Affirmations are simply positive, or affirmative, statements of truth. The tricky part is that the truth of the affirmation need not be a “present reality;” it can be a future reality you truly wish to create. By declaring this future reality in positive, definite terms, you are tasking your conscious and unconscious mind with finding this new reality. It is important to consider that, when your prayer is answered, it will be now; so, the proper way to “declare a thing” and make it so is to offer thanks NOW – in this moment – for your desired reality as if it had already happened. Your emotional guidance system will seek to recreate the experience of being happy for having achieved this particular goal; and it is likely to do it by bringing that goal to fruition.

Life is a continuous series of changing circumstances. Our thoughts help us make sense of this ever-changing landscape; and they help guide us from one event to another along this path to future “now’s.” Along the way to your future, you are continuously asked to offer thought as a way of generating your future realities. Change happens with or without your input; but you can create affirmative change with affirmative thought. Consider the following words from two great teachers of this path of positive thought and affirmative action:

“Be the change you seek to create in the world.” – Gandhi

“Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.” – Jesus

“Declare a thing and it is so.” – Jesus

“As a man thinketh, so is he.” – Jesus

“Our thoughts become our words as they become our beliefs; our beliefs become our actions as they become our habits. Our habits become our values as our values become our destiny.” – Gandhi

“Whatsoever you desire, when you stand in prayer – believing – will be given unto you.” – Jesus

Believing in a thing is affirming it – it makes it firm, or physical. As you think about a thing which has sparked your interest or curiosity, or which has become desirable to you, your thoughts will naturally want to return there. As you think of a new thing, you will begin to notice that new thing in your world where you haven’t noticed it before. You will also begin to look in new places, read new books and magazines, and perhaps begin doing research or study in this new area of thought. As you give more attention and thought-energy to these ideas, you will develop mental imagery and additional ideas.

The imagery and new ideas you experience, while giving thought to your new desire, will make you feel a certain way. If the feelings are positive, your desire will grow; if your feelings are negative the desire may also grow, but it will likely grow into that which you are afraid of. If your thoughts are positive, and they excite you, you will probably begin speaking about them, as we think and talk about those things which most interest us. These thoughts and words will then stimulate actions and behaviors. Affirmative thoughts inspire affirmative action. Inspired action seems to be effortless and always creates positive change and new realities.

Just imagine that you are programming a computer; you wouldn’t tell the computer all the things you don’t want it to do. You simply tell the computer – in a language it understands – what you want it to do; and then you tell it to do it. Your mind and body operate in much the same way; so, your self-talk – which is actually a type of self-programming – should always be affirmations of what you want to happen. Your programs should always be positive, affirmative, direct, and specific; but you should keep in mind that this is a process – and part of the process is exercising patience and a peaceful countenance. You may not master this immediately; so relax, and be of good cheer.

By thinking and speaking affirmative words, we can generate an affirmative mood, or disposition; an affirmative disposition is one which is free from stress. This state of mind and body is a healing state. Positive thoughts do not stress us out; that’s because they do not cause or stimulate the release of the harmful stress hormones which we experience as “bad feelings.” The way we phrase our words and intentions has a lot to do with the way our subconscious hears, interprets, and acts on those thoughts we hold so important that we took the time and energy to turn them into words. When you turn a desire into words, it is one step closer to becoming a physical reality.

Imagine that you are ordering dinner and you tell the waitress what NOT to bring you. Do you know what you will get for dinner? Some people say that affirmations are not useful or effective because they affirm the lack of the thing you are affirming. In these cases, semantics are everything; re-framing your negative desires into positive affirmations may take some time and thought, but it is worth it. A declaration of what you do not want is really a “negation,” and not an “affirmation.”

By saying, “I don’t want to be sick,” or “God, please take away my illness,” you are focusing on the fact that you are sick, or have an illness; and you are trying to negate it by thinking about it. This does not work. Though you may heal; it will be through natural processes that you could have sped up with an affirmation instead of slowing down with a negation. “Thank you, God, for giving me this wonderful health and strength so I can go for a walk!” is a much better prayer for restoring health and wellness than those listed above.

To create health, wellness, happiness, success, and prosperity, in all areas of your life, begin thinking positively and affirmatively. Think creatively and optimistically if you wish to create a new reality. Express gratitude in your affirmations; and try to feel the feeling of gratitude in your heart as you imagine the happy, new reality you wish to create. Continue to affirm only those things you wish to experience in your life, body, and experience. Below are a few examples of affirmative prayers for health, prosperity, etc; they will give you an idea of how effective thinkers effectively create using effective, affirmative thought. Affirmations need only contain gratitude, joy, and a positive intention.

Try generating a new attitude in the areas where you have problems or suffering. Consider re-framing your focus on the most positive statement you could make about the conditions you wish to experience. “A man must first assume those characteristics he wishes to possess.” Some people say, “Fake it until you make it;” but repeating affirmations will help you choose a more positive track for your thoughts. Try some of the following affirmative thoughts and see how they feel to you; say them out loud and hear how they make you feel:

If you are ill and thinking, “God I feel miserable!” try thinking:

Health – “Thank you, God, for giving me health and strength so that I might live fully and be a model of health and joy to others. Thank you for giving me the strength, courage, and willingness, to do the things that enrich and empower me…”

If you are in turmoil and chaos and thinking, “I’m going to kill someone if these people don’t get off my back!” or “I don’t know what to do! I’m so afraid and worried…” try thinking:

Peace – “Thank you, God, for giving me peace. Thank you for giving me faith and trust and for quieting my mind so that I might rest and hear more clearly your will…”

If you are experiencing relationship problems, instead of thinking, “God I am married to such a _________!!! I can’t stand this anymore!” try thinking:

Relationships – “Thank you, God, for giving me the love and wisdom to see you in all your creation and to love all creation and all living things unconditionally. Love and harmony are alive and well in all my relationships.”

If you are experiencing weight issues and you hate what you see in the mirror, try thinking:

Weight Loss – “I am happy and peaceful here and now. I am safe and loved and create my own peace, security, and nourishment from the power from within me. I am free; and I release the past and others to be free now.”

If you are having financial difficulties, instead of thinking about debt, or a pile of bills, try thinking:

Prosperity – “My good returns to me now in an avalanche of abundance; thank you, God, for prospering me in all my ways. Only good comes to me; and there is always more than enough to share.”

If you can’t seem to make things work out, and you’re thinking, “Why can’t I ever catch a break?” try thinking:

Success – “Thank you, God, for growing my good thoughts now. I give thanks for the wonderful insights and ideas which I have been given and are now coming to light. Thank you for all things going my way, favoring me with your blessings, and for benefiting all as your grace now benefits me. “

“It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.”

– Muhammad Ali

Pete Koerner, author of The Belief Formula

http://www.ExploreExpandEvolve.com

The Thank You Economy (TYE) by Gary Vaynerchuk Business Book Review – 6 Beginning TYE Company Ways

The Thank You Economy (TYE) by Gary Vaynerchuk Business Book Review – 6 Beginning TYE Company Ways

Entrepreneur extraordinaire, Internet rock star and Crush It! author, Gary Vaynerchuk, returns with his second book, entitled The Thank You Economy.

The Thank You Economy heralds an era when companies, big and small, are developing authentic, meaningful interactions with customers. Those bonds are nurtured by Web 2.0 technology, known as social media. Consumers are now empowered to make or break a brand or business via these web applications.

Success in the Thank You Economy depends on obsessively caring about the customer, Vaynerchuk says. That concern must originate with a company’s top brass and filtrate throughout the organization. To ensure that the correct message is being shared; concentrate first on your employees instead of the competition or customer service. Vaynerchuk describes six strategies on how to incorporate the Thank You Economy in your establishment:

1. Begin With Yourself. Strong self-awareness makes a strong culture possible. Remember who you are, whether you’re a CEO, an executive, or a mid-level manager, and the qualities that have produced your current success. It’s extremely important as you work towards developing, sustaining and spreading the company culture. Once the Thank You Economy is ingrained in your overall vision and strategy, you can successfully incorporate it throughout your business or department.

2. Commit Whole Hog. Commit mentally first to embrace the Thank You Economy, which includes investing in social media initiatives. Unwavering company leadership determined to create a culture of supersized caring, will persevere during inevitable setbacks.

3. Set The Tone. Leaders committed to building a caring culture; need to send a strong, clear message about their intent. Employees should be able to feel the difference immediately. They should be able to view their leaders as examples of the care, concern and one-on-one customer interactions expected of them.

4. Invest In Employees. Too many leaders insufficiently invest in their employees. They fear losing out when employees leave. Any employee investment you make will be safe if they believe you really care about them and their future. Prove that you value your employees above all else. Give them the freedom to ask for what they want, to experiment and be themselves. Employees who choose to leave for bigger and better positions at other companies are ambitious people. Ideally, you want driven people on staff because they preserveyour company’s reputation as a place where people can advance their career. You’ll attract the best and brightest talent. When people are happy they want to make other people happy. To make your customers happy in the Thank You Economy; begin with your employees.

5. Trust Your People. Creating a Thank You Economy culture becomes easier as you begin hiring people who share your commitment to caring. Create a culture of openness. Let your employees’ blog and tweet as much as they like. Let them be themselves. Authenticity is a vital part of what makes social media initiatives work. If an unhappy employee uses social media to malign your company, question their intent. Today, there is very little an employee can say to hurt your company that you can’t fix if you act with speed and good intent.

6. Be Authentic. Legacy trumps everything. People can sense insincerity. Social media often decides how a brand or company survives a false story in the Thank You Economy. It has the power to spread articles, images, video and audio recordings worldwide within minutes.

If you’re new to the Thank You Economy experience, or interested in it’s latest information, Gary Vaynerchuk, a quintessential entrepreneur and visionary, leads the way.

The Thank You Economy (TYE) by Gary Vaynerchuk Business Book Review – 6 Beginning TYE Company Ways

The Thank You Economy (TYE) by Gary Vaynerchuk Business Book Review - 6 Beginning TYE Company Ways

To read more about The Thank You Economy, visit, http://thankyoueconomybook.com

Timothy Zaun is a blogger, speaker and freelance writer. Visit him online at http://timzaun.com.

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Positive Affirmations, how do they work? What changes can I expect?

Affirmations are one of the tools you can use to radically change your life. There is nothing new age, mystic, trendy or fashionable about them. Affirmation is part of an ancient ‘ Secret’, re-discovered and brought back to the limelight by TV. film and press, transforming with it several people into very wealthy gurus.

Affirmations have been around since man found the use of language and there is no secret ritual to use them.

You can basically have anything you want! This tool, if used correctly, will help you change, grow, and heal yourself.

I want to introduce you to the basics of positive affirmation and positive thinking. Later on you may want to surf the web and find out more about this fascinating subject.

When you start the affirmations, give yourself at least a thirty day tryout period. Depending on the seriousness of the problem you may need more time and more affirmations to achieve your goals. Talk to your family and friends about your resolution to change and ask them for their support. If it is a radical change you are envisioning a life-coach will be very useful suggesting the best approach to use and to keep you motivated. This is a big step. Opening up to relatives and friends show your commitment to change and solidify your intentions.

Don’t get discouraged, impatient or put off if nothing happens in a week or two. Just remember that you didn’t become this way overnight.

Affirmations can and will transform your life patterns and perception.

Affirmations support your positive thinking and together they form a very powerful and effective tool. They function as ‘key words’ of positive messages ‘dictated’ directly to the self. You consciously connect and direct your positive thinking to areas of your life that you want to change or heal. It works as a reminder to the self, keeping positive messages at the forefront of consciousness.

The benefits of affirmations are medically well established and really work.

On the other hand negative thoughts are just as powerful. So be aware of your negative thoughts as they are in essence self-destructive ‘key words:’ psychological mechanisms that make your life rotten.

First,  let’s check how aware you are of your thoughts.     

Do you regularly have more positive or more negative thoughts running through you mind?

Only you can honestly answer that. So get ready.

If your subconscious is throwing out lots of negative thoughts then you must do some ‘brain-cleaning’ before moving into the desired new positive affirmation mode.

This may be very familiar to you, as your mind swirls with thoughts like: “I don’t like this, I like that, I feel great,  I hate him/her, I am afraid of, I don’t want them to see me like this, I am not sure about that, I feel rotten”.     

Your mind incessantly interprets your experiences as an internal dialogue. These thoughts are generated on a deep level by your beliefs which were formed and accumulated from the time you were born. 

We can’t control most exterior events of our lives but we do control how we interpret and react to them.

We create our own reality.

When we change our interpretation a change takes place in our reality.

So become aware of your thoughts. If you change your thinking, big changes will happen in your life.

Take a minute to think about why you are reacting to something or someone.

Get in touch with yourself. Accept the fact that these thoughts may have helped you in the past but they are out of place now that you have chosen to accept only positive thoughts and positive living.

While doing the new affirmations your mind will let go of the negative messages even if you are not aware if it.

Watch out also for resistance within yourself. With certain affirmations you may question, “What in the heck” – “are you kidding?”

It is ok, it is an old habit that is about to be changed. You grew up and had these thoughts for almost all of your life. Now it is time to form a new habit and you need lots of practice.

Let’s get started.

What would you like your life to be?

Think about it and write it down.

Fulfillment with your job, a happy family, better health, financial security?

Don’t hold back, go for it.

For the beginners the easiest way is to choose and write down two or three things you want changed.

For example, if you feel unloved and financially strapped, one of your affirmations could be: ” I am now ready to receive more love and wealth” and you may add  ”from the vast supply of the universe”.

If you also wrote down ‘low self-esteem’  the affirmation could be: “I am an awesome man/woman and I feel good about myself”.

Be creative, upfront and fearless. You are making a statement to yourself of your intentions.

Here are a few simple guidelines:

1- Present tense. Start all your affirmations in the present tense and have them already accomplished. You are telling your conscious mind that the affirmative action is taking place NOW and it is final. I AM HAPPY,  I CHOOSE JOY,  I HAVE CONFIDENCE. It is stronger and much more powerful than, I will be happy, or I am becoming happy, and so on.

2- How to phrase your affirmations. You can copy from an extensive list you’ll find on the Internet, use the examples below or simply write it down in your own words. Do it as plainly or as poetically as you speak. ” I am energetic and full of enthusiasm. I am safe, I am a prosperous man/woman. I attract positive people, I release my anger.” Make copies of it and leave it around the house, car and your office desk. The more you are reminded of the positive affirmations the more your mind will accept the new concept you are bringing forth. You will create a new positive reality and the universal energy will do the rest to connect this good energy to other positive energies.

3- Positive means Positive. Your subconscious usually focuses on the verb and relates it to past experiences. If you have fears, phobias or whatever, be careful with your choice of words. If you are afraid and say I am not SCARED, it will register I AM SCARED. The NOT was assimilated and ignored by your mind. Say instead I AM COURAGEOUS or I AM FEARLESS. Don’t use affirmations that have a negative attachment. You can comfortably use I ACCEPT, I CHOOSE, I DESERVE, I AM.  I developed one affirmation to counteract the negative thought that eventually peeks through, so I suggest you add it to the batch,  ”I ACCEPT ONLY THE GOOD AND THE POSITIVE.”

Starting as you wake up, say the affirmations out loud or in your head five times. Repeat the same process three to four more times during the day, the last one just before going to bed.

I suggest you end the affirmation session with a thank you  note. Gratitude will reinforce and validate the affirmations. Thank God, Jesus, a Spirit, the Force, the Universe or whatever you believe and feel comfortable with. 

Visualize your affirmations with feelings and emotion. See yourself exactly as you are stating.  It will add an extra psychological dimension and have a much deeper impact on your mind. Using this method of visualization early in the morning and at night will make your affirmations much more successful.

You can use affirmations to help build self-confidence, self-esteem, self-improvement and personal growth. It can also help conquer your fears and anger management. Affirmations have been successfully used to relieve anxiety and depression and are an excellent tool for weight control.

If you check the web under Positive Affirmations you’ll find a multitude of books and affirmations to help you.

Here are a few examples of affirmations by topics:

Love

“I am ready to love and to be loved”

“I am surrounded by love”

“I love and accept myself exactly as I am”            

“The love I give out returns to me multiplied”

“I am a loving, beautiful creative person and this is reflected in my relationships with others”

” I am now ready to receive more love, support and wealth from the vast supply of the universe”

“I see the beauty in my surroundings and I radiate joy and love”

Wealth

“I deserve all that is good and prosperous in my life”

“Money flows to me from expected and unexpected sources”

“I deserve to collect all the wealth and the rich rewards of my success”

“My income is constantly increasing”

 ”I am well, I prosper, I am successful and  I am free”

“Abundance, like a river flows in my life”

“I allow all the immense wealth and goodness of the universe to easily flow into myself”

Self-esteem – personal

“I now have the power to bring about all the positive changes in my life I desire”

“I am protected, guided, and connected with the highest good at all times”

“My personality is radiant with success, beauty and happiness”

“I am an awesome man/woman and I feel good about myself”

“I am at peace with my choices  and what life throws in my path”

“I recognize and honor my talents, abilities, and skills”

“I choose to live my life the way that makes me happy”

“I am positively changing my life now, for the better in every possible way.

Have a great journey

Much love

Ton Pascal

Ton Pascal is a self thought , self help advocate and author. “My goal is to help as many people as possible how to stop living on the periphery of life. The e-book Dream Your Life Positively http://www.dreamyourlifepositively.com/ will show you how to stop living on the periphery of yourself. Your thoughts and dreams will provide for you a rich, meaningful and abundant life; this is the Law of Attraction at work. It will enable you to create the map of your life’s journey. It is not just being alive that makes life worth living, but the depth and sense you bring to your life.” For the hardcopy book on Amazon .com – http://bitly.com/159uo2.

How To Write Baby Shower Thank You Poems Into Special Gifts From Your Heart

How To Write Baby Shower Thank You Poems Into Special Gifts From Your Heart

Where are the cutest baby shower thank you poems? Don’t you know the best thank you poems lie somewhere deep in your imagination?

Yes, you, even you can write baby shower poems for the guests – the greatest gift to thank for their coming for the arrival of the little one!

And be relax, don’t be surprise, that writing a thank you poem isn’t that hard.

You can write a poem to express your appreciation to the guests for the delicious food and punch they brought to the party, for their creativity in participating the games, for their sentimental messages written on the scrapbook, for their help to co-host such a time-consuming party to pamper the parents-to-be.

At least, each guest has done something special for the baby shower and for you, the shower host. So why not use the baby shower itself to be the main topic of your baby shower thank you poems?

Well, since most of the shower hosts are running everything in hurry, to save time, my suggestion is: Seek out some good written thank you poems from internet (of course you must like them first), or you could take a few more time searching through your local libraries and book stores.

Then replace some sentences according to what you want to say, and use them as the verse for your printable baby shower thank you cards.

Anyway, I found there are many cute baby shower poems during my voyages in cyberspace. Whenever I need write a new poem, I just a little of my creativities, a very personal poetry to say thank you is right there!

Since baby thank you poems are usually attached to a shower favor for the guests to take home with them, why don’t add something related to the baby shower theme?

One of the cutest baby shower ideas is to let the baby “thank” the guests – thought the little one is still on the way, the party is just for him(her)! And who can’t be touched by a lovely baby’s voice?

And before cut the special yummy shaped baby shower cake, add some cute baby shower thank you verses, as the cake inscription, onto the cake to create lots of tears and joys.

How about write with “I want to be a bright child, as smart as I can be. From your favorite storybook, please sign your name for a baby books’ shower. Or even write part of your baby poems in backward for a winnie the pooh baby shower. The ideas are endless!

How ever your ideas could be, remember this: baby shower thank you poems are very personal expressions to communicate. Just make a point that you can touch guests’ heart in an emotional way.

How To Write Baby Shower Thank You Poems Into Special Gifts From Your Heart

How To Write Baby Shower Thank You Poems Into Special Gifts From Your Heart

Looking for more unique baby shower sayings to say thank you? Qing and Cindy share with you many unique experiences of using some baby shower thank you cards that mom-to-be and Shower guests will surely love to enjoy.

They’ve also setup a cool online community for web savvy Shower hostess to share their baby shower party ideas and photos so that Shower beginners can get inspired from these original party ideas.

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The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk – Business Book Review – An Authentic, Caring Business Era

The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk – Business Book Review – An Authentic, Caring Business Era

Entrepreneur extraordinaire, Internet rock star and Crush It! author, Gary Vaynerchuk, returns with his second book, entitled The Thank You Economy.

The Thank You Economy heralds an era when companies, big and small, are developing authentic, meaningful interactions with customers. Those bonds are nurtured by Web 2.0 technology, known as social media. Consumers are now empowered to make or break a brand or business via these web applications.

Social media makes the Internet an open, level playing field, where any limits to how far you want to spread your message and brand is self-imposed.

If you’ve unsuccessfully tried using social media, Vaynerchuk says it’s because of one of two reasons:

Your product or service isn’t any good.

You’re doing it wrong. Intent matters, instead of just going through the motions.

He assumes it’s due to the second reason; and offers solutions to redirect your approach.

“Social media is a marathon, not a sprint,” says Vaynerchuk. Unfortunately, corporate America and Wall Street are slow to change, choosing to focus on short-term goals (often tied to bonuses), rather than the long-term gains social media can generate.

Many business leaders still fail to see that the game has changed. “Those changes are going to be insane in five years!” he says.

The Thank You Economy features eleven excuses companies use to justify their social media avoidance, and Vaynerchuk’s rebuttals. They include:

There’s no return on investment (ROI).

Social media is just another trend that will pass.

Vaynerchuk acknowledges that many people still aren’t “there” yet in regards to social media. While traditional marketing remains vital, ideally, in the Thank You Economy, it’s creatively combined with social media for best results, allowing you to extend your story, continue the conversation and connect with your audience. It’s an easy strategy to sell to your team or clients.

The Thank You Economy requires that companies take every customer seriously. You can never know who is potentially a big customer. It’s important to listen to and engage with consumers. Give them what they want when you can, and when you can’t, give an honest reason why.

Big and small companies and online businesses too should allow employees at every level to express their personalities, heart and soul.

Burgeoning mobile technology (“Please tell me you have a mobile strategy,” he says) facilitates real time search results. Vaynerchuk predicts the decline of search engine optimization (SEO) applications. Consumers can now use Facebook and Twitter to solicit immediate recommendations and contextual social search while shopping.

The Thank You Economy is much bigger than social media; and promotes “shock and awe.” Increasingly, businesses will need to transcend offering discounts and free shipping to entice customers, which are now considered perfunctory practices.

RCV is the relationship context value of a business initiative. Brand or business allegiance can result from a few, one-time expenses incurred by a company’s generosity. Examples include tourist attractions engaged with Facebook or Twitter followers that randomly select winners for an all-expense paid trip. The consumer’s positive word of mouth via social media is priceless. Handwritten notes sent along with a rose or small gift to customers also displays memorable appreciation.

Vaynerchuk concludes that marketing has gotten harder. It now competes against infinite information overload and consumers’ short attention span. The only way brands or businesses can endear customers’ hearts and minds is via a virtual door-to-door campaign.

He believes it’s an exciting time to be in business; and those who embrace the Thank You Economy will reap the most benefits.

“More Thoughts On…” is Vaynerchuk’s chapter allowing him to comment on a variety of topics. Regarding getting started with social media, he says, “You don’t have to be Michael Phelps, but for God’s sake, put on a bathing suit!”

Vaynerchuk held a jacket design contest for The Thank You Economy. While there could only be one winner, he honors many of the submissions by showcasing their talents on 16, vibrantly colored pages at book’s end.

For those readers who want the digest form of the book, Vaynerchuk provides a Thank You Economy checklist. While helpful, much of his message is lost in such short statements.

The Thank You Economy trumps Crush It! Why Now Is The Time To Cash In On Your Passion, Vaynerchuk’s first book. Vaynerchuk himself acknowledges that his follow up is a more in-depth, stronger read.

If you’re new to the Thank You Economy experience, or interested in it’s latest information, Gary Vaynerchuk, a quintessential entrepreneur and visionary, leads the way.

The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk – Business Book Review – An Authentic, Caring Business Era

The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk - Business Book Review - An Authentic, Caring Business Era

To read more about The Thank You Economy, visit, http://thankyoueconomybook.com.

Timothy Zaun is a blogger, speaker and freelance writer. Visit him online at http://timzaun.com.

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