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1. 21. Utilize ‘The Burning Method.’

   Whenever a fear or worry or complaint comes to mind, close your eyes and imagine writing down the thought on a piece of paper. Then proceed to light the paper and fire and watch it disintegrate. Even better, actually write it down and burn it. You won’t have any problem ridding your mind of the thought after doing this.
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3. 22. Travel. 

   Anyone who has ever gone anywhere will tell you that traveling is one of the most exciting and life-changing activities that you can do. Observing a different culture will expand your mind while making you further appreciate the life you already live. This goes back to becoming an explorer: this world is your jungle so go explore! Who knows, maybe you’ll find a place you love so much that you decide to move. Imagine the positive repercussions a new environment could have on your life.

4. 23. The Rubber Band Method

   This is the third and final way to rid yourself of negative thoughts (hopefully by now you have figured out that this is very important!). Place a rubber band around your wrist and snap it against your skin anytime a negative thought finds its way into your head. This operant conditioning technique associates a slight pain with negative thoughts like Pavlov associated food/salivation with the sound of a bell. Sounds a bit cruel at first but it only stings for a second, I promise. Plus the outcome, having only positive thoughts, far outweighs a little slap on the wrist here and there.

5. 24. Learn to be unaffected by the words of others.

   Most people get very upset when they are called negative names by others, but there is a simple trick to overcoming this. Here it is: If I went up to you and called you a fire hydrant, would you be upset? Of course not. Obviously you are not a fire hydrant, you are a human being. The same concept applies to when someone calls you something that you know you are not. They are foolish for saying such things, so why would you react with such anger? The only exception is when someone calls you something that is true! In this case, you should thank them for alerting you to a weakness, one that you can now work on changing.

6. 25. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.

   This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances. Yes, this sounds like an oversimplification of happiness, but I assure you that this book will change you in an amazing way.

7. 26. Develop the ability to forgive.

   Forgiveness is something that most people fail miserably at even thought it’s so simple. Grudges only bring more misery to those who hold them and prevent good relations with the target. YOU makes mistakes all of the time so why not have mercy when other do? Remaining angry feels horrible while forgiving someone brings a refreshing sensation to the mind and healing to the relationship.

8. 27. Be the person that makes others feel special.

   Be known for your kindness and sympathy.

9. 28. Learn to lucid dream

   or to realize when you are dreaming so that you can control your dreams. Sleep feels good, but it’s rather boring and unproductive. With lucid dreaming under your belt, night-time can be even more exciting than when you are awake. You can do anything: fly, travel to other planets, party with a celebrity, get intimate with your dream boy/girl, etc. Many lucid dreams have also reported being able to speak directly with the subconscious during dreams by demanding to be taken to it after becoming lucid. For those that know a thing or two about your subconscious, that is a BIG deal.

10. 29. Visualize daily.

    It has been said and proven time and time again that what you focus on is what you get. If you complain all of the time, you will run into more of the things you complain about. The same goes for good things like health, wealth and happiness. So spend some time in the morning imagining yourself achieving whatever it is that you currently desire. Focus is key in this exercise, so choose a quiet environment where you won’t be disturbed. If you’re having trouble focusing and continually find that your mind has wandered to something else, read about meditation in the following life tip

11. 30. Meditate everyday for at least 20 minutes.

    In this modern world where everyone is so connected to everything else via cell phones, TV and internet, most people rarely enjoy the beauty of silence. The ability to quiet your mind and relax your body is an art and skill that everyone should develop. Simply sit somewhere, preferably in nature, and focus on your breathing or try to think about nothing. This is going to be extremely hard at first! You might find it boring or just plain impossible to think of nothing, but you will get better and you will learn to love it. Post-meditation, you will feel extremely clear-headed and.. well, just plain wonderful. The only way to really understand this sensation is to try it.
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Fear Says Stop! Faith Says GO!

As I was walking this morning I decided to do a mental exercise. I closed my eyes as I walked a familiar path. While my sense awareness told me that there was nothing around me, after a small period of time, an immobilizing fear overtook me and demanded that I stop walking. The demand was so great I had to really fight it, not to stop. It was like my body was under its grip and was intent on stopping.

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Fear was powerful! Fear of walking into something. Fear of the unknown, even though the path was familiar. Fear of not being able to see my surroundings. But something else was there too. Faith! Faith said listen to your gut. Listen to your heart. It is well. Keep walking. You know how this turns out. Turns out faith was right. I continued to walk and I was surrounded by nothing but peace.

Lesson learned: Fear immobilizes! Fear says stop. Faith says keep walking. Faith is an unyielding energy. Faith is always right!

Listen to your heart. Don't allow fear to stop your growth. Don't allow fear to dominate your faith. Don't allow fear to control you. Fear is a negative but powerful energy. It will cause you to miss out on every good thing in life. While it feels real. It is truly false evidence appearing real (FEAR).

Faith is real! Faith brought everything into this world that is. If not for faith nothing would exist that exist. What if everyone had given in to fear? What if Henry Ford had given up? What if Bill Gates decided it was impossible! What if Mary Bethune Cookman had given into the inferior thoughts? What if Martin Luther King Jr. had been afraid of death? What If Jesus Christ had decided the pain of the cross was too much. If fear had prevailed, then the world as we know it would not be.

Faith is a positive force that will always stand the test of time. Trust your faith.

The following are three ways to overcome fear.

Visualize your success

See yourself at the finish line. While I was working on both my masters and doctorate I would often sit for a moment and visualize myself walking across the stage. I saw the color of my graduating robe for my doctorate. I saw the three stripes on my robe sleeves and I saw myself receiving my diploma. Whenever I starting to hear the self-doubt voice in my head I would visualize that moment. Ironically, when it happened it was just as I had visualized it.

Speak positive affirmations into your life

Our fear and self-doubt constantly reminds that we are not good enough. There is a constant chatter in our head that says you can't. It is extremely important that you speak positive things into your life to counteract this paralyzing fear. Write down several positive affirmations that speak directly to your situation. Repeat those affirmation every day, several times a day.

One of my favorites is I am strong, powerful, healthy, loving and harmonious!

Surround yourself with positive people

To achieve your goals sometime you have to change your surroundings. Sometimes your friends can be your downfall. Sometimes you have to change your group of friends. If you struggle with detaching yourself from your friends you don't have to go cold turkey. Start slow by finding other support groups or joining networks in your local area that supports your growth. Invite your friends along. If they choose to go for the ride. Great! If they don't, choose YOU. Choose yourself a few times a week. Set aside the time to network and join positive groups for you. You will find fear leaving as you get around people that are making progress and achieving their goals. Pretty soon success won't seem as unreachable as you start checking off your goals one by one.

Tonya White Johnson, DBA is an author, business owner, career coach and inspirational speaker. For more inspirational articles, poetry, and resources reach out to Dr.Tonya White Johnson at http://www.tonyawhitejohnson.com

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