Control Your Thoughts, Control Your Life

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It seems that no matter how often I stray, I always come back to this theory.  The theory is that thought is the basis of all experience.  I always tend to move away from it for various reasons, sometimes just to question my beliefs but when I give my life an honest look, Law of Attraction makes sense.  Even if it seems hokey, there is scientific evidence to support it, and I should use this knowledge to my advantage, rather than ignoring it.  So recently, I sat down and started looking at my life and asking, what am I thinking about this?  Where do I stand on this subject emotionally?

I have to say, I was quite surprised by some of the limiting thoughts I’ve been holding about almost everything in my life.  It’s funny because here I am wondering what I can do to change my circumstances in each area of my life, but lately I haven’t taken the time to ask who do I have to BE to change those circumstances.

It seems that I’ve spent too much time trying to change my results without examining the cause of my results, which is of course, my thoughts and beliefs.  I’m sure you’ve heard the metaphor a million times, but if you want to change your fruits, your results in life, you have to change the roots, your thoughts and beliefs.  While the seminar speakers make this seem easy, it does take diligence and consistency.  It is way to easy to fall back into those old thought patterns.

So what can you do to keep yourself on track? Here are a few things I do that help me control my focus.

Bathroom Mirror Notes- Every morning, I read a list of beliefs I want to hold and think about what my life will be like as I begin to adopt these beliefs and habits.  Things like, I meditate daily, or I choose to make X amount of money this month.  This gets my mind thinking about how it will put these things into action.  I have several thought patterns and affirmations that I read before I even shower in the morning.

Computer- On the computer I have a sticky note that reminds me of my goals and reminds me to visualize them.  I also have a picture screen saver that has photos of things that represent my goals – cars, houses, money, vacation spots, people climbing mountains to success, and my personal heroes are just some of the pictures.  This way, each time I sit at the computer, I get a glimpse of inspiration from the reminder of what is to come.

Fridge – When I lost over 85 lbs. of fat, I used a sticky note to remind me to make healthy choices.  Try putting a note on the fridge with a simple question.  Is this food the best choice I can make to get me to my dream body?

It may seem hokey, and I have to admit that there have been plenty of times that I’ve been embarrassed when friends come over and see my “silly” notes.  If this is how you feel, or even if you feel this way about your significant other, try to let it go.  They don’t have to live your life, or think your thoughts.  Let them take care of their focus.  Chances are they think it’s silly because they don’t control their focus.  You do whatever it takes to control your focus.

Try putting reminders up at work or even in the car and make sure to keep focused on what you want in your life, rather than whatever happens to float in front of your eyes.

I hope this finds you well,

Ryan

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