Summertime is often associated with fun and relaxation, but stress is an ever-present force this time of the year that sneaks up on us derails all the joys of the season (and our personal wellbeing). From the foods we eat, to the amount of sleep we get, to disrupters such as travel and overstimulation, stress can wreck havoc on our routine and health. Here is how I recommend dealing with the top ten... 

Q: “I am doing everything I can, reading books, listening to the right CDs, working hard, yet I just can’t seem to have my breakthrough…  what is the deal?”

A: One of the things that keeps us wrestling with our thoughts and beliefs is a subconscious desire to hold onto the old belief.  I think everyone reading this by now realizes that most of humanity lives until death in a state of unconsciousness.  Most everyone around you and me (and often we can be included in that group) is simply sleep-walking through life.  To the un-awakened, thoughts, feelings, and emotions all appear to occur as a reaction to outside stimuli.  It takes a deeper level of understanding to accept responsibility for the lives we create.  The question I’m answering in this post has come from literally

Continuing on, many people want to know:

Q: “So what would a mentor do to help me?”

A: The short answer is “it depends.”  Everyone is different.  However many people do have common concerns, and the process for discovering what an individual needs is pretty well established.  Ultimately the mentor is there to be able to take you by the hand and walk you through the process of discovering your blocks and limiting beliefs.  Once you have identified them, it is a relatively simple process to replace them with beliefs that build and strengthen instead of blocking or limiting.

One belief to be aware of before you start clearing away old beliefs is...

This continues Saturday's post.

Q: “So how can I use the law of attraction to improve my life?”

A: We may not know exactly what is happening yet, but we do know for certain that the creative energy inside of each of us is dependent on our beliefs.  This happens on two levels:

1) our beliefs give meaning to events and...

Lately I've received questions that made me realize I need to write a few articles that teach more of the basics in the law of attraction.  Volume one of this series is my answer to this question:

Q: “I know my attitude dictates how I react to my circumstances, but I don’t see how my attitude could possibly be creating my circumstances.  What is the law of attraction, really?”

A: I am convinced that the law of attraction is like ...

When we feel afraid, there is a chemical release of cortisol produced in our brains. This cortisol release eliminates our creative ability as well as focuses all it’s energy on avoiding the problem. As a result our capability to overcome the problem is significantly diminished.

On the other hand, when we take courage and show bravery a different chemical reaction takes place. Dopamine "the happy feeling" is thus produced and our capability to be ...

Dads are so important in our lives. They are role models and guides to all of us. Share this with the father in your life and let them know how much they mean to you by commenting below on the one thing they taught you that made the biggest impact.

It can seem like you’re riding a bicycle up a hill all the time in life. Everything seems to be trying to roll you back down the hill just when you were getting close to the top.

What can give us THE PUSH to keep going?

Some days, it could be a

Involvement is important if we want to learn new ways to change our lives through personal development. Help and direction are essential if we want to progress.

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Think a little less about how to manage your work and a little more about managing your moods.

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I quit smoking many years ago. I had smoked for about ten years. I heard on the radio that a hypnotist was doing a group hypnosis session to quit smoking. My daughter had been urging me to quit for some time so I decided to give it a try. There were about 20 people in the group. The hypnotist