your mouth first starts as a thought. So the next time you open your mouth to complain pause and think about what you are saying first BEFORE you actually say it. “I’m single, I’m broke, I’m lonely, I’m depressed, I’m fat”. Sounds familiar? These are some common things that people say on a regular basis when they begin to complain about their life. If you are saying any of these things now in your life STOP immediately. If it’s too difficult for you to find something to say positive in the moment, as Pastor Osteen says “Be Positive or Be Quiet.” If not, years from now you will find yourself STILL single, broke, lonely, depressed and out of shape.

Which leads to my final piece of advice on how to speak positively. Sometimes even if in reality you don’t have that perfect relationship, have that perfect weight or perfect job, you should FAKE IT until you actually believe it. Osteen states that if you force yourself to speak positively enough eventually your mind, heart and eventually your actions and then ultimately the universe will line up and you can actually WILL these things into fruition. One of the examples in Osteen’s book is a women who was in a dead end job, just out of a relationship and feeling pretty down on herself. She decided to use her last paycheck and take a trip overseas. During her trip she noticed that during her outdoor excursions she was out of shape and could barely keep up. So the woman decided that on her next trip she wanted to be more healthier. Upon returning home she joined a gym, ran a marathon and ultimately lost more weight than she had anticipated. In a nutshell, the results of her healthier body all started with her thoughts on having positive aspirations for better health which turned into words which ultimately turned into actions. The women’s approved appearance even attracted her new boyfriend and gave her the confidence to start a new job. With ONE change of thought the women essentially changed her WHOLE life.

Now its your turn! To give you a jumpstart I have written some affirmations below that you should say every morning before starting your day.

I AM HAPPY

I AM HEALTHY

I AM WEALTHY

I AM LOVED

I AM WORTHY

I AM POSITIVE

I AM BLESSED

I AM GRATEFUL

I AM BEAUTIFUL

I AM CONFIDENT

I AM COURAGEOUS

I AM EXCITED ABOUT TODAY!

There are many more affirmations you can add to this list. But this is a great start! Just remember every day you speak your DREAMS (instead of your doubts), is a day closer they become a REALITY. Click here to purchase “The Power of I Am” by Joel Osteen on sale for $8 (retail price $26.00)!

XOXO:)

J. Carter

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