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There is an awakeness that comes from a clear mind, unobscured by wandering thoughts and preoccupations, and there is an awakeness that comes from a clear heart, willing to engage with life as gift and as an ever-unfolding revelation of the purpose of Creation.

Such an awakened heart cannot respond indifferently to life because it sees the outstretched hand of the Creator at every turn and in every particle of experience. It cannot turn away from feeling, no matter what feelings may occur, because it perceives emotional depth as the great gift of individualized consciousness. This gift stirs the response of individualized life to the Source of life as it displays Itself in all living things.

To be awake and present is to take responsibility for noticing - for maintaining an intimate connection between the self that IS, and the rest of the world that IS. It is to know that within the domain of this relationship lies a profound revelation of the Source of all within every gesture, every interaction, and every experience that takes place. It is to perceive the sacred in every moment.

In today’s overscheduled world, being continuously busy is sometimes a necessity but often a choice based on the drive for outer success, wealth, and the symbols of what is often taken to be a ‘life worth living’. Being busy, as opposed to having time ‘on one’s hands’, is perceived by many as a testimony to a life that has merit, purpose, and meaning.

By contrast, idle hands – hands that remain receptive rather than active in relation to time, suggest that time is being wasted - that one could do more, achieve more, accomplish more. No matter if these hands are connected with one’s heart and with the heart of the world. For many, it is only the visible ‘doing’ of things that creates a sense of security and lets us know that time has meaning. The existence of a space of silence in which awareness can broaden is often not considered a gain. Nor is simply being here, responsive to the very air we breathe, considered a virtue.

Is it any wonder, then, that we, as a collective humanity, have forgotten the sacred art of being present, that we have placed ‘noticing’ on the back burner of experiential values. And what would we notice if we took the time to do so?

In order to answer this question, it is helpful to sit in one place, breathing quietly, eyes somewhat unfocused, listening, seeing, sensing. Though one can do this profitably in a bare room, it is easier, at first, to sit in an environment where there is just a little movement present. Now, close the eyes and pay attention to the other senses. Feel the comforting fabric of surrounding life as if it were an envelope or cocoon, gently cradling one’s essential self. Notice everything without discrimination, without opinion. Try to feel the intimacy of connection with what IS.

Spending time for a few minutes each day being awake and noticing is a good way to begin the practice of being present. It is a good way to begin to expand one’s idea of what constitutes a meaningful life. And yet more than this is needed if one is to truly embrace what IS, and to be ‘present in the present’. What is needed is the greater opening of the heart to the one Self that exists within all.

This perception of Unity and Oneness has an opportunity to grow at any moment in which we interact with another soul. It is nourished by an absence of judgment and by a willingness to be open to the deeper levels of who that other might be. Such openness comes from a state of innocence and of childlike grace. It comes from knowing that the ‘other’ is part of the same ‘ALL THAT IS’ as oneself, therefore of one Heart, one Breath, one Life.

The gift of being present as it applies to relationships is that it brings love to every interaction, no matter how small or insignificant. It brings the Divine into every perception, no matter how ordinary. And it brings gratitude into each moment as it unfolds.

As a sense of being present deepens and one’s capacity to ‘notice’ flowers, the deep richness of life and of love can be found everywhere and separation nowhere. In this state, one senses only the One who lives within all. One feels the Essence within every other. Here, consciousness can only affirm the greater life of which it is a part:

I Am and You Are. We are both of the stars and of the dust of the earth. We are both of the rocks and of the sandy shores. We are water and we are sky; we are earth, and we are air. We are the Breath that life breathes through Itself, in a single and continuous song of Creation.

Julie Redstone is a writer, teacher, and founder of Light Omega, a spiritual center for healing and transformation, and One World Meditations, a global effort to bring light and healing to the earth and to strengthen the planetary network of light.

Over the years, many undeserved myths and mysteries concerning hypnosis and hypnotherapy have lead to a great number of fears and misunderstanding about what it actually is. In this article, we will help you to understand the great potential of improving your life and fixing your troubles through hypnosis.

Millions of people from all around the globe use hypnosis on a daily basis. Most are looking for remedies to all sorts of problems associated with the “human condition” such as:

* Personal matters

* Psychological problems such as fears and phobias

* Many physical troubles including addiction

* Emotional difficulties

* Weight loss and/or control

* Performance enhancements in sports

* Sleep disorders

* Mental sharpness

History shows us that hypnosis and hypnotherapy have been around for more than 5000 years, dating back to both ancient Egyptian sleep temples and the ancient Greeks. In the modern world, it is now recognized as a safe and effective treatment for a great many issues. Both the British Medical Association and the American Medical Association have accepted hypnosis as a valuable methodology since the 1950’s.

One of the greatest questions and concerns about hypnosis is about whether or not it is safe. Whether you are seeing a hypnotherapist or are interested in self-hypnosis, the process is completely safe. Like any other type of therapy, however, hypnosis should not be viewed as a “once size fits all” type of scenario.

There are two basic ways to explore hypnosis. You can visit a hypnotherapist in your area or you can learn the techniques of self-hypnosis. Let us take a look at self-hypnosis first, then we will move on to office visits.

Self Hypnosis

Self hypnosis is used daily by people from all walks of life. Whether you are a sportsman looking to improve your game, a business person out to boost your confidence, a housewife who would like a boost in your self-esteem, it does not matter.

The ability to get into a state of hypnosis by yourself is a specific skill and as with any skill some people are going to be better at it than others. However, almost everyone can benefit from learning the skills needed. Among the things that you can help yourself with through self-hypnosis are:

* Losing Weight

* Changing habits such as smoking

* Improve your concentration and memory

* Raise your self-confidence

* Resolve motivation issues

There are many books on the market that will teach the specific skills needed in order to self-hypnotize. Some websites on the subject of hypnosis will also offer free lessons.

Before we move on to looking at using a profession hypnotherapist, we need to take a moment as dispel a couple of the major anxieties people feel about hypnosis in general. These points apply to all types of hypnosis:

* You know what is happening at all times

* You do not become unconscious or go to sleep

* You can exit a hypnotic state at anytime you wish

* You cannot “lose your mind”

* There is no “hypnotized feeling”

* Hypnosis is quite similar to relaxation and meditation techniques

* It is in no way connect to any form of the occult

Professional Hypnosis

If it is possible to hypnotize yourself, why would anyone seek out a professional? A couple of reasons come to mind. The first are the results. Professional therapists will almost alway provide better results through hypnosis than you can achieve on your own. Another reason is to seek out hypnotherapy rather than just hypnosis.

The state of hypnosis is general induced by the therapist’s voice. Many people will find that their senses seem to be far more heightened and alert under hypnosis, but again, there is no such thing as a “hypnotized feeling”. While hypnotized, you will always be in complete control. Nobody can be made to do anything they do not want to do under hypnosis, nor can they be manipulated in any way. Normally, the patient will retain a full and accurate memory of everything that happened during the session afterward.

Hypnotherapy is the reason most people seek out a professional therapist. Hypnosis itself is quite unlikely to provide relief of a person’s symptoms. There are two distinctly different forms of therapy which can be carried out within a hypnotized state.

Suggestion Therapy:

Suggestion therapy is used to examine anxieties such as driving test nerves, or academic test performance issues. It is also used in treating some habits such as smoking, nail biting and some weight control problems and stress. Therapists will often work with two or more people at a time to lower the costs and two to four sessions are generally required to achieve the desired results.

Analytical Therapy

The goal of analytical therapy is to find and remove the root causes of problems. It is an effective treatment of such things as emotional problems, irrational phobias, relationship difficulties, sleeping disorders and many other troubles where there is a phycological factor involved. Analytical therapy is performed in a one-on-one setting and covers a treatment period of six to twelve weekly sessions to achieve its desired outcome. Often, analytical hypnotherapy produces a complete and lasting release from all symptoms for the patient.

If you have been struggling with any aspect of your life, and just do not seem to be able to resolve the issue simply by making a conscious decision, give hypnosis or hypnotherapy a try. It is likely to provide the results you are looking for and since it is completely safe, you have nothing to lose or worry about.

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“From The Hood To Doing Good” is Johnny Wimbrey’s first book. In it he describes his formula for success for everybody who is dealing with their own personal HOOD - those “Hazardous Objects Of Destruction” in a person’s life or that tend to frustrate his or her desire to do better. The way of escape is best summed up by the subtitle of the book, “From Adversity to Prosperity Through the Choices You Make.”

Johnny Wimbrey emphasizes that it is YOU who must take responsibility for the way you think about yourself and for what you DO as a result. He draws on his own experiences to show how no matter what your situation in life, the way you think about it and act on those thoughts will make a huge impact on the results you see in your life.

Many of the inspirational quotations in the book are drawn from the Bible, testifying to Wimbrey’s Christian faith, but others are from other traditions such as this one from the Buddha, which again emphasizes the theme of personal responsibility:

“It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.”

Because the way we think and speak is crucial to what manifests itself in our lives, Wimbrey emphasizes that we should always try to seek out the positive in negative situations, and avoid the negative influence of our so-called friends. In fact, best watch out that your friends are not really the foes of your goals. The most formidable foe that you have may be the inner-me enemy, your inner foe - the voice that tells you that you can’t…

Do not listen! Do not let the enemy within hold you back or keep you focused on the bad stuff from the past; understand that you have the power to take control of your thoughts:

“Every individual holds the key to the God-given ability to consciously decide whether to master a situation or be mastered by it.”

When it comes to talking about the mentality of success, Johnny Wimbrey is his own best witness. He describes how, according to usual social expectations, he would have been considered a very unlikely candidate for success:

“Society and statistics tell us that because I’m biracial, was born in the projects, lived on welfare, had an alcoholic for a father, and came from a single-parent home that I supposedly will never have any control of what ultimately determine my future.”

But ultimately, it doesn’t matter what society thinks as far as any individual is concerned. You must take responsibility for how YOU think about YOURSELF. As Les Brown, who wrote the Forward to this book, said,

“You don’t have to let another person’s opinion of you become your reality.”

The message will be familiar to anybody who has seen Johnny Wimbrey at Success University gatherings, or on a streaming video presentation on the Success University students’ website.

From The Hood To Doing Good gives you some of the flavour, but you really do need to see Johnny Wimbrey in action to appreciate what he is about.

His real strength, it seems to me, is rooted in his Biblical heritage - insights from the Bible flow into and add power to his naturally ebullient delivery. For example, when Johnny Wimbrey speaks about the all important need for “vision” he draws on the Prophecy of Habakkuk and the Book of Proverbs and says:

“I believe it is paramount to write your vision and make it plain, because where there is no vision, people perish.”

Those words are powerful not only because of their strong biblical overtones, but also because they were forged in Johnny Wimbrey’s early life in an environment where guns were plentiful and vision scarce.

While From The Hood To Doing Good will give you a flavour of the essential Johnny Wimbrey, he is at his best not on paper but on the podium where he can give full voice to the passion and the testimony that drives the message behind the Johnny Wimbrey success story.

Johnny Wimbrey’s core message is powerful and inspiring. It is also disarming. He will tell you that he is no better than you, and that if he can succeed, so can you. His mission is to inspire the masses to believe in themselves and to achieve greatness in their lives too, and this message comes over loud, clear and quite convincingly in this slim but enjoyable and inspiring volume of a book.

David Hurley writes book reviews and articles on a variety of subjects. Like Johnny Wimbrey, David is an affiliate of Success University. To learn more about how Success University could benefit your life visit => Grasp-The-Nettle.com.

The mind is an incredible creation. Our mind controls our health, wellness, longevity, youthfulness and even our success, learning, wealth and prosperity. It truly is “mind over matter” isn’t it? Despite these facts, it sure can be hard to stay focused, positive and motivated. After all, we live in a world with so many things assaulting our senses from so many directions that it can be hard to keep cut out the noise.

Studies have shown that only approximately 10% of the brain’s ability is tapped by the average person. But what if we can extract even 1% more of our brain’s ability? Can we do it? There is no limitation on the capability of the brain except that which we impose ourselves both consciously and sub-consciously.

The Greatest Problem of the Modern Age: Multi-Tasking!

We as modern individuals pride ourselves on our ability to multi-task, which, with the volumes of information that we deal with on a daily basis, is a necessary thing to do. The only problem is that often this very same multi-tasking finds us not prioritizing and so we tend to have some parts of the projects fall through the cracks. We start too many projects and end up with quasi-finished things that we end up forgetting about once we start the next batch of tasks - all at once!

By using positive prioritization affirmations we can remain focused on the task at hand, and accomplish it in a thorough and professional manner. If you want to check how well you stay on task, then do the following exercise. Write out your prioritization goals and then see how you stay on task by repeating the every day. Any time you get distracted from this goal, note it down on a paper. At the end of the day, check to see how many times you fell off task either intentionally or unintentionally.

I’ll be one of the main reasons for the lack of focus on the task will boil down to one of three things:

1) Boredom, causing you to lack alertness

2) External distractions - annoying coworkers are notorious for this

3) Too many things that you’re trying to do, all at once. The mound of tasks is bound to collapse at some point!

In essence we are our own worst enemy. Even with external distractions like coworkers, emails, phone calls and noises, we have a choice to allow ourselves to be distracted! Strive to eliminate the temptation to be distracted - that means you need to turn off email, phones, and close your door. Maybe even tell people that it’s work-time and ask that they send any questions in a single, compiled email and you’ll get back to them when the time is right.

The other aspect of getting things done is training your mind to have laser-like focus and the first step is to remove the negative emotions and thoughts that are drawing us away from the task at hand. You can do this by using positive affirmations.

Some examples of positive prioritization affirmation are: “I am focused on the task at hand. Nothing can disturb me.” or “I choose to ignore distractions that draw me away from what is priority.”

In removing the negative emotions and thoughts, we clear our minds of some of the clutter so we can utilize the space for important prioritizing.

Ronnie Nijmeh is an accomplished author, speaker and coach. He is the president and founder of ACQYR.com, a inspirational resource with free motivational wallpapers, powerful affirmations, inspirational articles and much more. Learn more about ACQYR’s positive affirmations.

Having a positive mindset is one of the most amazing life-changing processes that you can experience. Using powerful positive affirmations through visualizations and audible speech can lead you to a life of possibilities that you thought could only be in your wishes or dreams. Professionals and business people use these techniques to tap into their personal power in order to enhance their selling capabilities, explore their marketing abilities or to gain a competitive edge, thereby creating a work environment for success. As an individual it can transform your life into a healthier more fulfilling experience full of joy, energy, excitement, passion and rocket you to life’s Fortune 500 status.

Our lives are often a reflection of our past successes and failures. Our responses are automatic, having been formed during those earlier times in our lives that we encountered these circumstances. Positive affirmations can help develop a transformed attitude toward the unexpected ups and downs of life. Positive affirmations can enhance the “ups” to newer heights and refocus your energy when it comes to the “downs.” The more determined you are to make the changes by using your positive affirmations, the more prepared you will be to accept the changes and let go of the past circumstances that disrupt your positive focus.

Ingrain Positive Thoughts and Actions with Affirmations

Your positive affirmations are the fuel for your success in your career, your ability to form healthy relationships and even the potential for new attitudes in how you view yourself. When you repeat your positive affirmations daily for an extended period of time they will become ingrained in your mind and attitude. Therefore, when a circumstance comes your way and your mind instinctively responds with a positive thought you are seeing the fruit of your endeavors. When your mind instinctively recognizes those positive affirmations as solid truths and facts about your life, then you will be witnessing the peacefulness and joy that the power of positive affirmations can bring into your life.

It all boils down to a choice that you have to make. Do you want to allow positive affirmations to boost your confidence, peace, health and happiness? Are you willing to let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and replace them with positive, self-caring thoughts and actions?

Whether you are searching for a career, trying to lose weight or overcome shyness; whether you are dealing with singleness or wanting to improve your marriage, the power of positive affirmations are available to help you through each and every one of these situations and more.

Here are some free positive affirmations to get you started on your goal:

· I am willing to take risks in search for the perfect career for me.

· I let go of my past so I can move forward in my life.

· I take control of what I put into my body and my mind.

· I am a parent that makes a difference in my children’s lives.

· I deserve a relationship with an individual who loves me for me.

· I am responsible for my own thoughts and feelings, and not those of others.

Ronnie Nijmeh is the president and founder of ACQYR.com - a resource that provides free desktop wallpapers, motivational articles, and inspirational affirmations. Read more free positive affirmations.

In this world of fast food, fast transportation, and instant communication, you’d think that we’d have more time to do what we want. But we are more stressed out than ever, and somehow lack the time for ourselves. Why?

The main reason for lack of time is that we have forgotten how to prioritize our lives. One of the first steps in prioritizing is to understand the importance of what we incorporate into our lives. We often overload our lives with more and more demands and then expect that it will all run smoothly. That is not prioritizing, that is called “piling one thing on top of another until we can’t juggle anymore.” Do you suffer from this ailment?

The Difference Between Organizing and Prioritizing

Organizing and prioritizing are two very different concepts. While organizing is taking an already existing schedule and making it work, prioritizing is making decisions about what should or should not be part of that schedule. It is also about what order of importance different aspects should hold. So when you are assembling your positive prioritization affirmations you need to remember that they will include affirmations for your personal and professional life under the same heading.

Positive prioritization affirmations can bring calm into an otherwise hectic life of what needs to be done in both areas of your life. Make sure that you prioritize learning your positive prioritization affirmations into your schedule. The one thing that is of the utmost importance is to make sure that you remain focused on the reason for positive affirmations in the first place. They are tools to re-wire your mind in how you view the different aspects of your life, or how you react to the unexpected situations that arise in your life. So, make sure to prioritize with your new outlook in mind. Your priorities must be congruent with your overall goals, beliefs, and talents.

Free Positive Prioritization Affirmations

Some free prioritization affirmations to help you achieve your goal for prioritizing you personal and professional life are as follows:

· I am entitled to live a calm life, full of joy and order.

· I set realistic goals, remembering that my first priority is myself.

· I schedule tasks at the right pace for me.

· I proactively decide what tasks I should do first and which are more important.

· I take something off my schedule before I add one on.

· I make time for anything new that I bring into my life.

· I find no need to hoard my time on one specific thing.

· I am able to delegate the tasks that I cannot - or should not - be doing.

· I make time for play and rest and don’t allow myself to work non-stop.

· I accept my progress because it is at my own pace.

· I know that my patience, tolerance, and efforts help me learn and grow to be a stronger version of me.

· I am gentle with my efforts, knowing that my new way of living requires much practice and patience.

Ronnie Nijmeh is the president and founder of ACQYR.com - a resource that provides free wallpaper downloads, motivational articles, and inspirational affirmations. You can read more positive affirmations at ACQYR.com.

Andy Warhol quoted this saying “They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” There is much wisdom in this saying. Time cannot be a solution to a problem. Many quotes concerning time imply that time is the end-all and be-all of things; but as this quote maintains, time changes nothing. Rather, we must make wise use of our time in order to change what needs to be changed.

“Take One Day at a Time.”

How often do we hear people say “let’s take it one day at a time”? You know, there’s truth to these commonly used sayings. After all, we’re only in this moment once, so we might as well live in this moment and enjoy it for what it’s worth!

The younger generations feel that they have all the time in the world at their disposal, and that they are immortal. The parent looks forward to the time when their children are able to be more self-sufficient, and then regret that when that happens because time “goes by so fast.” And the elder generations look at what precious little time they have left and do not wish to waste a moment.

“Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” “Procrastination is the thief of time.” These last two phrases go hand in hand. Time is one of the few commodities that you cannot get back once it is gone. You may find yourself rushing from one project to another. Or, procrastinating so much that you miss your important deadlines. Not having enough time to accomplish everything we want to will cause us to stress out, affect our health, eating habits and feel like we are always behind the eight ball.

You can create more time in your day by realistic scheduling. You need to learn to make decisions as to what falls where on the priority scale and manage the time to schedule the important items, and cut out or reduce the allotted time for the low priority items. I think if each individual sat down and looked at the events and schedule order of a typical day, they would see so many blocks that they could recapture the time they are wasting. Time is of the essence!

You can re-discover that time in your life and one of the simplest ways of doing so is through the use of free positive affirmations to target your time management skills. Take action, starting now, to live your life the way you deserve!

“He who would make serious use of his life must always act as though he had a long time to live, and must schedule his time as though he were about to die.” - Emile Maximilien Paul Littre

Free Positive Affirmations Examples

Some positive affirmations to help you achieve your goal for time management balance are as follows:

· Now is the time to make my time count in every way possible.

· I will hold dear every moment that I have.

· My life is valuable. I deserve to take time for my family and for myself.

· My time is precious - I will not waste it.

· I make time for my personal relationships.

· Procrastination wastes time. My life is far too important to be wasted.

Ronnie Nijmeh is the Chief Inspiration Officer at ACQYR.com, a motivational website with free positive affirmations, motivational articles, and free wallpaper downloads. Learn how you can get inspired today.

Are you tired of always feeling like your perspective on everything seems to have a negative twist on life. It’s a drag!

Well there’s a quick way of infusing some positivity into your life. It’s as simple as using free positive affirmations. You might be asking yourself: “What are affirmations?” The dictionary definition would be “the declaration that something is true.” In reality that is precisely what affirmations are!

Positive affirmations are just truths presented in an uplifting manner in order to change behavior for the positive, thereby creating a happier, healthier life for the individual “declaring” the affirmations.

Free positive affirmations share the wisdom of these truths that have made an impact in your life with others that have struggles in similar areas. One of the many benefits about free positive affirmations is that you have the opportunity to preemptively quash negative thoughts and overcome fears so you can change your outlook and perspective.

Sometimes you need to vocalize positive thoughts to solidify something that you need in your life. Isn’t that the case when you hear something dozens of times, but it only sinks in when it comes from your own lips? So if we think positive thoughts and speak positive words, we are much more likely to act positive actions. And that leads to happiness, health, and success!

Transforming the Negative into the Positive

Free positive affirmations redirect your thinking from a negative “the glass is half empty and I never got a chance to have any” approach to: “the glass is half full and boy does this drink taste good” approach.

The truth never changes, just your perspective. Free positive affirmations are widely available so you don’t even need to worry about scribbling some ideas of positive affirmations for those areas in your life that you wish to change. It’s done for you! Sometimes all we need is a jump-start so to speak to get our batteries recharged and heading in the right direction. And free positive affirmations that have been proven will help you to do exactly that.

Implementing Free Positive Affirmations

There is no reason to delay implementing positive affirmations in your life. There are tons out there including some free positive affirmations below.

Here are some free positive affirmations to get you started on your goal:

· I can find the perfect career that is right for me, I merely have to open my heart and mind to new opportunities.

· I let go of my past and look forward to new adventures in my life.

· I may have made negative choices in my life, but they do not define me. I am defined by my abundance of successes.

· I can take control of the food that I eat and the health of my body.

· I am a parent that takes an interest in what my children say to me and how I take care of them.

· I love and support the people in my life in every way possible.

· I deserve a relationship that will be for the benefit of both partners.

· I am responsible for my actions only.

Ronnie Nijmeh is the Chief Inspiration Officer at ACQYR.com - a resource that provides free positive affirmations, motivational articles, and free desktop wallpapers. Get inspired!

Affirmations have been used since the beginning of time. We use affirmations to help us lose weight, get a better paying job, stop smoking, and even be more outgoing in social settings. Positive affirmations help us build self-confidence and self-esteem. We use affirmations to control our fears and anxieties and remind us of how we are making a positive difference in our lives. Positive affirmations can be successfully utilized in all areas to enhance personal growth.

What is an Affirmation?

An affirmation is a statement that you repeat to yourself constantly. People use affirmations constantly without realizing what they are doing.

For example: you walk on the treadmill in the early morning, jump in the shower afterwards and then head to work when you are finished. On the drive in you think: “I feel awesome!” That is a positive affirmation. You drag yourself out of bed, take your shower and then head to work when you are finished. On the drive to work, you may think: “I feel lousy!” Obviously, that’s a negative affirmation. Both statements contribute to the emotional state you are in. So why not choose to be positive? You’ll feel better and perform better!

When we talk to ourselves, the things we say are very important because they have direct influence on our conscious and subconscious mind. We listen to everything we say to ourselves whether it is audible, or it comes from our subconscious mind. Positive affirmations are essential in maintaining a healthy flow of positive thoughts into our minds. We can use them to transform the negative affirmations of our past into positive affirmations that will move us forward to the goals we wish to obtain in our lives. It takes diligence in the beginning to change how we think, but the results will be worth the effort.

It is important to always make sure that the positive affirmations you choose are personal in many aspects. You will want to always state them in the first person and in the present tense, for example “I am healthy and slim, and I only eat when I am hungry.” You have made it personal, and in the words that you would use in normal conversation. Plus you’re not talking about “theoreticals,” you are talking about the here-and-now. If you make the positive affirmations too complicated or wordy, you will have a hard time remembering them and soon get discouraged and give up.

When you actually state the positive affirmation out loud, you need to state it with enthusiasm and feeling. “I am an awesome team player,” or “I am a valuable asset to my company!” And to make sure that the affirmations take hold you need to continue reciting them daily for an extended period of time until they become a natural part of your thought patterns.

A list of positive affirmations to help you achieve your goal for inner harmony is below:

• I choose to balance my work schedule well.

• I sleep peacefully each night.

• I encourage and praise my kids each day.

• I brighten my day by smiling at others.

• I am a good listener for my friends.

• I enjoy the wonderful home that I have created for my family.

• I am a beautiful person inside and out.

Ronnie Nijmeh is the Chief Inspiration Officer at ACQYR.com - a resource that provides a list of affirmations, motivational articles, and free wallpaper downloads. Get inspired!

There are very few aspects in life that require as much balance as juggling the nine to five work schedule plus your relationship, kids, home, and personal lives. Whether you are single, married with children, or married without children each of these situations has their own individual challenges when it comes to balancing the work-life load. Utilizing work-life balance affirmations will help you to master the demands of the work environment while still maintaining a healthy “play” life.

The Single Life

If you’re single, you may be making the erroneous conclusion that work is the definition of your life achievements. The argument for this conclusion is that you live alone, therefore there is no one to appreciate whether you make your bed in the morning, or pick up your dirty clothes. So, you may define your own worth in how successful you are in the work environment. This translates into long hours at the office, with your “play” time consisting of making contacts at after-hour business socials.

There is considerable wisdom in the old adage “All work and no play makes Jack - or Jill - a dull boy” (or girl, of course). We all must balance both our work and their play life with positive work-life balance affirmations. For example: “I enjoy spending quality time with myself apart from work.” or “My job reflects that I am an intelligent, passionate person.” or “I choose to invest time in the things I like to do.”

Married without Children

A working couple with no children may lead to many nights such as the following: A king size bed with two very intense individuals, each with a laptop and a myriad of paperwork scattered next to them, and one of the many late night shows playing in the background. These individuals need positive work-life balance affirmations in order for them not to lose focus on each other, nor themselves. For example: “I appreciate the fact that my spouse and I both have careers.” or “I appreciate the time we have as a family and I actively seek out more time for just us.” or “I am enriched by both my work and my play.”

Married with Children

Finally, there is the challenge of balancing work with a family with children. It is a balance of not only work and the life of the family; but also balancing their own personal time in the mix. Their positive work-life balance affirmations might be as follows: “I choose to set work aside and spend time with my family free from thoughts of work.” or “I cherish the quiet moments with the love of my life.” or “I appreciate the opportunity to be with my loving family.” or “I love spending my time off playing with my children.”

A list of positive affirmations to help you achieve your goal for work-life balance is below:

• I keep work and play in a healthy balance.

• I deserve to spend time relaxing.

• I deserve to spend time enjoying my family.

• I have a balanced life.

• I cherish the time I have to enjoy my spouse.

• I enjoy my work and the excellent job that I do.

• I enjoy my time to play with my children.

Ronnie Nijmeh is an accomplished author, speaker and coach. He is the president and founder of ACQYR.com, a inspirational resource where you can download free wallpapers, read powerful affirmations, inspirational articles and much more. Learn more about ACQYR’s free affirmations.