1) Eliminate News.  Many people read newspapers or watch the news on television on a frequent basis. The contents of the news can be highly stress invoking.  Have you ever heard the term “no news is good news”?  You have the power to reduce or eliminate the constant stream of negative news in your life. What do you think the chances are that the stuff you are watching is the stuff they want the public to know.  It has been said that a stressed and frightened person is more susceptible to being controlled, does watching or reading the news increase or decrease your level of stress?

2) Get rid of commercials. Do you believe that drinking beer will make you more appealing to the opposite sex?  Can those portable stain removers really save your social status?  How are you being programmed or influenced by advertisements?  You may think that the hundreds of ads you read or watch every day don’t effect you but there is so much more going on than you can consciously process!!!  If Metaphors are used in therapeutic ways to bring about positive changes in behavior then why do you think they use them in commercial advertising?  If you must watch regular TV then get a PVR and fast forward through the advertisements, if you listen to the radio, change the channel at commercials or get a Sirius or XM Satellite radio and listen to commercial free music!

3) Take time for yourself!  When was the last time you did something for yourself, something just for you, nobody else…just you.  How do you start your day?  How do you end your day?  Could you take 10 minutes in the morning or evening to focus on positive things?  A great way to do this is to take that time and focus only on what you are grateful for.  You can start with really simple stuff like, I am grateful for clean water, I am grateful for being alive, I am grateful for all the people in my life who support me, I am grateful for the experiences I will have (or had) today, I am grateful for the opportunity to live another day!  Say them slowly, calmly and with passion.  Being truly grateful for the good things in your life can bring more good!  Let go of hate, resentment, disappointment and embrace the concept that everything happens to you for a reason and a purpose to serve you in some way.  Just because you may not know how it serves you YET, doesn’t mean that it isn’t exactly what you need!  If you think you don’t have time to take time for yourself, then ask yourself this…. If I can’t take time for me then what priority do I have in MY LIFE?

3) Use the music!  Music is one of the great gifts we have that can change our state of mind.  By choosing to listen to music that moves you in positive ways you can reduce stress and empower your day!  Do you have a song that puts you in a great mood?  Play it to take you there!  Choose a song to play while you take time for yourself and after a few days you will find that you can relax and begin to enjoy the time more quickly because the music will re-create the state.  Why do we have music if not to enjoy it!

4) Read enlightening and empowering books!  There are now thousands of books that deal with personal empowerment, the power of intention, healing, meditation, holistic arts, mind power, laws of attraction and much more!  Read things that help you discover what a truly amazing, powerful and resourceful being you truly are!  You are more than flesh, bones and a brain!  You are a being of light and you deserve the very best that life and the universe has to offer!  Reading one positive thing can eliminate 1000 negatives!!!

5) Use Downloads to access resourceful states!  There are millions of files on the internet which contain information that is enlightening and beneficial.  Whether you find yourself downloading some of our Hypnosis MP3 recordings or searching podcasts for information from people like Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Lisa Nichols or Anthony Robbins, the information is out there for you to access.  You will find messages of hope, empowerment and tools that you can learn to use to take control of every aspect of your life.

6) Take a course!  Whether you want to earn a degree or simply participate in an interesting workshop, the first step is to find the resources!  Your community college, libraries and community centers all have interesting groups, courses and meetings going on.  Decide to learn something new and grow!  In nature, if something isn’t growing…it’s dying!  We are part of nature too, we need to continue to learn and expand our knowledge in new and exciting ways!  Taking workshops and courses is also a great way to expand your base of friends and make new connections with like minded people!