Erika's Blog - Northern Connections

One of the things I find really hard to maintain is staying motivated on a project. I love the planning, goal setting, organization and the excitement generated looking forward to results. However, sometimes day-to-day duties zap your energy and your resolve to keep on track. I find that I constantly need to be reading a book to keep my mind geared up and in a learning mode. If I slack off, it is so easy to fall back and give up on the progress I have made so far. Being accountable to someone whose opinion you trust is a good way to stay the course. Belonging to forums on the internet is another way to keep the momentum going by being inspired by others' excitement. Small personal rewards for achieving a milestone works too.

Labels: motivation

Now that the hype about "The Secret" has died down, I wonder whether people are really putting the principles into practise. I read the book, but was disappointed that it was basically theory, and other's people's theories at that. Nothing new for me that I hadn't read about over the years. This weekend I was introduced to a woman who teaches and mentors where The Secret left off. I have just signed up for her introductory lesson. The concept is to stimulate your subconscious mind with positive thoughts. The subconscious mind is tuned in to the universal frequency (or power) (I call it God). By sending out your positive thoughts, you will then attract what you want in your life. I have started the homework today and will be anxious to see if it bears fruit in the next month. The program is guaranteed, so if I follow the steps I should become successful. Right? I'll keep you posted.

Labels: inspiration, success