Do you ever get overwhelmed with all of the thoughts running through your mind? or have you spent time in the “life is hard” mindset? or do you set a goal and then stay obsessed and worried about the results? Here are three key practices for overcoming the overwhelm and activating relaxed inspired action and manifesting what you want so you can live the life you want.
1. All day long ideas flow through your mind along with the things you feel you must do, the things you are trying to make sure that you remember, and the random thoughts that occur out of the blue. You can create more inner peace by doing a “data dump”. When you feel like your brain is full, grab your journal and write down everything that is on your mind, no matter how big or how small each thought is. Put a date on the page. When you have your ideas down on paper, you have captured what you are thinking. Next, go through and make notes on some of the thoughts. You could number them in terms of priority. You could cross them off your list. You could delegate some of the tasks. You could decide to let some of the ideas simmer for a later date. Notice how you feel after this process.
2. Shift the “life is hard” mindset. Write a list of all the things that have come easily for you. You probably have thoughts like, “It’s hard to get what I want”, or “It’s hard to make “it” happen”, or “nothing ever comes easy for me”. But I know you have had many, many things come easy for you. For example, how about a time when you took a spontaneous drive, turned off on an exit, and found an amazing restaurant or gorgeous view? This probably felt easy and natural. How about a time when you learned something quickly? Or How about a skill you have that people admire, but you take for granted. Write down as many things as you can in about ten minutes. See, things can be easy. For every upcoming task you dread, ask, “What if (name the task) was as easy as the time I _______(fill in the blank).
3. Stop worrying and obsessing. Practice non-attachment. One of the biggest factors in manifesting what you want in life is being able to let go. You set the intention, then let go. What usually happens, though? When you set a goal, you cling to it tightly. You think, “I must have this”. Practice letting go. Think about three goals that you set. Feel the love and excitement that you have at the idea of achieving your goals. Then, I want you to imagine holding symbols of those goals in your hands (you choose the symbols- they could be the actual things or something that represents the things). Squeeze them tightly. Then gently open your hands, and let those symbols float up out of your hands into the sky and disappear. Release your goals. Set them free.
Create a loose, flowing energy around your goals. Choose the attitude, of “Yep, I got this, it’s happening, no big deal.” When you can have this kind of energy around your goals, you will see them happen. The more you “need” to have something happen, the less likely it will happen. For example, you have probably noticed your favorite sports team plays lousy when they play tightly and try too hard. The players over-commit on plays and miss opportunities out of being desperate to win. But if the same team stays loose, relaxed, and confident, the team plays much better. Be loose, relaxed, and confident.
Journal prompts: What helps me feel at ease and in flow with my work and life? When have I felt both relaxed and successful at the same time?
Looking for a journal? I use the Best Self Journal for planning. You can check it out on Amazon.
With so much love and happiness,
Sheri
Sheri Kaye Hoff, is a Transformational Business Coach known for inspiring, intuition, vision, and massive action, and being a catalyst for personal and business growth, joy, and profits in a way that is fun, relaxing, and fulfilling. She uses both spiritual and practical techniques to obliterate blocks and create transformational change. Sheri is a business, leadership, happiness, and inner game expert. She has overcome nearly dying and has made it her life mission to share the keys to happiness and success. Learn More About Sheri
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