It is Friday, the sun is shining generously and it is time to get myself better.
Some years ago I was introduced to some CDs of Tony Robbins, a self-professed 'Life Coach' who has some really interesting techniques in improving quality of life, and ultimately getting a plan together to achieve what you want in life.
The first thing he teaches is that the we have to take for ourselves, in spite of all of the crazy demands that are thrown our way and the strains that come with it. Having the time to yourself- to remember what you love, what you think, and what you want- is fundamentally important to getting more out of yourself. However, you have to get into the right state, so he recommends preceding those conversations with 'breath walking'- four short inhalations followed by four short exhalations. This stimulates the metabolism and gets you into the right mindset.
The next 10 minutes is spending giving thanks for what I appreciate in life - begin with being grateful for my life - my body, my mind, my wealth, my partner, family, friends. The next fifteen is spent figuring out what I want from life, and what specific steps I need to take that day in order to achieve it.
Finally, and this makes me feel really silly- five minutes of 'incantations', i.e. statements you say over again and out loud that really resonate inside yourself the more you say it. My incantations are to command myself to be happier, to get more focused and to listen to what my subconscious has to say. I say it over and over again and I have to admit, it does work, even though I usually feel quite dorky...
Anyway, enough of typing, I need to get out and do it! I will also achieve lots of small things today- spending time with my partner, discovering new things, chatting with friends and learning new skills through books I have purchased.
Onwards and upwards!
So that is the thing that I am going to do from hereon.
