Why do we need to have goals?

Written by ajaypats


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An outrageous and impractical goal can be just as valuable as a prudent and pragmatic one. What matters is not how realistic or practical your objective may be, but how much it compels you to push beyond your limitations. There are stunningly brilliant possibilities for your life that you've never even imagined. Set yourself on a meaningful and ambitious course, andrepparttar best of those possibilities will begin snapping into focus. It pays to dream big dreams. And it certainly pays to followrepparttar 123197 biggest and most ambitious of them. Forrepparttar 123198 biggest dreams will put you face to face withrepparttar 123199 biggest challenges. And those challenges, difficult as they may be, will nourish you in ways that nothing else can.



Ajay Pats is professional manager working as sales manager.He runs inspirational ezine"Rediscover true colors of life" available at http://www.topica.com/lists/venturemall and community for home based business entrepreneurs available at http://groups.msn.com/venturecon.


Triggering Intention: How To Remember To Remember

Written by Maya Talisman Frost


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Once you've got your statements, then what? How do you remember to repeat them in a consistent way?

Choose your triggers. Select a certain habit or activity that you engage in every single day. It can be something as simple as brushing your teeth. Any activity that gives you about 30 seconds of time to focus will work. It helps to choose an activity that is somehow related to your intention statement.

For example, let's say that you want to feel less rushed. Think of a trigger related to time. Hittingrepparttar snooze button? Looking at your watch? Waiting for your bus or train? Don't choose ALL of these-you won't remember them all. Instead, choose one single action to be your trigger for repeating that statement. Think "time" whenever you engage in that activity, and repeat your statement: "I have plenty of time to accomplish everything I need to do." Or, you could use that trigger to think "relaxed" and repeat "I am relaxed and unhurried."

Userepparttar 123196 language that works best for you, but make sure it is present tense and positive--say "I am relaxed" instead of "I'm not stressed." Neuroscientific studies indicate that if we sayrepparttar 123197 word "stressed" our brains will zero in on that and skiprepparttar 123198 "not" part!

Once you've selected it, start creatingrepparttar 123199 habit of repeating your statement to yourself whenever you engage in that behavior.

Want to work on your attitude about money? Every time you open your checkbook or use your credit card, remember "plenty" and repeat your intention statement about it. "I attract plenty of money for all of my needs." Maybe you want to spend less money. In that case, think "save" and say "I save money wisely" or "I am thrifty and frugal."

Looking to improve your approach to your wellness? Repeat your intention statement each time you take repparttar 123200 first bite of a meal or lace up your exercising shoes. Think "healthy" and repeat "I am fit, healthy and active."

Longing to find a loving relationship? Each time you see an affectionate couple or someone you find attractive, remember "love" and state your intention: "I am loved deeply and treated lovingly."

It's easy to get caught up inrepparttar 123201 negative thought cycles we've all developed during our lives. Our brains already knowrepparttar 123202 "I'm never going to get ahead financially" story andrepparttar 123203 "No matter what I do, I can't lose this weight" story. Our minds are getting way too many repeats ofrepparttar 123204 "Other people fulfill their dreams, but not me" fairy tale.

Ack. Turnrepparttar 123205 page. New story!

Dish up some positive intention statements, and make sure they become a regular part of your routine by attaching them torepparttar 123206 triggers you feel will work best for you. Make it easy for your brain to remember to remember.

And okay, use Post-its if that helps.

Maya Talisman Frost is a mind masseuse. Her work has inspired thinkers in over 80 countries. To subscribe to her free weekly ezine, the Friday Mind Massage, visit http://www.massageyourmind.com.


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