10 ways to start taking control (time management, goal setting, record tracking)
At first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to manage those challenges and move forward.
Practicing positive thinking allows people with ADD to focus on our strengths and accomplishments, which increases happiness and motivation. This, in turn, allows us to spend more time making progress, and less time feeling down and stuck. The following tips provide practical suggestions that you can use to help you shift into more positive thinking patterns:
1. Take Good Care of Yourself
It's much easier to be positive when you are eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.
2. Remind Yourself of the Things You Are Grateful For
Stresses and challenges don't seem quite as bad when you are constantly reminding yourself of the things that are right in life. Taking just 60 seconds a day to stop and appreciate the good things will make a huge difference.
3. Look for the Proof Instead of Making Assumptions
A fear of not being liked or accepted sometimes leads us to assume that we know what others are thinking, but our fears are usually not reality. If you have a fear that a friend or family member's bad mood is due to something you did, or that your co-workers are secretly gossiping about you when you turn your back, speak up and ask them. Don't waste time worrying that you did something wrong unless you have proof that there is something to worry about.
4. Refrain from Using Absolutes
Have you ever told a partner "You're ALWAYS late!" or complained to a friend "You NEVER call me!"? Thinking and speaking in absolutes like 'always' and 'never' makes the situation seem worse than it is, and programs your brain into believing that certain people are incapable of delivering.
5. Detach From Negative Thoughts
Your thoughts can't hold any power over you if you don't judge them. If you notice yourself having a negative thought, detach from it, witness it, and don't follow it.
6. Squash the "ANTs"
In his book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life," Dr. Daniel Amen talks about "ANTs" - Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are the bad thoughts that are usually reactionary, like "Those people are laughing, they must be talking about me," or "The boss wants to see me? It must be bad!" When you notice these thoughts, realize that they are nothing more than ANTs and squash them!
7. Practice Lovin', Touchin' & Squeezin' (Your Friends and Family)
You don't have to be an expert to know the benefits of a good hug. Positive physical contact with friends, loved ones, and even pets, is an instant pick-me-up. One research study on this subject had a waitress touch some of her customers on the arm as she handed them their checks. She received higher tips from these customers than from the ones she didn't touch!
8. Increase Your Social Activity
By increasing social activity, you decrease loneliness. Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their positive energy will affect you in a positive way!
9. Volunteer for an Organization, or Help another Person
Everyone feels good after helping. You can volunteer your time, your money, or your resources. The more positive energy you put out into the world, the more you will receive in return.
10. Use Pattern Interrupts to Combat Rumination
If you find yourself ruminating, a great way to stop it is to interrupt the pattern and force yourself to do something completely different. Rumination is like hyper-focus on something negative. It's never productive, because it's not rational or solution-oriented, it's just excessive worry. Try changing your physical environment - go for a walk or sit outside. You could also call a friend, pick up a book, or turn on some music.
When it comes to the corporate world, protocol is pretty much the religion. To know the things needed to do are the basics of productivity, but interaction and having a steady mind makes up the entire thing to true productivity. There are those who seem to work well even under pressure, but they're uncommon ones and we are human and imperfect. To get these little things like stress under our skins won't solve our problems. Sometimes it takes a bit of courage to admit that we're turning to be workaholics than tell ourselves that we're not doing our best.
Manifesting Program
Monday, May 28, 2007
Who's the Boss?
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Motivation and The Great Secret - The Law of Attraction
With the Law of Attraction, like vibrations attract other like vibrations. Watch this motivating presentation on the Great Secret, the Law of Attraction. Need motivation? Come take a journey to your success!
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Manifestation and the Source
When I watched Wayne Dyer’s video “Power of Intention” it dawned on me that while I am trying different Manifestation techniques, maybe I forget about the most important thing, the Source of Everything.
Everybody who has read and learned about Manifestation, Law of Attraction and Wealth Attraction, usually reads or listens about different techniques like affirmations and visualizations.
We rarely hear or read about Intention. Wayne Dyer explains that Intention is the connection with the Source (you can call It God, Krishna, Buddha, the Source of Energy or any other names, depending on your religion, background or tradition) which is responsible for everything in our lives.
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Free Affirmation Course
Whatever your goals in life, the FREE "7 Part Affirmation Course" from AffirmWare can help you reach them.
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Affirmations have long been recognized as a powerful tool for manifesting desires. In fact, people from all walks of life - from Personal Development coaches and sales professionals, to religious leaders and peak performance experts (like Anthony Robbins) promote the practice of affirmations.
And this FREE course is packed with practical suggestions to get you started. Just some of the valuable things you'll learn are:
* How Affirmations Work
* The Affirmation Practice
* Writing Affirmations
* Visualizations
* Sample Affirmations
* Affirmations Not Working, Why?
* Removing Blockages
The "7 Part Affirmation Course" covers these powerful, goal-achieving, life-changing strategies in clear, no-nonsense English anyone can understand. Plus it gives dozens of pointers to help you achieve your goals. And if you're new to affirmations, the course takes you through a step-by-step "correct elements" checklist for ensuring maximum effectiveness.
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Sunday, January 28, 2007
Wayne Dyer Power of Intention pt 1 remastered
The new video has been added to The Videos about Manifestation and Self Improvement.
Wayne Dyer presents a very interesting view on the Power of Intention. He talks about the Energy, the Source, the Force of the Universe, God (whatever you call it) which we need to re-connect to.
Monday, January 22, 2007
The Energizer Joyner ….
By Barry Goss
When I first spoke to Mark Joyner on the phone, over 2 years ago, my energy level was instantly put on an imaginary screen in front of my face. Wherever I looked or moved my headphone-strapped noggin, there was this floating screen.
What was it showing me?
These flashing words: “Ramp it up buddy … this Man’s a mover, shaker, somebody who has quick wits and the mental energy of soda-pop gussling DJ.”
But, somehow I knew, this wasn’t just about feeling the rampant over-the-phone energy of somebody on a temporary ’sugar high’ - unless, of course, my mind thought, we was just excited to talk to me.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
The Life Of My Dreams
A new movie (a few parts) have been added to Videos about Manifestation and Self Improvement
This is an inspirational movie, that asks vital for your success questions and looks at your life from a different angle. Featuring clips from Troy, Matrix, The Bank etc, original scenes and text, the film shows how you can have the life of your dreams.
At the beginning we see Brad Pitt (featuring a clip from "Troy") who "makes a grab for immortality" by killing the biggest enemy anyone has ever seen.
But not everyone is like Brad Pitt - "most people live lives in quiet desperation, they struggle from birth until death, they never achieve anything". How to raise yourself above those who will be forgotten by history, how to become free from fear, doubt and disbelief, how to live the life of your dreams - you'll know after you'll watch the film.
Great film.
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