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You shape your life through the power of your own attention. Whatever you pay attention to, grows stronger in your life.

How is this possible?

Where your attention goes, the energy of life flows – and this is a scientific fact. Scientists have determined that the attention of an observer affects the movement of quantum particles. Your thoughts, emotions and feelings are energetic particles as well, and your attention draws closer to you the particles that resonate with what you focus on.

Whatever you pay attention to (whether by thinking about it, talking about it, worrying about it or fearing it) will increase and multiply until it absolutely affects your life and what you become.

•    If you constantly think about what frightens you, you will become more fearful.
•    If you constantly think about how unfair life is, you will see more and more evidence around you to support this viewpoint.
•    If you believe your life is worthless, your choices and behavior will reflect that.

On the other hand, when you play close,  purposeful attention to what is positive, hopeful, supportive, uplifting and encouraging, your life will inevitably express that also.

This doesn’t mean that every factor in your life is the manifestation of an inner thought. There are always other crucial factors involved as well: social issues, genetic factors, cultural influences and economic issues, for instance, over which you have little or no control. 

Nevertheless, you do have the power to control your response to life!  You have the power to choose what you focus on.  And whatever your circumstances, you can direct your attention to what will most positively support your attitudes and actions.

You can shift your focus – and your mood – in a number of ways:

•    Think about something else entirely: Switch you attention to something that engages and stimulates you.
•    Engage in demanding physical activity: Dance, walk, listen to music, exercise, play, or engage in absorbing activities that minimize negative thoughts.
•    Challenge unhelpful thoughts: Ask yourself whether they represent the absolute facts or whether they are simply your own negative projections, fears and assumptions.
•    List your worries: Consciously write down all your worries, fears and negative thoughts. Then crumple the paper and toss it, burn it or tear it up, visualizing yourself getting rid of the worry thought and negativity as well.
•    Make a gratitude list: List all the positive things in your life that you are grateful for, give thanks for those things, and feel the positive energy shifting you into a positive mindset

Take positive action to direct your focus to things that hold positive meaning and impact for you.  It will change your energy levels, your mood and, ultimately, your life.

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