And while there are things that none of us can control -- weather, economy, construction crews, other people -- there are many things that you are in charge of. These are things that help you lead a happier life. Put one into place in SPECIFICS of your life, and at end of 7 weeks you'll have a happier, easier, better life than ever before.

1. Choose Consciously: Make an effort to decide that YOU choose how to spend your time, money, energy, and spirit. As long as you accept consequences, and make choice with your eyes open, you'll feel more in control. Consciously choosing your TV time, or surfing time, is a lot different than just realizing you spent 4 hours clicking channels. Ask yourself, "I have from 7 pm until bedtime. How do I want to spend that time?"

2. Set Priorities. If annoyances of life are living your life for you, you're never going to win foot- race of life. You'll simply run out of time, devoting it to things that you chose in moment, instead of what you really wanted most. Don't put what you want right now above what you really want in long run. Ask yourself, "Self, I have raised my standard to not buy anything else on credit. But I really want this outfit for my meeting next week. What's more important to me?"

3. Nurture It: Protect It: What you focus on in your life will flourish If you focus on problems, and lack, and hatred, and guilt, and self doubt, that's what you'll find growing in your garden of life. Instead plant seeds of change, conviction, courage, and choice. No, it's not just about thinking positive thoughts -- but it's a heck of a good place to start!

I was talking to one of my book editors other day and he asked me why I wrote that you choose your perceptions in life. He wanted to know how I thought that was true. Well, more accurately, he did not want to believe it was true and was hoping to convince me otherwise!!

It takes maturity to take responsibility for your choices in life—all of them. It’s much easier to find someone to blame for what you do, what you think and how you feel. It’s quicker, too.

The dictionary says that perception is ‘physical sensation interpreted in light of experience’. Wow! Your past experience actually plays a part in how you see your world. What a surprise! So, anything you hear, see, taste, touch or smell can trigger a past memory or a past response. Whether or not you allow it, though, is your choice. You can change way you see life at any minute.

You do choose what you pay attention to at every moment. Do not let your pre-programming from past experiences determine how you see your life now. That’s where real choice in life is!