Live Dynamite

Neuroscience has proven beyond a doubt that the mindset you hold–your thoughts, perceptions and beliefs–plays a crucial role in determining how you experience life. We now know that the mind calls into your attention the experiences and situations that match your predominant patterns of thought.

When you’re feeling happy, open or optimistic, your mind naturally shows you what more is possible. You’re better able to problem solve and become more resilient.

When you’re feeling scared, cynical or any other negative emotion your mind moves toward limitations. You see everything that’s going wrong. And you spiral down to the point where even the smallest challenge sets you off.

Learn to create a positive mindset by consciously choosing to direct your thoughts, perceptions and beliefs in a positive direction.

• Decide to look for the best in every experience you have today.
Feel how much more energy you have when you choose to be positive, open and optimistic.
• Write down your experiences so you’re able to see how much easier life is when you choose to live with a positive attitude.

“Attitude is the little thing
that makes a big difference.”
–Winston Churchill

Get good at living!
Maryanne

Here’s a simple idea that has the power to change your life and strengthen every relationship you’re in. Stop blaming and making excuses–period.

When you blame you become a victim. You give up your power and essentially say you are helpless to direct your experiences. This may serve to momentarily lessen your guilt or responsibility. But it also serves to drain your motivation and limit your potential.

If you want to create a life filled with happiness, fulfillment and success, start taking responsibility and ask yourself how you can do better. Identify the actions you can take to create the results you want.

It’s a little uncomfortable at first and then it feels great. Give it a try. Experience more of your potential!

• Identify the situations where you blame others or make excuses.
• Look at what you could have done to create a more positive outcome and make a list of ideas.
• Experiment with your ideas and keep refining until you get the results you want.
• Pay attention to when you slip back into blaming or making excuses. And repeat.

“A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure
until he begins to blame someone else.”
–John Burroughs
American Naturalist (1837 – 1921)