If you don't think that you have time, think of something you do on a regular basis like watch tv and give up 1 show to spend time alone. Or, get up earlier or stay up later to carve out some time. Be creative. You'll be glad that you did.

If you are type that doesn't think you'd like being by yourself start out by doing it for just 10 minutes a day instead of 20 and work your way up gradually as you feel more comfortable.

So, what will you do all by yourself?

The purpose of spending time alone each day is so that you can quiet noise inside your head and hear your own thoughts. You'll be able to tune into your inner wisdom and discover what is truly important.

Then you will be able to center your life around your priorities. Thus, creating a more balanced life.

There are several things that you can do to tap your inner resources. My favorite thing to do is to write in my journal. This is a powerful and effective tool that has grown in popularity over years.

Another option is to meditate or pray.

Regardless of what exercise you choose you can be on your way to a more balanced life if you do it for just 20 minutes per day.

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HOW DO I GET THE RIGHT ATTITUDE?

1. Enlist co-operation of a positive close friend that you can confide in. Share your personal goals and dreams. Ignore "knockers" who will try to put you down out of jealousy (the "tall poppy syndrome" so prevalent here in New Zealand; but especially Australia).

2. Seek out right people (successful and enthusiastic ones who have right attitude). DON'T NEGLECT YOUR OLD FRIENDS TO GET IDEAS; but remember, your potential has nothing to do with your ultimate performance.

3. Select a model to emulate or follow...who you would like to be like? (Only if you are not happy with way you are.)

4. Learn from your mistakes. Daley Thompson, former great British athlete in decathlon said... "I will learn morethan any other experience from my failures than my successes ."In his goal setting, Thompson was content to grow slowly, because slow growth is more solid, and he did it in small steps.

Look beyond your mistakes and savour successful experiences. Don't feel embarrassed or uncomfortable about your achievements. Make daily affirmations to yourself that you are doing well and are on right track. Reward yourself for minor achievements, or steps on road to your bigger goals. Give yourself credit, no matter how small your achievements, because mental rewards will boost your motivation. All rewards must come from within. This conditioning will cultivate a positive attitude in you. (Just like Pavlov's dogs were conditioned to salivate through association of ideas.) I remember that from my studies in psychology "many many moons" ago.

EXPECT SUCCESS: Look forward to positive outcomes and rehearse them in your mind, rather than anticipating failure. Don't repeat bad experiences-our attitude ties us down and limits us, so that mediocrity becomes our destiny.

5. Make most of any situation you find yourself in. Try not to be anxious. Things will work out in end.

6. Avoid self-pity. Resilient people don't feel sorry for themselves too long. The person who wallows in self-pity or bitterness, spends too much time on introspection and not enough time plotting a comeback.

7. Be persistent. Winning often means getting up one more time than you have been knocked down. Persevere and never give up.

8. Adapt to change and see it as a challenge rather than as uncertain and frightening.

9. Always keep things in perspective. Because our job is such a big part of our self image, a career set-back can make us lose perspective. If you become unemployed, don't see yourself as a failure, but rather as having options and an opportunity to pursue a new direction in your life.

and finally,

10. Believe in yourself, but trust in God .

YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR DESTINY and YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE