Consider this... If you allow yourself to focus on negative images you unconsciously build a negative disposition. You will think of poverty, weakness, disease, fear, etc. and as surely as you think of these will your objective life express itself in a like way. What we think, we will manifest in external world. Wouldn't your life be better if you could train yourself to consciously focus only on health, wealth and happiness?

The third benefit of learning how to concentrate is that it enhances our creativity on a higher and more spiritual level. In deep concentration you become linked with great creative spirit of universe, and creative energy then flows through you, vitalizing your creations into form. In deep concentration your mind becomes attuned with infinite, and registers cosmic intelligence and receives its messages. You become so full of cosmic energy that you are literally flooded with divine power.

Once you achieve this desired state, you will realize advantages of being connected with supra-consciousness. When you become connected to your supra-consciousness, you become controller of your human thoughts. That which comes to you is higher than human thoughts and is often spoken of as Cosmic Consciousness. Once experienced, it is never forgotten.

The benefits of learning how to concentrate cross all boundaries between our physical, mental and spiritual selves. Naturally, it requires training to reach this state, but once you do, it becomes easier each time. By learning how to concentrate consciously, you are able to direct expression of almost infinite power while in this deeper state of concentration, and use it to create exactly what you want in life.

Ruth Ritchie-Farmer is the author of How To Concentrate: 18 Easy Ways to Achieve Laser Beam Focus in Anything You Do. Read the first two chapters free at http://www.howtoconcentrate.com

Activity Boost Level: Moderate

Sing Hallelujah Believe it or not, a rousing sing song can give you a decent workout – just make sure you belt it out at full volume.

Have a Tinkle If you're musically minded, playing piano is good for toning those muscles – choose something energetic like rag-time or a dramatic classical piece to really feel benefits.

Do a Delia Have a dinner party for six people or more. All that furious cooking chopping and grating will really give you a rush! Have a look at our recipe section for inspiration.

Get Under Hood If you're handy with a screwdriver, mending your car gives your day a bit of extra activity - especially if making heavy repairs.

Milk a Cow Milking by hand can really get your heart pumping. Slight snag – first find your cow.

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Do It Yourself Both woodwork and plumbing will give you a decent activity boost – now there's a handy way to lose weight and check things of your "to do" list too!

Child's Play Young kids never seem to sit still. Take a leaf out of their book and go play; it's not just great for family bonding, you'll also feel burn after a bit! Try a half hour game of energetic soccer or some backyard gymnastics.

Disco Diva Put on your sparkly skirt and head for dance floor – a good half hour boogie will tone your whole body.

Move House If prospect of changing homes is getting you down, be cheered by fact that shifting and carrying furniture is quite a strenuous workout. So get packing!