Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Mindset, Mindflow, and Mindstate The journey of personal growth, self-improvement & self-mastery is a continuous process, and understanding the power of mindset, mindflow, and mindstate can significantly impact your overall well-being and success.
Mindset, Mindflow & Mindstate part 1
Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Mindset, Mindflow, and Mindstate The journey of personal growth, self-improvement & self-mastery is a continuous process, and understanding the power of mindset, mindflow, and mindstate can significantly impact your overall well-being and success.
True Wealth Thinking
When we think about wealth, our first thoughts often turn to money. We may think about lavish homes, expensive cars, and designer clothes, and we may see these material possessions as symbols of success and prosperity.
How do I blog to earn money?
How do I create a blog on a WordPress site to earn money? Choose your subject in advance and select a subject or genre that you enjoy or are interested in. Especially if you are writing the posts. Or choose a subject that is wide-ranging and will attract people to read and come back for more To create a blog on a WordPress site and earn money, you can follow these steps: Purchase a domain name and hosting plan. You can do this through a domain registrar such as GoDaddy or a hosting provider like Bluehost. There are many to choose from do your due diligence, check your budget and write all the passwords down safely Install WordPress on your hosting account. This can typically be done through your hosting control panel or with the help of a one-click WordPress installation tool. If you cannot do that then you can pay for someone to do it for you. It will all depend on your budget, time, energy & effort Choose a theme for your blog. WordPress has a large selection of free and premium themes that you can use to customise the design and layout of your blog. Start with simple most can be swapped over later if you want to or they can be added to with plugins etc. This depends a lot on your level of experience with tech or your willingness to learn Create and publish blog posts. You can use the WordPress editor to write and format your posts, and then publish them by clicking the “Publish” button. Monetise your blog. There are several ways to earn money from your blog, including through advertising, sponsored content, and selling products or services. Some popular options include Google AdSense, sponsored posts, and affiliate marketing. Do not let this choice stop you from starting. Start and get perfect later, your 1st step is to post and attract your audience It’s important to note that creating a successful blog that generates income takes time, effort, and consistency. To increase your chances of success, you should focus on creating high-quality content that resonates with your audience, building a strong social media presence, and consistently promoting your blog. Bloggers write about a wide variety of subjects, including but not limited to: Personal experiences and stories Travel Fashion and style Food and cooking Health and wellness Parenting and family Beauty and skincare DIY and home improvement Technology and gadgets Business and Finance Education and Learning Marketing and social media Sports and Fitness Hobbies and interests News and current events Bloggers may choose to focus on one specific subject or write about a variety of topics, depending on their interests and goals. Some bloggers may write about their personal experiences, while others may provide advice, reviews, or tutorials on a particular subject. Ultimately, the choice of subject matter for a blog is up to the blogger and depends on their passions and the audience they want to reach. Either way, creating content is vital for raising your profile and creating your reputation There are sites that you can blog to without having your own site. Ultimately people may well search your name to see who you are so a personal website is always a good idea – if you can’t be found on Google. Do you exist in the 21st C? (I sometimes wonder) There are several websites that act as third-party blogging platforms, allowing users to create and publish blogs on their sites. Some popular options include: WordPress.com: This is a blogging platform that is owned by the same company that develops the WordPress content management system (CMS). WordPress.com offers a variety of features and tools for creating and managing blogs, including customisable themes, a visual editor, and support for multimedia content. Blogger: This is a free blogging platform owned by Google that allows users to create and publish blogs with minimal setup and no coding required. Tumblr: This is a social networking and microblogging platform that allows users to create and follow blogs, as well as share and interact with content from other users. Medium: This is a blogging platform and publishing platform that allows users to create and publish long-form articles and blog posts. Wix: This is a website builder and hosting platform that offers a variety of tools and features for creating and managing blogs, including customisable templates, a drag-and-drop editor, and support for multimedia content. Squarespace: This is a website builder and hosting platform that offers a variety of templates and tools for creating and managing blogs, including a visual editor, support for multimedia content, and integrations with social media and email marketing tools.Do your research, choose the process and get going – please read the article on procrastination. It may help as well And possibly buy the book Goal Setting – The Practical How to Guide to help you with your planning and organisation
Procrastination what is it and how to stop it!
For a document titled Procrastination I am going to start with writing about worry which may seem an odd thing to do AND procrastination is based on an emotion of worry about something and fear about something. They are indelibly linked Worry is a state of mind based upon fear and it works slowly but persistently it can be insidious and subtle until it paralyses the reasoning facility which can destroy self-confidence and initiative Worry is a form of sustained and future focused fear which is caused by lack of knowledge about the future and causes indecision and it can be controlled and managed. Worry is a learned behaviour as is indecision therefore if it is learnt it can be unlearnt. Worry creates an unsettled mind, and an unsettled mind creates indecision, many individuals lack will power to reach a decision and then to stand by it – it truly is not an unusual occurrence By reaching a decision, no result which life has to offer, is worth the price of worry and indecision. When worry is released, it unleashes so much power it is truly, truly magical. With the decision peace of mind and calmness of thought are available which increases happiness, other emotions and ultimately outcomes Please remember worry is a forward focussed emotion based on not knowing the future, it is based on what may happen in the negative rather than forecasting a positive future A lesser word for worry is concern, which by default sounds less harmful. Now concern with appropriate due diligence is fine. It is part of our natural process A person whose mind is fearful has the potential to not only destroy their own opportunities of intelligent action but also to transmit those destructive emotional vibrations to the minds of those who encounter them which can also destroy their opportunities and state of mind. Emotional contagion is a true phenomenon that is not to underestimated and as much as we contage others they contage us – fear and worry can be catching and without conscious awareness can be an insidious and slow-moving state creating lack of progression We are more attune to some than others and the longer we spend in individuals’ company the greater the impact they will have on us. Our thoughts lead to our very actions and if our thoughts are negative so will our actions be. Now of course doing nothing can be negative and in some instances, it is exactly the right thing to do – nothing therefore becomes a positive action. The reality is understanding the belief, the value, the thought behind the action is it a worry, holding back, negative thought or a reasoned, thought through positive action free of worry and full of rational evidenced based information. So how does this lead to procrastination? Procrastination is the habit of putting off until tomorrow that which should have been done or could have been done yesterday, the day before, last week, last month, last year. The one thing that is for sure is that when the time has passed we never ever get it back Procrastination is very closely related to caution, doubt and worry Procrastination also links into a fear of loss Loss of love Loss of freedom Loss of wealth Loss of position Loss of perfection Loss of …….. (fill in the blank) Procrastination is a series of decisions of not making a decision on a subject that will lead to change. In truth procrastination keeps you stationary and with an ever-evolving world ultimately creates a backward movement. It can be caused by a lack of self-confidence, a lack of purpose, a lack of initiative enthusiasm, ambition and sound reasoning ability. Procrastination can be compounded with ill health both physical and mental and will be escalated when people are experiencing stress. Putting procrastination to bed Stop worrying – I know that is easy to write & harder to do, worry is a learnt emotion therefore can be unlearnt Work out what the fear of loss is linked to Create a gain for the change a positive reason and outcome Gather relevant information to make sound decisions Learn how to make decisions, there is a process to follow Catch the inner voice and change the negative words it will be using Learn about the ‘thing’ that you are procrastinating on (not to the point of analysis to paralysis) Look for people who are already doing the ‘thing’ Do not compare yourself to those doing the ‘thing’, let them inspire you List your achievements and recognise your skills – builds confidence Celebrate your previous and current successes in any walk of life – builds confidence Be aware of emotional contagion from others Be aware of your own emotional contagion to self (and others) Prompt and firm decision to follow a definite route of action Have a purpose, linked to personal values Create a strategy, and goals Have an accountability ‘person’ who you truly respect Commit to self to do and be more I could add more to the list and this is a great start Everything has more than one perspective and how we view the world and the thing that we are procrastinating about will affect our results The following image clearly indicates how one word that for many will have a negative interpretation can have so many more
How to Create Luck
‘Lucky Is as Lucky Does’ what a great saying and what does it mean? What is Luck? Is luck a big factor in the outcomes you achieve? What is luck? Luck can be seen as the events or circumstances that operate for or against you. I hear people muttering about bad luck and I hear people saying that it happened by good luck especially when the event seemed to appear out of nowhere A definition of luck from a dictionary, ‘the force that causes things, especially good things, to happen to you by chance and not as a result of your own …’ and then it leaves it to your imagination to fill in the dots & one word I will use is; endeavours, it implies you have nothing to do with it either way For many people Luck is thought to happen by chance; it’s not thought to be something you can plan for or obtain by intention. Some say luck is decided by our fates, by karma or that the individual was born under a lucky star. Some people’s lives appear to be filled with joy, with abundance, they are full of vitality, they have successful careers or business, and loving relationships. Please before you start comparing yourself reread the word appears to be Wikipedia says: Luck is the phenomenon and belief that defines the experience of notably positive, negative, or improbable events. The naturalistic interpretation is that positive and negative events may happen Now here is a thing, that word improbable if you truly believe luck is improbable then it will be for, in reality, what we believe comes true! We are our own self-fulfilling prophecy We can all improve our luck for sure. Luck is the product of our own intentional focus combined with belief, thought and action. Paying attention to our intentions with congruent thoughts and actions will provide us with good fortune. Believe that by changing your intention and paying attention to your intention you can increase the amount of luck you experience in all areas of life. This is an 11-step thought process for you to think about and magic into reality Expect the Best Create your own self-fulfilling prophecy. You do get what you expect, and lucky people expect the best. They are certain that their future is going to be full of good fortune and they are not afraid to ask for it and work for it Be Curious The more curious you are, possibilities will open and the “luckier” you will become. Open your eyes, look around, and ask questions. Curiosity will lead you down roads that you might not otherwise have travelled. You just never know who or what you may bump into and what you may learn Create Opportunity Be in the right place at the right time and be the right person, opportunity will present itself. Assume nothing always ask and dig for what you want, where you want to be, or for something you need and want. Ask and you shall receive – well maybe not always in the way you may desire, or in your initial time frame BUT if you do not ask then nobody knows Keep your ears and eyes open & do not instantly think ‘no’ ‘I’m not good enough’ ‘I can’t’ are you getting the picture? Ask for What You Want It’s no accident that those who are lucky and get what they want, actually ask for it. Trust your instinct and make requests assertively. What’s the worst that can happen? They may say no, at least they know and the ‘no’ maybe a no for now not forever. It’s acceptable to repeat your request later. Hear Your Intuition Learn to trust your intuition and pay close attention to your gut feelings. Do not dismiss it as nonsense and ‘woo woo’ it is a true phenomenon we all have and few access. Clear your mind from the million thoughts that are probably flying around and seek peace and calm to learn how. Once learnt it will always be with you as a skill and a sense Grow your Comfort Zone Two of the best ways to “be lucky” are to be willing to take calculated risks and to embrace unexpected opportunities. Try new things. Go new places. Don’t just do the things for which you know the eventual outcome. Stretch yourself. Go outside your comfort zone and face your fears and do not let them stop you Create a Vision When you have a dream, and you know what you want luck knows what to delver to you. Simple, and in reality, it does take time to know, to truly know, and start now if you haven’t already. It can always be increased and grown later – luck comes in all shapes and sizes Create a Plan You must have a plan on how you are going to achieve your vision and yes of course luck likes a plan as it knows where to show up and you know where to be for it to find you. There is of course a lot more to a plan than stated here and you can find that in my first book on Amazon First Step First Success does not happen overnight. In truth, it takes work to move forward, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. The best and most effective way to accomplish what you want, to stay open to the lucky forces of the universe, is to take your dreams one step at a time. The first step may be the hardest and it will compound when you take the next and the next and the next and along the way celebrate your luck to be on the journey See yourself as a lucky person, someone who simply gets what they want. Visualize that your soul’s windows are open, fresh air is pouring in, and with it the positive energy of the universe. See yourself in detail. Experience the feelings of a “lucky” person.
5 Cs of Leadership!
Collaboration, Contribution, Consultation, Coercion, Collusion ‘Women who collaborate, change the world, create legacies and make history’ Julie Hogbin In fact, & of course anyone who collaborates can do exactly the same Collude implies to scheme, conspire, or connive. Coercion implies doing it with intimidation, threat and under pressure & consultation has both positive and negative connotations dependent on your experience of the situation & can be a very good thing when you consult well. Even collaborate has its own negative use & as with all things in life it is how we demonstrate our beliefs into behaviours that create the result Contribution is exactly that you as the individual you are contribute – to something somehow in sone way you donate to something, you are part of something, you create an impact on something, someone, somehow. Without doubt that contributions can be both positive or negative – it is your absolute choice In the main none of the three words, collude, coerce, consult have the same positive connotation as collaborate does in our 21st C language & contribution well we all do it all of the time – just what is it we do? There is a general consensus that to collaborate is a good thing – I feel Contribution is contributing to something and that could be because you are coerced, it could be that you are colluding, and it could be that you are collaborating. It serves to recognise the different skills and the different behaviours of each of these. It then serves to look at why you are doing what you are doing, is it for a quick win or a longer-term gain, is it because you are under threat or fear – what ever the reason please make it a conscious one and if you do not like it either you delivering it or you receiving it – CHANGE IT do something about it It may take you a few attempts and it will be worth it When we are creating a team, a business, of any description it supports us to have this knowledge. Start it right and it continues well – start it badly and that’s the way it continues, a solid sound foundation is easy to create at the beginning and much harder to implement later Collaboration does not mean you give your power away it means that you invite others to contribute, and you work with them in partnership, building relationships as you go. Collaboration enables individuals to work together to achieve a defined and common business purpose. That may sound very easy and when you strip back what business is all about, it fundamentally comes down to coordinating the efforts of those that are employed or volunteer to achieve the result Collaboration creates a feeling and culture of equality; I would suggest that collaboration creates an equality whereas colluding and coercion do not. Please remember equal does not mean same, equal is a result, it is a combination of skills and ways of being and doing, imagine an equation the = is greater (or lesser) than the parts that make it. With collaboration you will without doubt need to consult with the relevant parties Consultation The final one to add is consulting. Whether we consult with a capital C or a small c, and whether we are consulting for the business new or existing, any business change, HR change, employment law change, policy change, process change, change of T’s & C’s, whether it be through a merger, a combination of two businesses, two organisations, two teams, restructure or an office move ……… the list can almost be endless When you consult with a big C, the 1st thing is to do it well. Unfortunately often there are restructures or redundancies attached to that. If you consult with a big C, you really are needing to consult before any decisions are made other wise you are creating false hope and expectations. Consultation can cause mayhem within organisations, as if you consult people believe they have an influence in the outcome. And that, of course, is not always the case. So please don’t consult falsely. If you do consult, make sure that you provide feedback to the people who have contributed and those in the wider audience. If they request feedback, it should be responded to in a timely manner. Listen to what they truly have to say. Not everybody will express their opinions in the best manner and as the person who is doing the consulting, listen. A consultation provides an opportunity to express an opinion & that does not mean to say that everybody’s opinion becomes part of the end result. Follow a process so that all are included and understand why things are happening as they are If individuals are making enough energy and effort to provide an opinion, please listen to it and respond to it. Any opinion expressed should be reflected on. Create a process where more questions are asked, if need be. Some people express an opinion from a place of being influenced by others rather than their true thoughts. They may express an opinion without the facts or the true evidence of whatever it is they’re expressing. Remember, when people are in consultation, through a merger or restructuring, or in reality whatever it is, emotions can be higher, and that can affect opinions and how people express them. To gain the best results from a consultation, a greater percentage of people need to participate in it. Otherwise, the results are skewed. Now of course we can’t make people give us their opinion as managers or leaders, all we can do is encourage them and to create the environment where they want to. Now if they have been consulted before, if they have not received feedback or results from previously or felt their contribution wasn’t listened to, they may not want to give you an opinion again. Keep them informed. Much resentment can be