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Whatever you impress on your subconscious mind is expressed on the screen of space as condition, experience, and event.

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Believe you have received and you shall receive...

What you are seeking is also seeking you!

Do the thing you love to do, and do it for the joy and thrill of it.

What you're doing to others, you are doing to yourself...

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In The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, Dr. Joseph Murphy gives you the tools you will need to unlock the awesome powers of your subconscious mind. You can improve your relationships, your finances, your physical well-being. Once you learn how to use this unbelievably powerful force there is nothing you will not be able to accomplish. Join the millions of people who have already unlocked the power of their subconscious minds. I urge you to study this book and apply the techniques outlined therein; and as you do, I feel absolutely convinced that you will lay hold of a miracle-working power that will lift you up from confusion, misery, melancholy, and failure, and guide you to your true place, solve your difficulties, sever you from emotional and physical bondage, and place you on the royal road to freedom, happiness, and peace of mind.- Dr. Joseph Murphy

Joseph Denis Murphy was an Irish author and New Thought minister, ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science.

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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too

"We are beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, increase innovation and insight, and even heal what's broken.""We have a 'blue mind' -- and it's perfectly tailored to make us happy in all sorts of ways that go way beyond relaxing in the surf, listening to the murmur of a stream, or floating quietly in a pool."Well here are 5 important benefits of finding your 'blue mind'

We Have A 'Blue' Mind.

When you stand at the edge of water and look out on the horizon, it's visually simplified relative to the room you're sitting in right now, or a city you're walking through, where you're taking in millions of pieces of information every second.Water can induce a meditative state.

Water gives our brains a rest

When we're by the water, our brains are held in a state of mild attentiveness -- what Nichols calls a "soft fascination." In this state, the brain is interested and engaged in the water, taking in sensory input but not distracted by an overload of it, as we might be with the "hard fascination" we experience while watching an action movie or playing a video game.

Water can inspire us to be more compassionate and connected.

While in the restful, contemplative state associated with observing or interacting with water, it's also common to experience feelings of awe. The emotion of awe invokes feelings of a connection to something beyond oneself, a sense of the vastness of nature and an attempt to make sense of the experience.That switches you from a 'me' orientation to a 'we' orientation.

In our always-busy, screen-saturated lives, we don't give our minds much of a chance to rest and wander freely. But when we do, the mind switches into a different mode of engagement, known as the default mode network -- the brain network associated with daydreaming, imagination, consolidation of memories, self-referential thought, insight and introspection.

A blue mind is a creative mind

We know that water -- being surrounded by blue space -- helps us relax, and we know that exercise is good for our bodies and our brains."If somebody is experiencing a number of problems that exercise and stress reduction may help with, [water] is a good add-on. Find a river trail and run there, or get on a bike, or row or swim."

Exercise by or in water is good for our bodies and brains.

<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5mZ5sRD9ZDNJJ4bgZ1Xhtm?si=oYhyvjLLSumPwfkwgEyyPQ&utm_source=copy-link">Spotify link</a>Exercise: Click on the above link...Sit back straight and let my music teleport you to the ocean.I want you to use the power of your imagination right now and imagine the waves, the blue ocean...and observe the emotions the connection that you feel with the waves.🌊

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Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free

Ever wonder why it is so easy for hours to go by unnoticed when watching the ocean? There’s a reason for that. The ocean has a calming effect on your mind, allowing it to go into a meditative state. Since the sound and sight of the ocean is easy for the brain to process, it can create a soft focus, just like when you are focused on your breath in yoga or in a mindfulness practice. Plus a BONUS EXERCISE IS AWAITING FOR YOU AT THE END!

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Why The Ocean Calls To Us, According To Science

<ol><li>“Be impeccable with your word”: Say only what you mean.</li><li>“Don’t take anything personally”: Understand that other’s words are the product of their domesticated lives.</li><li>“Don’t make assumptions”: Be brave to ask questions.</li><li>“Always do your best”: Your best will change from moment to moment.</li></ol>

The Four Agreements

<ul><li>We are “Domesticated” — Social norms & rules are lodged deep within us.</li></ul>• Practice three skills to rebel against “Domestication.”<ol><li>Awareness: Practice meditation and mindfulness</li><li>Forgiveness: Awareness brings forgiveness</li><li>Action: From forgiveness, you will receive the strength to Act</li></ol>

Short Summary

• Speak with integrity.• Say only what you Mean.• Avoid using the words to speak against yourself or gossip about others.• Use the power of your words in the direction of truth and love.

Lesson1: Be impeccable with your word

<ul><li>When someone calls you ugly, it says a whole lot more about them and their problems than about you. </li><li>Whatever issues they’re dealing with has led them to take their frustration out on you.</li><li>The only way to really make this a habit is to become very, very self-aware.</li><li> Knowing deep down who you are, what your truth is and that you’re good enough allows you to stop seeking validation and acceptance.</li></ul>

Lesson 2: Don't Take Anything Personal

Comments are a reflection of the commentator’s reality, not yours.

<ul><li>In Miguel’s eyes, making assumptions leads to suffering. </li><li>Assumptions often have very little basis in reality and are only real in our imaginations.</li><li>To overcome this expectation, ask questions and maintain clear communication with others. This transparent communication prevents assumptions from taking hold. </li><li>This agreement will help you avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama.</li></ul>

Lesson 3: Don’t Make Assumptions 

“Ninety-five percent of the beliefs we have stored in our minds are nothing but lies, and we suffer because we believe all the lies.”

<ul><li> It means doing the best that you can individually manage, which can vary by situation. </li><li>You can avoid feelings of regret and accept that people do their best at every moment. </li><li>You will come to enjoy the action itself, rather than just enjoying the rewards associated with actions.</li><li>If doing your best means working hard because you love the task, your work will begin to feel effortless.</li></ul>

Lesson 4: Always Do Your Best

<ul><li>There are lots of them, waiting to be learned. </li></ul><ol><li>Start noticing the beliefs you have, which are based on fear and make you unhappy</li><li>Learn to forgive the people who hurt you, most of all yourself.</li><li>Remember that each day could be your last to stay in the present.</li></ol>

Three Ways To Break Old Agreements

<ul><li>… is a process that starts the day we’re born. You don’t pick your first language, you don’t choose your first school and you can’t control what attitudes your parents instill in you.</li><li>Parents, peers, teachers, religion, all these influences instill a set of rules in us.</li><li> As children, we have no power over them. We’re rewarded when we do good and punished when we step out of line. </li><li>Compound this for almost two decades and you become someone who’s chasing brownie points, afraid of rejection and not questioning society’s rules.</li></ul>

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“Our biggest fear is not dying, it’s being ourselves.”

In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. • A New York Times bestseller for over a decade • Translated into 46 languages worldwide “This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter.” — Oprah Winfrey “Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success “An inspiring book with many great lessons.” — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic “In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.” — Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. •  A New York Times bestseller for over a decade •  Translated into 50 languages worldwide   “This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter.” — Oprah Winfrey “Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success “An inspiring book with many great lessons.” — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic “In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.” — Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Don Miguel Ruiz is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Don Miguel Ruiz has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Don Miguel Ruiz's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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Janet Mills is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Janet Mills has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Janet Mills's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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Board-certified psychologist and behavioral sleep doctor Shelby Harris explains that, oftentimes, feelings of overwhelm occur when your <a href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-tame-your-fight-or-flight-response">fight-or-flight response </a>is activated without an obvious stimulus. which can feel confusing and create more uncertainty.

Why Do We Feel Overwhelmed? 

When you're overwhelmed, it can be difficult to focus on anything other than your nervous energy, much less figure out how to overcome it. Even breathing exercises can sometimes cause you to become even more agitated. Holding your nose to do alternate nostril breathing can be embarassing and remembering to count while trying to prolong your breath can sometimes overwhelm you even more.The key to soothing this distress (especially if your anxiety flareups are random) is a quick grounding exercise. One that's super easy to do.

Why It's Important

Take a moment to see it, identify it and accept it. Affirm that its s ok to feel unexplained anxiousness. Do not brush it under the carpet or insist on a ‘good vibes' approach to how you feel. Instead, change how you view the situation.In a study of college students assigned to give a speech, reappraising (aka reframing) or accepting their nerves was more effective at reducing physical distress than suppressing it. In fact, reappraising was shown to be the most effective technique when it came to moderating those feelings.

1. But First:  See It, Recognize It And Accept It

Now, here's where the Rule of 3 comes in.Its as simple as naming 3 things. 3-3-3 of certain groups, that can actually ground you in the moment and creating mindfulness that forces you to think of something—anything!—to bring you back to the present moment.Though some would suggest sticking to sight, sound and touch combi; it can be 3 things you're thankful about, colors. It can also be moving 3 different parts of your body.

2.  The Rule Of 3

Allow yourself to worry about only 3 things at any given time. Once you have the 3 you allow yourself to think about, that's it you're maxed out. If you see another thing that will potentially make you worry, you either have to let go of 1 of your initial 3, or you choose not to add the last one to your worries. By thinking about your fears in this straightforward way, it becomes obvious that while some of your problems have actionable solutions and others are completely out of your control, worrying does very little to help either.

3. Allow Yourself To Worry About Only 3 Things At A Time

It's helpful to have a simple tool readily available that you csn use for overwhelming situations without having to cue up a guided meditation or scroll through Google

Behavioral sleep doctor Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM, explains how to practice the 3-3-3 technique, as well as why it can help with moments of anxiousness.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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The 3-3-3 Technique That's Better Than The 4-7-8 Technique For Overcoming Anxious Moments

The three decisions that control your destiny are:<ol><li>What to focus on?</li><li>What things mean to you?</li><li>What to do to create the results you desire?</li></ol>• By changing any one of these five elements ( a core belief or rule, a value, a reference, a question, or an emotional state ) you can immediately produce a powerful and measurable change in your life.

<ul><li>Everything you and I do, we do either out of our need to avoid pain or our desire to gain pleasure.</li><li> It’s not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean.</li><li>Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear.</li></ul>

Beliefs

<ul><li>Raise your standards and believe you can meet them.</li><li>Develop a sense of certainty that we can and will meet the new standards before we actually do.</li><li>In life, lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know.</li><li>In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. </li><li>It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.</li></ul>

Change

1. Decide what you want2. Take action3. Notice what’s working or not4. Change your approach until you achieve what you want

The Ultimate Success Formula

<ol><li>What to focus on?</li><li>What things mean to you?</li><li>What to do to create the results you desire?</li></ol>

The Three Decisions That Control Your Destiny Are:

1. Your core beliefs and unconscious rules2. Your life values3. Your references4. The habitual questions that you ask yourself5. The emotional states you experience in each moment

Master System:

<ul><li>Success is the result of good judgment. </li><li>Good judgment is the result of experience.</li><li>Experience is often the result of bad judgment.</li><li> In order to succeed, you must have a longterm focus.</li><li>Often, what seems impossible in the short term becomes very possible in the long term if you persist.</li><li>Realize that the hardest step in achieving anything is making a true commitment-a true decision.</li></ul>

Long Term

<ul><li>Make decisions often and learn from them.</li><li>When experiencing a problem, ask yourself, “What’s good about this? What can I learn from this?”</li><li>Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.</li><li>Know that it’s your decisions, and not your conditions, that determine your destiny.</li><li> For most people, the fear of loss is much greater than the desire for gain.</li></ul>

Decisions

<ul><li> It’s not actual pain that drives us, but our fear that something will lead to pain. </li><li>And it’s not actual pleasure that drives us, but our belief—our sense of certainty—that somehow taking a certain action will lead to pleasure.</li><li>We’re not driven by the reality, but by our perception of reality.</li><li> Break through some short-term pain in order to gain long-term pleasure.</li></ul>

Long Term Pleasure

<ul><li>If you develop the absolute sense of certainty that powerful beliefs provide, then you can get yourself to accomplish virtually anything.</li><li>The most effective way is to get your brain to associate massive pain to the old belief.</li><li> New experiences trigger change only if they cause us to question our beliefs.</li><li> Remember, whenever we believe something, we no longer question it in any way.</li></ul>

Sense Of Certainty

<ol><li>First, we must believe, “Something must change”.</li><li>Second, we must believe, “I must change it”.</li><li>Third, we have to believe, “I can change it”.</li></ol>

Specific Beliefs 

‘Tony’s incredible understanding of the world, people and human nature make him the ultimate like coach. He knows what it takes to make people excel… and win!’ – Andre Agassi ‘Robbins is a mass of walking energy and passion.’ – Time Out Are you in charge of your life? Or are you being swept away by things that are seemingly out of your control? In AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN, Anthony Robbins, the bestselling author of UNLIMITED POWER, shows the reader how to take immediate control of their mental, emotional, physical and financial destiny. Further praise for Tony Robbins:- ‘A fascinating, intriguing presentation of cutting-edge findings and insights… including the growing consciousness that true success is anchored in enduring values and service to other.’ – Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

‘Tony’s incredible understanding of the world, people and human nature make him the ultimate like coach. He knows what it takes to make people excel… and win!’  – Andre Agassi ‘Robbins is a mass of walking energy and passion.’ – Time Out Are you in charge of your life? Or are you being swept away by things that are seemingly out of your control? In AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN, Anthony Robbins, the bestselling author of UNLIMITED POWER, shows the reader how to take immediate control of their mental, emotional, physical and financial destiny. Further praise for Tony Robbins:- ‘A fascinating, intriguing presentation of cutting-edge findings and insights…  including the growing consciousness that true success is anchored in enduring values and service to other.’  – Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Anthony Jay Robbins is an American author, coach, speaker, and philanthropist. He is known for his infomercials, seminars, and self-help books including the books Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within.

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Awaken The Giant Within

Mental exhaustion is a feeling of extreme tiredness, characterized by other feelings including apathy, cynicism, and irritability. You may be mentally exhausted if you’ve recently undergone long-term stress, find it hard to focus on tasks or lack interest in activities you usually enjoy.Mental exhaustion often happens as a result of overuse, like physical overuse injuries. Rather than overstressing a muscle group, mental and emotional exhaustion come from overstressing your mind.

What is mental exhaustion?

<ul><li>Chronic stress: It keeps your brain — and body — on high alert all the time. Over time, this begins to wear away at your well-being.</li><li>Uncertainty</li><li>Work stress: Left unchecked, workplace stress can even evolve into burnout. </li><li>Family issues: Divorce, disagreements, a sick family member and estrangements have a way of following you into all areas of your life. </li><li>Juggling multiple commitments</li><li>Emotional stress: Constant negative feelings, events, and circumstances can make it difficult to relax.</li><li>Poor self-care:  Over time this will affect your ability to be resilient in the face of stressful situations.</li></ul>

What causes mental exhaustion?

<ul><li>Emotional symptoms: Feeling a lack of interest in normal activities, a lack of motivation at work and in your personal life, a sense of languishing or lack of purpose in life, moodiness and irritability, cynicism, doubt, and pessimism, constantly feeling overwhelmed or stressed, depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts.</li><li>Physical symptoms: Fatigue or exhaustion, even after a full night’s rest, sleep disturbances and changes in pattern, headaches, body aches, muscle tension, changes in appetite, stomach issues, digestive upset, unexplained or frequent colds, irregularities in heart rate.</li></ul>

The symptoms of mental exhaustion

<ol><li>Eliminate the stressor</li><li>Work-life balance</li><li>Clear your space</li><li>Schedule (and take) regular breaks</li><li>Get outside</li><li>Do something new</li><li>Reduce screen time</li><li>Find positive ways to distract yourself</li><li>Take care of yourself </li><li>Focus on what you can control</li><li>Talk to a coach or therapist.</li></ol>

11 strategies for overcoming mental exhaustion

Mental exhaustion can make you feel apathetic, anxious, and drained. Here, we share the top symptoms of mental exhaustion and 11 ways to overcome it. 

Overcoming mental exhaustion: causes, symptoms, and how to cope

While it's normal to experience some level of stress at times, chronic stress can wreak havoc on our mental, physical and emotional health. From increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer to severe depression, stress has the power to both reduce the quality and length of our life. It’s no wonder then that stress management treatments have exploded in the last few years and have even spurred a multibillion-dollar industry.

Elevated levels of stress and anxiety

<ol><li>Self-compassion: Instead of beating ourselves up for a failure, we view it as an opportunity for growth and reflection. </li><li>Rest: Our level of rest and the amount of stress we feel is closely linked.</li><li>Emotion regulation: The ability to control or change our emotions. </li><li>Focus: It refers to the ability to maintain focus and block out distractions. </li><li>Cognitive agility: This refers to the ability to adapt and shift our thought processes so we can generate more positive outcomes. </li><li>Social connection:  Social connection helps us mitigate the effects of stress both physically and emotionally. </li></ol>

Six important factors for stress management

Stress is a inescapable part of our lives, but developing these six skills can help you mitigate its effects and improve your well-being

The 6 most important skills for effectively managing stress

We all have a mind, Please don't mind😅Thoughts are generated from our eyes and ears, as "What we See and Listen is what we become"And these generated thoughts feeded into our mind and then when we make any decisions, conclusions and every thinkingMakes a Thought Process

Thought Process

Don't think about removing bad thoughts, Think about adding good thoughts, So that no space left for any bad thoughts in your mind.Mind is what, Your brain and Your brain is your remote, don't give this remote to others.

How to Remove bad thought Processes

If your answer to the above question is YES, then you already have power for making good thoughts because you know your faults and that's your power.

If You Already Have Bad Thoughts ?

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There may be moments in life where we hold a lot of anger and resentment. These grievances should be dealt with, as they offer only a lifetime of hurt. No matter how enormous the pain may feel, it is possible to let go and forgive. Forgiveness is good for the soul, and it has positive benefits on our mental and physical wellbeing.

Research Findings

Pain in life is inevitable. Suffering, on the other hand, is optional.

Forgiveness is a process, whilst the duration and difficulty will vary significantly, it can be equally applied to all levels of pain.Dr Frederic Luskin found from his research that forgiveness training helps people:<ul><li>Feel significantly less hurt</li><li>Learn techniques for forgiveness</li><li>Forgive the person who has caused them pain</li></ul>

The Science Behind Forgiveness

If I develop bad feelings toward those who make me suffer, this will only destroy my own peace of mind. But if I forgive, my mind becomes calm.

Forgiveness is essential for a fully functional society.Medically speaking, there does not appear to be any downside to forgiveness. It is clear from ongoing research that forgiveness of day to day incidental issues and longer term grudges, offers prolonged physical, emotional and spiritual healing.

Positive Psychology Research 

Forgiveness is perhaps the most challenging of all the resources available to us - and the most transformational.

Acceptance shifts the balance. Your view of what is happening alters.You separate the pain that is inevitable from the suffering that is optional.To forgive, you must accept the past. You don't need to like it, but it has happened - and cannot be undone.

1. Acceptance 🤲

Research shows that you cannot suppress negative emotions. So become aware of your emotions, recognize and label them, and interrupt and calm your response. An important factor for forgiveness is that you need to be aware of the hurt, anger and grief you may be facing.

2. Emotional Regulation Label

Cease to be a slave to your selfish narrative by taking a step back and shift your perspective so you may observe your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. Observing anger is not the same as being angry.Mindfulness practices provide a practical path to shifting your perspective to allow you to see that your experiences do not define who you are.

3. Shifting Perspectives 👀 

Putting your self in someone else's shoes, can be incredibly helpful on the path to forgiveness.Empathy is powerful at understanding the pain of another.Compassion encourages you to take action needed to reduce that suffering.

4. Empathy And Compassion 💞

Be accountable for yourself, own your actions, thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Instead of reacting with fear and running away, or denying you have any power over whats happening, you must take action to avoid recurring harmful behaviour.Recognise unhealthy behaviours, without judgement, and take responsibility.

5. Responsibility Check

The process of forgiveness helps you to remove emotional barriers to finding happiness. Forgiveness provides vital benefits to your mental and physical wellbeing such as a reduction in:<ul><li>Depression</li><li>Anger</li><li>Stress</li><li>Cardiovascular disease</li><li>Pain.</li></ul>Increases and improvements in:<ul><li>Compassion</li><li>Hope</li><li>Immune response</li><li>Self confidence </li></ul>

Benefits Of Forgiveness

Forgiveness provides us with a powerful path to reduce our suffering and bring greater dignity and harmony to our life.

Use good feelings to focus on the positives.A rude comment from someone in a store should not outweigh the beauty of the sunshine or the joy in seeing your child doing something new.The TV remote is used as a metaphor for choosing the channel we watch on a day to day basis. Rather than remain on the grievance channel, we must regularly tune in to what is right in our lives. Choose LOVE, BEAUTY and FORGIVENESS.

Tools For Forgiveness 

When a painful experience hits us, we need something immediate.PERT can be performed in less than a minute, discreetly returning you to a state of calm, restore control, and prepare you to make useful decisions.<ol><li>Find a comfortable place to sit and focus on your breath, inhaling and exhaling.</li><li>On the third breath, focus on someone you love.</li><li>Breathe gently, maintain focus, experiencing the emotions deeply.</li><li>Ask yourself what you can do to overcome the present difficulty.</li></ol>

Positive Emotion Refocusing Technique (PERT)

Forgiveness frees us from the pain we hold so close that it damages our physical and mental wellbeing, along with our happiness.Bad things can't always be prevented, you have the choice on how you respond and shape your life for the better.

Final Message

Forgiveness is good for the soul and has positive benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing. We explore the psychology of forgiveness.

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Psychology of Forgiveness | 10+ Fascinating Research Findings

<ol><li> The Psychology of Achievement: Skill requires talent and effort, and Achievement requires skill and effort.</li><li>Grit and Goal Structures: Have a top-level goal (or “ultimate concern”).</li><li>The Power of Passion and Practice: Embrace long-term deliberate practice, and Work on weaknesses</li><li>The Guiding Light of Purpose and Hope: Be an optimistic self-improver.</li><li> Creating Grit from the Outside In: Grit can be cultivated in our external environment, via parents and role models, extra-curricular activities, and teams and cultures.</li></ol>

Short Summary:

<ul><li> Grit is the combination of passion (a deep, enduring knowledge of what you want) and perseverance (hard work and resilience).</li><li> It’s about moving in a direction with consistency and endurance, like having a clear inner compass that guides all your decisions and actions.</li><li>Grit = Passion + Perseverance</li></ul>

What Is Grit?

<ul><li>Effort (which is sustained by grit) is doubly important. </li><li> You must put in effort to hone your natural talents into tangible skills through practice and improvement.</li><li> You must also put in effort to apply those skills to solve real-world problems to attain achievement.</li><li>Talent x Effort = Skill</li><li>Skill x Effort = Achievement</li></ul>

Why Grit Is Important?

<ul><li>INTEREST: Loving what you do.</li><li>PRACTICE: Focusing on improvement no matter what.</li><li>PURPOSE: Believing strongly that your work matters to yourself and to others.</li><li>HOPE: Works hand-in-hand with all 3 components above to determine how you respond to failures—if you get up and keep going, or stay down and be defeated.</li></ul>

Developing Grit:

• Our interests, passions and calling are not inborn; they’re cultivated over time.• Grit paragons don’t suddenly discover their passion in a magical, fireworks-filled moment. Instead, they spend years exploring different interests before focusing on one area.• As they practice and hone their skills, they also develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of their craft until it becomes a burning passion.

DEVELOPING GRIT FROM INSIDE-OUT:

• Spend time to explore and discover your interest.• Deep interest emerges with time, and comes from a blend of age, real-life triggers, a period of interest development and support from others.

Discovering your Interests:

<ol><li>Break down the steps/components of deliberate practice.</li><li>Examine the difference/relationship between deliberate practice and flow (a high-performance state coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi)</li><li>Explain how you can increase your rate of learning significantly.</li></ol>

Deepening Through Practice:

<ul><li>Purpose is “the intention to contribute to the well-being of others”.</li><li> Both gritty and non-gritty people seek short-term pleasures, but gritty people are drastically more likely to also seek to contribute to others. </li><li>They usually spend years developing their skills and interest, before they discover their purpose later in life. </li></ul>

Developing a Sense of Purpose:

Hope is “the expectation that our own efforts can improve our future”. It helps us to persevere; it gives us the strength to get up each time we fall and to keep going.

Nurturing Hope:

"In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people--both seasoned and new--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Rather, other factors can be even more crucial such as identifying our passions and following through on our commitments. Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently bemoaned her lack of smarts, Duckworth describes her winding path through teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not "genius" but a special blend of passion and long-term perseverance. As a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Duckworth created her own "character lab" and set out to test her theory. Here, she takes readers into the field to visit teachers working in some of the toughest schools, cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she's learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers--from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to the cartoon editor of The New Yorker to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that--not talent or luck--makes all the difference"--

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In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not “genius” but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes readers into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. Among Grit’s most valuable insights: *Why any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal *How grit can be learned, regardless of I.Q. or circumstances *How lifelong interest is triggered *How much of optimal practice is suffering and how much ecstasy *Which is better for your child—a warm embrace or high standards *The magic of the Hard Thing Rule Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference.

Angela Duckworth is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Angela Duckworth has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Angela Duckworth's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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