From: <LinZlev@aol.com>
Date: Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 4:58 PM
Subject: Feeding Your Mind
To: linzlev@aol.com
What Are You Feeding Your Mind and Why Does It Matter?
Are you feeding your mind nourishment or junk? Today's article invites you to consider this question. Read on and enjoy!
Which ideas do you surround yourself with on a daily basis? Do those ideas support your goals or make them tougher to reach? Today, we'll explore your mental world, which encompasses ideas, thoughts and beliefs.
We are surrounded by IDEAS all day long. They come from the radio, TV, newspapers, songs, books, billboards, facebook/twitter posts, blogs, groups, friends/co-workers, family, etc.
Are the ideas you're surrounding yourself with moving you toward your goals or making them harder to reach?
Allow me to share a story...
'Sara' sorely wanted to make more money and improve her financial situation. However, there wasn't a lot of progress and she remained frustrated.
Note: If YOU have a goal that's been tough to reach, pay careful attention to this story.
I asked her to share the beliefs or thoughts she had or heard (even if she didn't believe it) about money. One belief stood out. She said 'I keep thinking that it's hard to make money as an artist.'
Then, I asked her to explore that belief and notice if it felt true or not.
Note: We all have beliefs we've adopted from our parents, teachers, or life experiences. It's wise to check in with yourself to see if you REALLY believe the idea. Perhaps you did 10 years ago, but do you now? What evidence do you have to support that belief?
She said she was confused since it didn't FEEL true, yet she wondered why the idea would cycle through her mind several times a day.
Next, we looked for the origin of that belief in her ENVIRONMENTS.
"Sara, where are you getting the message 'it's hard to make money as an artist'?"
An art class she attended regularly was full of starving artists. What she noticed was how many of the conversations with her classmates revolved around THEIR struggling careers. Even the instructor sprinkled in comments about the challenges of making it as an artist.
Do you see how ideas/thought/beliefs and the messages you surround yourself with each day are like FOOD?
Are those messages poisoning you? Or, nurturing you and your goals?
My suggestion for Sara was to find another class to take. It was easy for her to make the switch and the new environment (students, teacher) felt much more uplifting.
In addition, I coached her to look for other ways to steadily feed her mind with uplifting messages that supported the belief "It's very possible to make money as an artist."
She started reading books about successful artists, found an artistic mentor (with a thriving business) and learned how to turn her beautiful artwork into money by taking a class solely devoted to art as a business.
You can feed your body crapolla or you can feed it nutrient-rich food. Which one FEELS better?
The same is true for your mind.
This week, please start to notice the sources of your ideas/beliefs/thoughts. Just notice.
Does the minister at your church share information that uplifts you or would another minister be a better fit for you and your goals?
Is the news media feeding you messages that inspire you - or do you feel drained after watching?
What do you listen to on the way to work? What might be better?
Listen to your lunch buddies at work. What's their main message? How much they love work or how much they despise it?
Which messages flow into your mind right before you go to sleep? Crime shows? Books? Late night chats with friends? Stressful talks with a spouse? Gratitude statements?
What are the first messages you hear or see during the first 30 minutes of your day? Do you begin the day with spiritual reading, motivational CD's, or self-reflection with a journal? Or, the weather report?
Notice the messages on the walls of your home and office. What do they say?
You're feasting on ideas all day long. Are they healthy or junky? Make your thoughts count. You do have control over your thoughts all day long.
This week, notice all of the sources of ideas flowing into your life. If you don't like where they are leading you, change them by changing the words to something you do believe, and keep it focused in the present tense ( I am making this happen, I effortlessly attract…, I am proud that I …, each day I am getting closer to my goal – today I am exercising for 10 minutes).
Change your thoughts, Change your life. Try it.
Linsey Levine, MS
CareerCounsel
Creating Conscious Career Paths & Connections
Home Office Phone: 914-923-9233
LinZlev@gmail.com www.linseylevine.com
I help people in career pain, career limbo, or career depression
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