Law of Attraction

WHAT IS THE LAW OF ATTRACTION

You create your thoughts, your thoughts create your intentions and your intentions create your reality. – Wayne Dyer

According to Abraham-Hicks,” Each and every component that makes up your life experience is drawn to you by the powerful Law of Attraction’s response to the thoughts you think and the story you tell about your life. Your money and financial assets; your body’s state of wellness, clarity, flexibility, size, and shape; your work environment, how you are treated, work satisfaction, and rewards—indeed, the very happiness of your life experience in general—is all happening because of the story that you tell.” 

 In essence, the law of attraction means when you truly want something in life and you sincerely believe it is possible, you will get it. According to proponents of this law, as mentioned in Wikipedia, thoughts have an energy that attracts whatever it is the person is thinking of. 

In order to control this energy to one's advantage, proponents state that people must practice four things: 

 1. Know exactly what you want. 

2. Ask the universe for it. 

3. Feel, behave and know as if the object of your desire is already yours (visualize)

 4. Be open to receive it and let go of (the attachment to) the outcome I believe when the seed of positive thoughts is germinated in your mind you will, by hook or by crook, think of ways to achieve your goals. Positive thoughts create positive actions.

 In conclusion, I would like to suggest the following four steps to employ the law of attraction:

 1. Set your goals: If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes (Andrew Carnegie)

 2. Develop a positive mindset: Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. ( Napoleon Hill) 

 3. Visualization of your goals: All I know is that the first step is to create the vision, because when you see the vision there – the beautiful vision – that creates the want power. (Arnold Schwarzenegger) 

 4. Take action to realize your goals: The word ‘begin’ is full of energy. The best way to get something done is to begin. It’s truly amazing what tasks we can accomplish if only we begin. You’re never finished if you forever keep beginning (Rev. Clifford Warren) Related post:

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7 Tips to Avoid Paper Clutter

Paper Clutter

“A simplified life means that what has to get done will get done. And when we pare down life to its simplest, most beautifully basic parts, we’re left with room to enjoy each other, to rest, and to truly savor life with all our hearts, minds, and spirits.” —Emily Ley

To avoid paper clutter is to nip the problem in the bud. Do not allow the paper to accumulate, especially on your desk. Here are the tops tips to avoid paper everywhere and no way to look for the document your want:

1. Immediate action: As soon as you receive a document in your hand decide at once where to file it if it is to be filed away. Do it on the same day.

2. A bigger file is better: A big file of common items is better than a few smaller files. As an example, you can file bank statements of different banks in one file under different sections. It is easy to locate and retrieve a big file.

3. Throw: Discard all those documents that you know you longer need them. You can easily make a decision by just asking yourself what will happen if the documents are no longer around. Another question is,’’ When was the last time you used the document?”

4. Keep: There are certain items you have to keep quite a long while. Things like tax returns and supporting documents, health records, wills, and insurance policies.

5. Expired documents: Just keep the current insurance policies and throw away all expired ones to void confusion when you need them.

6. Important documents: It is wise to keep in a safe deposit box at a bank all your valuable documents such as certificates, passports, life insurance policies, and title deeds. You don’t need them every now and then, so keep them in a safe place.

7. Filing cabinets: Look for a filing system that suits your requirements. Shop around at office supply stores and you will find something suitable for your use. Keep a list of all your file names in alphabetical order and update it often.

When you are unable to retrieve a piece of document it is as good as lost. The proper filing gives you peace of mind because you know where to look for it quickly when you need it

Yogurt

The goodness of yogurt has been overlooked. This article is to explore what yogurt can do for us. 

 In Europe and Asia, yogurt is made from cow’s milk. But in India, it is made from buffalo’s milk. While in Russia, milk is made from goats and sheep. Yogurt is milk that is cultured with active live cultures. 

According to Wikipedia cultured milk products are dairy foods that have been fermented with lactic acid bacteria. The fermentation process increases the shelf-life of the products, as well as adds to the taste and improves the digestibility of milk. These good bacteria prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and necessary for the body to function at its best. It also promotes digestion and boosts our immune system. 

As it is made from milk it has high calcium content which is beneficial to our bones and teeth. It prevents bone density loss and osteoporosis. Yogurt is also rich in protein, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. 

 There are three types of yogurt, namely, regular, low fat, and skimmed milk. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that the consumption of low-fat yogurt can promote weight loss. 

 For those who are sensitive to lactose, the live and active ferments contained in yogurt facilitate the digestion of lactose, the sugar naturally found in milk. According to the National Yogurt Association, you can identify yogurt that contains live and active cultures by looking for the Live & Active Cultures seal. 

Yogurt is listed as one of The Healthiest Foods in the World Stock up your fridge with yogurt for the health of your family.

7 Daily Positive Emotions to Live By

Positive Emotions

Positive emotion can be about the past, the present, or the future. The positive emotions about the future include optimism, hope, faith, and trust. Those about the present include joy, ecstasy, calm, zest, ebullience, pleasure, and (most importantly) flow; these emotions are what most people usually mean when they casually-but much too narrowly-talk about "happiness." The positive emotions about the past include satisfaction, contentment, fulfillment, pride, and serenity.

Martin Seligman

When you get up in the morning, feed your mind with the following powerful positive emotions. It will help you to achieve emotional excellence and you will look forward to each new day eagerly and positively.

1. Be enjoyable for the moment: Live in the present because it is a gift. Be thankful that you are alive and kicking. The past is in your memory and the future is not certain. Appreciate every living moment in whatever you are doing. This is the only time that you can really enjoy yourself and feel it.

There’s no time like the pleasant –Oliver Herford

2. Be appreciative: Always remember that you are valued by others for your services. Be appreciative of what others have done for you because you are important to them.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness- Dalai Lama

3. Be thankful: Count your blessings and always be thankful for what you have and what you can enjoy.

We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have- Frederick Keonig

4. Be responsible: You are in full control of your thoughts, your actions, and reactions. Make yourself accountable and don’t blame others for your own doing. On the other hand, you deserve your success and achievements.

My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment – Oprah Winfrey.

5. Be helpful: The things you do for others will be reciprocated. This is a karma effect. In turn, you will be able to be more helpful

You can have everything in life that you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want – Zig Ziglar

6. Be resilient: Do not be let down by failures and setbacks in life. It is a part of our growing up and learning process. Learn from the mistakes and move on in life courageously.

A champion is one who gets up even when he can’t – Jack Dempsey

7. Be happy: Happiness is not what you have or what you get. It is a great feeling from within. When you make up your mind to be happy, you will be happy regardless. Greet every new day with happiness

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be – Abraham Lincoln

These positive feelings generate on a daily basis will enhance your health, well-being and will give you even more happiness

Getting Things Done Effectively

Get Things Done

“You see, in life, lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know. Knowing is not enough! You must take action.” —Tony Robbins

This is my experience. I have written down a list of things to do and the list remains as it is. The things never get done. The fact is that I have not assigned a date and a time to do it let alone when I want to complete the tasks. Getting things done with a time frame means you will identify a suitable time slot to get the job done. At the same time, you will avoid procrastination and use your time effectively and productively. How do you get things done within a time frame? Here are the five tips:

1. Allocate time for the task: Whenever you have a job to do ask yourself when you want to get the job done. Check your daily to-do list and slot in an appropriate time frame.

2. Break down your major goals into smaller tasks: As an example, you want to write 192 articles in a year. It means you need to write 16 articles per month or 4 articles in a week. When you know your weekly goals your daily tasks will be easier to organize and execute.

3. Manageable: Make sure that the daily tasks are not overwhelming. Do revision to make it achievable.

4. Review: Look at your daily activities to see if you can arrange to get more things done. Changes in your major goals will warrant making changes in your daily tasks as well.

5. Peak performance: When do you perform better? For me, my best output time is in the morning so I assign difficult tasks in the morning

Always make the things you want to accomplish time-sensitive. Things never get done without assigning a time to do them.

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Secrets to Avoid Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy

Unlimited activity, of whatever kind, must end in bankruptcy.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

According to figures released by the Malaysian government, from 2005 until June this year the following categories were the top cases in the number of people declared bankruptcy 

   Unable to settle car loan 15176 cases (23.69%)

Unable to settle commercial loan 6949 cases (10.85%) 

 As guarantor 6244 cases (9.75%) 

Unable to settle personal loan 6129 cases (9.57%) 

Unable to settle credit card debts 3767 cases (5.88%)

Owning to income tax 660 cases (1.03%) 

Housing loan default 214 cases (0.33%)

Educational loan 138 cases (0.22%) 

 Out of the 8 categories, 6 categories were relating to people who were unable to manage their personal finance. How do you look after your own money to avoid being declared bankrupt? 

 1. Live within your means: Before you decide to obtain a car loan or a personal loan you must factor in the amount payable each month within your monthly budget. When you work out the sum and you find that your outflow (household expenses, car loan or personal loan repayment, and all other commitments) is more than your inflow (your earnings) you are not in a position to raise the loan. Avoid the temptation and forget about getting a new car or getting a personal loan to beautify your house. 

 2. Credit card: Credit card is not a source for getting credit. It is only a convenient way to make payments. You still have to earmark and set aside a sum to meet the payment that you have charged to your credit cards. Again, the amount that you are about to charge has to be included in your monthly budget. If it is out of your monthly budget don’t use the card and restrain yourself from getting materialistic. Another point is that it is wise to settle the amount fully when you receive the monthly statement from the bank. If you don’t and you allow the amount to snowball, bankruptcy is the outcome as confirmed by the number of cases stated above. 

 3. Self-discipline: Don’t keep up with the Joneses. Do not attach yourself to material things. Enjoy what you have and be happy. Keep your reputation clean because people remember you more as bankrupt than an ordinary citizen. 

 A debt-free life is a carefree life. You go to sleep soundly every night knowing fully well that nobody is going after you for money.

Do You Mean You don’t Have the Time to Exercise?

Exercise

To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.     

Gene Tunney

You have your goals as well as your New Year’s resolutions. Somehow you haven’t got around to be physically active as you have included daily exercise as one of the major goals. You said you didn’t have the time. In reality, this is not the case. The fact is that you have habitually continued to do the things that you used to do so conveniently. Normally after work, you have a few drinks with your friends at the café or you may go home to watch your favorite TV program with a can of cold beer. 

 The most important point is to break your existing habits and replace them with new and healthy ones. You need to think of all the benefits in the world to motivate you to change your habits. Besides, you also want to avoid critical illnesses. Don’t exercise only when you have serious health problems. It’s too late. 

I have a friend who is very hardworking and exercise is not his priority. One day he suffered a stroke. He was lucky to recover and not bedridden. Now he has to exercise twice daily in order to rehabilitate. Sadly, he has lost his vitality, his energy, and the alertness he used to enjoy. I guess he has regretted not taking care of his health, but it is too late. He is not old but he behaves like one. 

 Do not procrastinate, do it now. Do not wait for a stroke to strike. It’s too late. Replace your current habits now with healthy habits to reap all the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. You will be sure to enjoy your life very much better than before when you exercise every day. Wish you good health.