It isn't just the average person who finds social media a great way to access the diverse amount of information surrounding any given issue - activists are learning its benefit as well. That isn't to say interactive discussions and open forums only benefit people like Anonymous, who are hell bent on using cyberspace to take down rapists, child molesters, and famous cults, but even those of us who are forced to justify our own existence as identifying individuals. In a society that is, by default, structured to normalize and advocate a certain set of heteronormative and gender binarist principles, those of us who fall outside the norm are often left with no sense of ourselves, and no tools with which to build one. The interaction of issues and web outlets is changing that.
Labeling theory is a sociological concept that talks about the way individuals self-identify and behave in relationships with the words people classify them by. For example, calling a child 'bad' often might result in them really thinking they are bad, and performing bad behavior and considering it an integral part of their identity. The same is true about words like queer, gay, and other slurs directed at LGBTQIAP+ individuals. The online discussion format is often the first and most effective place these conversations take place. It's often the first time people encounter conversations about subversion, identity theory, and theory. Queer is a slur that many people are not comfortable applying to themselves, equating it to calling themselves any other number of negative terms, while some LGBTQIAP+ individuals enjoy that the idea of reclamation - taking a term and making it their own, and transforming the negative meaning into a positive one. Without the groundwork of labelin
g theory, this activism wouldn't make sense. Saying that the LGBTQIAP+ community is "the queer community" might be convenient for the lazy, but erases the identities of individuals who do not wish to be identified by a slur. This is where most of the discussion lies.
The accessibility to the web extends to almost everyone, with that accessibility growing every day. Libraries and public spaces are constantly adding more WiFi access points, and almost every device being sold is WiFi compatible. For the first time, LGBTQIAP+ people have the opportunity to engage with one another easily despite distance and identity or cultural differences. Within the context of the online discussion forum, it becomes difficult for anyone to totally monopolize a social discussion, and easier to participate in the community-wide discourse at an entry level. One of the first issues you might come up against is this divide between liberal and radical feminist ideals, where they overlap and diverge, and how those conversations extend to the idea of labeling.
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Kaelyn Kelly-Colon is an SEO content writer that has covered many topics, including labeling theory and LGBTQIAP+ issues discussed on social media sites such as http://www.tawkers.com
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
Spotting Pool Leaks
Copyright (c) 2014 Joe Vitale
A few months ago the pool started losing water. Obviously there was a leak, but I couldn't find it. Neither could anyone else. We all walked around the pool, looking for any obvious signs of holes or leakage, but nothing. I walked around inside the pool, too. Couldn't find a thing. But the water kept leaving anyway. It wasn't an emergency or even a priority, so I let it slide.
Now that the weather here in Texas is getting warmer, thoughts of the Summer come to mind. I couldn't put off getting the pool fixed any longer. I'm going to want to be in it one day very soon.
So I called the pool company that installed it. They suggested I first hire a man who could possibly spot the hole causing the leak. I thought that was a long shot, since I and so many others had already studied the pool. But I made the call anyway.
Ramone came out the day after my call. He was talkative and friendly. Told me all about his online graffiti interests, how he writes reports on belief systems, how he used to run a pool company, and how he just hunts for pool leaks on the side for fun and profit. Fascinating guy.
Within ten minutes he announced he found the leak. I was stunned. I couldn't believe it. I asked him to show me.
He got in the pool, which had to be freezing compared to the warm Texas air, and pointed to the tiniest of slits on the bottom of the pool. It wasn't even on the side of the pool all of us guessed it might be. And it looked like a leaf, not a leak. I shook my head in disbelief.
Ramone then went about repairing the leak. I was still in shock. I asked him to look around the pool even more, as I thought maybe he actually missed the real leak. I couldn't believe the tiny slit he found was the reason I lost thousands of gallons of water.
He couldn't find another leak, I paid him, and he left. The next day I put water back in the pool. Sure enough, it's holding just fine. Ramone had found and repaired the leak.
Here's the lesson:
When your brain is trained to see specific things, your eyes will spot them easily.
In other words, Ramone's experience had wired his brain to be on alert for pool leaks. He could see them when you and I could not. You and I aren't trained to spot leaks.
But this is how you and I walk through life.
We see what we have experience in seeing. We don't see what we don't have experience in seeing.
Simple enough, right?
So how do you awaken your brain to see what has been there all along?
When I was learning marketing decades ago, I listened to Dan Kennedy, Jay Abraham, and others. I read the classics by John Caples, David Ogilvy, Bob Bly, and more. I trained my mind to see what it hadn't been trained to see or do.
Today I can see business opportunities when before I could not. Today I can't stop myself from seeing them, any more than Ramone can stop himself from finding a pool leak. It's now natural.
To "turn on" your brain, you need to have intention and take action. The intention is to accomplish something; the action is to train yourself to see what's actually obvious.
How do you turn on your brain?
1. Read. This has been the #1 key to my success. Read biographies, business books, psychology books and more. Read "The Power of Impossible Thinking" by Jerry Wind and Colin Crook, read "Why We Make Mistakes" by Joseph Hallinan, and read "Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently" by Gregory Berns.
2. Listen. Use your travel, exercise and relaxing time to listen to audios that will expand your mind. Buy what interests you at www.nightingale.com (I have three audioprograms there: "The Secret to Attracting Money", "The Missing Secret", and "The Power of Outrageous Marketing".)
3. Train. Get coaching. I'm a big believer in having a mentor. I have two coaching programs right now. Depending on your interests and intentions, one or both could help you awaken your brain. (See www.miraclescoaching.com or www.joevitalementoring.com)
Final example:
I'm about to go to Peru and speak in a stadium to 35,000 people about the Law of Attraction. I intend to learn conversational Spanish for the trip. To do so, I'm reading books, listening to audios, and looking for a tutor. This is all part of training my brain to do something it hasn't done before (or at least not since High School Spanish in 1970).
Magic and miracles, money and more, are at hand. It's simply a matter of "spotting pool leaks."
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Dr. Joe Vitale is the star of the hit movie, "The Secret." He is also the author of way too many bestselling books to mention here. To name a few: The Attractor Factor, Zero Limits and his latest, Attract Money Now. He's also recorded many Nightingale Conant audio programs, and most recently, "The Abundance Paradigm." He also created a Miracles Coaching program and much more! For more information on Joe Vitale, go to: http://www.mrfire.com
A few months ago the pool started losing water. Obviously there was a leak, but I couldn't find it. Neither could anyone else. We all walked around the pool, looking for any obvious signs of holes or leakage, but nothing. I walked around inside the pool, too. Couldn't find a thing. But the water kept leaving anyway. It wasn't an emergency or even a priority, so I let it slide.
Now that the weather here in Texas is getting warmer, thoughts of the Summer come to mind. I couldn't put off getting the pool fixed any longer. I'm going to want to be in it one day very soon.
So I called the pool company that installed it. They suggested I first hire a man who could possibly spot the hole causing the leak. I thought that was a long shot, since I and so many others had already studied the pool. But I made the call anyway.
Ramone came out the day after my call. He was talkative and friendly. Told me all about his online graffiti interests, how he writes reports on belief systems, how he used to run a pool company, and how he just hunts for pool leaks on the side for fun and profit. Fascinating guy.
Within ten minutes he announced he found the leak. I was stunned. I couldn't believe it. I asked him to show me.
He got in the pool, which had to be freezing compared to the warm Texas air, and pointed to the tiniest of slits on the bottom of the pool. It wasn't even on the side of the pool all of us guessed it might be. And it looked like a leaf, not a leak. I shook my head in disbelief.
Ramone then went about repairing the leak. I was still in shock. I asked him to look around the pool even more, as I thought maybe he actually missed the real leak. I couldn't believe the tiny slit he found was the reason I lost thousands of gallons of water.
He couldn't find another leak, I paid him, and he left. The next day I put water back in the pool. Sure enough, it's holding just fine. Ramone had found and repaired the leak.
Here's the lesson:
When your brain is trained to see specific things, your eyes will spot them easily.
In other words, Ramone's experience had wired his brain to be on alert for pool leaks. He could see them when you and I could not. You and I aren't trained to spot leaks.
But this is how you and I walk through life.
We see what we have experience in seeing. We don't see what we don't have experience in seeing.
Simple enough, right?
So how do you awaken your brain to see what has been there all along?
When I was learning marketing decades ago, I listened to Dan Kennedy, Jay Abraham, and others. I read the classics by John Caples, David Ogilvy, Bob Bly, and more. I trained my mind to see what it hadn't been trained to see or do.
Today I can see business opportunities when before I could not. Today I can't stop myself from seeing them, any more than Ramone can stop himself from finding a pool leak. It's now natural.
To "turn on" your brain, you need to have intention and take action. The intention is to accomplish something; the action is to train yourself to see what's actually obvious.
How do you turn on your brain?
1. Read. This has been the #1 key to my success. Read biographies, business books, psychology books and more. Read "The Power of Impossible Thinking" by Jerry Wind and Colin Crook, read "Why We Make Mistakes" by Joseph Hallinan, and read "Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently" by Gregory Berns.
2. Listen. Use your travel, exercise and relaxing time to listen to audios that will expand your mind. Buy what interests you at www.nightingale.com (I have three audioprograms there: "The Secret to Attracting Money", "The Missing Secret", and "The Power of Outrageous Marketing".)
3. Train. Get coaching. I'm a big believer in having a mentor. I have two coaching programs right now. Depending on your interests and intentions, one or both could help you awaken your brain. (See www.miraclescoaching.com or www.joevitalementoring.com)
Final example:
I'm about to go to Peru and speak in a stadium to 35,000 people about the Law of Attraction. I intend to learn conversational Spanish for the trip. To do so, I'm reading books, listening to audios, and looking for a tutor. This is all part of training my brain to do something it hasn't done before (or at least not since High School Spanish in 1970).
Magic and miracles, money and more, are at hand. It's simply a matter of "spotting pool leaks."
----------------------------------------------------
Dr. Joe Vitale is the star of the hit movie, "The Secret." He is also the author of way too many bestselling books to mention here. To name a few: The Attractor Factor, Zero Limits and his latest, Attract Money Now. He's also recorded many Nightingale Conant audio programs, and most recently, "The Abundance Paradigm." He also created a Miracles Coaching program and much more! For more information on Joe Vitale, go to: http://www.mrfire.com
Thursday, May 29, 2014
How to Calculate the Life Expression Number
Also called as Destiny Number or the Personality Number, the LIfe Expression Number is an important index in <a href="http://numerologycalculatoronline.com/">numerology calculation</a>.
This sum describes all of the talents and potentials that are at your disposal in your lifetime, and is derived from the letters that compose your full birth name. It tells you what kind of standards that you need to live up to in this lifetime to be "complete."
It is important to understand that calculation of the life expression number should not be based on your nickname or your married name, but rather the full name that can be found on your birth certificate. This number tells others what makes you tick, what excites you and what motivates you as a person. Even if your name is misspelled on your birth certificate, just use that to configure your Life expression number.
You may have heard about the Life Path Number, which is more about your limitations or possibilities with your given ancestry or physicality. The Life Expression Number offers you a glimpse of how you can make the most of your experience on earth.
The value of your Life Expression Number is that it tells you what you are truly capable of or what you should look for when it comes to realizing your highest potential.
You may use a <a href="http://numerologycalculatoronline.com/">numerology calculator</a> to get your life expression number, but here is a manual way to calculate this number easily. Just add up the values of each of your names according to this conversion:
A, J, S equals 1; B, K,T equals 2; C, L, U equals 3; D, M, V equals 4; E, N, W equals 5; F, O, X equals 6; G, P, Y equals 7; H, Q, Z equals 8; I, R equals 9.
Let us take the name of Brad Pitt as an illustration. As many of you may probably know, his full name is William Bradley Pitt.
So first we would take "William" and add up the values of each letter:
William 5 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 34
This would be reduced down to 3+4 which equals 7.
Bradley 2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 31
3 + 1 reduces to 4
Pitt 7 + 9 + 2 + 2 = 20
2 + 0 reduces to 2
We then add up all three of the reduced sums together to reach a total
William + Bradley + Pitt
7 + 4 + 2 = 13
Remember, you need to reduce all double digits, except 11 and 22 which are symbolic entities in themselves, to a single digit by adding them together.
This tells us that Brad Pitt's Life Expression Number is 4.
People of 4 are usually very down-to-earth and would become an excellent architect, surgeon or teacher. This seems to suggest that Mr Pitt's real talents are probably wasted as being an actor, as the Life Expression Number indicates one's true potential and hidden capabilities.
What we have discussed here would certainly ring a bell with Brad Pitt fans, as Mr Pitt studied architecture at Oklahoma university and is also working on a big project in London with architect Rande Gerber. He has also financed the renovation of buildings designed by Frank Gehry. So it appears that, aside from his acting career, Mr Pitt is also highly intersted in the building field.
The people of 4 like balance and order and can be very systemic and strategic in their thinking. This could certainly explain Pitt's ability to organize several production companies at once, his acting career and a side profession as a budding architect.
This sum describes all of the talents and potentials that are at your disposal in your lifetime, and is derived from the letters that compose your full birth name. It tells you what kind of standards that you need to live up to in this lifetime to be "complete."
It is important to understand that calculation of the life expression number should not be based on your nickname or your married name, but rather the full name that can be found on your birth certificate. This number tells others what makes you tick, what excites you and what motivates you as a person. Even if your name is misspelled on your birth certificate, just use that to configure your Life expression number.
You may have heard about the Life Path Number, which is more about your limitations or possibilities with your given ancestry or physicality. The Life Expression Number offers you a glimpse of how you can make the most of your experience on earth.
The value of your Life Expression Number is that it tells you what you are truly capable of or what you should look for when it comes to realizing your highest potential.
You may use a <a href="http://numerologycalculatoronline.com/">numerology calculator</a> to get your life expression number, but here is a manual way to calculate this number easily. Just add up the values of each of your names according to this conversion:
A, J, S equals 1; B, K,T equals 2; C, L, U equals 3; D, M, V equals 4; E, N, W equals 5; F, O, X equals 6; G, P, Y equals 7; H, Q, Z equals 8; I, R equals 9.
Let us take the name of Brad Pitt as an illustration. As many of you may probably know, his full name is William Bradley Pitt.
So first we would take "William" and add up the values of each letter:
William 5 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 34
This would be reduced down to 3+4 which equals 7.
Bradley 2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 31
3 + 1 reduces to 4
Pitt 7 + 9 + 2 + 2 = 20
2 + 0 reduces to 2
We then add up all three of the reduced sums together to reach a total
William + Bradley + Pitt
7 + 4 + 2 = 13
Remember, you need to reduce all double digits, except 11 and 22 which are symbolic entities in themselves, to a single digit by adding them together.
This tells us that Brad Pitt's Life Expression Number is 4.
People of 4 are usually very down-to-earth and would become an excellent architect, surgeon or teacher. This seems to suggest that Mr Pitt's real talents are probably wasted as being an actor, as the Life Expression Number indicates one's true potential and hidden capabilities.
What we have discussed here would certainly ring a bell with Brad Pitt fans, as Mr Pitt studied architecture at Oklahoma university and is also working on a big project in London with architect Rande Gerber. He has also financed the renovation of buildings designed by Frank Gehry. So it appears that, aside from his acting career, Mr Pitt is also highly intersted in the building field.
The people of 4 like balance and order and can be very systemic and strategic in their thinking. This could certainly explain Pitt's ability to organize several production companies at once, his acting career and a side profession as a budding architect.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Psychology - The Wisdom of Accepting
Sooner or later we have to face the truth that we live in a world that is, in many ways, imperfect and unjust.
We will need to come to terms with this if we are to face life with emotional and psychological stability.
We may set out on our voyage with the highest intentions, thinking we really can change the world--and, indeed, each one of us can change the world, though only some of us will--but we will never alter the way that life is.
Life will continue to be life, regardless of our desires and remonstrations. It is under no obligation to be fair, it does not have to be just, and it does not have to always make sense. All it need do is all that it can do: It has to be itself.
In the wise words of Lao Tzu, originator of Taoism, what we have to do is 'let reality be reality'. This is the case, also, as it applies to each of us: We need to permit ourselves to be ourselves. discovering who that self is, or more accurately who those selves are - because each person is a composite of many different aspects - is a very big part of becoming authentic, of becoming real.
When we comprehend and accept this, when we stop demanding that life be something other than it is and that we become something different than we are, then we stop swimming against the current, and our passage through life becomes so much easier.
There are times when we have to adjust our sails and steer a course that leads to the shores of compromise. We may not like this, but then again there is no 'Great Law' that says we have to like everything in existence. The trick, of course, lies in knowing when to compromise and when not to.
When something cannot be altered, it is senseless to keep on banging our head against it.
The lucky ones amongst us find the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, the courage to change the things that we can, and the wisdom to know the difference, to paraphrase Reinhold Niebuhr's Serenity Prayer, so wisely adopted by AA and other 12-Step groups.
As long as we do our very best, then we will have done all we can--even if, at times, the best we can really do is to keep our head above the water and keep right on breathing.
Our feet will always find secure land provided we do not abandon hope. Who knows how many people we might one day help because of our own difficult experiences?
Though we may not see it at the time, nothing need ever really be wasted. Everything has its value. Our real solutions, like so many of our problems, lie within. We need to work from the inside out, not from the outside in, to bring about true change and restore an inner balance that will endure.
As a therapist, I believe that advanced hypnotherapy provides the most effective way to do this that there is.
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Peter Field is a British hypno-psychotherapist with offices in London and Birmingham. He is the author of 'The Chi of Change - How hypnotherapy can help you rapidly heal and turn your life around -- regardless of your past'. Please visit http://www.chiofchange.com for more information and special offers.
For 1-2-1 therapy please visit http://www.peterfieldhypnotherapy.co.uk
We will need to come to terms with this if we are to face life with emotional and psychological stability.
We may set out on our voyage with the highest intentions, thinking we really can change the world--and, indeed, each one of us can change the world, though only some of us will--but we will never alter the way that life is.
Life will continue to be life, regardless of our desires and remonstrations. It is under no obligation to be fair, it does not have to be just, and it does not have to always make sense. All it need do is all that it can do: It has to be itself.
In the wise words of Lao Tzu, originator of Taoism, what we have to do is 'let reality be reality'. This is the case, also, as it applies to each of us: We need to permit ourselves to be ourselves. discovering who that self is, or more accurately who those selves are - because each person is a composite of many different aspects - is a very big part of becoming authentic, of becoming real.
When we comprehend and accept this, when we stop demanding that life be something other than it is and that we become something different than we are, then we stop swimming against the current, and our passage through life becomes so much easier.
There are times when we have to adjust our sails and steer a course that leads to the shores of compromise. We may not like this, but then again there is no 'Great Law' that says we have to like everything in existence. The trick, of course, lies in knowing when to compromise and when not to.
When something cannot be altered, it is senseless to keep on banging our head against it.
The lucky ones amongst us find the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, the courage to change the things that we can, and the wisdom to know the difference, to paraphrase Reinhold Niebuhr's Serenity Prayer, so wisely adopted by AA and other 12-Step groups.
As long as we do our very best, then we will have done all we can--even if, at times, the best we can really do is to keep our head above the water and keep right on breathing.
Our feet will always find secure land provided we do not abandon hope. Who knows how many people we might one day help because of our own difficult experiences?
Though we may not see it at the time, nothing need ever really be wasted. Everything has its value. Our real solutions, like so many of our problems, lie within. We need to work from the inside out, not from the outside in, to bring about true change and restore an inner balance that will endure.
As a therapist, I believe that advanced hypnotherapy provides the most effective way to do this that there is.
----------------------------------------------------
Peter Field is a British hypno-psychotherapist with offices in London and Birmingham. He is the author of 'The Chi of Change - How hypnotherapy can help you rapidly heal and turn your life around -- regardless of your past'. Please visit http://www.chiofchange.com for more information and special offers.
For 1-2-1 therapy please visit http://www.peterfieldhypnotherapy.co.uk
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
The Power of a Positive Attitude
For those of you that know me, most would agree that I'm a pretty positive person. This week I want to talk about something that I've started to see appear more around me lately, and that's negativity. The road of life, whether personal or professional, can be fraught with bumps and obstacles. At times, these stresses can seem overwhelming to all of us. Everyone, including me, has an occasional bad day, but learning to maintain a positive attitude is the first line of defense against the negative effects of life's challenges.
I think negativity is like a wet blanket. It is not comforting, and it depletes your energy and drive for achievement. A negative attitude wears down your happiness, your motivation and your chances for success. A positive attitude promotes happiness, energy, confidence, and creative inspiration. These effects drive you to take on problems and challenges with a determination to solve them, and you feel motivated to strive for new goals and embark on new endeavors. When you adopt a positive attitude, you exude the confidence to conquer life's obstacles, and this confidence empowers you to achieve your goals. A positive attitude is contagious as it radiates from your demeanor and encourages others around you. When you believe in yourself, then your family members, friends and coworkers are inspired to believe in themselves as well.
If you are a parent, you likely want your children to be all that they wish to be. You have done your best to instill confidence in your children, encouraging them to try out for the school play, tackle the tough math problem, enter the writing contest or even apply to the college of their dreams. We all believe in our children. You must believe in yourself, just as you would believe in your children, to achieve the rewarding results we're all working towards.
Many people have asked me how I manage to stay so positive despite difficulties or problems. Adopting a positive attitude is a matter of learning to acknowledge your abilities and conveying from within that you are more than capable of expanding on your talents. Once you achieve this powerful first step of self-appreciation, your renewed confidence in yourself will start to inspire others. I've found that others are very drawn to positive people, and the same is just as true for a positive person. I don't want to be around those who are always negative, so I try to help by giving them tips that have helped me.
There are several additional simple things that you can do to increase your happiness, confidence and motivation. First, simply choose to be happy. This may seem silly, but the decision to be happy is your choice. There are times when this is easier said than done, but most of the little annoyances that bring you down can be cast aside in your mind. Many of these things are likely insignificant in the grand scheme of your life, and dwelling on them will only detract from your goal of maintaining a positive attitude.
Force yourself to be optimistic by finding a silver lining in every cloud. View challenges and obstacles as opportunities and learning experiences. If you try to visualize the outcome that you desire and mentally accept nothing less, the solution will come into focus more easily. By worrying over the potential outcome that you fear, your negativity will only lead to your mind spinning its wheels in a desperate search for the solution.
Find things to smile about, no matter how trivial some of these things may be. A smile has the power to elevate other people's confidence in you, which boosts your own positive attitude. The client on the other end of the phone can actually detect your smile in your voice while talking on the telephone.
Seek inspiration from others. Read inspiring books, watch an inspiring movie or put an inspiring quote on your computer monitor where you'll see it each day. The achievements of others who began from a similar background as your own can be the most powerful motivators.
A positive attitude will set the stage for thriving in the workplace, effectively dealing with challenges at home and be successful at keeping you healthy. When life throws you a curve ball, you will find yourself surrounded by a support network of those who have benefited from your positive attitude to help you through those hard days. Being a member of a group that strives to be uplifting and successful will offer you a front row seat to witness the ultimate power of a positive attitude.
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Marko Rubel is the CEO and founder of Real Estate Money and its a nationally known real estate investment coach. For the latest news in real estate investment updates visit our site https://realestatemoney.com
I think negativity is like a wet blanket. It is not comforting, and it depletes your energy and drive for achievement. A negative attitude wears down your happiness, your motivation and your chances for success. A positive attitude promotes happiness, energy, confidence, and creative inspiration. These effects drive you to take on problems and challenges with a determination to solve them, and you feel motivated to strive for new goals and embark on new endeavors. When you adopt a positive attitude, you exude the confidence to conquer life's obstacles, and this confidence empowers you to achieve your goals. A positive attitude is contagious as it radiates from your demeanor and encourages others around you. When you believe in yourself, then your family members, friends and coworkers are inspired to believe in themselves as well.
If you are a parent, you likely want your children to be all that they wish to be. You have done your best to instill confidence in your children, encouraging them to try out for the school play, tackle the tough math problem, enter the writing contest or even apply to the college of their dreams. We all believe in our children. You must believe in yourself, just as you would believe in your children, to achieve the rewarding results we're all working towards.
Many people have asked me how I manage to stay so positive despite difficulties or problems. Adopting a positive attitude is a matter of learning to acknowledge your abilities and conveying from within that you are more than capable of expanding on your talents. Once you achieve this powerful first step of self-appreciation, your renewed confidence in yourself will start to inspire others. I've found that others are very drawn to positive people, and the same is just as true for a positive person. I don't want to be around those who are always negative, so I try to help by giving them tips that have helped me.
There are several additional simple things that you can do to increase your happiness, confidence and motivation. First, simply choose to be happy. This may seem silly, but the decision to be happy is your choice. There are times when this is easier said than done, but most of the little annoyances that bring you down can be cast aside in your mind. Many of these things are likely insignificant in the grand scheme of your life, and dwelling on them will only detract from your goal of maintaining a positive attitude.
Force yourself to be optimistic by finding a silver lining in every cloud. View challenges and obstacles as opportunities and learning experiences. If you try to visualize the outcome that you desire and mentally accept nothing less, the solution will come into focus more easily. By worrying over the potential outcome that you fear, your negativity will only lead to your mind spinning its wheels in a desperate search for the solution.
Find things to smile about, no matter how trivial some of these things may be. A smile has the power to elevate other people's confidence in you, which boosts your own positive attitude. The client on the other end of the phone can actually detect your smile in your voice while talking on the telephone.
Seek inspiration from others. Read inspiring books, watch an inspiring movie or put an inspiring quote on your computer monitor where you'll see it each day. The achievements of others who began from a similar background as your own can be the most powerful motivators.
A positive attitude will set the stage for thriving in the workplace, effectively dealing with challenges at home and be successful at keeping you healthy. When life throws you a curve ball, you will find yourself surrounded by a support network of those who have benefited from your positive attitude to help you through those hard days. Being a member of a group that strives to be uplifting and successful will offer you a front row seat to witness the ultimate power of a positive attitude.
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Marko Rubel is the CEO and founder of Real Estate Money and its a nationally known real estate investment coach. For the latest news in real estate investment updates visit our site https://realestatemoney.com
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