SELF-CONFIDENCE FORMULA by Napoleon Hill

First. I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I DEMAND of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action.

Second. I realize the dominating thoughts of my mind will eventually reproduce themselves in outward, physical action, and gradually transform themselves into physical reality, therefore, I will concentrate my thoughts for thirty minutes daily, upon the task of thinking of the person I intend to become, thereby creating in my mind a clear mental picture of that person.

Third. I know through the principle of auto-suggestion, any desire that I persistently hold in my mind will eventually seek expression through some practical means of attaining the object back of it, therefore, I will devote ten minutes daily to demanding of myself the development of SELF-CONFIDENCE.

Fourth. I have clearly written down a description of my DEFINITE CHIEF AIM in life, and I will never stop trying, until I shall have developed sufficient self-confidence for its attainment.

Fifth. I fully realize that no wealth or position can long endure, unless built upon truth and justice, therefore, I will engage in no transaction which does not benefit all whom it affects. I will succeed by attracting to myself the forces I wish to use, and the cooperation of other people. I will induce others to serve me, because of my willingness to serve others. I will eliminate hatred, envy, jealousy, selfishness, and cynicism, by developing love for all humanity, because I know that a negative attitude toward others can never bring me success. I will cause others to believe in me, because I will believe in them, and in myself.

I will sign my name to this formula, commit it to memory, and repeat it aloud once a day, with full FAITH that it will gradually influence my THOUGHTS and ACTIONS so that I will become a self-reliant, and successful person.

(If you use this formula, I would love to hear how it has impacted you life.)

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Jan 12

Where I would love to have breakfast right now…

On cold days like this, I enjoy looking at images of places I’d prefer to be that transport me to another world. This is the Aigialos Hotel on the island of Santorini in Greece.

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Jan 12

Remember, you have a choice each and every day.

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Jan 12

Six Goal Areas of Life for 2012

I recently listened to a message about setting goals for 2012. Typically, we set goals in one or two areas of our lives. Yet while we spend the year working on those one or two, other areas of our lives remain out of balance. The perception is that setting too many goals will lead to getting nothing accomplished. However, this message described setting goals in six key areas of our lives:

1. Family and Home Goals (eg. home improvement projects, getting marriage counseling)

2. Financial and Career Goals (eg. paying of credit cards, working towards a promotion)

3. Spiritual and Ethical Goals (eg. praying or meditating on a regular basis, volunteering with an organization)

4. Physical and Health Goals (eg. exercise 3 times/week, make appointments for checkups)

5. Social and Cultural Goals (eg. attend a broadway play or opera, call an old friend)

6. Mental and Educational Goals (eg. take classes, seek counseling)

Creating one goal in each of these areas and ensuring that they are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) will allow us grow in a balanced fashion. This is all part of our journey to experience the art of living well. I will be working on my goals this week and will share a few.

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Jan 12

A Must for 2012: Live With More Authenticity

Authenticity, as defined by the World English Dictionary:

1. of undisputed origin or authorship; genuine

2. accurate in representation of the facts; trustworthy, reliable

As 2012 approached, this word – AUTHENTICITY – kept ringing in my ear and continued to do so well after the ball dropped. As I reflected back on auld lang syne, I knew that I wanted 2012 to be different in the way I approached life. I wanted to be more fearless. Recently, I read the quote, “If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down.” For me, after reading that quote, that thing weighing me down was fear.

Fear of what, you may ask? Well, I had a conversation with a dear friend New Year’s Eve who expressed that she felt that same fear too. That fear is — stepping out into success and claiming it. My friend and I spoke about how we downplay ourselves because we find it hard to believe that we are where we are in life. Our life journeys have taken various twists and turns, but all of that has shaped the lives we have today. My friend and I took a moment to reflect, and we both smiled at the same time. We allowed our lives to flash before our eyes to the present and we just had to agree that life is good. We also agreed that 2012 was the year to step outside of our comfort zones, and stop hiding and self-depreciating.

So for 2012, Cris Simone blog readers will see more of me threaded through my posts: more about my pursuits (and challenges) toward experiencing the art of living well, more about what living well means to me, and more about my aspirations for achieving this nirvana in my lifetime.

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Dec 11

A Touch of Holiday Flair

Perfect for the holiday party season: Jimmy Choo’s suede, feather strappy heels with crystals that will take your feet to flight.

For a quiet evening in or a morning cup of coffee, slip on an incredibly soft and cozy Red Envelope cashmere robe.

At bath time, light an Alexa Rodulfo candle to set the mood.

After a long day it heels, take it down a couple of inches with Footzyrolls that fit neatly in your purse.

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Dec 11

Successful Women Fed Up with Kissing Frogs: Meet the Frog Whisperer??

I was tickled by the concept of the “Frog Whisperer” so much that I thought it would be fun to share. There is a lot of truth here, so read on:

Both women and men are waiting longer and longer to get married for the first time, according to the Census Bureau, and fewer women are having babies before their 40th birthdays, the Centers for Disease Control reports. Interestingly, more and more women are having babies well into their 40s. Could it be that it has become more difficult for couples to connect romantically?

“Women are likely to be more independent and professionally successful than they were a generation or two ago, and that’s wonderful, but it can come with baggage,” says Jane Atkinson, author of The Frog Whisperer: A Three-Step Approach to Finding Lasting Love (www.frogwhisperer.com). “We’re less likely to think about the energy we’re putting out to others, particularly the opposite sex, and that energy has a lot to do with how people react to us.”

Atkinson says finding Mr. or Ms. Right requires taking your eyes off of work and focusing on yourself more. What can you do to become the person you would want to date? She offers some tips for finding “the one.”

Figure out what you’re looking for. Have you thought hard about what kind of person you’re looking for? One trick is to visualize your perfect day. Are you at the beach? Traveling? Is the man with you quiet or chatty? Is the woman serious or funny? Does he want children? Does she go to church? This will help you identify the characteristics and values of your Mr. or Ms. Right so you can recognize them when he or she comes along.
Get happy in your own head. Once again, it’s all about attraction. Putting out positive, confident energy will attract the same. Besides, it’s never a good idea to rely on other people to make us happy. If you need to recover from old hurts, lose weight or find a job, take care of that business first.
Think you’re ready? Test yourself with this quick quiz.

1. Are you happy with yourself? (Or are you miserable because you’ve put on 50 pounds since your divorce?)
2. Are you looking for someone to rescue you or take care of you? (If you answer “yes” to this one, you may not be ready.)
3. Is there room in your life for a relationship? (Or do you have three kids and work a 60-hour week?)
4. Has enough time passed since your last relationship? (Or are you still wounded?)

Now, get yourself fabulous. Rather than, “Why can’t I find a good man?” ask yourself, “Who do I need to become to attract the man (or woman) who is perfect for me?” It’s not about changing you; it’s about being your best you. Part of that is your mojo – your self-esteem. If your mojo is slipping, you’ll attract control freaks, players and jerks. Pump it up with a makeover, a workout, a sincere inventory of your attributes. (Find more mojo-boosters at www.selfmotivationresources.com/selfesteemboosters.php.)
Get out there! Put on your sexy jeans get yourself out the door. Where to start looking? If you enjoy working with your hands, volunteer for a Habitat for Humanity project. If you’ve always wanted to learn Italian, take a class. If you love to do yoga, check out a new studio (ladies, you’ll find a surprising number of guys there.) Perhaps you find a new church or take a class on Buddhism. The list of meeting spots for singles is a long one: bookstores, dance clubs, supper clubs, book clubs, gyms, golf courses, rowing clubs, dog parks.

Atkinson’s tips come from real-life experience. At 40, she realized she’d been kissing a lot of frogs and found not one prince. She applied the model she developed for her business, tweaked it and came up with “Frog Whisperer” – and a prince of a husband.

About Jane Atkinson

Jane Atkinson is the author of The Frog Whisperer and The Frog Whisperer Journal as well as a Positive Practice audio CD to help women (and men) get mentally ready for meeting their perfect mate. She lives in London, Ontario, with her husband of four years, John.

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Nov 11

What’s the occasion? Life!

Recently while dropping my son at school, a mom-friend of mine complimented me on my appearance. That day, as I do almost all school drop off/pick up days, I was dressed nicely with makeup. She asked me in so may words what’s the occasion? I didn’t put much thought into my response, and blurted out, “life!”

We chuckled and went about our day, but the question lingered with me.

Later that morning I had a little time to run to the mall with my toddler before heading to pick up my son. While doing a little ” strollersizing”, I saw a sign in the LK Bennett boutique window that validated my earlier response:

LIFE IS THE OCCASION

Every moment of every day is an opportunity in life. Yes, days get stressful, sometimes overwhelming, but it is a gift to have each day. Let us not take for granted the days of our life. Show your appreciation and thanks for each day by living and doing that which brings you joy and pleasure. For me, it’s kissing and hugging my husband and children each day; connecting with a loved one outside of my household to see how they are doing; dressing and looking like wherever I go is an important place to be and be seen; inspiring the lives of colleagues and students, as well as seeking inspiration; and the list goes on. Create your own list, and live it each day.

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Nov 11

Besides your paycheck, what motivates you to do the work you do?

I asked a form of this question to a colleague recently because of the amount of work we do for our departments. Of course we are expected to work to make a living to provide for our households, but what keeps us engaged daily while keeping burnout from rearing its ugly head?

I have been wrestling with this question for the last few months. For me, right now the novelty of my position is a motivator because I’m learning something new. However, what about those who have learned it, been there, done that? The answer, according to my colleague, is that you begin to channel your energy to help those junior to you succeed and move up the ranks. You also continue to make good progressive changes that help to improve efficiency and quality in your department.

Her response made me smile. Pleasure, at some point, shifts from what you can gain personally to what you can gain from helping others.

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Nov 11

Overcoming Holiday Stress – Courtesy of the Feng Shui Fashionista

Getting through the holidays is a stressful thing…even thinking about holiday shopping can make us cringe! We must ask, “Have we been taking care of Self lately?” It is beyond important, as we purchase gifts for other and decorate, that we find at least ten minutes each day dedicated to Self and raising our energetic vibrations, Mind~Body~Soul, in order to be the best individual we can be. When we are in a healthy alignment with Self, we have more energy, are happier, and want to be more active within our lives! Feng Shui Fashionista does have daily, inspirational tips located on the home page of the site. All product can be found within their Shop Section or for specific descriptions, choose to “Like” FengShuiFashionista on Face Book, as there is always teachings of how to meditate, align Self, impactful messages, and the FULL product line with detailed descriptions of everything! For this season, I recommend lavender and chamomile as essential oils for placing on pressure points, or place 8 of drops of each into bath water. A custom blend can always be created for you. You will feel extremely relaxed. If you prefer a spray or mist for the skin and home, that is also available. To balance your energy this season, I also recommend a Healing Essence Jewelz Bundle. You can check out all of their meanings, but my bundle of choice would be the following:

* Peace – wear this bracelet to rise above the busyness of the mind. Let yourself be taken instead by the gentle ebb and flow of “What Is.”
(Peace is made of Garnet and Citrine with Sterling Silver)

* Openness – wear this bracelet to expand your conciousness and embrace all that is being offered to you in life without resesistance or judgement. (Openness is made with Citrine and Green Amethyst)

* Rejeneration – wear this bracelet to rejuvinate a dull mind and bring it back into the freshness and excitement of creating a new day. (Rejeneration is made with Green Amethyst, Peridot, and Citrine)

* Serenity – wear this bracelet and choose to be calm. Let yourself be taken quietly by the carefree energy of letting things unfold as they may. (Serenity is made with Swiss Blue Topaz, Pink Amethyst, and Sterling Silver.

The entire line of Essence Healing Bracelets is on the FengShuiFashionista Face Book page. There you will not only find about 23 others including a Men’s Line, but sizing and care instructions, along with a dedication for each as well as the loving energy placed into every piece! Our Essence Healing bracelets are currently being updated on the web site itself, however, you can find additional information there as well. Don’t forget about your essential oil blends or Mists, as they can be found in the exact same locations! I spray the Mists all over me, my home, car, ect. This is a wise choice for those that do not wear gemstone jewelry…and it will simply enhance the vibrational force field for those that do.

Once you have the tools, it is easy to go into meditation, relax, feel refreshed, and inspired! This season is all about giving…so make sure you give yourself the care and time that your body needs!

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