Think Without Boundaries Newsletter- August 2004 Dear Readers: I apologize for missing your July issue! I moved in July - and for any of you that have moved recently you can appreciate the idea of moving a home, a business, three older teenagers, 4 pets, and the accumulated "stuff" that goes along with it. Plus, I've just taken the plunge back into full time SELF EMPLOYMENT and am now working for myself, providing the following services: - Business Consulting, Mentoring & Coaching - Speaking & Workshop Leading - Innovative Marketing Strategies - Author I will have a new website launching soon, and some upcoming workshops to announce as well - so watch for those! Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have questions about any of the services I offer. This month I'd like to share an idea with you - and remember, I welcome your contributions to this newsletter as well. Send me your ideas, stories and thoughts. What's the Difference Did you know that your brain cannot tell the difference between fantasy and reality - there is actual proof that people with multiple personality disorder are so convinced they are someone else that their eye color changes! And their birthmarks! All depending on who they think they are! So when someone tells me they can't change something in their lives I know differently. Our brains do not know the difference between fantasy and reality - so if we continually fill our minds with forward thinking ideas and positive thoughts our attitude WILL change with our lives. Many people use a technique called "visualization" to set higher goals. This is a really easy process once you understand it. If there is one area of your life you'd like to change - suppose you want to become the top salesperson in your region. Each year your organization holds an annual meeting where top performers are recognized. Your 'visualization' would include seeing yourself on the podium receiving an award for top sales person. It would also include seeing yourself saying (to customers) "thanks for the order". By creating these visions each day your mind (your own personal computer) will become programmed for success. We all have this amazing ability to create positive or negative things in our lives. Each person's life will, of course, have circumstances happen that our beyond our control, BUT we can control how we deal with these unexpected events. By focusing on moving forward instead of continuing to feel negative we can create a new reality. Winning Olympic athletes use this visualization technique on a regular basis. They have realized that our bodies are not separate from our minds - everything is interconnected and must work together. As an example, no matter how hard we practiced our sport in an effort to win a medal we wouldn't perform well if we didn't believe we could. If you're not sure what direction you want to take your life - then visualization can help too! Each day when you wake up - before getting out of bed - let your mind wander - what would your dream day look like? If you could do anything you wanted to earn a living what would it be? These will provide clues to the direction to take your life. Start to visualize your goals - see yourself doing them now - you will soon start to see the things you want coming to you This of course, is just a "mini lesson" in visualization or positive thinking - there is much more to it - but I hope this motivates you to start believing that YOU can make changes in your life and start to create the life you desire ---- and it really is as simple as CHANGING YOUR MIND! With school starting soon, think about your own "new beginnings" - begin to think about what YOU want to start fresh on Is it time for you to make some changes? Is there something you've been "meaning to do?" Is it time to take a "leap of faith?" Make a plan, take the first step, and go for it! No one else can live your life for you - you're the only one who can do it. Feel free to share this newsletter with your friends - and don't forget to send me your comments, submissions and ideas. Wendy McClelland
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August 2004
