TELLTALE SIGNS OF HEALTH &
HAPPINESS
How many hours have you spent in class
learning how to be happy, healthy, and wealthy? That's what
I thought! Here are some key ways you can tell how you are
doing.
You accept that your life is perfect today--even if it's
not.
Most people are resistant to accepting life as it is. You
want it
to be different, better. The key to having your life be more
to your
liking lies in making it okay that it is the way it is right
now. It
might sound crazy, but when you can accept your current situation,
you free what life (the universe or God) has given you to
stay or
leave. You see, by accepting what you are experiencing, it
can no
longer control you!
You see the gift contained in each event.
When something terrible or tragic happens in your life, do
you ask:
"Why me?" This implies that you are labeling it
as bad. Try reframing it in a way that helps you feel more empowered. People that
are
willing to do this are much happier. They choose to tell themselves
that within any challenge there lies a positive purpose. Ask
yourself,
"What am I learning or what's good about this?"
You have eliminated your energy drains.
This point is about practicing extreme self-care. You become
conscious
of your energy levels and eliminate toxins from your life.
These
toxins can take the form of food that is incompatible with
our body,
toxic people or situations. It takes courage to put yourself
and your
energy first. Get support. Then look for people and activities
that add
joyful energy to your life.
You have oriented your life around your talents and purpose.
Much has been written about developing your talents, building
your
strengths, and living a purpose-driven life. Do you believe
that you
have something unique and special to contribute to the world?
It begins
with self-awareness. What do others tell your about your natural
gifts?
Which of these do you most enjoy? Then build a strong foundation
that
helps you nurture and develop your talent. Begin by spending
time with
people who support your development and want to see you succeed.
You focus on your values, not on wants or shoulds.
Most people set goals around their wants, not their values.
This method
is not sustainable. If you want to experience being attracted
to your
goal instead of forcing yourself, you need to toss your current
goals
and begin from a clean slate. Identify your values (get a
coach to help
you) and then set a goal for each of your personal values.
When you do
this, you'll free yourself from being on automatic pilot.
You will feel
in control of yourself.
You shift and leap instead of changing what you are doing.
Changing behavior is a linear approach that takes time and
effort. When
you shift and leap, change happens organically. To do this,
the focus is
not on trying to change a specific behavior as much as it
is acquiring
new preferred behavior. You to this by focusing on the self-image
of
your best self. Behavior naturally follows self image. The
self-development inherent in this three-dimensional shift, creates shift
and lasting
results.
You are connected to something greater than yourself.
Have you noticed that life has much more meaning and feels
less stressful
when you tap into your Source, God, or Spiritual Consciousness?
At this
stage, you realize that while we need money to life on planet
Earth, it
isn't the answer to having a happy and healthy life. The spiritual
part
of our life helps us balance our physical, mental, and emotional
needs. You
choose collaboration over competition.
If you wish to reprint this article, please contact me at
barbara@enhancedlife.com. Thank you!
(c) Barbara McRae, MCC. All rights reserved.
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