The key to transforming yourself -- Robert Greene at TEDxBrixton

Why do we fixate on the things we can see immediately when we crave change? In this passionate talk Robert Greene shares the key to transforming ourselves and also talks about his own personal transformation and his path to becoming a bestselling author.  

Increase your self-awareness with one simple fix | Tasha Eurich | TEDxMi...

Self-awareness has countless proven benefits -- stronger relationships, higher performance, more effective leadership. Sounds pretty great, right? Here’s the bad news: 95% of people think that they’re self-aware, but only 10-15% actually are! Luckily, Tasha Eurich has a simple solution that will instantly improve your self-awareness.

The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows Stronger | Shauna Shap...

How do we change? In this pioneering talk, Dr. Shauna Shapiro draws on modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to demonstrate how mindfulness can help us make positive changes in our brains and our lives.

Go with your gut feeling | Magnus Walker | TEDxUCLA

Body language, the power is in the palm of your hands | Allan Pease | TE...

Allan Pease is an Honorary Professor of Psychology at ULIM International University, who researches and studies selling relationships and human communication. He teaches simple, field-tested skills and techniques that get results. And he delivers his message in a humorous way, which motivates people to want to use. Allan's own experience and record in the field of selling, motivating and training is equalled by few others. He is a born achiever, starting his career at the age of 10. Globally known as "Mr Body Language", his programs are used by businesses and governments to teach powerful relationship skills. His messages are relevant to any area of life that involves winning people over and getting them to like you, co-operate, follow you or say 'yes'.

The psychology of self-motivation | Scott Geller | TEDxVirginiaTech

Chris Hadfield's Life Advice Will Leave You SPEECHLESS - One of the Most...

Matthew McConaughey | 5 Minutes for the NEXT 50 Years of Your LIFE

12 Habits for Life

All it takes is 10 mindful minutes | Andy Puddicombe

When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. (No need for incense or sitting in strange positions.)

You Will Never Be Lazy Again | Jim Kwik

The key to transforming yourself -- Robert Greene at TEDxBrixton

Why do we fixate on the things we can see immediately when we crave change? In this passionate talk Robert Greene shares the key to transforming ourselves and also talks about his own personal transformation and his path to becoming a bestselling author.

About Robert Greene
Robert Greene is the internationally best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War and The 50th Law (with rapper 50 Cent). His books have been translated into 17 languages. He has worked in New York as an editor and writer at several magazines; and in Hollywood as a story developer and writer. He has lived in Brixton, Paris, and Barcelona; speaks several languages and worked as a translator.

Removing Negative Self Talk | Abria Joseph | TEDxYouth@NIST

What are the words you choose? Do they give you power, or fill your future with negative energy? In this talk, Abria helps us become aware of how to be present and mindful in both thought and action in order to actualize dreams and live in positivity.

The 100 Percent Rule That Will Change Your Life | Benjamin Hardy | TEDxK...

Why most people struggle when it comes to losing weight or getting rid of bad habits? Is there a chance to get unstuck from unnecessary fallbacks and permanently change our bad habits? In this TEDxTalk, Benjamin shares the secret on how making a radical change is not only possible but required to live a life of integrity, meaning, and purpose. Benjamin Hardy has been the #1 most-read writer on Medium.com since late 2015. His work has been read by over 50 million people and has been featured on Forbes, Fortune, Psychology Today, and many others. He has grown his email list from 0 to nearly 400,000 followers in the past 3.5 years without any paid advertising. He is the author of the internationally bestselling book, Willpower Doesn’t Work.

Why comfort will ruin your life | Bill Eckstrom | TEDxUniversityofNevada

After documenting and researching over 50,000 coaching interactions in the workplace, Bill Eckstrom shares life-altering, personal and professional development ideas through the introduction of the “Growth Rings.” The rings illustrate how dangerous it can be to remain in a state of comfort and how being in discomfort is the only way to sustain growth. You’ll be amazed at the world-changing outcomes discomfort can have on your life and the lives of others.

Where in the world is it easiest to get rich? | Harald Eia | TEDxOslo

In which society is it easiest to get rich? Contrary to common belief, it is not countries like the US or the UK that create the highest number of rich people per capita, but Nordic social democracies like Norway and Sweden. Counter intuitive as it may sound, high taxes, generous welfare states and strong unions makes a better environment for the people who wants to earn huge amounts of money, than free markets, low taxes, and minimal government intervention.

Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do | Michael Brody-Waite | TEDxNashville

This is my story from drug addiction and homelessness to founding and leading a company on the Inc 500 list. There are 3 principles that saved me from death and set me apart as a leader. They are small enough to fit in your pocket, yet big enough to change your life. The best part is that anyone can take these principles and immediately implement them after watching this talk.

Getting stuck in the negatives (and how to get unstuck) | Alison Ledgerw...

Change Your Mindset and Achieve Anything | Colin O'Brady | TEDxPortland

In this epic Talk, Colin O'Brady, explains his journey back from a tragic burn accident only to ascend to the 7 tallest mountains and two poles on earth - in world record time.

His idea is centered around mindfulness and how one can achieve anything no matter the circumstances.

How to triple your memory by using this trick | Ricardo Lieuw On | TEDxH...

Do you recall studying for your exams? You probably do. But do you remember how you studied, how you memorized French words or the year of the American civil war? Now, that’s probably harder. As a teenager, Ricardo Lieuw On was packing groceries when he knew what he wanted to study: he wanted to learn about learning. He picked up a study in psychology and learned how to reduce his learning time from 3 hours to 1 hour on the same piece of content. He gained the same knowledge in 200% less time. And specially for TEDxHaarlem, he shares the secret of his technique.

How to Be Happy Every Day: It Will Change the World | Jacqueline Way | T...

The World Happiness Report states “Over 1 billion adults suffer from anxiety and depression.” How do we get to happy? Jacqueline Way, Founder of www.365give.ca shares a secret to happiness so simple a 3 – year old can do it. Jacqueline is a mother of three boys and social good activist dedicated to changing the world 1 give, 1 day at a time. You will learn through her powerful story how your body is hard-wired for giving. Researchers from all over the world have been studying the science and physiological of giving for decades. They’ve discovered giving makes you happy, makes you high, is our bodies natural “Fountain of Youth” and reduces stress. Her inspirational journey with her son and thousands of children will inspire you start a daily giving habit that will make you happy and change the world.

Designing Your Life | Bill Burnett | TEDxStanford

The Discipline of Finishing: Conor Neill at TEDxUniversidaddeNavarra

If you had €1000 and you could invest that money in someone's future, who would you bet on? Is it yourself? Outstanding speaker Conor Neill from IESE Business School illustrates how to self apply the three criteria Warren Buffett uses to choose the people in which he trusts with his investments.

How to motivate yourself to change your behavior | Tali Sharot | TEDxCam...

What does make us change our actions? Tali Sharot reveals three ingredients to doing what's good for yourself.



Dr. Tali Sharot is a neuroscientist at University College London and the director of the Affective Brain Lab. She is a faculty member of the department of Experimental Psychology, a Wellcome Trust Fellow, and currently a visiting Professor at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on how emotion, motivation, and social factors influence our expectations, decisions, and memories.



Points to note

1. Social incentive- we are motivated through the positive actions of others. Ex. If we see our friend post a picture of themselves at the gym then we want to do the same.



2. Progress monitoring-  We are motivated by seeing progress. Ex. If we start working out too and we see progress by weighing our self then that helps motivate us to continue.



3. Immediate Reward- reward your good behavior. Ex. If i workout this whole week then I will treat myself over the weekend.

The psychology of self-motivation | Scott Geller | TEDxVirginiaTech

Scott Geller is Alumni Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech and Director of the Center for Applied Behavior Systems in the Department of Psychology. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the World Academy of Productivity and Quality. He has written numerous articles and books, including When No One's Watching: Living and Leading Self-motivation. Scott will examine how we can become self-motivated in "The Psychology of Self-Motivation."

Happiness is all in your mind: Gen Kelsang Nyema at TEDxGreenville 2014

Simple, profound truths are the realm of this Buddhist nun. Her message? The gift of happiness truly lies within our own hearts and minds. Gen Kelsang Nyema, exuding a peacefulness that immediately connects with the audience, starts by asking three questions: Are you having a good day? Why? Tomorrow, would you rather have a good day or a bad day? She teaches that we cannot put our happiness at the whim of other people and of circumstances. If we want to be happy, we have to "stop outsourcing our happiness to other people" and cultivate a source of inner peace. What happens next is quite astounding. The whole crowd of 350+ people proceeds to meditate with Nyema. There's a little squirming at first, but as she leads the audience through a calm citation of how to rest the mind, audience members feel a collective relaxation flow into the room and through the people. Fascinating! Refreshing.



Points to note

1. Need to stop outsourcing our happiness.

2. Actively cultivate a source of peace and happiness from inside.

3. Happiness and unhappiness are both states of mind, therefore, their real cause can't be found outside the mind.

It is not what happens to us but how we react to it that creates happiness and unhappiness.

How to Get Your Brain to Focus | Chris Bailey | TEDxManchester

The latest research is clear: the state of our attention determines the state of our lives. So how do we harness our attention to focus deeper, get distracted less, and even become more creative? Chris Bailey, author of the recent book Hyperfocus, talks about how our ability to focus is the key to productivity, creativity, and living a meaningful life.

Why the majority is always wrong | Paul Rulkens | TEDxMaastricht

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Paul Rulkens is an expert in achieving big goals in the easiest, fastest and most elegant way possible. Originally trained as a chemical engineer, he has moved his focus to the fascinating field of high performance.



Paul Rulkens is an expert in achieving big goals in the easiest, fastest and most elegant way possible. Originally trained as a chemical engineer, he has moved his focus to the fascinating field of high performance. His work is based on his knowledge and experience about the practical application of behavioral psychology, neuroscience and especially common sense. He currently works worldwide to make successful people, teams and organizations even more successful.

How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals | Stephen Duneier | TEDxTucson

How you define Stephen Duneier depends on how you came to know him. Some define him as an expert institutional investor, while others know him as a large scale installation artist, avid outdoorsman, professor, decision strategist, coach, business leader, mindfulness extremist, author, speaker, daredevil or Guinness world record holder. In his talk, Stephen explains that what truly defines him aren't titles, but an approach to decision making that transformed him from someone who struggled with simple tasks to a guy who is continuously achieving even his most ambitious dreams.

For thirty years, he has applied cognitive science to investing, business and life. The result has been the turnaround of numerous institutional businesses, career best returns for managers who have adopted his methods, the development of a $1.25 billion dollar hedge fund and a rapidly shrinking bucket list.

Mr. Duneier teaches graduate courses on Decision Analysis in UCSB’s College of Engineering. His book, AlphaBrain is due for release in early 2017 from Wiley & Sons.

Through Bija Advisors, he helps business leaders improve performance by applying proven, proprietary decision-making methods to their own processes.

His artwork has been featured around the world and is represented by the Sullivan Goss Gallery. As Commissioner of the League of Professional Educators, Duneier is using cognitive science to alter the landscape of American education. He is the former Head of Currency Option Trading at Bank of America and Emerging Markets at AIG International.

Food for thought: How your belly controls your brain | Ruairi Robertson ...

"Have you ever had a gut feeling or butterflies in your stomach? Has hunger ever changed your mood? Our bellies and brains are physically and biochemically connected in a number of ways, meaning the state of our intestines can alter the way our brains work and behave, giving a whole new meaning to 'Food for thought'.


As a nutritionist, microbiologist and neuroscientist, Ruairi Robertson is passionate about the link between our bellies and brains. His research is examining how our intestines and the microbes within them can influence both physical and mental health, and most importantly how our diets influence this relationship. Ruairi has travelled the world researching food, and believes it is the key to global public health. Ruairi is a PhD student in University College Cork in Ireland and current Fulbright Scholar (2015/16) to Harvard University.

Master Shi Heng Yi – 5 hindrances to self-mastery | Shi Heng YI | TEDxVi...

Meet Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi in his serene talk about self-discovery. Learn why rainfall is an essential part of each flowering. And every small step – part of the journey to the highest peek. The hindrances along the way to self-discovery and personal growth are easy to overcome. Learn how from his talk. For more than 30 years, Master Shi Heng Yi has been studying and practicing the interaction between mind and body. His strength is the ability to smoothly combine this knowledge with physical exercises and to practice Martial art –Kung Fu and Qi Gong. He has an academic background but he prefers to live at the Shaolin Temple Europe, Monastery located in Otterberg, Germany. Since 2010 he has been taking care of the settlement and he personifies the sustainable development and spreading the Shaolin culture and philosophy. As a contemporary monk, Master Yi holds a smartphone in the folds of his clothes as he sees no contradiction between living together with ancient knowledge and high technology. “The universal law of being successful and happy at the same time means finding the balance”, says master Yi.



5 Hindrances to Self-Mastery

1. Sensual desire (sight/touch/taste/smell/hearing) = Am I addicted?

2. Ill will / aversion = Am I feeling a negative emotion?

3. Dullness / heaviness = Am I unmotivated?

4. Restlessness = Is my mind jumping from though to thought?

5. Sceptical doubt = Am I indecisive?



Rain (is the solution)

Recognise which one you're experiencing

Accept that's what you're experiencing

Investigate why you're experiencing it

Non-identify with that experience: 'i am not the body, i am not the mind, i am not my emotion'

Change Your Breath, Change Your Life | Lucas Rockwood | TEDxBarcelona

Want to improve your memory-Do this everyday | Krishan Chahal | TEDxMMUS...

Most of us feel that our memory is weak. But how to improve your memory? From day to day life activity to memorized pie value 43000 decimal place then recalled it in 5 hours and 21 minutes, how I memorized it? You can you also do it. If I can called as memory king then why not you? Do these exercise 5 minutes daily and change your life.



Guinness world record holder Mr. Krishan Chahal is the world’s foremost authority on the memory improvement. Known as memory king Mr. Chahal has also created the world’s toughest memory record by memorising value of pi up to 43,000 decimal places. Around the world millions of people and esteemed organisation like Davidson Academy of Naveda (USA), Indian Air Force, IiT Kanpur, Defence Research & Development Orgaization, Indian Navy, NPCIL and many other  organisations have benefitted from his highly effective memory improvement programs. He has authored several books on accelerated leaning. His Latest books are ‘Art of Memorising’ and ‘Art of Studying Well’ He strongly believes that everyone has good memory they just need to learn HOW TO USE IT.

Why the majority is always wrong | Paul Rulkens | TEDxMaastricht

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Paul Rulkens is an expert in achieving big goals in the easiest, fastest and most elegant way possible. Originally trained as a chemical engineer, he has moved his focus to the fascinating field of high performance.

Paul Rulkens is an expert in achieving big goals in the easiest, fastest and most elegant way possible. Originally trained as a chemical engineer, he has moved his focus to the fascinating field of high performance. His work is based on his knowledge and experience about the practical application of behavioral psychology, neuroscience and especially common sense. He currently works worldwide to make successful people, teams and organizations even more successful. He lives with his wife and two children in Maastricht.

How to become a memory master | Idriz Zogaj | TEDxGoteborg

The Skill of Humor | Andrew Tarvin | TEDxTAMU

Humor is something that transcends most barriers. It is a common unification; a concept understood by all. Despite this, there exists a large portion of the population that does not think they can utilize humor. Andrew Tarvin will show you that everyone can use humor.

Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. He has worked with thousands of people at 200+ organizations, including P&G, GE, and Microsoft. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter & Gamble with his experience as an international comedian, Andrew’s program are engaging, entertaining, and most important, effective. He is a best-selling author, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TEDx, and has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 3 continents. He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.

The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans | Daniel Amen | TEDxOr...

Behavior is the expression of the problem, not the problem". Daniel Amen.

How to Read a Book a Day | Jordan Harry | TEDxBathUniversity

After a childhood speech impediment left him struggling to read, Jordan learned strategies from world leading speed readers to dramatically enhance his reading ability. Jordan now helps others unleash their potential to learn anything faster. Because he knew that spending hours reading books and watching seminars was not as effective as it could be



1. reduce subvocalization

          A. press tip of tongue to the roof of the mouth

          B. Change your environment that is optimum (not too loud to distract and not too quiet to let mind wander)

2. reduce regression

           A. Improve concentration by being an active reader ( ask why before reading)

           B.. Gliding - cover the lines that you read to remove your safety net

3. fixations

            A. split the page into 3 columns and use your peripheral vision



1. Front and back cover

2. Table of contents

3.Skim (10 sec ea pg)

4.Scan (30 sec ea pg)



Use one technique at a time such as gliding, bouncing, and visual aids

The secret to self control | Jonathan Bricker | TEDxRainier

Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.

-Abraham Lincoln



Jonathan Bricker's work has uncovered a scientifically sound approach to behavior change that is twice as effective as most currently practiced methods.  His new methods are driving new norms and new apps for how people quit smoking and decrease obesity, saving many people from an early death.



Jonathan Bricker is an internationally recognized scientific leader in a bold approach called acceptance and commitment therapy. A Stanford researcher called his use of the approach “a breakthrough in behavioral research [that] has major public health implications for the major causes of preventable death.” Bricker and his team, having received $10 million in total federal research grants to study this topic, are rigorously testing this intervention on multiple platforms, including smartphone apps, websites, and telephone coaching. His SmartQuit app for quitting smoking was recently launched and is now in distribution worldwide.



1) Be aware of the cravings whenever they appear, detect them and think "I'm feeling I'm having a craving for X."

2) Don't fight it. Let the craving rest in your brain and be conscious of it

3) Instead of shaming yourself for giving in to a craving, tell to yourself what you'd say to a friend of yours who's had a slip up.

How to learn any language easily | Matthew Youlden | TEDxClapham

Polyglot and linguist Matthew Youlden explains easy steps to learning a new language and debunks popular myths about language learning.



Languages have shaped Matthew’s entire life, from learning languages as a child with his twin brother (www.superpolyglotbros.com) to later being Babbel’s Language Ambassador and working as a lecturer. Having already studied over 20 languages, Matthew’s mission is to share his joy of languages. He truly believes that with the right tools and a healthy dose of fun, anyone can easily learn a new language. matthewyoulden.com.

How to Get Your Brain to Focus | Chris Bailey | TEDxManchester

The latest research is clear: the state of our attention determines the state of our lives. So how do we harness our attention to focus deeper, get distracted less, and even become more creative? Chris Bailey, author of the recent book Hyperfocus, talks about how our ability to focus is the key to productivity, creativity, and living a meaningful life.



Follow Chris on @chris_bailey Chris Bailey was recently described by TED as possibly “the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet”. He is the international bestselling author of Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project, which have been published in sixteen languages. Chris works with organisations around the globe on how they can become more productive without hating the process.



To date, Chris has written hundreds of articles on the subject of productivity, and has garnered coverage in media as diverse as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, The Huffington Post, Harvard Business Review, TED, Fortune, Fast Company, and Lifehacker.

Stop searching for your passion | Terri Trespicio | TEDxKC

What are you passionate about? You’re told these five words hold the key to a successful career and life purpose.  What if it’s the wrong question altogether? This talk turns the ubiquitous “find your passion” message on its ear.



Terri Trespicio is a branding strategist who helps visionaries, experts, entrepreneurs, and businesses communicate with power and precision across media platforms. She consults with a wide range of experts, everyone from surgeons and social media celebs to startups and brand managers.



Success fuels passion more than passion fuels success

You don't create your life first, and then live it. You create it by living it, not agonizing about it

Don't think, just do something. You'll find your passion

After watching this, your brain will not be the same | Lara Boyd | TEDxV...

In a classic research-based TEDx Talk, Dr. Lara Boyd describes how neuroplasticity gives you the power to shape the brain you want. Recorded at TEDxVancouver at Rogers Arena on November 14, 2015.

How to learn any language in six months | Chris Lonsdale | TEDxLingnanUn...

Chris Lonsdale is Managing Director of Chris Lonsdale & Associates, a company established to catalyse breakthrough performance for individuals and senior teams. In addition, he has also developed a unique and integrated approach to learning that gives people the means to acquire language or complex technical knowledge in short periods of time



5 Principles of Rapid Language Acquisition:

1. Focus on language content that is relevant to you

2. Use Your New Language as a Tool to Communicate from the very start

3. Understand then acquire the language Unconsciously  (Comprehensive Input Approach)

4. Do Physiological Training, learn how to pronounce the words that you would need

5. Express your psycho-physiological state and avoid getting overwhelmed



7 Actions for Rapid Language Acquisition:

1. Listen a lot, the tones, pronunciations, other auditory clues 

2. Focus on getting the meaning first, for some reason swear words are easily learned more than the important words, just a personal observation

3. Start mixing the words you learn, formula for 1000 phrases = (10 verbs)(10 nouns)(10 pronouns)

4. Focus on the core words, around 3000 words will allow you to speak almost 98% of the language (know what phrases to say, then the pronouns+common verbs + adjectives, lastly glue or combine what you've learned previously)

5. Get a language parent aka a native speaker who: 1) works to understand what you want to say 2)tolerates your mistakes in speech and grammar 3) affirmatively shows he/she understands what you are trying to say correctly 4) matches your vocabulary level when you speak to each other

6. Copy their facial expression when they say words and phrases and if they are not present practice with a visual aid

7. Directly connect words to mental images, for example when you try to remember "fire" in the language, visualize it as well.

What Is Your Mental Age? (Quick Test)

For millions of people around the world, their biological and their emotional age are two completely different things. Here is an easy but very accurate test that will determine your mental age.

RULES
The rules are simple: answer the question of picking the first thing that comes to your mind. Seriously, do not overthink. If you get 9 as your mental age, it does not mean your IQ is low; it only shows your perception of the world is young and bright. If you get 60 while you are 22, it’s not too bad either. It just means you are really wise.
For each answer, you pick, add a certain number of points. You get 1 point for each time you choose number 1 option; you get 2 points for option 2, and so on. There will be 4 options for each question.

TIMESTAMPS
Pick a color 1:25
Pick a meal 1:54
Online preferences 2:53
Your spirit animal 3:58
Pick a movie 4:40
Skills to learn 5:45
Dream vacation 7:00
Big money and how to spend it 8:25
Taking responsibility 9:16
The meaning of life 9:57

SUMMARY
• 10-19 points: 9 years old
If you got 10-19 points, you are 9 years old. A cute little child at heart. You’re energetic, interested in everything, and open-hearted. You react emotionally to every event in your life, you need people to share it all with, and a fluffy unicorn to cuddle with.
• 20-29 points: 15-19 years old
Hello there, teenage soul. You are seeking new emotions. You want to riot, conquer the world, and explore yourself and the people around you. This is the period when you want to find your place in the world.
• 30-33 points: 20-29 years old
It’s a great age when your true personality is formed. You always know what to do, but you also perfectly remember how to have fun, which is no less important, right?
• 34-37 points: 29-55 years old
Your mind level is middle-aged. You know that we are responsible for what we do, and you don’t allow your emotions to rule your mind. It’s a great age for intellectual activity and self-realization. Career, family life, or both – this is your time to shine!
• 38-40 points: 55 and older
The age of stability when you don’t have to prove anything to anyone and know how to live for yourself. You wear no mask and always stay yourself. Such a philosophical attitude keeps you away from unwanted thoughts and complexes. The golden days.

I Tried Rich People's Habits, See How My Life Changed

How to make more money? They say that the morning is the most important part of the day. And rich people always get the most out of the early hours. Well, actually, that's why they're rich. Chaotic morning always messes up the rest of the day, and you can't be productive. So if your plan is to become rich, the millionaire morning routine is exactly what you need.

10 Morning Habits That Can Ruin Your Day

Wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Perhaps it’s because you’re guzzling down a bunch of coffee or jumping in a hot shower right after you wake up? Or maybe when you first open your eyes in the morning, you can’t fight the urge to see what’s new on social media? These may not be the best ways to start your morning.

Old habits die hard, that’s why we do some things without even thinking about how harmful they are — especially in the morning when we don’t have time to spare. So today, Bright Side wants to talk about ten things many of us do every morning that are actually harmful to us. You’ll learn how to make your morning and the day that follows better than they ever were before.


TIMESTAMPS:
Hitting the snooze button 0:32
Checking your phone 1:38
Drinking coffee first thing 2:33
Not making the bed 3:40
Eating empty carbs and sugar for breakfast 4:19
Leaving the curtains closed 5:11
Saving stretches and exercises for the evening 5:58
Brushing your teeth after breakfast 7:15
Making phone calls 7:49
Taking a hot shower 8:33

Break Your Mental Resistance With The 2 Minute Rule (animated)

How to triple your memory by using this trick | Ricardo Lieuw On | TEDxH...

Do you recall studying for your exams? You probably do. But do you remember how you studied, how you memorized French words or the year of the American civil war? Now, that’s probably harder. As a teenager, Ricardo Lieuw On was packing groceries when he knew what he wanted to study: he wanted to learn about learning. He picked up a study in psychology and learned how to reduce his learning time from 3 hours to 1 hour on the same piece of content. He gained the same knowledge in 200% less time. And specially for TEDxHaarlem, he shares the secret of his technique.

9 Brain Exercises to Strengthen Your Mind

SUMMARY: - #1. Repeat this exercise 15 times. Your breathing should be a bit faster than usual. The most important thing is to do the exercise smoothly and not to hurry. Try not to lower your hands, and coordinate your movements and breathing. - #2. Repeat each movement at least 10 times. Your breathing should be rhythmical, and your fingers should be spread as much as possible. - #3. Repeat these movements at least 10 times. Make sure you bend and straighten each finger thoroughly and completely. - #4. When the brain ages, your memory, attention span, and concentration weaken. Luckily, this finger workout can help you deal with this problem. The following exercises will help you improve your memory. - #5. First of all, tightly press together the fingertips of your thumb and index finger on your right hand. You should slightly curve the uppermost part of your index finger. Repeat this exercise 20 times for each hand. - #6. With the fingertip of the thumb on your right hand, press down on the bottom of your right index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky in turn. You should apply effort to do this exercise. After you repeat this motion 20 times, do the same for your left hand. - #7. As you've probably understood, your brain is tightly connected to your hands. Since most people have one dominant hand, the brain hemisphere connected to this hand is more developed than the other one. Thus, lefties have a more active right hemisphere, and right-handed people enjoy a more developed left hemisphere. To activate both hemispheres, you can try the following exercises. - #8. Try to perform everyday activities like brushing your teeth, eating, opening doors, or writing with the help of your nondominant hand. This can develop new connections between the 2 hemispheres of your brain and encourage the activity of the less vigorous hemisphere. - #9. Start to write by hand more. This activity provides perfect brain stimulation and improves neuroplasticity. Specialists recommend this method to patients who suffer from memory issues or dementia.

Marcus Aurelius – How To Build Self Discipline (Stoicism)

Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome, probably the most powerful man on the planet and he strived to improve himself every day. Here are some great tips to develop self discipline from one of the great Stoic thinkers.









1 Find your purpose

2  Count on yourself - commit to your goal

3 Show up everyday consistently

4 Practice voluntary hardship

5 Practice dichotomy of control (what is in your control and what is outside your control)

6 Never play the victim

7 Practice delayed gratification

8 Ignore naysayers

9 Find wise people to emulate (rolemodels)

10 Honestly review your day

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Summary

Become more effective, follow the 7 habits. This is an overview of the great book by Stephen Covey.




The 7 habits of highly effective people summary:

This book, the 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey, has touched millions of people's lives – it's one of, if not THE, most well know success books out there. There are literally 1000's of success books out there, so why should this one be any different? Stephen Covey researched the last 200 years of success literature and found something interesting.. In the last 50 years, most of the books have been focused on the personality ethic - Things like public image, how you dress, how you perform in social interactions, positive mental attitude, skills and techniques to get people to behave in certain ways. These books focus on how to appear rather than how to actually be.

The 7 habits of highly effective people takes an inside out approach – it focuses on the character ethic rather than the personality ethic.

1 - be proactive
2 - begin with the end in mind
3 - put first things first
4 - think win win
5 - seek first to understand then to be understood
6 - synergy
7 - sharpen the saw

The surprising habits of original thinkers

How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals — including embracing failure. "The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they're the ones who try the most," Grant says. "You need a lot of bad ideas in order to get a few good ones."

Body Language Expert Keynote Mark Bowden at TEDx Toronto — The Importanc...

Here is a very interesting talk by Mark Bowden.

Body language expert keynote speaker, Mark Bowden (https://truthplane.com/) trains and coaches business people in public speaking and presentation skills. He is the public speaking coach and presentation trainer for any executive that needs to stand out, win trust, and gain credibility every time they speak. Voted #1 body language professional in the world for two years running, Mark Bowden is a top keynote speaker on body language and a top expert in body language and nonverbal communication

Mastery: How to Learn Anything Fast | Nishant Kasibhatla

1. Learning means nothing if you don't implement it
2. Deep learning = learning something and using the knowledge in some way to better your self.
3. Shallow learning = only being focused on the Input of knowledge. It is simply intellectual entertainment.
4. Deep learning is > shallow learning
5. How to implement knowledge? Spend twice the time (2x) executing & sharing your knowledge as you would take to learn something
6. Always do a Takeaway :)

How To Reset Your Mind: Dopamine Detox

In this video, I talk about how to reset your mind with a dopamine detox. In the brain, dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter. It affects many aspects of your behavior, some of which include learning, motivation, and mood.



When dopamine levels are too low, people experience depression, anxiety and overwhelm. If you are someone who struggles with mental health issues, the good news is that you don't have to suffer anymore.



Ready to discover the solution for how to reset your mind and feel better?

How to motivate yourself to change your behavior | Tali Sharot | TEDxCam...

What does make us change our actions? Tali Sharot reveals three ingredients to doing what's good for yourself.



Dr. Tali Sharot is a neuroscientist at University College London and the director of the Affective Brain Lab. She is a faculty member of the department of Experimental Psychology, a Wellcome Trust Fellow, and currently a visiting Professor at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on how emotion, motivation, and social factors influence our expectations, decisions, and memories.









 She talks about motivation.



1. Social incentive- we are motivated through the positive actions of others. Ex. If we see our friend post a picture of themself at the gym then we want to do the same.



2. Progress monitoring-  We are motivated by seeing progress. Ex. If we start working out too and we see progress by weighing ourself then that helps motivate us to continue.



3. Immediate Reward- reward your good behavior. Ex. If i workout this whole week then I will treat myself over the weekend. Maybe some pizza or ice cream

After watching this, your brain will not be the same | Lara Boyd | TEDxV...

In a classic research-based TEDx Talk, Dr. Lara Boyd describes how neuroplasticity gives you the power to shape the brain you want. Recorded at TEDxVancouver at Rogers Arena on November 14, 2015.



YouTube Tags: brain science, brain, stroke, neuroplasticity, science, motor learning, identity, TED, TEDxVancouver, TEDxVancouver 2015, Vancouver, TEDx, Rogers Arena, Vancouver speakers, Vancouver conference, ideas worth spreading, great idea,



Our knowledge of the brain is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and Dr. Lara Boyd is positioned at the cutting edge of these discoveries. In 2006, she was recruited by the University of British Columbia to become the Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology and Motor Learning. Since that time she has established the Brain Behaviour Lab, recruited and trained over 40 graduate students, published more than 80 papers and been awarded over $5 million in funding.



Dr. Boyd’s efforts are leading to the development of novel, and more effective, therapeutics for individuals with brain damage, but they are also shedding light on broader applications. By learning new concepts, taking advantage of opportunities, and participating in new activities, you are physically changing who you are, and opening up a world of endless possibility.

The art of being yourself | Caroline McHugh | TEDxMiltonKeynesWomen

How to stop screwing yourself over | Mel Robbins | TEDxSF

Mel Robbins is a married working mother of three, an ivy-educated criminal lawyer, and one of the top career and relationship experts in America.  Widely respected for her grab-'em-by-the-collar advice and tough love, Robbins drills through the mental clutter that stands between people and what they want.  Her approach is smart, effective and entertaining. Five days a week, Mel hosts her own syndicated radio show The Mel Robbins Show, discussing hot topics and giving advice to callers across America.  She is starring in a new series, In-Laws, airing this summer on A&E. In addition, she writes a monthly column for Success Magazine, is a former CNBC contributor and is the co-founder of Advice for Living, Inc., which develops products and television programming with experts in the wellness, health, relationship and career categories.

The person you really need to marry | Tracy McMillan | TEDxOlympicBlvdWomen

Life doesn't give you what you ask for. It gives you the people, places and situations that will help you develop what you've asked for.

The secret to self control | Jonathan Bricker | TEDxRainier

Jonathan Bricker's work has uncovered a scientifically sound approach to behavior change that is twice as effective as most currently practiced methods.  His new methods are driving new norms and new apps for how people quit smoking and decrease obesity, saving many people from an early death.



Jonathan Bricker is an internationally recognized scientific leader in a bold approach called acceptance and commitment therapy. A Stanford researcher called his use of the approach “a breakthrough in behavioral research [that] has major public health implications for the major causes of preventable death.” Bricker and his team, having received $10 million in total federal research grants to study this topic, are rigorously testing this intervention on multiple platforms, including smartphone apps, websites, and telephone coaching. His SmartQuit app for quitting smoking was recently launched and is now in distribution worldwide.



Summary

1) Be aware of the cravings whenever they appear, detect them and think "I'm feeling I'm having a craving for X."

2) Don't fight it. Let the craving rest in your brain and be conscious of it

3) Instead of shaming yourself for giving in to a craving, tell to yourself what you'd say to a friend of yours who's had a slip up.

10 Mind Tricks to Learn Anything Fast!

Summary

1. 0:16 The Sleep Sandwich. (Study-Sleep-Study because while we are asleep our subconscious brain works to get information into the long-term memory.)

2. 2:13 Mastery through modification. (Do not fool yourself into thinking as being competent, try to modify which will eventually lead you to identify your weaknesses.)

3. 3:40 Weaving Subjects. (Interweaving different subjects and styles and subjects helps to solidify information.)

4. 4:26 Chewing Gum. (Decreases stress, Improves concentration, enough said.)

5. 5:01 Intellectual Hydration. (Hydration improves our Brain function.)

6. 7:23 Multiple Mediums. (Blend different mediums, flashcards, diagrams, mind-map, etc.)

7. 8:08 Speed Read. (coz information is doubling every year.)

8. 8:55 Musical Stress Relief. (Do I need to say anything here.)

9. 9:50 Practice in Pieces. (Spaced Repetition helps retain information, see: Ebbinghaus-Forgetting Curve.)

10. 10:38 The Hard Road. (No Shortcuts, Self-Written Notes are always easy to retain.)

Elon Musk: How To Achieve 10x More Than Your Peers

1. Clarify your values

2. Imagine an amazing future

3. Persevere and fail a whole bunch

How to quickly get out of a rut

Summary

1. Do something (1:53)

2. Reward yourself for small wins (3:55)



3. Work on progressive overload (5:55)

15 Steps To Master Self-Discipline

Summary

1) Define a goal worth fighting for 2:38

2) Deconstruct the goal 5:10

3) Make a daily plan that if followed will get you to your goal 7:00

4) Remove temptations or distractions 8:31

5) Prioritize the goal before anything else 9:49

6) Don't wait for it to feel right 10:59

7) Force yourself to do it 12:27

8) Find role-models who inspire you 13:53

9) Schedule breaks, treats & rewards for yourself 15:13

10) Failure - Even for one day - is not an option 16:33

11) Keep track of your progress 18:12

12) Set monthly milestones 19:20

13) Self-analyse your progress (even is written "process: :D) 21:07

14) Remove negative habits 22:34

15) Just keep pushing for 50 days straight 24:14

How To Meditate For Beginners - A Definitive Guide

Here's an easy to follow guide that covers exactly how to meditate for beginners. In this comprehensive guide we will cover exactly: where to meditate, how to meditate, what to do with your mind, how long to do it for, and even how long before you start seeing benefits.

Epictetus - LIFE CHANGING Quotes - STOICISM

Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. Whats incredible is that He was born a Slave. He lived in Rome until he was banishment, when he then went to Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion.

The first 20 hours -- how to learn anything | Josh Kaufman | TEDxCSU

Josh Kaufman is the author of the #1 international bestseller, 'The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business', as well as the upcoming book 'The First 20 Hours: Mastering the Toughest Part of Learning Anything.' Josh specializes in teaching people from all walks of life how to master practical knowledge and skills. In his talk, he shares how having his first child inspired him to approach learning in a whole new way.







Summary


1. Deconstruct the skill.

2. Learn enough to self-correct.

3. Remove practice barriers.

4. Practice at least 20 hours

Learn How To Control Your Mind (USE This To BrainWash Yourself)

Hooked, Hacked, Hijacked: Reclaim Your Brain from Addictive Living: Dr. ...

Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress and fitness. Triathlete and marathoner, Dr. Peeke is nationally known as the "doc who walks the talk" inspiring through example. Dr. Peeke is the lifestyle expert for WebMD's 90 million members, and a regular blogger on cutting edge science in health and wellness. Presently, Dr. Peeke is Senior Science Advisor to Elements Behavioral Health, the nation's most preeminent network of eating disorders and addiction centers. Her current research focuses on how addictive behaviors have subtly and often profoundly penetrated daily lifestyle habits

THIS is the FIRST Thing I BOUGHT With My MONEY! | Zlatan Ibrahimovic | T...

Grab a snack and chew on today's lessons from a man who went from growing up poor in a ghetto, almost quitting his football career when he was 15 in favor of working at the docks in Malmo, to becoming one of the best strikers in the game, and one of the best football players ever! He's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and see Evan's take on his Top 10 Rules for Success Volume 2!







Summary

1. Be confident
2. Don't chase money
3. Give people what they want
4. Make no excuses
5. Grow from difficulties
6. Just be yourself
7. Don't compare to others
8. Be a conqueror
9. Prove them wrong
10. Live on the edge

What Would Elon Musk Work On If He Were 22?

This Harvard Professor Explains the Secret to Aging in Reverse | David S...

Harvard professor David Sinclair believes that not only can we slow aging down, we can actually reverse it. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, David Sinclair explains the three levels of aging, and what can be done on each level. He describes the lifestyle changes that slow aging down, the drug treatments that begin to stop aging, and experimental new procedures that may actually reverse aging once they are fully developed.



Summary1
David describes the way that cell stress causes aging [5:20]
David explains what proteins are and how they work [6:40]
David recommends lifestyle changes to slow down or reverse aging [9:14]
David recommends stressing the system by consistent fasting [10:52]
David explains why we don’t live as long as whales [15:01]
David describes resetting the biological clock [16:16]
David explains how to tell when someone is going to die [18:47]
David explains why people are taking metformin [20:03]
David shares his regimen of exercise and metformin [24:18]
David advocates cold exposure [25:28]
David explains work he’s done to try to reset the aging clock [29:01]
David explains why you don’t want to turn the cellular clock back too far [31:37]
David describes the actual process of reversing aging in masses of cells [33:20]
David talks about some results with mice that appear to reverse aging [36:40]
David shares his father’s story of metformin and NMN use [38:10]
David explains the effects of resveratrol [39:07]
David describes the kinds of testing he advocates [43:13]
David shares the impact he wants to have on the world [45:44]

Summary2
1. Exercise (at least 1 hour per day, five days a week; weight lifting is essential)

2. Yoga (30 minutes every morning)

3. Eat clean (consume organic – very important)

4. Diet (reduce meat and increase veg)

5. Stay hungry!

6. Cut carbs to a minimum

7. No sugar at all

8. Monday & Thursday fasting (only fruits and fruit juices)

9. Drink at least 3 litres of clean water (1 litre immediately after you are awake)

10. Sleep (8 hours minimum; Recommendation - 9pm - 6am)

11. Take cold shower

12. Reduce artificial heating and expose yourself in cold weather

13. Use sauna and steam room (Listen, if you are a man, better do this only after you become the father of a child because too much exposure to sauna/steam room/Jacuzzi/hot tub reduces your sperm health)

14. Laugh as much as you can

15. Embrace nature and your true self (go for long aimless walks in the bush, beaches etc. to sense the beauty of nature and to recognise that you are a tiny part of the singularity)

16. Do not keep hatred because it will consume you. Forgive and move on.

Ho'oponopono: The Hawaiian Forgiveness Ritual as the Key to Your Life's Fulfillment

What is Ho'oponopono
Have you heard of  the Hawaiian therapist who cured an entire ward of criminally insane patients?
The therapist was Dr Ihaleakala Hew Len and he used Ho'oponopono to do it.

Ho'oponopono is  a hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. It translates into english simply as correction.

The secret is there is no such thing as “out there” – everything happens to you in your mind. Everything you see, everything you hear, every person you meet, you experience in your mind. You only think it’s “out there” and you think that absolves you of responsibility.

In fact it’s quite the opposite: you are responsible for everything you think, and everything that comes to your attention. If you watch the news, everything you hear on the news is your responsibility. That sounds harsh, but it means that you are also able to clear it, clean it, and through forgiveness change it.

Dr Len's  had an idea of 100% responsibility. If one would take complete responsibility for one's life, then everything one sees, hears, tastes, touches, or in any way experiences would be one's responsibility because it is in one's life..The problem would not be with our external reality, it would be with ourselves. Total Responsibility, according to Hew Len, advocates that everything exists as a projection from inside the human being.


So how can I use Ho'oponopono 

The main objective of Hoʻoponopono is getting to the "zero state — it's where we have zero limits.
"To reach this state (which  Dr Len called 'SITH - Self-I-Dentity through Ho'oponopono') you can start by repeating the following mantra:

"I love you. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you."

It is a simple four step process.

Step 1: Repentance – I’M SORRY

Say "I'm sorry".The first step is to realise you are responsible for everything in your mind, even if it seems to be outside. Once you realise this it is very natural to feel sorry for all the troubles in the world. You can start by saying sorry for something you have caused yourself e.g. addiction to alcohol or smoking or being overweight or a lack of confidence or health issues. You could also say I realize that I am responsible for the issues(s) in my life and I feel remorse that my consciousness has allowed this.

Step 2: Ask Forgiveness - PLEASE FORGIVE ME

Say "PLEASE FORGIVE ME". It doesn't matter who you are asking. Just ask! . Repeat and mean what you say and be aware of the repentance from step 1.

Step 3: Gratitude - THANK YOU

Say “THANK YOU”. It is not important to whom or for what you are thanking. Thank various things.  Thank your body for all it does for you. Thank yourself for being the best you can be. Thank God./a higher power/ the universe. Thank whatever it was that just forgave you. Just keep saying THANK YOU. There is amazing power in gratitude and thanking.

Step 4: Love - I LOVE YOU

Say I LOVE YOU. Say it to your body, say it to God/a higher power/the universe.. Say I LOVE YOU to everything around you. The world , your environment, your home, the people around you, your successes and your challengers. Repeat it and mean it. Feel it. 

If this reasonates with you, here are some further resources to develop your understanding of this.

Book: Ho'oponopono: the Hawaiian Forgivess Ritua as the Key to your Life's fulfilment 

• Click here to see more about the book >> CLICK HERE

Certification course:  from  Dr. Joe Vitale (of  'the secret') and Mathew Dixon Featuring Dr. Hew Len

• If you really want to understand it or use in your coaching/ therapy practice the click here to see more about the certificication course >> CLICK HERE

The Secret To Happiness - 90 DAY CHALLENGE

Have you heard of the 90 day challenge? It's a secret technique to happiness.

What do you need to start? 

It's very simple , you just need

• 1 post it /sticky note pad
•  1 pen
•  1 minute per day

What do I have to do?

All you need to do is to write down daily, your heart's desire (e.g Relationships jobs, business,health, happiness, etc) on the post it note

• Write by hand
• Write as if the thing you wish exists already in the present
• Not I wish or I could have but I have
• Not negative , state in positive
• For example: 
• I have a great relationship with my wife
• I have more than enough to give to others
• I am blessed
• My finances are doing well
• I have perfect health
•  I have a great relationship with my children
• On the bottom right corner of the post it note, write a number.
•  Start with number 1 then next day number 2 then next day number 3 until you reach 90
• However  if  skip one day go back to 1. so the 90 day challenge might take you 1/2 a year.

Emotional Freedom Secrets - Emotions Make Good Servants But Bad Masters

Imagine the impact on your life, if you could switch to high performance states at will.
Many of us believe that we can't control our emotions but let me ask you this.

Have you ever been feeling down and then had a call from an old friend and then felt great. Or have you felt good and heard a song that reminded you of an old love.  You've immediately and instantly changed from sad to happy and happy to sad. Nothing in the external world has changed but your emotional states have been changed by triggers.

NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Calls these triggers Anchors. The ones I mentioned are external but you can  create internal ones that you can use at will to be able to change your state and emotions. It is really amazing!

Another example is to think of a really enjoyable experience, a time when you felt really good. Go into that experience  and notice what you see and what you hear and re-live this memory.Notice how you feel and when you are ready return to the present. Notice the impact this has on your present state, especially your posture and breathing. Although the sights and sounds of the past are gone, the actual feeling is still very real. Whatever you were feeling before this paragraph you have now put yourself into a resourceful state.

In contrast think back to a slightly uncomfortable past experience. Imagine yourself back in that situation. What are you seeing? What can hear? How do you feel? Don't stay long and return to the present. How do you feel? Notice your state and your posture and your breathing.

Now change your state, do some exercise or move.

Some people have mastered their ability to change their state at will, creating for themselves and emotional freedom that transforms the quality of their lives. They fully experience the ups and downs of life but they learn , move on and do not dwell on emotional pain unnecessarily.

We can influence our states , rather than simply react to what happens on the outside. In the last few minutes, you have felt good, then uncomfortable, then..however you feel now. And nothing has actually happened in the outside world. You have done all this yourself.

So how can you control your states and fire these 'anchors'

1. Identify the situation where you want to be more resourceful
2. Identify the particular resource you want, e.g confidence.
3. Find an occasion in your life when you had that resource
4. Select and anchor (a trigger) you are going to use.
           i) physical anchor - e.g. touch your thumb  to your index finger
           ii) hearing anchor - e.g. confidence
           iii) visual anchor - choose a symbol or remember what you were seeing when you were
                  feeling  confident
5. Step fully into the the experience of that resourceful state..  Relive that experience as if you are seeing it and hearing it. What can you see? What can you hear? What can you feel, taste and smell? Really get into it.
6. When it comes up to the peak , fire your 3 anchors (i.e. touch your physical anchor (eg touch your thumb to your index finger) , hear you hearing anchor ('confidence') and see your visual anchor..
7. Think of something else.
8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 a few times.
9. Identify a signal that lets you know you are in that situation where you need this resource. This will remind you when to use your anchor.

These techniques take practice and the more you practice the more you will be able to control your emotional state.

If you find this interesting and amazing , there is a great to read to find out more. It's called 'Introducing NLP 'by Joseph O'Conner and John Seymour.  Click here for the link.

7 Principles To Live By For A Successful, Happy Life - Motivational Video

The Secret to Health, Wealth, Relationships and Happiness

The secret on Netflix is an amazing boost of positivity and focus. I would recommend watching this - see trailer below.





The secret is the law of attraction.  Everything coming into your life is  to  attracted to you by whatever you are thinking about.

THOUGHTS
Your life is a physical manifestation of thoughts in your head

You become whatever you think about - thoughts become things and thoughts have a frequency so think about what you want with all your focus.

If you think of what you don't want - you will attract it so it is important to think of only the things you want.  Don’t focus on what you don't want, For example, don't say  " I  don't want to be late"  or complain about how bad it is  as both these will create what you don't want.

 You are the masterpiece of your own life and you do it with your thoughts


FEELINGS
Feelings are a feedback mechanism of your body.

Many people just try and think good thoughts but nothing manifests in their lives. This is because they are not using their feelings.


The more that you  feel good, the more you will attract the things that make you feel good so you should feel healthy, feel prosperous  and feel love.

But how can you feel good if you are having a bad day or not feeling good. It's easy , just do one of the following.

• Listen to  music, 
• Sing something that uplifts you, 
• Think of something beautiful ( like a baby you love) - dwell on it  and use all  your senses)
• Feel love for  something/someone (e.g your pet)

HISTORY

The secret is not knew and has been known for thousands of years. 

In the bible in Matthew 7, 7 it states : Ask, and it shall be given you

The Buddha said "All that we are is the result of what we have thought"

In the famous story of Alladin, the genie always says "Your wish is my command". In modern versions the genie grants 3 wishes but if you trace the story back you find originally it was unlimited wishes. Think about the significance of that for a moment.

Whether you believe in God, or the universe or a higher power you just need to ask and believe and act in a way as if it was true and the manifestations of your wishes will appear.

3 STEP PROCESS
So how do you follow the secret. It is a simple 3 step process.

1.   Ask:
• Ask for what you really want. State it in the  present tense, e.g   I am so happy and grateful  that ....... (say what you want in the present tense as if it already is happening).
2.   Believe it's already yours
• You don't need to know how. The universe will rearrange itself to make it happen
• It is like a car driving in the dark. You cannot see the whole route, you can only see 50 meters ahead but you can keep going.
• If you start doubting, replace it with unwavering faith. You can do this by continually saying what you want. Your subconscious will eventually accept it as true.
3.  .Begin to receive
•  Feel good. It is a  feeling universe  so need thoughts and feelings to manifest in your life
• Go test drive your dream car, view your dream house. Start getting good feelings and associating them to the things you want. 
• When you feel  joyous, this is an intuitive nudge from the universe so act on it.
• Whether you think it is a big or small wish, it makes no difference to the universe so wish big.

Many people are stuck/imprisoned/confined  in their current circumstances. However your current circumstances  are the  residual outcome of past thoughts and actions.

So start to change your thoughts, expectations and feelings.

Begin with making a daily list of things you are grateful for.  You will then  attract more of what you want.

Whatever you visualise,  you materialize. Start  dwelling on the end  result that you want.  For example close your eyes and focus on the back of your hands, see the hairs, feel the skin. Now imagine your hands are on the steering wheel of your favorite car , hear the engine, feel the speed . Imagine feeling  happy, joyous and exhilarated.


Make sure you are persistent. Many people try and give up just before they reach success. As soon as you say "it doesn't work " then the universe will say "your wish is my command" so be persistent.

Don't worry about how it will happen - the  universe knows the shortest quickest way.

So decide what you want , believe you can have it, deserve it and it is  possible for you. Close your eyes,  visualise having what you want and feel feelings of happiness and gratitude. Then release it  into the universe and believe the universe will manifest it for you.



WEALTH
Declare what you want from the catalogue of the universe.

Make sure you think about what you want , not what you don't want. If you are thinking                about getting out of debt, you are still thinking of being in debt and that is what you  will  get .

Focus on Abundance, not scarcity.

Visualise cheques coming in the mail. Visualise that  money comes frequently and easily to you.

HAPPINESS
Go for inner things, inner joy then the outer things appear.
Think about things that make you feel happy and focus on these.

RELATIONSHIPS
Do you treat yourself the way you want to be treated? Make sure you treat yourself with love as you need to respect yourself before you can be in a relationship with someone else.

Love yourself ! This is not conceit but just love your amazing body and your wonderful self.

If you find yourself arguing in  a relationship, get a piece of paper and  write everything you appreciate about them,. Write a list  daily.

HEALTH
Dis-ease means your body is not at ease.  Diseases and  all stress are feedback from your body that you are not balanced.

Many people have healed themselves by continuously saying "thank you for my healing" and putting themselves in a joyous state (e.g. by watching comedies and avoiding stress).

Albert Schweitzer said all healing is self healing. Your immune system heals your body.
Disease cant live in body in a healthy emotional state.

Anything we focus on we create, if we are angry - we are focusing on the anger which brings more anger.


Jung said   "What you resist, persists ".  Don’t be anti, be pro. Focus on what you want , not what you don’t want . .Mother Theresa understood this.  She said she would  never attend an anti war demo. but she would gladly come to a peace movement.


ENERGY
Energy flows where attention goes. We are all energy. Einstein's famous equation E=mc(squared) shows that energy and matter are interchangeable.

You are an energy field operating in the larger energy field of the universe. Everything is connected. You are an infinite field of unfolding psssibilites.

What are you going to do nw= when you focus on what your want the things you don’t want fall away.  You are the author , the pen is your hand and the outcome is whatever you choose

Whenever you say   I cant do that  or she wont let me or he wont let me then every single I'm not is a creation. We are unlimited beings - we have no ceiling so don't limit yourself.

Your purpose is what you say it is. Your  mission is what you say it is.
You have a future of unbounded potential, unbounded possibilities.  You deserve to be happy,. You were  born to add something of value to this world so be best you can be .

Every single  thing that you’ve been though ,that you’ve come through  has  prepared you for this moment. You are the creator of your destiny. Imagine what you can do from this day forth with what you now know,. Will you seize the moment? No one else can sing your  song,  or dance your dance  or write your story. It begins now. I believe you are great. There is  something magnificent about you. No matter how old or young you think you are.  You now have the power that will take over your life, direct and sustain you. That is what I know for sure.

When the voice and vision inside is  more profound and  louder then opinions  outside you’ve mastered your life
 Life should be abundant--believe it , see it, act from it and it will show up for you
What you think and feel and belief and thank about , you bring about. That is the secret.

Become the deliberate creator of your life. Life can be wonderful  and should be and it will be when you follow the secret.