3 Magic Bedtime Questions

For many people, life zooms past, particularly once they reach their working age.

Everyday, it's the same flash routine of waking up, going to work, coming back from work, and sleeping.

It's no wonder why you'll ask yourself, "How did I get old so fast? Where did all the time go?"

The problem is in the routine work. The human mind has this habit called deletion. Anything that keeps repeating, memory does not record, simply because it's not worth taking notice of.

So how can we slow down our experience of time and not let our lives slip by in a flash?

The answer lies in developing mindfulness ... a heightened state of awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and actions. But if you can't do that yet, you can start off by practicing the 3 Magic Bedtime Questions.

As you lie in bed at night, ask and answer these three questions before you fall asleep:

1. What is one thing I am grateful for today?
2. What do I look forward to tomorrow?
3. What would I like to dream about tonight?

Why do I call these simple questions magical? Well, let me tell you the logic behind them.

What is one thing I am grateful for today?
This question requires you to think through your day to find something you're grateful for.

As you do that, not only will you find something to be grateful for, you will also have recalled your entire day. In Neuro-Linguistic Programming, we call this recapping experience.

Imagine putting your daily experience into a bottle, putting a cap on it, and labelling it, "The day I met Jenny".

Having many of these bottles in your mind, sorts your memories into significant experiences, rather than having them as one large clump called, 'My Working Years ... 20 to 50 years old.'

What do I look forward to tomorrow?
This question requires you to look forward in time and imagine what's going to happen tomorrow.

When you have something to look forward to, it creates a natural anticipation and drive. You'll feel motivated the moment you wake up. It'll be the first thing that pops into your mind.

What would I like to dream about tonight?
Now this question reveals your innermost desires because you naturally choose to dream about what you want and wish for.

This clarifies your direction and purpose.

Perform the 3 Magic Bedtime Questions nightly, and time will slow down. You'll remember more about your life, and have greater clarity of mind to do what counts, before your time runs out.

Understand: by incorporating these 3 magic questions into your life you'll be setting in motion the Power of Synchronicity.

If you add journaling your answers into the mix the synchronicities in life will take that power to the max ... fasten your seatbelt and get ready for the ride of your life!

Love life and live it creatively and on purpose!

Leanne
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There Is No Place and Time Like Now

Many people in our culture today are busy running around trying to arrange our lives to be somewhere else.

We all want to be somewhere else geographically or financially or in our relationships. And on top of this many people also live by the 'some day' rule. 'I can do it, ... but just not today. I'll do it when …' are some of the excuses used to stay in our comfort zones.

The problem is that both someday and somewhere are undefined and illusionary.

The Time and Place
Somewhere doesn't exist and someday never comes, although you keep hoping it does. This can be very disempowering and is responsible for a lot of disappointment and frustration for a lot of people.

The truth, however, is that right now is all you've really got. Tomorrow is never promised to you and learning to fully live in and for the moment is a vital distinction to make in creating a great life.

To Be Grateful
Being grateful does not mean that you loose your drive or purpose, but allows you to slow down and really enjoy the ride. Not only is it healthy to want more from life, but it's also required to be truly fulfilled and knowing where you are is critical in getting where you want to be.

Using someday as an excuse to soften your problems won't create long term success and fulfilment.

Be honest with yourself. A little pain can be very useful as it can be used to move you to action. There's always something you can do right now to turn your ideas into reality. There is always one small step you can take.

To Take Action
One of the most powerful resources you have is resourcefulness. This means that right now you have all you need to achieve whatever you desire and that you have the ability to take action with exactly what you've got and exactly where you are.

You don't have to wait for 'some day when' or 'when I am ...' before you take action on your dreams and goals.

The smallest idea acted upon can make all the difference as it immediately makes your idea real and smothers someday because you used your will to consciously take charge.

To Pursue Your Dreams and Goals
It's important to realize that the purpose of pursuing a goal or a dream is not just in achieving it but even more so in the experience of achieving it.

You don't travel for the purpose of reaching a destination but for the purpose of travelling. Whatever dream or goal you're pursuing you'll probably spend more time in pursuit of it than actually achieving it and most goals are an anti climax when you actually achieve them anyway ... unless ofcourse you set another goal and start pursuing that!

Remember: The process is where the true fulfilment comes from and the actual experience is what makes you become something instead of accumulating something. If you can't be happy and grateful without your goal then changes are that you won't be happy and grateful with it.


Love life and live it creatively and on purpose!

Leanne
PS If you’re looking to feel great about yourself and your life check out our fabulous audios at www.YourSuccessfulMind.com/FeelingGreat MindRight Programming Tools to put you back in the driver’s seat of your life!

What's Really Important In Life?

It's the Little Things ...

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.

~Robert Brault

Sometimes we get so busy being busy that we forget to remember, it's the little things that make the difference in life, to me, to you and to the people around us.

The feel of the sun on your face, a freely given smile on a face in the crowd.

A gorgeous sunset or sunrise ... a stunning horizon, a beautiful flower, a leaf that's fallen to the ground.

The gentle, loving, unexpected touch of a loved one ... your significant other, a parent, a sibling, a child ...

Being able to really ... connect ... with those you love and admire.

To enjoy every second of the life I'm living, knowing we all have choice in what we're doing and who we're doing it with.

To make a difference in this world ... to know that someone else feels better because of something you've said or done.

To take time and stop in the middle of Mother Nature and take in the beauty of it all.

To remember the past, but live in the present and for the future.

I want to live life so that when I die, people rejoice, for mine was a life lived.

The true measure of success is measured by lives you touch and those who touch yours.

So ... what makes your heart sing ... what are the little things in this life that mean the most to you and to the people around you?

Love life and live it creatively and on purpose!

Leanne
PS If you’re looking to feel great about yourself and your life check out our fabulous audios at www.YourSuccessfulMind.com/FeelingGreat MindRight Programming Tools to put you back in the driver’s seat of your life!

The Day Question?

I think, what has this day brought me, and what have I given it?

~ Henry Moore

And when I do this I've found one of the most powerful processes for me is to look for the 'gifts' in the day.

It's quite incredible that the times when I have to look the hardest for the gift ... and I find it ... they're the times when the most magical things seem to happen out of nowhere in the most unexpected way.

I'm not sure why this happens, in fact truth be know I don't really care why, I just appreciate that it is and I'm grateful that it does.

How about you ...

What has this day brought you?

What have you given it?

Love life and live it creatively,

Leanne
If you’re looking to feel great about yourself and your life check out our fabulous audios at www.YourSuccessfulMind.com/FeelingGreat MindRight Programming Tools to put you back in the driver’s seat of your life!

Never Underestimate the Importance of a Kind Act

On a Breakfast radio show in here Melbourne they used to have a wonderful segment called Random Acts of Kindness. People would write in and tell them of someone who had touched their hearts and wanted to do something extra special for.

The stories were heartwarming and varied. What they highlighted though was every person's ability to impact the lives of the people around them whether you know them or not. It could be a kind word or deed or the simple act of giving away a smile.

The wonderful thing about giving, is that the more we give the more we get, the more grateful we are for what we get the more we get and the more we have to give. And unlike the chicken and the egg, it begins with giving and gratitude.

What could you do to connect in a good way with the people around you?

Love life and live it creatively,

Leanne

If you’re looking to feel great about yourself and your life check out our fabulous audios at www.yoursuccessfulmind.com/feelinggreat.html MindRight Programming Tools to put you back in the driver’s seat of your life!

The Gratitude Dance

For all of you who have children and those of you who are young at heart, check out this short video produced by the JuniorAttractors.com

Let the fun begin ...




Love life and live it creatively,

Leanne

If you’re looking to feel great about yourself and your life check out our fabulous audios at www.yoursuccessfulmind.com/feelinggreat.html MindRight Programming Tools to put you back in the driver’s seat of your life!