Tips to Turn a Negative into a Positive

Are you a negative thinker, or do you know the influence on your life that comes from turning a negative into a positive? It is easier for most to think negatively. It is somehow easier for most people. But you should learn to ban negativity. When you focus on turning a negative into a positive, it takes work, but the results will be astounding.

Viewing the world with this type of perception on a continuous basis is toxic to the mind and body. The more you think of something the greater the chance that something negative will continue to exist. Like attracts like, so if a person is bitter or angry most times, he or she will continue to attract negative situations into their life. On the flipside, a person who finds the positive in every situation whether it is a positive situation or a negative, will be successful inevitably.

There is energy everywhere that cannot be seen, but is definitely felt. When you are near someone who is negative, there is a desire to keep your distance. You may not know exactly why, but it is this kind of energy is a repellent to all positive people and actions. There is an uncomfortable and heavy feeling that surrounds negative people and others simply don’t want to be around that person.

Negativity and pessimism will invade all aspects of your life, so it’s extremely important to learn how to turn a negative into a positive.

How do you View the World?

It starts right there. If you are that person, who thinks everyone is out to make your life miserable, the chances are you are right. Not because it is true but because you think, it’s true. It’s because you’ve attracted those situations to you. Likewise, if you see the many wonderful and positive things in the world, your energy works like a magnet to attract even more positive.

Several techniques exist to help you shift from negative to positive and a few are listed below.

The Use of Affirmations

An affirmation is announcing something repeatedly until it becomes a belief system. In most cases, this is done via self-talk. An affirmation can be negative or positive. In fact, we do it all the time. Sadly, it is usually negative affirmation rather than positive ones. Stop and learn to change that right now.

When you affirm something repeatedly, you have the power to bring that into real existence. If you can accept that to be something true, why not make the choice to turn the negative self chatter into positive responses usingpositive affirmations. Some examples are as follows:

• I am capable of completing this task rather than this task is too hard.
• I am worthy of  happiness rather than I will never be happy.
• I deserve joy from life rather than life sucks.
• I am never going to meet Mr. or Mrs. Right. Instead say Mr. or Mrs. Right will come in grace and perfect ways.

Use Self Hypnosis to Turn a Negative into a Positive

When you think of self-hypnosis you may picture being told to bark like a dog or quack like a duck, but that is television and media. In fact, hypnosis doesn’t work that way. It is a means by which the recipient is assisted by a professional to go deeper in the subconscious to deal with something that may be manifesting negatively. The individual does self-hypnosis alone as the name suggests and it is less formal. In a sense, it is a way to drill home your affirmations and to make you believe. It is easy to learn.

It works like this: Find a comfortable, quiet spot where you will go uninterrupted for at least 15-30 minutes. You can sit or lie down, play soft music or not, and burn a candle or not. The idea is to be as comfortable as you can be so you can open your mind and relax. Take several slow and deep breaths to unwind. At first, focus on counting to five slowly as you breathe in, and five counts as you breathe out. Repeat this breathing exercise for a few minutes and then, in your head, begin reciting an affirmation of your choice.  Find one that really hits home with you.

Doing this exercise each night before falling off to sleep is an efficient way to turn a negative thought into a positive one.

This is a favorite affirmation which I often give to my clients when they begin to feel overwhelmed or they feel stuck. “I believe that I have the power to make my dreams come true, and I grow in strength with every forward step I take.”

Learning to turn a negative into a positive takes practice and effort. The same way it takes practice to learn to do anything well. You have to practice and focus at first, and then it becomes second nature.

Using Tools to Turn a Negative into a Positive

Listen to positive thought CDs or your iPod while you drive to work, take a bath or a walk in nature. CDs also exist that will help with self-hypnosis if you don’t want to make up your own affirmations to say during your sessions.

Here’s a free book of affirmations with my compliments and as a thank you for reading my post. “Positive Affirmations For Success.” I hope you enjoy it.

Journaling is another effective way to change your thoughts from negative to positive. There is something soothing about putting pen to paper and writing out how beautiful you want your life to be. After a while, you will be able to recall these positive experiences whenever a negative thought tries to occupy the same space. This is a great method for learning to turn a positive into a negative. It’s a big adjustment so get help and support if you need it, until changing those thoughts becomes second nature.

Do the Work

Turning the channel from negative self-talk to that of positive self-talk is the beginning of a transformation in your thinking and life, and it will take work to make it effective. 

Positive self-talk doesn’t mean to delude yourself into believing the elephant isn’t in the room. It means that you recognize that there may be areas of improvement without self-sabotage.  If you are obese, telling yourself you aren’t isn’t helping your health. However, telling yourself that you can work out more and eat right more often because you deserve to be in the best health for yourself and your family, is realistic.  

Brilliant words from Ralph Waldo Emerson; “When you finish each day be done with it. What you have done you cannot change. Tomorrow is another day that you can choose to begin with the highest spirit.”

When you learn how you turn a negative into a positive with practice and methods listed here, you will not only change a negative mindset, you will completely change your life.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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The Power of Insight Delivers Big Benefits

Have you ever been in a stressful situation where you used the power of insight? Chances are you have, and it shed a lot of clarity on the problem.

The term “insight” can stand for different things depending on the area of study; however, the common thread is that insight is a sudden strong realization or keen awareness of something. It is different than hindsight. When we talk about the power of insight, we mean one’s ability to use a new shift in perception and understanding, in order to make a situation better or more successful.

Hindsight vs. Insight

The benefit of hindsight is that you get a second chance to make a difference—to do things differently because now you know better. The beauty is in being able to see and acknowledge your past mistakes, and to make improvements based on what you learned from the mistake. You are essentially looking back in order to move ahead, more knowledgeable.

Insight on the other hand is having an “Ah-Ha” moment. Suddenly, you can see that a situation was not as you once believed it to be. The old opinion no longer sticks because your perception has shifted. One is more detrimental than the other is. With hindsight, you may or may not make a mental shift, but you certainly have the opportunity to recognize that the outcome may have been different had you done things differently.

Understanding the Power of Insight

Insight is seeing things through new eyes with a strong awareness. If you believe a thing to be true, it is true. The power of insight means you can finally see that what you once thought was true, now is not. Something is different and you are more perceptive about the situation.

 A true story: Pam is the proud mother of two beautiful teenage girls. They are very close, so much so, that it’s become a problem for all involved. What Pam believed to be true is that if she wasn’t there all the time then something might happen to her daughters. Pam’s overprotection of her daughters had turned to self-doubt and fear. Pam saw that her apprehension was crippling them and herself.  Through communication and relying on the power of insight, Pam replaced her fear with having faith. There was a definite shift. She began to see that her fears were blinding her and were unfounded and irrational. She started thinking more rationally which brought clarity to her opinion and belief. The light went on. This is an example of the power of insight.

Using the power of insight for Pam and her daughters was transformational. The girls began to trust their instincts more, rather than always depending on their mom to be there. Pam reminded herself that her daughters were raised well; they are smart and can take care of themselves. The shift here is profound because Pam’s power of insight allowed her to release them, and her fears. Additionally, it permitted her to see that there are things that she cannot control. What’s more, is that she realized that “harmful” is not lurking around every corner just waiting to grab her girls. Her irrational thoughts were adversely affecting the relationship between her and her daughters until she began to gain insight.

Insight Releases the Hold of Fear

Because Pam was willing to reexamine her fears and really face them head on, she was able to transform her life and her daughter’s lives for the better. That doesn’t mean that those old fears don’t try to resurface from time to time, but with her using the power of insight those fears don’t have the same grip that they once had. It was liberating to Pam and the girls when the stress caused by her fear was set free.

Shift to the Power of Insight

Fear is only false evidence appearing to be real, and no matter what the problem is, when you really face your fears you will see that there is no sound reasoning behind them. Pam’s biggest fear was that her daughters would be hurt or alone and she wouldn’t be able to get to them. So on a piece of paper she wrote down her fears and addressed each one. Next, she asked herself how this was making her feel. She felt helpless to the point that she wouldn’t allow her girls to travel nor would she let them out of her sight for more than a few hours. Once she learned to rely on and use the power of insight to find a solution to her problems, she began to think more rationally. She became more confident in her faith and actions.
Pam continued to flip her fearful responses into positive ones. She realized that if she focused on being prepared rather than being scared, she felt fearless rather than fearful. That’s what the power of insight will do.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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There is Wisdom in Hindsight

“In hindsight I would have done things differently.” I am sure you have heard someone speak those words or, you may have said them yourself. Those words have become legendary.

If you knew then what you know now, what would you do anything differently? Learning from one’s mistakes helps you stop making bad decisions. Most importantly using that information to make better decisions in the present, is known as using the wisdom of hindsight. The meaning of hindsight is to put it simply, learning from past mistakes and not repeating them. It’s having awareness and insight after the fact and drawing on that conscious knowledge to avoid repeating past mistakes.

If you aren’t using hindsight to your advantage you are missing out on the opportunity to make forward strides. Each lesson you learn is making progress in life.

We are human. We make mistakes. We try to do the best we can. However, learning from those mistakes is what differentiates those who don’t continue to slip up, with those that inevitably will. I am sure you know people in your life that never seem to learn from past imperfect decisions or errors in judgment, and yet, continue to repeat those same mistakes. I know that I do. Those are the ones that wonder why nothing ever seems to work out for them. Regardless of the lessons that can be learned in hindsight, they continue to do the same things in the same ways. They seem to be lacking the wisdom of hindsight. Or maybe they are just reluctant to admit to mistakes.

Confucius once said “Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes,” which means don’t beat yourself up for making a mistake. As children, we often learn that a mistake is wrong thus making it feel very unfavorable instead of an avenue for growth. What is learned is that mistakes are not welcomed and perfection is desired. Far too often, this lesson leads to self-defeatist thoughts in our head that demean us because of others reactions toward our mistakes, learned as a child. However, it is necessary to learn that mistakes are simply life’s lessons and using the wisdom in hindsight can steer us towards success.

I often tell people that I am grateful for my mistakes because each one became a part of my reasoning and insight. Mistakes can sometimes cause embarrassment, but you have to take that in stride or you will never move forward in any part of your life. Trust in your insights which sharpen with each experience in hindsight.

Mahatma Gandhi said it best; “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” That is a phenomenal quote.

Here’s a hindsight quote to make you smile;

May you have the hindsight to know where you’ve been, the foresight to know where you are going, and the insight to know when you have gone too far ~ Irish Blessing

Without Mistakes there is no Hindsight

The wisdom of hindsight comes from making mistakes and going through failures. It is your reward for experience and growing. So don’t try to be a perfectionist. The desire to be perfect doesn’t allow you the room to make mistakes and it’s downright stressful.

Without mistakes, there is no gauge to measure success. That is the beauty and wisdom in hindsight. Your mistake teaches you in what direction you should not go in, and helps you see forward. In other words, your hindsight becomes your insight if you are willing to make changes. Most people fail because they make the same mistakes repeatedly. Instead of examining what mistakes were made to see what they should do differently, these people are destined to give up.

Looking Back in Hindsight

Since it cannot be changed; there is no benefit to dwelling in the past. Although your hindsight dabbles in past actions, the benefits remain in the “Now.” It’s about reaching back in hindsight only to see your way forward. To see what course of action, based on past experiences, you should take differently this time.

Use the Wisdom in Hindsight to Your Advantage

The wisdom in hindsight helps in all areas of your life. It doesn’t matter if you use your hindsight to move forward in your business or in your relationship. It succeeds as long as you are willing to work at it. If you do nothing different, you can expect nothing different. Be willing to reflect on your past mistakes and become equally willing to learn from them.

Make changes based on the information you learn to prevent repeated mistakes. Taking action can be challenging but it is the only way to improve your present state.
Foresight is the result of studying patterns from the past. You can prevent these same patterns from entering the future by testing their outcomes based on different decisions made. Repeat the patterns that yield good results and discard those that don’t serve you.

Continuous Wisdom
Decisions made today will be looked at in hindsight from the future. Therefore, the lessons are continuous and for those who are willing to partake of its wisdom, success is continuous. Life is about the journey more than the destination. Sometimes that journey can be a challenge and part of that challenge is being able make better decisions because with the wisdom in hindsight, you now know better.

The Consequence of a Lack of Hindsight
One could argue that the lack of hindsight is insanity. According to Einstein, insanity is doing the same things again and again, expecting something different to come of it. Two percent of the world’s population is successfully rich and it is safe to say this 2% has learned to use the wisdom in hindsight. Does that mean 98% of the population is insane? They may not be clinically insane but you might agree that it is insane to continue living life without learning to practice the wisdom of hindsight. So practice using it when it comes to making decisions.

Don’t be one of those people who continually say, “In hindsight things could have gone better.”

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Winners Have Success Focus

Most would agree that to rise to personal or financial success in your life, you need to have success focus. It is necessary to stay the course and reach those golden goals. Before you can create a mindset to focus on success and discover the keys to success, you first must define your own meaning of success. Everyone’s definition isn’t the same. Being rich would be many people’s idea of success but is that your ultimate definition? It’s a little vague saying that being rich is success. It’s similar to saying I want to fly to paradise. So, where is this place called paradise? To pronounce that Italy, Paris, or Venice is paradise to you is much more specific. You can plan to go to any of those places. It’s the very same thing with success. You can’t go there if you haven’t defined what success means to you. Once you do that, then you can move towards a state of mind called success focus.

Exactly What Does Success Mean to You?

The answer that you personally give to that question is extremely important. Why? Because you cannot strive or plan for your own personal success until you know exactly what it is. Makes sense, right? You will have no direction without changing the word “success” into a real thing. Something you can plan for, measure, track or gauge. It’s that guiding beam of light that keeps you travelling towards it.  Think of it this way, if there was a ship with a captain in the ocean with no set destination where do you think that ship would end up? It might be safe to conclude that it’s destined to drift endlessly, or possibly be shipwrecked eventually. Take that same example now with a captain with a clear destination, would you agree that she or he has a better chance at reaching it?

For everyone who has decided that he or she is going to be successful at something, there are certain key success factors and qualities that are essential to get there.  

A Strong Why

You must believe that what you are doing is worth it. Go after what your vision is of success, and focus on your why. Why are you willing to do what it takes to get to your personal success? Leaving the drudgery of a 50-hour work week to start your own business may be your definition of success. However, why is this success to you? It could be that success means that you will have more time to do other things you want to do, travel, spend more time with people you love, or it could be just being able to call your own shots. Whatever, that “why” is, it has to be strong enough to make you work even when you are not sure how. Knowing the answer to the why will give you a building block to the success focus mindset. It’s a powerful mind motivator and will fortify your ambition to succeed. As the famous philosopher, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche once said, “If the why is strong enough it wouldn’t matter how.”

Discipline is Needed for Success Focus

The desire to be a success has you on point towards your goal, no matter what. That means when your friends are playing, you are working. That is part of the discipline that will compel you to work hard, go on when you run into obstacles and never give up, at least until you have reached your level of what success means. You will be tested hundreds of times, but the more you stay the course it gets easier each time you have to say no to anything that threatens your success focus. You will also reap the rewards when you maintain your success focus with discipline.

Confidence

People who are focused on their success appear to be confident. It is that type of confidence that can’t be shaken.  If you don’t feel you have this level of confidence, fake it. Tell yourself that you will succeed no matter what. Refer back to your “why”, which is why it is so important to establish this upfront. Set time aside every day to have an employee meeting with yourself. During this conference, build your self-confidence in your mission to succeed with the use of powerful affirmations. These meetings don’t have to be longwinded—15-30 minutes should be enough time. Remind yourself that you will succeed no matter what, think about the rewards coming your way…more freedom, money and contentment with reaching that goal that you set for yourself. Reminding yourself constantly of all these incredible things coming your way, is all part of having success focus. The more you accomplish, the greater your confidence grows. There is an idiosyncrasy about most people in general; they have no idea what they are capable of doing, and many give up their success dream at the first appearance of trouble. That group is not able to maintain success focus. Don’t put yourself in this category. Remember, “It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.” —Author Unknown 

Success Focus Takes Determination & Motivation

Determination to stay motivated is needed to keep your success focus when your drive to continue on course starts to slip away. In the beginning, it may have seemed that excitement was a given but you will learn that at various levels it takes determination to jumpstart your enthusiasm when it begins to fade. It can weaken due to distractions, losing interest, obstacles and for many other reasons. If you need to take a short time out to get refocused and energized, by all means do so, but make it a short time out and find ways to recharge your batteries. Remember the why. Picture the rewards, then get your success focus back.

No Room for Self-Sabotage

Even the most driven, motivated, confident and disciplined person has bouts with self-doubt. All the same, the difference between them and those who aren’t successful is success-focused people don’t have time for negative thoughts to take over. These people jump on it as soon as any type of negativity creeps in.

Success Focus is Doomed without Perseverance

The ability to be persistent in the face of obstacles might rank right up there with having a strong why, if you expect to succeed. For some people this characteristic seemed to be evident since childhood while others have to develop it along the way. Nonetheless determination is mandatory to be successful.  To paraphrase Woodrow Wilson, “Genius may be divinely inspired and not everyone can make claim to be genius but all can claim the rights to have perseverance.”

Patience

Success and patience are great allies. One comes as a result the other and yet many fail at this one thing. The lack of patience can prevent success from happening. The secret is to focus not on the journey, but rather than the destination and success will feel as if it is there always.  Patience and inaction are two different things. Being patience doesn’t mean doing nothing in fact it is just the opposite. Success in anything takes time. Keep yourself busy doing all the things you need to do to reach your golden goal for success.  Just because you arrive at a certain level of success doesn’t mean you stop and sit on your laurels. It just means that your success focus got you to the ladder and maybe a few steps up.

Now you know what it takes and it’s up to you just how far you want to go to continue your journey to success. Keep in mind; it is your definition of success and your staying power that will keep you there.

Is this your year for success? Your success focus in the light that leads the way, so keep it sparked with every drop of energy, enthusiasm, and passion that you possess and I guarantee you will get there.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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 Hot Business Ideas 2013

Are you looking for hot business ideas this year to make money online or at home? You can achieve success with these work at home, with some work and commitment.

If you have a desire to break away from the daily work routine, make money online or go into business for yourself, take a look at these hot business ideas to make money online or at home. If you have the desire for change and drive to succeed, then you will can easily make money with any of these hot business ideas.

What makes these businesses so hot? They are in high demand! You can fill that demand and make fantastic money.

How does not being a slave to an alarm clock and working in your pj’s you feel like it, sound? We have researched and found the top hot business ideas to make money online or at home.

9 hot business ideas

Words of advice if looking for at home work opportunities or hot business ideas on the internet; beware of the infinite number of gimmicks, scams and get rich schemes. There are so many people who have been burnt for $1000’s from this kind of unethical business practice. It’s sad, but there are so many work at home, or “get rich quick” scams out there, and it’s difficult to find the legitimate opportunities. So do your research for an at home or online business thoroughly. Here is a legitimate site where you can find lots of real work at home jobs. Legitimate Online Jobs.

I have done the research for you on hot business ideas, so have a look at these businesses that you can easily start, right away with little or no start up costs.

Here are some very hot businesses that can help you start making money at home and online.

Hot Business Ideas You Can Start Now

Consulting-If you have worked for several years in an industry, or have gained expert knowledge and experience in a specific sector or subject; you can start a home based consulting business. If you are organized and very knowledgeable in your field, your reputation will grow as well as clients and your bank account. Bring your business online, and start advertising to reach a wider client audience.

Virtual Business Assistant-VBA’s or VA’s are becoming quite popular with businesses that don’t want to hire full time personnel, or just want part time help. It keeps their overhead low and they don’t need to pay typical employee costs like dental and health. To get into this field, you can join the growing number of VA organizations online or you can specialize as a freelance VA. Most VA’s provide administration assistance, but many offer other business and marketing services. Target a specific industry niche that you are familiar with, such as insurance or real estate, and you will become specialized, and in demand. You can make this a good paying online business.

Virtual Call Center/Technical Support Agent-Many companies are hiring people who work from home to man their call and support centers. The legitimate companies will not charge you any fees, and will train you to work part time or full time for them. The application process often includes; pre-screening, sometimes a background security check, and includes a variety of tests and training. You can often choose your own hours. This is a great online business that you can manage from your home.

Create and Sell Training/Tutorials/Info./Entertainment Videos-Since the inception of YouTube and other popular video sites, being entertained or learning from videos is the top media preference for most people. Videos have also become an integral part of the internet and affiliate marketing business. If you are an expert in “how to”, or offer software demonstrations or entertainment of some kind, this could be a worthwhile and rewarding online business.  

Computer Training, Repair, Tips and Advice-The internet is not going away and neither is the use of computers. Most people have one and many have two or more computers in their home. However, because you own a computer and understand the basics, doesn’t mean you can fix problems when they occur. It is quite the opposite, in fact. If you have strong hardware and software computer skills to kick off an online help business or home based computer repair, chances are excellent that you can develop and grow a sustainable and profitable home and online business.

Copywriting – If you have a talent for writing, there are a infinite number of ways to make money online. Not everyone can write well, yet they may have a product, business or service that they are trying to promote. Copywriters are in huge demand today. Here are a few categories of copywriting that online businesses and marketers are very willing to paying for; ads, articles, blogs, sales copy, email headline titles and content and much more. You can join sites like Elance to get started promoting yourself, or you can freelance.

Stock Photography-If you are a photography hobbyist or expert, there are plenty of opportunities to sell your photos in an online business. People are always looking for interesting or unique photos for their websites, invitations, ads, presentations and for plenty of other uses. One word of caution; unless you have a release approval, do not use images of trademarked brands, anything that is copyrighted or people’s faces that are easily identifiable. You must have written authorization or you could be facing a lawsuit.

Website/WordPress Blog Designer-The demand for website and WordPress blog designers has exploded and is off the charts. Most people who are looking to create an online business are not coders and don’t have the time to learn the steps included in the traditional Cpanel, that most website hosts offer to their clients. They want something that’s easy to maintain and quick to launch. WordPress is a blog publishing application that even non technical users love, because they are so many different theme styles, and it is easy to learn and maintain. This is the business to get into, if you are savvy with WordPress and know the essentials of setting it up for potential clients.

People are making a killing selling these WordPress blog sites. There are some great hot business ideas and this is one of the hottest. Many offer one or more turnkey niche site packages, which could also include; installation on user’s host, graphics, articles, keyword research and Google Adsense and other monetization set up such as ClickBank or Amazon Store. If you want to get into a very lucrative and hot business, and you are skilled with WordPress, this profitable online business is for you.

Life Coach-Do you have a natural gift for helping people? Becoming a certified life coach can be one of the most rewarding careers you will ever find. You can make a great living helping others. Life coaching is a calling, and it’s all about helping people. If you enjoy people, and would like the freedom and flexibility that comes with running your own home-based business, life coaching may be the perfect career for you. You can really make a difference in people’s lives. Getting certified gives you more credibility with your clients.

So what is stopping you from getting a better life with more money and more freedom? Don’t wait. Choose which one of these hot business ideas to make money online or at home, is the right one for you.

These are hot business ideas for 2013. Wishing you success on your new hot money making business, and here is some food for thought: “He was a multi-millionaire. Wanna know how he made all of his money? He designed the little diagrams that tell which way to put batteries in.” Stephen Wright.

Any one of these hot business ideas to make money online or at home will set you on a course for freedom, both financially and personally.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Take a Leap of Faith to Success

We all need to take a leap of faith at some point in our life when a situation is uncertain, and this great quote describes it well. “Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We have all been there, not sure whether to go the next step, or not. That’s one reason why psychics are so popular. People feel that if they know what will happen next, they will make all the right decisions. That is not reality. The certainty is, if you don’t take that leap of faith at certain times in your life, you will never move past go, and breakthrough to success.

What is a Leap of Faith?

Obstacles do not discriminate and no matter who you are or how much you are worth, it is inevitable that life will throw you your share of roadblocks. So, what gets you through it? Sometimes you need a leap of faith.  That is, to take a chance and trust that it will all work out. That means you have to believe in yourself and a higher power.

Can you have Faith without Believing in a Higher Power?

Every person, regardless of their religious beliefs, practices a leap of faith each time that they go to sleep at night because tomorrow is not promised to anyone. You somehow know that you will wake to do it all over again. That’s how every obstacle should be faced that life hands to you. You need to trust somehow that it will be okay.

It doesn’t matter if your faith is in God or the universe or just yourself, faith is what carries you through those difficult times. A leap of faith is knowing that you have what it takes to overcome obstacles to success.

It takes More than a Leap of Faith

Although faith is needed, doing the work is also necessary. You can’t just stand by saying “I have faith that I will succeed” and expect success to happen. Success is obtained by way of unswerving work and taking a leap of faith during times of uncertainty. You must forge ahead even though you may not have all the answers to the questions.

To Leap or Not to Leap

Fear of the unknown paralyzes most people. When you’ve taken stock of your situation and you see that everything is in order and you still are afraid to take action, that’s is when a leap of faith is necessary. However, when you see that financially you aren’t ready to make the move or that you need more time to allow certain matters to take place, that isn’t the best time to leap. You have to also have some degree of common sense.

 “Be not afraid of growing slowly.  Be only afraid of standing still.” – Chinese Proverb

When you hear that inner voice telling you constantly to go for it, some people believe that is God’s way of nudging you in the direction that is best for you to go.  But, again, even if you aren’t the religious type, relying on your inner voice is one of the best things you can do in life.  To depend on your inner self-confidence and intuition is another way of defining faith.

A good example is the Scranton woman who took a leap of faith when she left a promising nursing career to open an organic shop selling her jams and teas. She didn’t know if it would be successful or not, but after the demand for her products started to increase, she figured it would be best to have a central location where people could come rather than showing up at her house. She said, with the support of her family and a lot of faith and prayer she opened her business in 2011. She took that leap of faith that was needed to make her dream come true.

Leap of Faith vs. a Leap of Certainty

When everything is perfect and the “stars are aligned,” it is much easier to make a decision to act. There is no doubt involved. That is what is known as a leap of certainty. However, when taking a leap of faith one is filled with doubt and fear and you leap not knowing what the outcome will be. It takes more courage to commit an act of faith. A leap of certainty is rare in life.

Do it in spite of Fear

“Feel the fear and do it anyway”—Susan Jeffers

When fear is present, it is common to avoid things and not make decisions, but if you continue on this course, you will never find the success that you yearn for. Therefore, it makes sense to conquer the fear of fear itself so that you can go farther. Janet wanted to build niche websites but was too afraid to take the leap. Being a ghostwriter for clients doing this already, she knew that people were making a living at this, but because she was afraid to push pass her fears, she was stuck. She felt safe in her present situation. She read tons of different materials on the various blueprints to making money with niche marketing, but still never made the steps required, for fear of not selecting the right system. The only way that Janet will become unstuck is to take a leap of faith and…Just to it! –Nike

“Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.” - Swedish Proverb.

When you don’t have all the answers and that will be often in your life, you need to reach inside and trust your instincts and inner voice, and take that leap of faith.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Inner Strength Propels Success

Inner strength is the opposite of aggression. It comes from within and is strengthened over time. Everyone has it, although levels of progress vary from person to person. It is tested each time life throws you a challenging blow. How you recover from those challenges determines how strong you really are, within. Inner strength is directly related to willpower and is a well known characteristic of successful people. The stronger your inner strength is, the more control and balance you will have in your life and power to diminish adversity.

Inner Strength and Religion

You don’t have to be a religious person to have the inner strength that comes from within although many people, who are sincere about their faith, seem to exude it. It may be called something different but the meaning and where it is drawn from seem similar. It may be because these individuals find peace and strength from reading his or her scripture but in reality, it is the belief that the scripture is giving them the inner strength that it is the working secret. Even the person who takes the time to journal their thoughts and feelings is receiving the same kind of benefit. It all comes from taking that time to be still and to build your inner peace.  

Mental & Physical Strength

To have inner strength one must have mental and physical strength. They seem to go hand in hand. Building inner strength is much like restoring a muscular and fit body from an obese one. It takes courage and determination. Mental strength is necessary because it permits you to bounce back much like restoring your body flexibility. If you were to suffer a fall you would recover much quicker than if you weren’t in good physical shape. The physical aspect is more than a stance or posture of strength rather it means to take proper care of your physical body as much as you do your mental strength. You don’t have to be a body builder or yoga instructor, but you need to get the proper amount of sleep, eat a balanced diet, and take time to be alone to de stress from life and work.  That becomes the all important foundation to build up your inner strength.

Aggression and Inner Strength Can’t Coexist

The act of becoming aggressive when you are in a challenging situation is an indication that your inner strength isn’t developed. When it is, the need for aggression is no more. It is replaced with calmness, confidence and inner peace. You don’t often see someone who possesses inner strength lose their cool in a stressful situation. They have learned to keep their composure and deal reasonably with uncomfortable or tense situations. They draw on that all important inner strength and wisdom.

How to Develop your Inner Strength

The first thing you need to do is learn not to focus on what you lack, or to take things personally.  Your centre should be on improving your strengths and abilities and learning lessons. When you give attention to what you think you lack, you are only zapping your ability to do more in the areas that you are strong. With each setback and disappointment in life, there comes the opportunity to learn from it and grow your inner strength. That’s where the power and wisdom comes from. When you react in anger and rage to a situation, you are giving those emotions the power. That is what registers in your brain and those emotions come bubbling up every time you are faced with a similar situation. That is what rules your reaction and behavior, not your inner strength. When you take the time and focus on how you want a situation to work out, that helps to build up your inner strength. It changes you from an emotional thinker to a rational thinker. Inner strength comes from the mind, body and soul.  

Steps to Stronger Inner Strength

You can fortify your inner strength. Begin by creating a list. Make a two column list of all the things that you are good at, and those that might need work. Once the list is finished, work your way down both columns starting with your strengths. Praise yourself for being strong in this area. Review what makes you strong in this area—maybe recall an event that reinforced this inner strength. Move to the other column that list your areas of self improvement. Write down why you feel development is needed and think of ways to build in that area. Affirm your power. You are as strong as you feel you are in any area. Inner strength begins in the mind. Alternate between strengths/praise and areas of improvement/affirmation until you’ve worked your way down the entire list. What you are doing is asserting your strengths and identifying the elements that need attention and growth. No one is born with fully developed inner strength. It takes work and life experience

Your list is a place to return your thoughts as you work on building your inner strength in the areas that need it the most. With your list in hand, stand in front of the bathroom mirror (with the door closed of course) and have a direct conversation with self. Remind yourself that any of your insecurities were accrued and now it is time to flip the script.  Observe what thoughts come up and address each one with the gentleness of a nurturing parent. Say, it’s okay that you were afraid of (fill in the blank) but that was then and this is now. “I am no longer afraid to speak my mind in this situation. I can handle this.”

Affirmations for Inner Strength

Read through these powerful inner strength affirmations and believe in yourself and your abilities to handle anything that comes your way. The more often you repeat them, the more you will believe in yourself and reinforce your inner strength.

The Rewards of Inner Strength

Building inner strength is a lifelong process, but that doesn’t mean that it will take a lifetime to see results. You can measure your development by the way you feel and recover mentally and physically from challenges, which once caused you strife. The price for such progress is the uneasy feeling of pushing yourself beyond boundaries and perhaps ruffling the feathers of a few, but the rewards are priceless. A person with inner strength can face anything life throws their way. It will help you deal with, and rebound from, setbacks, disappointments, and life difficulties. When you are confronting any one of the challenges of life, it will become second nature to reach inside and find your inner strength.

“I do believe that when we face challenges in life that are far beyond our own power, it’s an opportunity to build on our faith, inner strength, and courage. I’ve learned that how we face challenges plays a big role in the outcome of them.” This is one of my favorite quotes about inner strength, and was written by Sasha Azevedo.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Looking for Great Business Ideas?

Each and every person dreams of being his or her own boss and looks for great business ideas that can take him or her out of the proverbial rat race. If you are aiming to have a business of your own, then you are one of the bold few who have decided to take more control of their lives. Here are some hot business ideas to get you the juices flowing.

There are so many great business ideas that exist and you can even find lists of these online. So start doing some research in your areas of interest. You know; something you feel passionate about. If you would like to make use of a great business idea that already has a system structure in place, opt for a franchise. You can invest in this kind of business and not have to go through the entire process of building up your own. With most franchises, ther marketing has already been done for you. If you decide to have your own business later, you can learn from the system that you already have. There are so many franchises that are super money making machines. From coffee, to pizza, clothing, consultants, cell phones and many mores. Before you venture in, do your homework and find out as much information as you can on the franchise industry you want to get into.

Great Business Ideas for Start Ups

If you are more inclined towards start-up businesses, be ready to pour in a lot of time and hard work into this endeavor. I can’t stress this enough. You can get business ideas by simply making a clear assessment of your talents and skills. Ask yourself what you are good at and start from there. Are you a software expert? Do you know anything about the beauty and cosmetics industry? Health foods is huge right now. think about opening a tanning salon. The options for great business ideas is virtually endless.

If you do not have a particular talent or skill to offer, then take a good look around you. Some business ideas were born out of a need that was not met by the current consumer market. Levi Strauss came up with the idea of making jeans in 1873 because workers needed durable pants that were comfortable enough to work in. A simple idea that became a staple in everyone’s closet. There are so many opportunities for great money making ideas. Another example that came out of a need, is the simple post it note, which came as a result of glue that was thought to have no use because it wasn’t sticky enough. Post it notes are now one of the 5 top selling office supply products in North America. Not bad for what was originally thought of as a failure. Great business ideas can come from anywhere.

Study Everyday Products to Get Great Business Ideas

To generate other business ideas, examine the products around you and think of ways to improve these. A successful mother did not like the maternity clothes available and longed for more stylish ones. She designed better maternity clothes which turned into a real business because many women wanted these as well. So you see the old adage, “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it,” does not apply to generating great business ideas.

Food trucks have taken off in North America as the newest trend to eating gourmet, fast food, healthy and so many other types of foods. If you love to cook, but don’t want the hassle of all the red tape for opening a restaurant, look into buying a van or truck and transforming it into an amazing take out on wheels.

Create your own cookook. You can make a speciality cookbook for cakes, cookies, barbecue, cupcakes, breads or dozens of other foods.Check out some information on how to get started making your own cookbook here.

Love jewellery? Start designing your own. You can sell at flea markets, on eBay and many other venues, including selling on your own website.

Start talking to people who have their own business to learn exactly what is involved. If you want to be your own boss, then now is the time to start working towards that goal. All it takes is a great business idea and a need and you have the recipes for success. 

The world is filled with amazing things and people that can inspire you to come up with your own great business ideas so start thinking today!

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Try to Avoid Toxic People

Unfortunately in this life there are times when you will have to deal with an undesirable facet of society, known as toxic people. They are not difficult to recognize. You know the ones that can dampen your mood with just a few short sentences, and have anything, but a positive attitude. They are prone to being negative no matter how well their life is going. Toxic people rarely feel content. Seemingly never satisfied or grateful for anything in this world, toxic people quite often feel they have a mistaken sense of entitlement. It’s as if it’s their world and no one should have more or enjoy life, more than them.

I’ve seen the unattractive characteristics of toxic people far too many times over the years and can spot them fairly quickly. Full of negativity, these people seek solace by spreading malicious gossip; they will lie to make themselves appear superior and will attempt to make others come across as a failure. Many seem find pleasure in excessive use of alcohol or drugs, or some other destructive habit.  Toxic people spread their negativity like a malevolent disease and many find delight in other people’s distress.

To those that know them well, toxic people often appear to have two distinct personalities and frequently become expert manipulators. Toxic people never take responsibility for their mistakes or choices that they make; it is always someone else’s fault when things go wrong. They seem to gain a certain sense of power by inflicting themselves and their views on the vulnerable and they go to great effort to chip away at the happiness or success of others. Some are psychology abusive and can leave you feeling confused and second guessing yourself.

Toxic people try to lure you into their world of negativity first by charming you, then by whittling away your self confidence, until one way or another; you become an integral part of their pessimistic existence.

How to Spot Toxic People

You will find toxic people everywhere.

At work – These are the people who seem to love to dish the dirt on their work colleagues. They frequently find something or someone to complain about every day. Usually they are under achievers, but not always. Somewhat like a chameleon, they can change their entire persona when the need arises. But the one thing toxic people cannot seem to hide, is their negative outlook. If you encounter someone who has toxic characteristics at your place of work, find a way to minimize your dealings with these kinds of people. They will feign concern and friendship, but keep your distance because they can cause many problems for you with their cynicism and contempt they feel for those who appear to be in a better place than they are. In the minds of toxic people, they feel they are deserving and no one else. Once you allow them in, they will cunningly try to engage your trust, and then pull the rug out from under you. If you must interact with toxic people at work, make it as negligible as possible and never confide anything to them that you don’t want repeated to others

Friends or acquaintances – It’s a tough situation when you have a toxic person as a friend. It happens though. Maybe you grew up together or thought you found a wonderful ally when you were down in your life, and you began hanging out regularly. Then, the first thing you know, they are firmly situated in your life. You will come to recognize there is something wrong with your friendship when you don’t feel support and you are habitually criticized for choices or decisions you make. This becomes really apparent when you begin to enjoy any level of popularity or success. Toxic people or friends do not share in your joy and they are not loyal to you. You will soon discover how negative they are, when they constantly bring down your mood with their complaining and pessimism. They love to pass judgment on your life, your work, your family and everything else. Some will have a difficult time letting go of a toxic person especially if they have been in your life for a while. However, you will come to understand whey they are called “toxic people.” They can literally make you sick with worry and stress. If you want to get rid of a toxic person, start creating some distance between you. Seek out other friends anr social situations.

Family – The problem with having toxic people in your own family is of course, you can’t easily escape being around them. Toxic family members can really take a toll on you. You may love them, but you can’t stand being around them, or listening to their constant complaining or criticism. They are dissatisfied with their life, so it only makes sense to them, to bring everyone else down. You don’t need to make an enemy out of that toxic family member, just limit the time you spend with them. Constantly being exposed to the cynicism and negativity from this family member will always leave you feeling unhappy and tense. They will stomp on your dreams and goals if you allow them to. Unresolved anger and even jealousy plays a big part in their negative attitude. Optimism does not seem to belong in their vocabulary. Don’t get into the habit of disclosing your feelings to this person as they often use that in retaliation for some unknown slight they may feel from you. Keep your time to family gatherings and always counter a negative comment they may make, with a positive one. Don’t allow them to get under your skin as this gives seems to fuel their pleasure and power. Toxic people can really cause damage in your life with their psychological abuse and rage, so steer clear of them.

Traits of Toxic People

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As you can clearly see, I am not a fan of toxic people. These are common traits I have observed and had experience with, over many years, from this type of person.

1. They are filled with negativity and have the ability to immediately bring down your mood.
2. Anger and rage play a big part in their life. They are prone to angry outbursts quickly and easily.
3. They constantly complain about their life, but do nothing to change it.
4. Everyone else is always blamed for their problems.
5. Very often they have narcissist personalities and are malicious gossipers.
6. Toxic people often drink to excess or rely on other substances to get by and forget their misery.
7. Habitual criticism is part of their daily routine and they are psychologically abusive.
8. Toxic people are very self absorbed and are rarely happy about anything.
9. They are brimming over with self pity.
10. They don’t really understand gratitude or appreciation for anything they have.

If you recognize some or all of these traits in a number of the people in your life, it’s a good idea to create some distance between you and them. Better yet, get rid of the toxic people in your life if at all possible because they will cause you more misery than you can imagine.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Attitude is Everything

There is a lot written about the importance of having a great attitude if you expect to reap the benefits of success, and yet so many people just don’t make the connection that attitude is everything. What if your attitude determined your happiness, would you concentrate more on having the right attitude? Well consider yourself enlightened. Because a positive mental attitude makes a difference in everything and is the foundation to success in all areas off your life including; relationships, creating wealth and benefitting from a thriving business. But it all comes down to the outlook you have and the way you deal with people and events. In other words, you need to remember that attitude is everything. Your attitude is your personal power to succeed or fail. A positive attitude is a can do attitude – meaning you can do anything you set your mind to.

Let me give you an example of how attitude affects everything; would you prefer doing business with from a smiling, pleasant person, or dealing with someone with a scowl and a negative attitude? We have all been there – having to put up with someone that is surly and difficult deal with. You can’t wait to get far away from someone like that.   

Why is Attitude so Important

Most people would agree that the mind is powerful and that without it the body could not exist. Attitude or your state of mind is equally as powerful to how you see the world. Seeing the world through a positive attitude yields positive results. Likewise, seeing the world via a negative attitude will yield negative results. Can it really be that simple? Yes, it certainly can!

A Mind Shift to Attitude is Everything

The word “attitude” is associated typically with a person who is in a bad mood. You rarely hear someone say “check your attitude,” or “they need an attitude adjustment,”when they’re referring to a person with a pleasant temperament. Attitude means more than just shifting your mood for the moment. It is more about a shift in your perception overall. Your attitude, whether positive or negative, is a choice. At every moment you alone make the decision to be optimistic or pessimistic about a particular situation— not anybody else. Although attitude can be influenced by life’s challenges, the mind-set choice is ultimately up to you. You have the power to sway your perception either positively or not. Your attitude is everything and can alter the way your day and life shapes up, one way or another – from good to great or from bad to downright awful.

There is something called law of attraction, which states that what you think about most is what you bring about most. If you can believe that such a law exists in the universe then consider how your attitude could influence how you progress in your life. Let’s look at an example, John had a rough upbringing and he saw his parents constantly struggle, only to get nowhere. His attitude or perception of life might be negative because of that.  John goes through his teens thinking, life is just too hard and no matter what he does, he is going nowhere. In a similar example, Janet was raised to think that anything is possible and that life is good overall, even though there can be difficult times. A supportive single mother who told Janet often that she was special and capable of anything, garnered her a positive attitude. It was reinforced that she could do pretty well anything that she wanted in life as long as she was willing to work at it and that she was not defined by her circumstances. Now that John and Janet are adults, who do you think is responsible for John not having much and Janet for having a life of abundance? If you answered John is responsible for his life and Janet is responsible for her life you are absolutely right. But, it was each of their different attitudes towards life that got them there.

Attitude is Everything–Taking Responsibility for Yours

By now, the benefit of a positive outlook on life should be obvious, but for so many knowing how to take responsibility for their attitude is a challenge. It starts now! Where you are presently in your life should be your focus. It is never too late to make positive changes and you own your attitude which means you can make the desired changes. How your attitude sucked before doesn’t matter. What matters is that you are willing to take responsibility for it now.

Adopting a positive outlook is as easy as being actively present and seeing the light in every situation. No one expects that you should go around with a permanent smile pasted on your face even in the dark times, but when you are grounded with a positive attitude, it reinforces internal strength. Having a positive attitude means being realistic about the situation as opposed to expecting doom and gloom. It means taking action and not expecting that just positive thoughts will bring about the results you expect. It means more than just wishful thinking. Building a positive outlook starts from within. If you are more like John in the example above, there is still hope. However, personal work is necessary to make a shift in your attitude towards life. Start now to make adjustments and you will quickly see changes begin to occur – good changes.

How to Develop the Attitude that Serves You

Switch Channels. Begin understanding the power of positive affirmations and use them daily.  Decide now that you will replace the negative, non-productive self-talk with positive, affirming conversations with self. For example, if you often say, “life sucks.” “This is too difficult.” “I will never be happy.” It is time to replace this type of negative conversation with “Life if good.” “I am more than capable to meet this challenge.” “I am willing to do more for myself to bring forth some happiness.” “I am strong and in control and nothing will beat me down.”

Ease up. Life can be challenging but remind yourself that you are never given more than you can handle. Think about how mundane life would be if everything turnout the way you always expected. It is about the journey not the destination. It’s about how you handle situations and begin to expect good things to happen, not anticipating the worst.

Re-evaluate the people that you associate with. By networking and hanging out with positive people, you remain more positive. The overall energy will shift to positive. You will find that you have more energy and a sincere willingness to do more.  Likewise, if most of your friends are naysayers it is time to ask yourself why you need them in your life. The only purpose they serve is to sabotage your positive attitude.

If you are still think that having a positive attitude is easier said than done, then why not challenge yourself for one week and see what happens? What have you got to lose – a negative attitude? Surround yourself with positive people, place, situations and focus on reading positive quotes.

Positive Attitude Quotes

“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne Dyer 

“Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.” Tom Blandi

 “Sometimes we are limited more by attitude than by opportunities.” Anonymous

“Attitude is the determining factor between success or defeat, happiness or sadness, and between growth or immaturity.” Anonymous 

People, who are positive and truly understand that attitude is everything, are internally stronger, have more happiness in their life and have less emotional reaction and attachment to unpleasant situations.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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The Desiderata Poem is Unforgettable

I remember the first time I heard the Desiderata Poem, or Desiderata Prayer as it is commonly referred to, and it has held a special place in my heart and life ever since. I listen to it whenever I need inspiration that comes from hearing powerful words that have deep meaning for me. The Desiderata poem will really make you take pause in your life to reflect and think.

My Personal Encounter with the Desiderata Poem

At a certain point in my life, I was going through some very emotional times and was very upset, so one day I decided to take a drive and attempt to clear my head. It was one of those periods in life that most of us encounter, when everything seems to be going wrong at the same time. There were several very big transitions happening in my life that were pretty dramatic and unexpected. I was feeling lost and heartbroken and searching for answers. Wrought with despair, I pulled into a quiet little park overlooking a pretty lake that glistened in the morning sun. Soft waves lapped against the shore in a mesmerizing rhythm and I was surrounded by the gentle sounds of nature. Caught up with so many confusing thoughts swirling around in my mind, tears began to well up in my eyes. Then suddenly I heard it; a soothing melody playing on the radio and riveting words that seemed to reach out for my undivided attention.

I listened intently as I increased the radio volume. The more I heard, the more I began to have a sensation of peace and comfort that arrived with each phrase that penetrated the morning air. The world seemed to go quiet around me and  had a powerful sensation that someone or something, was reaching out to me.

The Desiderata poem was incredibly moving and had a remarkable impact on that day. I was wishing I could hear it one more time.

I got through that stressful period and I definitely believe a major transformation occurred inside of me that day. For me, hearing the Desiderata poem was a spiritual awakening. 

The following day I went out and bought the audio and a big Desiderata poster to hang on my wall, which I still have to this day. My first encounter with the Desiderata poem happened many years ago and has been an integral part of my life ever since. Whenever life gets hectic or stressful for me, I take a few minutes to put on my headphones and listen to the recording of Desiderata. For me it is a powerful life message and it grounds me. I feel like I can face anything.

The Desiderata Poem History and Meaning

There are a lot of theories and historical accounts regarding the Desiderata Poem and how it came to be. The word Desiderata is Latin and the meanings are slightly varied, but essentially it stands for; “things wanted, needed, or necessary or things desired, but not realized.”

History has it that the author is Max Ehrmann, who was a poet and lawyer that lived in Indiana from the years1872 to 1945. It is alleged that the Desiderata poem was inspired by a deep longing that he wrote down in his diary. There is also belief that it was found in a Church. Whatever you choose to believe, is up to you. The Desiderata poem became immensely popular during the 1960’s during the “make peace, not war” movement.

Whatever the truth is, I fell in love with Desiderata during a bad time in my life, and I hope you will find the same inspiration and peace in these words that I have, during my life.

The Desiderata Poem/Prayer

This video has the original Desiderata audio that I listened to on that unforgettable day many years ago. It made me think and look at my life, and life in general, with different eyes and a changed philosophy. The poem is full of wisdom and guidance and will provide you with hope and peace if you open up your heart and mind.

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It is my fervent wish that the Desiderata poem or prayer will bring serenity to your thoughts and peace to your soul in trying times, just as it did for me all those years ago.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Learn to Deal with Obstacles to Success

If you expect to be successful (whatever that may be for you), then you have to realize obstacles to success are going to be inevitable.  You can look at obstacles as stepping stones or better yet, an initiation into the ranks of personal success and the path to prosperity. Those unavoidable obstacles to success come in many different forms that usually start with you. When you get your mind wrapped around the concept that you will face obstacles, then you can prepare yourself and get through them. Keep in mind that nothing ever goes exactly to plan, so always have a backup plan for the significant goals and stay positive. Learning to overcome obstacles is a secret to success.

Conquering Obstacles to Success Means Overcoming Self Doubt

One of the most prevalent obstacles to success is self-doubt. Everyone has it from time to time but only the successful won’t allow self-doubt to linger. Because of self-doubt, many people fail to even to get off the starting block. If you don’t believe you can succeed then of course you can’t. It is just that simple. Successful people don’t wonder if they can succeed, they wonder when they will succeed. See the difference? With a strong belief in yourself, there is no problem that can stand in the way of you achieving your ultimate success.

When in Rome…Mimic Those Who Are Successful

If you want to learn how to overcome obstacles to success copy the people who are already successful.  Take the opportunity to observe how thriving people handle difficulties when they pop up. They use stumbling blocks it as a way to better their success. They become more creative. For example, a new business owner who is launching a new hair care line received negative feedback from a few first test trails. Instead of giving up, she decided to use the negative feedback to make her product better.  Not once did she turn the negative feedback into something personal.

Another more popular example is Domino pizza. Instead of packing it up from all the negative comments they received, the owners decided to listen and make the changes needed to improve their pizza and reputation. Not only did they make the needed changes, they used the negative feedback in their favor by using it in their advertisements by calling on those who would try their product again. They put their egos aside and focused on the bigger picture; to get back into the pizza game in a big way. They turned a negative into a positive and business has dramatically improved.

Being Paralyzed by Obstacles to Success

Having a fear of obstacles to success is much like having a fear of failure; they are both paralyzing. Each will make it difficult to succeed if you let them take hold. Expect obstacles and when they arrive, you won’t be taken aback. Instead, you can view each obstacle to success as a way to keep you on your toes and become better with each attempt. Be rest assured that when you overcome each problem you will be the better for it and closer to your goal of success. It’s like anything you set out to do in life; you normally don’t become an expert right off the bat. It takes trial and error. That is the heart of true success because it builds a solid foundation of confidence and ingenuity inside of you. That is what drives those who seek success, to achieve it.

Attitude is Everything

“When life gives you lemons make Lemonade.” – Author Unknown

That is a simple quote but holds a powerful message for facing obstacles to success. The way you perceive obstacles along the path to success will determine how well you will succeed. When they come up, ask yourself “What can I learn from this?” “How should I proceed now that I am aware of this obstacle?”

Never Give Up

Whether you decide to regroup and go through or around the barrier, to quit is never an option. Even if it means that you have to start over, that would be better than quitting. If you allow yourself to give up, then you will certainly never reach success of any kind and failure is your destination.

“Winners never quit and quitters never win.” –Vincent Lombardi

Improve your Problem Solving Skills

To overcome the inevitable obstacles of life and success no matter what your pursuit happens to be, problem-solving skills are essential. You build your problem solving skills with each setback. The more obstacles to success that you defeat, the sharper those skills will become. Think of it like learning a new language; when you learn each new word, those words become an entire sentence.

Practice Patience

The obstacles to success include being frustrated with the level of progress achieved. Often we are so focused on the destination that we don’t see the small and crucial steps taken to get there. Take the time to give yourself credit for staying the course and realize that success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes patience and perseverance.

To Resist is Futile

What you resist the problem only persists; it doesn’t magically go away. Embracing obstacles to success instead of resisting them is a step in the right direction. Each obstacle is a sign that something needs your attention. So don’t try to avoid, ignore or forget them. Just deal with them one at a time and the chance of the same obstacle returning is slight

Stay Healthy

A common thread with successful people is that they stay in good health. Exercise and eating properly will help you stay fit and mentally alert, and that will help you deal better with the stress caused by obstacles of success.

Present day president Barack Obama and the first lady Michelle both rise as early as 5am to work out before their respective day begins. Imagine the obstacles they face every day!

Taking care of you includes giving yourself at least 15 minutes of positive self-talk every day. In this time, visualize yourself resolving the obstacles one by one. Play with the details making them as vivid as you can.  Now head out the door knowing and feeling like you’ve already succeeded.

We all face obstacles to success at certain times in our life, but the ones that move forward are those who practice these methods consistently.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Compelling Quotes for Positive Change

At times, it may seem that life is tougher than customary, things aren’t going your way, or maybe you doubt your abilities;time for positive change quotes. Positive change quotes are amazing and provide uplifting inspiration for so many. Just reading these can help shift a negative mood into a positive one and can provide encouragement when striving to attain your personal success goals.

This page is dedicated to those that need a shot in the arm, or a boost of inspiration toward positive change and perhaps embarking on a little risk taking. You can have access to these quotes for positive change anytime; just bookmark this page.  

Life’s Purpose

The purpose of life is to live life with purpose — Robert Byrne

Often the question arises about the purpose of life and depending on whom you ask you are sure to get a different answer. But really, life’s purpose can only be determined by the one living it. Take this time to consider how you can live your life with purpose.

Quotes for Positive Change About Attitude

Dress to meet your destiny—Coco Channel

Coco Channel said it best. We should always dress our best. There is something special about waking up and putting on makeup, taking extra time with your hair, and putting on your best suit and tie. It can virtually shift your frame of mind and make you feel prosperous and upbeat. Dress the part for what you expect and watch the universe usher it in.

“Whether you think you can or can’t either way you are right.”– Henry Ford

So many people fail before they get started. This may be due to fear but it has more to do with how one views his or her capabilities. Successful people don’t doubt if they will succeed, to them it is just a matter of when. Are you committing self-sabotage? If you are telling yourself, “it won’t work”, “He will never be interested in me” or “I will never succeed at anything or have any kind of personal success.” You are setting yourself up to fail. Your thoughts and words have weight and immense impact on the outcome and each time that you feel you won’t succeed, well, you won’t. It’s just that simple. Just imagine if you shift those thoughts to something in your favor. All it takes is unwavering belief that you can. If you say it enough times you will begin to believe it and the tides will shift in your favor.

“What you resist persists.” — Carl Jung

Making Mistakes

One of the best lessons to learn in life is that mistakes are gifts. So many people don’t feel this way, however. Instead, they fear or avoid mistakes or worse, punish themselves for making them. Remember, it is all in the way you view the situation that gives it power. Consider what Gandhi and Mary Pickford had to say about making a mistake the next time you feel like beating yourself up over one.

“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.”–Mahatma Gandhi 

“If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down.”  –Mary Pickford

Change Something

If things aren’t working in your life, maybe it’s time to make change. Many people are adverse to change and those are the ones that never move forward. Life is a continuous round of changes and in order to survive in some case, you have to bring in personal change. If your job is going nowhere, do something about it. Take courses, start looking for a better job, or start a small business. Do something to change the course of your life; otherwise you are looking at a pretty unhappy, drab existence. The same goes for staying in a miserable relationship. Ask yourself if that’s what you want for the next 20 years; to feel totally dissatisfied. The following quotes on positive change really drive the message home to make changes when things aren’t working.  

“By changing nothing, nothing changes.” -Tony Robbins

“When in doubt, choose change.” -Lily Leung

“Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.” -Walter Anderson

Quotes for Positive Change When Taking a Leap of Faith

“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls” — Joseph Campbell

It can be scary jumping from a place and not knowing where you will land. That’s what is required with a leap of faith. However, it doesn’t mean don’t look before you leap. In fact, it is recommended that you take a good look at where you are going and if you are in a position to get there; meaning your finances are in order and you’ve done your research. In other words, you are encouraged to do your homework, after that let go, and let God.

Always Aim to be Different

“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different”–Coco channel

Coco Channel was eccentric and obviously wise. So many people are afraid of what others will think that they try harder to fit in rather than to be different. That won’t work in business or life for that matter because that makes you expendable. But to be irreplaceable means to secure your spot in life. No one can do it quite like you when you are not afraid to be different.

Never Quit

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”—Theodore Roosevelt”

The thought of quitting is natural when the tides are high but just know that no one ever made it to success by quitting. Take a break if you must to regroup and to rethink your strategy if you must but don’t you quit. The next time the thought of quitting crosses your mind, please consider these positive change quotes to get you through it.

 “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” —Confucius

“Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”

—Harriet Stowe 

Reaching for positive change in your life is a good thing; otherwise you will become stagnant in so many ways. Without change you cannot grow into the content and happy person that God intended for you in this life. But it doesn’t magically happen. You have to initiate action and you are responsible for helping yourself.

Don’t sit around waiting for something to happen, start making those changes today and watch your life transform. When you need a little shove or inspiration to get you started, spend some time reading quotes for positive change.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Influence Others with Personal Magnetism

What is personal magnetism? You’ve seen them; they are the people that others just naturally gravitate towards. They appear to always exhibit a positive attitude and have amazing persuasion techniques. They are like magnets with their drawing power, thus the term personal magnetism. Personal charisma is another term used to define that special something– that ability to influence people. These people have an amazing appeal and seem fascinating to those around them.

What’s the Big Deal about Having Personal Magnetism?

The big deal is that those with it usually get what they want and those without it, don’t. Famous people like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Marilyn Monroe and Oprah are good examples. Thankfully, you don’t have to be as popular as these people are, to project personal magnetism. That would be intimidating to some, say the least. Nonetheless, the people that have the ability to light up a room with just their presence definitely have something going in their favor. That is of course, personal magnetism.

Qualities of Personal Magnetism

• Emotional Connection—their ability to sway the emotions of those they meet is definitely a useful quality to have. They seem to bring out the best emotions in everyone around them.
• Sensitivity—He or she are easy to approach. They have sensitivity to people’s feelings and have the ability to make people feel that they matter.  He or she can make you feel special.
• Self Control—to have personal magnetism one processes self control. You won’t find this person out of control ever because they don’t view their role in the world as one of helplessness.
• Engaging—it is difficult not to be drawn in by his or her powerful ability to communicate. It is as if you hang on their every word or better yet, your eyes watch their lips as if you could catch each word as it flows off their tongue.

Would you agree that having these kinds of qualities is a big deal and could assistance you in your life whether it is in business or personal relationships? Well of course you would.

Career

Just imagine how far you could go on your chosen career path with personal magnetism. People would want to do business with you because you would exemplify trustworthiness and competency.

Relationships

The same holds true in your personal relationship with your wife, husband or friends. Just imagine the levels that you could reach together.  

Take Significant Steps

Shine the light away from yourself and on to others. Don’t spend time talking about your worth instead focus on making others feel valuable.  This step trips many people up because so many people want the focus on themselves. It has to be all about them. There lies the amazing secret. You make others feel valuable an in turn you become more valuable in their eyes. They want more of you.

Be transparent. Don’t be afraid to show that you are just like others. You feel, you laugh and you cry when necessary. Most importantly show people that you are YOU. You are authentic and not trying to be something that you are not. Many people often try to emulate others they admire and whether you know it or not, others can see right through that façade. It’s your uniqueness that makes you stand out.

Be purposeful and don’t apologize for being passionate about an idea. However, know the difference between venting and showing how passionate you are about a topic.

Serve others. Similar to the first step show others that you are willing to help and provide support when needed. The smallest gesture of help will go a lot farther.  There is no room for ego here.

Stand by your word. You word is your bond and when people know that you won’t compromise it for anything, you gain their trust even if they didn’t like you at first. You will become admired as someone who is dependable and that is a wonderful trait.

Laugh at life (and yourself) and know that it is a journey. A person who vents and mopes about life’s challenges isn’t showing that he or she is charismatic. Instead, demonstrate to others that you can rise about adversity and celebrate life. That positive attitude becomes contagious.

Become an Ambassador

People will remember how you made them feel more than anything else. Having personal magnetism is more about how you make others feel than it is about building yourself up to a certain status. Take Tony Robbins for example, he possesses magnetism not because he is well off and special. He is genuine and people see that he sincerely has spent the bulk of his life trying to help people develop their own personal magnetism and power, thus increasing his own self-stock.

Life rewards us for being our brother’s keeper so to speak. Again, it doesn’t have to be on just a grand scale as Mr. Robbins, it could be on an everyday level such as giving a genuine smile to a passerby or opening the door for the person coming behind you. Imagine that you’ve been assigned the job as ambassador for the universe and it is your job to make other’s feel valued, then you in turn will be rewarded with personal magnetism; just imagine that.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Coping With Beginnings and Endings

There’s no doubt about it; this life of ours is a myriad of changes and filled with beginnings and endings. New beginnings can bring joy, anxiety, anticipation and a whole range of strong emotions, particularly when a new beginning is related to a relationship, marriage, a new job or career or a major residential move. Perhaps your financial situation took a hit or better yet, an upturn. These are all profound changes and downright intimidating in some cases, but we all face them and must deal with them. How you handle and settle in with these kinds of life transitions can mean the difference between acceptance and success, or an attitude of negativity and failure to integrate in many ways. If you think about it, the Universe and God has been sending you signs that you are due for a change or a new beginning. If you chose to ignore those signs, those changes will come when unexpected. It is a push to get you where you should be.

 That is what beginnings and endings are all about.

Endings on the other hand can be traumatic, sad and dramatically life changing, but again, we will all face endings at some time or another. Losing a loved one or terminating a relationship or marriage can send your life spinning out of control with overwhelming sorrow and anger. These kinds of endings can radically alter your everyday life and sometimes your belief system. Losing someone who has been a part of your life for a long time is painful and often makes you feel empty inside. There’s a sense of wanting to give up because you don’t feel you have the strength to carry on, especially without that special person in your life. But it is imperative that you persevere and learn to cope and move forward. It’s important to remember there is a purpose to our life and people who rely on us. Think about your purpose and those who love you and count on you.

I believe people come into your life for two reasons; one reason is to learn and the other reason is, you are given a supreme gift to cherish as long as you can. Losing someone to tragedy leaves you with the memories. But there is more; it is with gratitude and thanks that you should look back on their life and your time with them. They were a gift given to you.

If you are in a relationship that is full of abuse or cheating, ask yourself if that is what you truly want? Of course the answer to that, is no. In that case this type of ending is a Blessing.

Beginnings and Endings are Inevitable

You can’t run away from, or avoid beginnings and endings in your life. They will come whether you want them or not. But with each passing day and new experience that you encounter, you will learn, gain understanding and build internal strength. It is these three skills that help you to prepare for, and deal with beginnings and endings in your life.

If you are open and receptive, you can sense when change is looming and prepare somewhat for these changes.

Tips to Deal with Beginnings and Endings

For work or business, you can see the signs of an oncoming decline, If you just stay put and take no action, you will be caught in the turmoil of a business failure or layoff. However, if you get ready by trying out a new business strategy or begin searching for a new job before the inevitable happens, your mind had accepted the change that is coming, and you are dealing with. You are being proactive and the effect is reduced. If you let your fear control you, then you are placing yourself in the worst possible situation and the impact on you will be much greater.

“Beginnings are usually scary and endings are usually sad, but it’s the middle that counts. You have to remember this when you find yourself at the beginning.” Sandra Bullock

If your relationship has severely deteriorated or you are dealing with any kind of abuse, then it is time to do something about it. Don’t sacrifice yourself for the sake of children you may have together, as they are suffering too. Don’t stay because you think it is easier. It is not easier. It is easier to get out and start a new beginning. Get help from families or friends or support agencies, if you need to because sooner or later, the predictable will happen and the relationship will end.   

 “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Maria Robinson

If you are facing losing a loved one due to illness or tragedy, spend as much time with them as you can. This kind of ending is the most difficult to face. Let them know you love them and cherish every moment that you have together. Feel gratitude in your heart that you had them in your life. Appreciate the moments and treasure the memories. This will help you prepare for the loss and cope with the pain.

“The timing of death, like the ending of a story, gives a changed meaning to what preceded it.” Mary Catherine Bateson

No one promised you that beginnings and ending are easy. These changes can pull at all your emotions and fears. You may feel exhilarated or devastated, or everything in between. But when you know and expect there will be beginnings and endings in your life and watch for the signs, you will equip yourself to deal with them better. Keep in mind that you will recover no matter how dramatic the change may be, because we are all adaptable, strong and resourceful.

Beginnings and Endings Quotes

 “A hard beginning maketh a good ending.”  John Heywood

“Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose – not the one you began with perhaps, but one you’ll be glad to remember.”  Anne Sullivan

“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.” Louis L’Amour

“All beginnings are somewhat strange; but we must have patience, and little by little, we shall find things, which at first were obscure, becoming clearer.” Vincent De Paul

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When beginnings and endings come about for you, whether small or profound, bear in mind that this is all part of growing, learning and gaining experience; it is integral to the circle of life.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Discover Your Passion and Turn on Your Life

To recognize how to discover your passion you must first understand what passion is. Passion is something that you would do free of change all the time if you could because you love doing it. Think about that for a minute. What would that something be for you? It’s like finding your true destiny.

If you didn’t have to worry about what other people thought, and you didn’t have to be concerned with making a living because all your bills were paid, what would you be doing? You might say there are many things that you would like to do. Those things are interests and not your passion. What would bring you great joy? What would make you want to get up every day with a smile on your face with total anticipation? Your answer to that is your passion. It is that something that you wish you could be doing—even though you might feel a job has more security.

To Discover Your Passion Diminish Fear, Doubt and What If

Fear, doubt and “what if” are really the same things. False Evidence Appearing to be Real.  Most people who discover their passion and follow their heart do not allow fear to consume them. You might say “yeah but” those people have money or they don’t have to worry about bills, or taking care of children, a sick parent or whatever. That may or may not be true, but what they have done is push past their fear and that is needed, if you expect to discover your passion.

What if you fail? What if you can’t make money with your passion? What would people say? These are fears that most people have running through their head stopping them from pursuing their dreams. Can you honestly say that you’ve never had these fearful questions swimming around in your head? Of course you have and most likely you still do.

Successful people following their passion never fail because in their eyes success means following their passion. When you discover your passion and follow you dreams, prosperity will follow.

How would you finish these sentences?

If I didn’t care what others thought I would…

If I could be certain I wouldn’t fail, I would…

Is Your Belief System Stopping You?

Those who have discovered their passion and who are living their dreams believe they deserve to do so, and that’s what makes them unique from those who haven’t discovered their passion and who are not living their dreams.

Tell yourself at this very moment that you deserve to be living your dreams. Just because you may not have a specific example of someone close to you living their passion doesn’t mean that you cannot. Repeat after me, “I deserve to be happy.” “I deserve to be passionate about my life’s work.” “I deserve to look forward to going to work in the morning.”” If I follow my passion the money will follow.”

Your own beliefs will hold you back or move you forward. If you were raised with the conviction that you can do anything, and you deserve joy, imagine where you would be at this moment in your life. Sadly, most of us weren’t raised to adopt this kind of belief system, but it is never too late to embrace a brand new way of thinking. When you discover your passion in life and sincerely believe in your success, nothing will stop you from having the kind of life you dream of.

“For as he thinketh in his heart so is he.” Proverbs 23:7

No matter the scripture, the belief that you are the master of your own destiny is a common thread in all scriptures.

Three Steps to Learn How to Discover Your Passion

1. Think about the things in your life that excite you.

Is it a hobby like photography or painting? Is there some aspect of your work or career that you really love to do? Sit down and start a journal about your day and write down how you felt with each situation. Did something really spark joy in you? Do you find yourself daydreaming about making that a goal in your life, or a career? Do you have a special knack for doing a certain something that others don’t? Pay special attention to those things that make you feel special or fulfilled. This is a great way to begin to discover your passion

1. Ask yourself what you are curious about.

Research that area of curiosity thoroughly and if you still feel a tug on your heartstrings to continue then you should move on to step three. If not, investigate something else that you find motivating or appealing until you find that you can’t go a day without thinking about it. When you have the desire to learn more and spend time focused on that area that peaks your curiosity, then you know you have discovered your passion. If you are willing to do whatever it takes to go forward then you will know that it is the real thing.

3. Find a mentor

Step into your passion slowly by finding a mentor, or just place yourself around others doing what you would like to do. Observe. Ask questions. Offer to treat someone in the same field or hobby to lunch. Get inside their head. Find out as much as you can about how they got where they are. Let them know that you too share the same passion and would love to know how to start so you can taste the waters.

Discovering your passion is similar to finding your true love or soul mate. You know that feeling when you can’t stop thinking about him or her even when you try.  When you are with him or her there is no other place you would rather be. When you are not, you don’t feel content. It’s the same thing when you discover your passion. There is a constant longing to connect to that person or thing. Finding that special “thing” that creates a feeling of joy in you, unlike anything else, is like uncovering the treasure pot at the end of the rainbow. It’s that “wow” moment that makes you wonder why you didn’t pursue this dream earlier. That is the golden flame that ignites your soul when you discover your passion.

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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Generate your Own Money Making Ideas

Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, a member of the workforce or a student, you can come up with your own money making ideas any time. The possibilities are endless and once you open yourself up to it, you will find many opportunities that will come knocking on your door instead. The probability that you will get rich while working for someone else, is very slim. So if you want to make more money you have to fidn ways that you can do that. Here are some money making ideas that are very hot right now.

There are some lucky people who have stable jobs have gone on to invest their hard-earned cash into stocks or real estate, and have been successful. But those are the fortunate ones. The majority usually fall into the category of working for a company until something better comes along. One dead end job after another. If that sounds like you, then start exploring other way of making money. The options are endless.

If you feel that investing is too big a risk, don’t despair, there are other money making ideas that you can come up with even without having an initial capital. You can do a self assessment and ask yourself what particular talent and skill you can utilize to make money. Do you have a hobby that you can turn into a money making business? Have you tried online marketing by starting a blog? Read this article for more information on that. Starting a blog.

If you are very good at writing, you can find online writing jobs or set up your own blog and get companies to advertise on your web site. You will need to be able to write online articles that are relevant, unique and fun to read. This money making idea has been around for some time, so competition can be tough.  However if you learn to do it the right way by educating yourself, you have a good chance of success.

Home Money Making Ideas

You will also be surprised to know that some simple money making ideas that started right at home, turned into big businesses after some time. Some full-time moms started with a small idea, grew it and earned more than million from it. An example would be Sheri Schmelzer who started tinkering on little rubber decorations that could be inserted into Croc shoes and came up with her “Jibbitz.” The Crocs company liked it so much that they paid 10 million dollars to buy her company. Another example is of course, Mrs Fields famous cookies. It all started with an idea from the kitchen. These are normal everyday kinds of people just like you, so don’t think for a minute that you can’t do something similar.

Lucrative Money Making Ideas Fill a Need

Some money making ideas came from not finding the right product that people were looking for, or from a need that was not addressed. Liz Lange is a good example of producing a line of maternity clothes that were very fashionable at a time when all the dresses that pregnant women could pick from were frumpy ones and very unattractive muumuus.

It happens over and over again every day. People get so tired of the day to day boredom of their jobs and want something more fulfilling and have the desire for a better lifestyle. They want more money, so they start doing some brain storming and talking to others. That’s how great ideas are born. If you hear someone tell you they love your woodworking, or a gadget you created, or a recipe, then get the ball rolling. Use that feedback to start a small business that could transform your life from hum drum, to fantastic.

There are endless creative and legitimate ways to make money. You just need the find the right business idea that suits you. You don’t need to be a genius to come up with money making ideas, you just need to listen to people, do some research and fill a need.

Take a cue from successful entrepreneurs. Find out what people want, need and can not find easily. Then come up with your own great money making business!

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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 Unwrap Up the Powerful Gift of Your Intuition

I am sure at some point in your life you have heard that famous phrase, “trust your intuition.” Maybe it was a family member who spoke those words to you, or a friend or colleague.  It may have been at a time when you were making a big decision, embarking on taking certain action in your career or in a relationship. It could have come when you were going through a life transition or deciding on some big purchase like a house, or moving to a new location.  Did you pay attention to those words of advice? Did you listen to your intuition? How did it work out for you? When you do trust your intuition, things seem to work out for the best. Why is that? Because it is believed that these strong gut reactions we have, are born from our past experiences, internal awareness and subconscious knowledge. Your intuition is trying to guide you to not repeat mistakes.

What is Your Intuition?

So exactly what is intuition? Your intuition is what is commonly referred to as; a gut feeling, a hunch or a strong feeling or sense. It is an experience that we all have, but we don’t always pay attention to the feelings and thoughts that are trying to direct us to make the right decision. We ignore those uncomfortable “butterflies” in our stomach and that’s when things can go awry. It’s like going against the grain of our subconscious. Something there is trying to get our attention.

Have you ever said “I just know this is the right decision,” or “something is telling me not to do this?” That is your intuition. It’s a subconscious knowing.

Your Intuition Exists to Guide You

I believe we are all given gifts in this life to benefit us in some way and help us, and it is ultimately our decision whether we choose to use them or put them up on the shelf. We come into this life equipped to deal with events and cope with a variety of experiences. Life is a journey of learning and whether we chose to learn from our mistakes and bad decisions is entirely up to us.  Your intuition is there to guide you and provide you with a warning alert to proceed with your actions and decisions, with caution.

When you are feeling an intense awareness and there is a sense of knowing which direction or action to take, pay close attention.

Your intuition will also help you to deal and communicate with people in a much better way. Most of us know instinctually not to cross certain lines in our discussions with others, but often we let our emotions lead us to say the wrong things. When you feel angry or hurt, take a few minutes to really concentrate on what is going on inside, before speaking. The best and most experienced communicators use their intuition as a guide to help them to correspond effectively in their business and relationships. That is one reason why they enjoy success. They listen to that inner voice and speak with deliberate intention. That creates the impact and result that they want. Others meanwhile, let emotions rule the way they communicate. The consequences of that can be very distressing.  If you practice listening to your intuition before responding to someone, you will have positive outcomes.

Don’t Mistake Your Intuition for Fear

Some people ask, “What is the difference between intuition and fear?” Good question.

When you feel fear, you feel threatened in some way and experience symptoms like tremendous heart palpitations, increased sweating, and a rise in blood pressure, among other things.  Fear is a very intense response to perceived or real danger.

The feelings that come with your intuition on the other hand, are more subtle. You haves a sense of knowing inside that something feels right or wrong. You may have that sensation of having “butterflies” in your stomach, and have an overwhelming feeling that you can’t quite explain. There may be some anxiety that is also present and that is usually attributed to leaning towards the wrong decision or action. When you trust your intuition and go with it, you are more calm and centered.

Your intuition is smart. It is much smarter than you are, so you should learn to sharpen your intuition skills. Trusting it won’t make your life perfect, but it will help you make good decisions and become a very effective communicator in all aspects of your life.

You can hone your intuition in many ways.

First and foremost, go with your first impression when making a decision. Try not to over analyze every situation that comes up in your life. This will only confuse you. Try to look at the situation in a simple way. For example; consider the various scenarios you are facing, and see which one you feel the most comfortable with.  Learn to listen to that little voice in your head and pay attention to what is going on side of you. Get a better understanding of yourself. Are you prone to being impulsive? Are you easily angered or overly emotional? If so, get to work on correcting those things because they inhibit the power of your intuition.

When you learn to recognize and trust your intuition you will find your decisions and actions will lead you in the right direction, and we all want that, don’t we?

Linda

Hello! I am Linda McLellan saying hi from my home in Canada. Thanks for dropping by. I cherish my work as success coach. It is one of my great passions because it's a wonderful feeling to help people get the most out of their life. I also spend my time doing freelance writing and managing several online businesses. I have acquired some pretty amazing insights that came from so many wonderful relationships with people over the years that brought me soul filling moments. My 25 year career has helped me to formulate excellent practices and methods for achieving success in life, relationships and online marketing.I hope the information and tips you find on LifeProsperNow can help you discover the power inside you, to create an amazing prosperous and happy life.

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