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Mind Power News
Issue No. 62 / Sunday, October 3, 2004
� 2004 by Andreas Ohrt / www.mindpowernews.com
5 Ways to Overcome Your Bad Days
By Jon Gordon
http://www.jongordon.com
Bad days. They're like pimples. They pop up unexpectedly. Nobody wants them but everyone has them. And some have them more than others. Mine seem to appear during a full moon. Is it any wonder that wolves howl at the moon?
Perhaps your bad days start with a nightmare that wakes you up in the morning, an overwhelming project, sick children, rejection at work or an argument with your spouse. Or perhaps nothing sets off your bad day. You just seem to have these intense emotional feelings that life stinks and there's nothing to look forward to.
Whatever the reason, bad days are about as fun as getting your teeth pulled. You wonder when it's going to be over but time inches slowly forward and the pain gets worse. Bad days. They make you just want to scream aggghhhhhhhhhh...
As someone who has had a lot of practice with bad days in my own life, I can tell you that bad days don't have to be so... bad. There are ways to overcome your bad days so they don't linger, so they don't cause more bad days and so they don't ruin your life. And I'm not talking about strategies that include a six pack of beer, a bottle of wine or a double fudge chunk, nut, caramel, whip cream sundae.
My goal is to share strategies with you that will serve you today, tomorrow and for the rest of your life. Best of all they are free, powerful and at your disposal 24/7. So the next time you are having a bad day reach not for a bottle, but rather deep within yourself and try the following action steps:
5 ACTION STEPS
1. Don't drown in bad day emotions. Like an unfortunate swimming accident, drowning is often the result of fighting too hard to stay afloat. Instead of fighting against your bad day allow yourself to relax and flow with the day. Accept that it's a bad day and ride it out like a surfer rides a wave. Realize that the more you struggle against it the weaker you will become. Understand that just as the wave has an end so does your bad day. Don't let your mind trick you into thinking that your bad day will last forever. Simply look at your bad day as a bad day that comes and goes. The more you flow the less bad days you will have. Breathe deeply and breathe often.
2. When possible avoid major decisions. During bad days we have a tendency to think about our future, our career, our purpose and our relationships. While there is nothing wrong with thinking about these things we can often get swept away by our negative emotions during bad days. So when possible, don't make any major decisions about your life or career. Be aware that you are having a bad day and say to yourself that you can think about everything another time.
3. Exercise. After a walk, run or bike ride your problems will be smaller and your bad day won't be so bad. Take a walk after lunch. Run before dinner. Just get that blood pumping, those endorphins going and your happy neurotransmitters flowing.
4. Treat yourself. Practice self care. Bad days make you feel wounded and like a wounded animal you must heal yourself. Treat yourself to a nice lunch. Go see a movie. Rent a video. Go shopping or swimming. Read a book. And even once in a while have a double fudge chunk, nut, caramel, whip cream sundae or other dessert. Just not all the time. Use bad days as a time to reflect, relax and recharge.
5. Be thankful. When you appreciate what you have and put things in perspective your bad day won't seem so bad. A bad day will be just a small temporary part of life that pales in comparison to all the things that you are grateful for.
May your day be filled with boundless energy!
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The Secret To Unstoppable Success
By Steve G. Jones
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Better Living With Hypnosis
Do you know anyone who always wins? Sure you know that person, everything just works out for them. They go into business and they are an instant success. They enter the dating scene and their phone rings off the hook. If they were in the Olympics, you just know they wouldn't settle for anything less than the gold. It seems as though they always win.
Why is it that some people just have IT and others seem not to? Want to learn the secret to their success? Ready? Here it comes....the secret to unstoppable success...drumroll please....
Winners EXPECT to win!
That's the big secret. Simple, huh?
But, think about it for a moment...Winners actually SEE their success BEFORE it happens! Do YOU expect to win BEFORE you have even entered a situation...or do you assess your chances AFTER you are already in the situation? Or, even worse, do you imagine failure?
BEFORE selling a piece of real estate, winners EXPECT to get their asking price. BEFORE buying a car, winners EXPECT to get a discount.
Before running an Olympic race, winners EXPECT TO WIN the gold, so they do win! This one small thing gives winners a tremendous
advantage over others.
Want to be a winner?
Try this exercise...
Close your eyes for a full minute and THINK about achieving a goal
in your life...go ahead, close your eyes for one minute and really
THINK about achieving it.
OK, now close your eyes again for one full minute and EXPECT to get
it. Did you notice a difference? When we simply THINK about getting
something, our thoughts tend to be vague.
There are also two options...getting it or not getting it (winning
or losing). But, when we EXPECT to get it, there is only one
possibility...getting it (winning).
So now that you know the secret, the next step is applying your
powerful knowledge and getting yourself to that point where YOU ALWAYS
EXPECT TO WIN. I suggest that you take a full minute pause right before entering any challenging situation. During that minute, close your eyes, and imagine winning. See it, feel it, hear it, imagine yourself already having won. Guess what...you will have programmed your mind to pull you powerfully in the winning direction.
When you do enter that situation, your words and actions will be
generated from a winning mindset. Your path will be straight to victory...
you will already know the way and EXPECT to get there...so you WILL get there. Want a little more help with this?
Using the power of hypnosis, you can easily program yourself for a constant winning mindset. This is why I have created over 70 powerful hypnosis products to help you achieve all of your desires. I invite you to visit my vast library of tools you can use in your life right now to make a postiive change. They are now avaliable in downloadable form...this means you can use them right NOW. Learn more at www.BetterLivingWithHypnosis.com
Steve G. Jones is a board certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. He is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, American Board of Hypnotherapy, president of the American Alliance of Hypnotists, on the board of directors of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Lung Association, and director of the California state registered Steve G. Jones School of Hypnotherapy.
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Changing Your Emotions
By T.D. Wright, Ph.D.
www.ChangingYourEmotions.com
The word �emotion� literally means �outward movement.� [�e� = �outward;� �motion� = �movement.�] This definition points out that our emotions are really an outward manifestation of something that is happening inside of us.
Emotions occur as a result of the interconnected relationship between our mental and physical states. In other words, emotions are connected to both our bodies and our minds. When we �feel� an emotion, we experience it both as an internal, mental sensation, typically as a series of thoughts or attitudes, and simultaneously, we experience it as an external set of physical manifestations in our body.
Of course we may only be aware of either the inner or outer set of experiences at any one time, but both are present. For example, when we �feel� nervous or fearful, we may initially be more aware of our internal set of thoughts or attitudes regarding the circumstances which are causing the emotion.
But we may also become aware, at least part of the time, that this �emotion� is causing our hearts to beat faster, our palms to sweat, and our breathing to become more difficult. Emotion is both an internal and an external phenomenon. It is impossible to �feel� an emotion without experiencing it physically as well as mentally.
When you're feeling emotional, your physical behavior will typically be altered in one way or another. This change may be subtle or it may be dramatic. For example, if you're feeling a little sad or �blue,� you may notice that your breathing tends to be shallow and you feel more physically tired or lethargic.
You may notice, too, that your shoulders are slumped forward slightly and that even your eyes and forehead feel �heavy.� Or, if you're feeling angry or upset, your muscles tend to become very tense. You may have a tendency to clench your jaw or to tighten the back of your neck when you're feeling this way. Even your breathing becomes shallow and strained and, many times, you'll notice that the muscles in your stomach are being drawn up into a knot as you struggle with trying to deal with these negative feelings.
The same principle holds true when applied to the realm of positive emotions. Our emotions are intricately linked to our physicality. When we're feeling cheerful or we're enjoying ourselves, we typically tend to be more relaxed physically. We breathe deeper, our muscles are less tense and our overall physical state is more calm and composed. Our bodies will do certain things when we feel a certain way, and vice versa. When we're feeling happy, we tend to smile. When we smile, we are more likely to feel happy.
It's interesting to note that this connection between emotions and our mental and physical state works in both directions. Our mental thoughts and attitudes can affect us physically, but at the same time, our physical actions and behaviors can also affect us mentally. In many cases simply going for a brisk walk or doing strenuous exercise can make us feel better�not only physically, but mentally as well. Our mind seems clearer and we're better able to deal with whatever emotional challenges we're facing.
So, if you want to change your mood or how you feel, a good place to begin is by changing your physicality.
Dr. Wright is a free-lance writer, speaker and communications consultant in Virginia Beach, VA and is the author of "Changing Your Emotions, Changing Your Life". Please visit his website at www.changingyouremotions.com
5 Steps to Kill Depressioin
By Michael Lee, CPA
Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away. Depression, however, could be more fatal than just plain loneliness. It could render life-long consequences that could ruin your self-esteem, health, and well-being.
Here are some superb tips to conquer the melancholy mood and get the most bliss out of your daily activities.
1. Get Enough Light and Sunshine.
Lack of exposure to sunlight is responsible for the secretion of the hormone melatonin, which could trigger a dispirited mood and a lethargic condition.
Melatonin is only produced in the dark. It lowers the body temperature and makes you feel sluggish. If you are always cooped up in your room (with the curtains closed), it would be difficult to restrain yourself from staying in bed.
This is the reason why many people are suffering from depression much more often in winter than in the other seasons. It's because the nights are longer.
If you can't afford to get some sunshine, you can always lighten up your room with brighter lights. Have lunch outside the office. Take frequent walks instead of driving your car over short distances.
2. Get Busy. Get Inspired.
You'll be more likely to overcome any feeling of depression if you are too busy to notice it. Live a life full of inspired activities.
Do the things you love. If you're a little short on cash, you could engage in simple stuffs like taking a leisurely stroll in the park, playing sports, reading books, or engaging in any activity that you have passion for and would love to pursue.
Set a goal - a meaningful purpose in life. No matter how difficult or discouraging life can be, remain firm and have an unshakable belief that you are capable of doing anything you desire. With this kind of positive attitude, you will attain a cheerful disposition to beat the blues.
3. Take a Break.
I mean it. Listen to soothing music. Soak in a nice warm bath. Ask one of your close friends to massage you. Take a break from your stressful workload and spend the day just goofing around. In other words, have fun.
4. Eat Right and Stay Fit.
Avoid foods with lots of sugar, caffeine, or alcohol. Sugar and caffeine may give you a brief moment of energy; but they would later bring about anxiety , tension, and internal problems. Alcohol is a depressant. Many people would drink alcohol to "forget their problems." They're just aggravating their conditions in the process. Exercising regularly is a vital depression buster because it allows your body to produce more endorphins than usual. Endorphins are sometimes called "the happy chemicals" because of their stress-reducing and happiness-inducing properties.
5. Get a Social Life.
No person is an island. Your circle of friends are there to give you moral support. Spending time and engaging in worthwhile activities with them could give you a very satisfying feeling. Nothing feels better than having group support.
Never underestimate the power of touch. Doesn't it feel so good when someone pats you on the back and gives you words of encouragement during your most challenging times? Hug or embrace someone today. You'll never know when you have saved another life.
Get intimate. Establish close ties with your family and friends. The love and care expressed by others could tremendously boost your immune system and fend off illnesses. Best of all, you'll live a more secured and happy life.
![]() Michael Lee is the author of "How To Be A Red Hot Persuasion Wizard," an ebook designed to easily seduce others to like you, fully improve your relationships, multiply your profits, win negotiations, and attain complete freedom and power. Visit www.20daypersuasion.com and grab a sample chapter.
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