A tycoon? Walk like a trillionaire. Get chemicals of a magnate coursing through your blood and bones and you will become a magnet for riches -- Midas method turning all to gold.

A jewel of joy? Put on a happy face, add a bounce to your step, and open your arms wide to life. To paraphrase some song I heard long ago, say loudly when you open your arms: “I’m big! I’m glad! I’m nationwide!” Those chemicals of delight will soon stream through every cell.

“Acting as if” lets you design a new life. Shall we hold an Oscar night? You can turn your role into a day-to-day reality. You will win much more than an Oscar.

AND TODAY . . .

Decide who you are going to be today. Confident? Optimistic? Vibrant? Playful? Patient? Successful? Loving? What do you really want?

Sit for a while and imagine how you would act if you were that person. Make notes on posture, gestures, tone of voice, manner of dressing, way of walking, enunciation, expressions, sound and action of laughing, topics of conversation, you’ll think of more as you wholly and completely and fully imagine this new you. Take time with this exercise, no less than ten minutes.

Then stand up and begin to play part. Go to mirror and perfect your acting. This will be fun. You are doing what you loved to do as a child -- make believe. You have not lost that skill to make believe. You just need to let it out on stage today.

Your acting will change every molecule in your body. Not to mention your life.

Today you are director, actor, and producer all rolled (and “role”d) into one transforming performance.

Ready? Roll those cameras. The first scene starts now. Action!

©Copyright 2002 Stephanie West Allen

Life Design Elements Your life is a big, beautiful blooming flower with numerous specially decorated petals making up your unique experience.

Your lessons are your personal learning and growth opportunities.

Your values provide direction and guidance for important life decisions.

Your vision is your overall blueprint for kind of life you want to lead.

Your purpose is who you want to be and what you want to share with others.

Your passions are things you love.

Your life’s work are on-going personal and professional projects that you complete.

Your goals are mini-steps that help support your work, purpose, and vision.

Your roles are parts you play along your journey.

Your supports are people, places, and things that give you a sense of balance.

Your path is way you choose to create your life by conscious choices you make during your journey. You must find your path and bravely follow it wherever it leads…

Michelle L. Casto, M.E.d, is a Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author of the Get Smart! LearningBook Series, which includes books on romantic relationships, career development, and stress management. Her coaching practice is Brightlight Coaching, she empowers people to freely shine their brightlight to the world. Visit virtually: www.getsmartseries.com and www.brightlightcoach.com