A speaker asks his audience to stand up if they have read Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich.

 

As this is a self development workshop, almost everyone stands up.

 

Then…he asks them to remain standing if they are doing the recommended exercise from page 36.

 

Almost everyone sits down.

 

They read the book but did not do what the book said you must to “think and grow rich.”

 

What were they thinking?

 

That you just read the book and magically your wishes would come true? Without having to actually do anything? Without taking action?

 

I sheepishly admit that I read the book many moons ago and also did not do the exercise.

 

The exercise asks that you fix a specific amount of money you want and then set a timeline for it.

 

Without a specific amount of money and a specific time, it is not a goal. It is a wish.

 

Many New Year’s resolutions fall into the wish category.

 

What about you?

 

Do your goals have a specific time to be completed?

 

 

 

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

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New Year’s resolutions are all very fine and dandy.

 

Why do so many of them fall by the wayside?

 

Could it be that the first ingredient for successful goal setting is missing?

 

The first thing to lay a foundation for all else is…loving ourselves.

 

Without that, all is lost basically.

 

That may sound over dramatic. Let me lay out the rationale and logic.

 

At one extreme, if we loathe ourselves, really hate who we are and what we do, we can easily sabotage ourselves.

 

My subconscious beliefs about how worthy I am can cause actions and behaviours that go against the very goals I am consciously trying to reach.

 

No one can love you more than you love yourself.

 

If you want to receive love, first give it to yourself. The road to your inner core where you want to be acknowledged, nourished and loved has to be open.

 

Otherwise any love is deflected and can’t get through.

 

Simple concept. You may or may not believe this.

 

However, I challenge you to put it to the test.

 

Every morning, use Louise Hay’s self love process.

 

Look in the mirror into your eyes and say: “I love you. I really love you.” Say it for at least 20 seconds.

 

Note what happens. How you feel.

 

That may give you a sense of how much love you are allowing through to your inner core. Both from yourself and from others.

 

My experience: Very uncomfortable at first. Then it became easier.

 

I find more sense of being loved as a result.

 

Let me know how it goes.

 

(And don’t beat yourself up if and when your New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside. Ha ha.)

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

How are your resolutions for this year going?

 

Congratulations if you are still on track.

 

Many have already fallen off.

 

My friend George at my Toastmasters Club is a regular at the gym.

 

He says every year there is a flurry of activity as those who resolved to get fit join in. After about six weeks, most of them are gone again.

 

 

I have maintained that joy, fun and fulfillment are worthy resolutions.

 

Let’s look at joy.

 

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”

-Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama

 

 

What do we do to achieve happiness?

 

We strive and struggle to achieve “goals,” thinking that once we achieve one or more of them (or more likely many, many of them), then and only then we can relax and feel good

 

The problem? If and when we reach a goal, the feeling of accomplishment may not last long and then…it’s on to another goal. Seems like a treadmill to me.

 

Two Great Secrets:

 

1) There is a shortcut to feeling good and it doesn’t depend on getting any “stuff,” and

 

2) When we choose to feel good first, it’s easier to get “stuff.”

 

Over to you. Your thoughts?

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2018 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Most New Year’s Resolution start out with intention, clarity, purpose and focus.

 

Why do so many get derailed?

 

Perhaps one or more of these reasons:

 

Life gets busy.

 

Life gets in the way.

 

The goals were not in alignment with our higher selves.

 

How to Align our Goals with Our Higher Selves

 

Ask: What do I REALLY want?

 

At the root of all desires, goals and intentions is what?

 

The desire to be happy?

 

More to the point: to be joyous?

 

Bull’s eye: to be fulfilled?

 

What if?

 

Instead of outer goals…more money, better job, newer car,etc…

 

What if?

We focused on inner goals?

 

Allowing our inner joy out to play and have fun in the outer world.

 

Exploring ways to be more fulfilled?

 

What if?

 

We have more joy, fun and fulfillment, would we feel happier as a result?

 

Would we also find it easier to achieve our outer goals?

 

Hmm.

 

Dr. Joe Vitale said this:

“Joy and bliss may seem frivolous to some but the reality is when we are having fun is when we can be the most productive in our chosen field.”

 

What can we do (or not do) to have more joy, fun and fulfillment in our daily lives?

 

Over to you.

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.