By Mike Monahan, CEO and executive director of Life Success Seminars Inc.
Isn't it funny that we become a slave to our own minds? I guess it makes sense. After years of training in school, we think our minds are in-charge. That's where all the knowledge is!
But what would happen if you decided that you wanted something different, like calm and relaxation? You'd have to take a different approach and quiet your mind--peace of mind.
There's a difference between knowledge and wisdom, doing and being, elsewhere and present. When the mind is in-charge, you'll probably be elsewhere doing what you think you should do.
Or you can choose to relax and be. That sounds too simple, doesn't it?!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
By Mike Monahan, CEO and executive director, Life Success Seminars Inc.
It's time to celebrate unless, of course, you're a turkey!
Thanksgiving is the time of year that we stop and take a look at all the blessings we have and appreciate the people we love. For me, it's a little bigger than that. As a matter of fact, I'm usually a little bigger the next day!
And talking about celebrating... Are you celebrating the extra time you have in your car? With the holiday season upon us, it's pretty easy to figure out how centered--or uncentered--you are! Everyone is in a rush, traffic is heavy, and peace and goodwill often are just concepts.
So why not prepare by putting a few of your favorite CDs in your car to listen to while you're sitting in traffic? Or you could mount a small camera on your dashboard to record everything you say and do and post it on your Facebook page.
Why not relax and have fun with it? The holiday craziness will all be over in a few weeks!
It's time to celebrate unless, of course, you're a turkey!
Thanksgiving is the time of year that we stop and take a look at all the blessings we have and appreciate the people we love. For me, it's a little bigger than that. As a matter of fact, I'm usually a little bigger the next day!
And talking about celebrating... Are you celebrating the extra time you have in your car? With the holiday season upon us, it's pretty easy to figure out how centered--or uncentered--you are! Everyone is in a rush, traffic is heavy, and peace and goodwill often are just concepts.
So why not prepare by putting a few of your favorite CDs in your car to listen to while you're sitting in traffic? Or you could mount a small camera on your dashboard to record everything you say and do and post it on your Facebook page.
Why not relax and have fun with it? The holiday craziness will all be over in a few weeks!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
What Are You Hunting?
By Mike Monahan, CEO and executive director of Life Success Seminars
My wife, Nancy, and I have an English Setter named Belle. If you ever see Belle, there's a good chance she'll be running around our yard with her tail wagging.
Belle looks like the happiest dog in the world, but I'm not sure she really is that happy. She is from a long line of champion bird dogs; hunting birds is in her DNA. The reality is that Belle is obsessed with hunting birds, 24 hours a day.
I meet a lot of people who tell me that they're happy. But just like Belle, they seem to be obsessed with hunting something that causes stress. What have you been hunting? Approval, money, power? Are you even sure of what you really want in your life?
My wife, Nancy, and I have an English Setter named Belle. If you ever see Belle, there's a good chance she'll be running around our yard with her tail wagging.
Belle looks like the happiest dog in the world, but I'm not sure she really is that happy. She is from a long line of champion bird dogs; hunting birds is in her DNA. The reality is that Belle is obsessed with hunting birds, 24 hours a day.
I meet a lot of people who tell me that they're happy. But just like Belle, they seem to be obsessed with hunting something that causes stress. What have you been hunting? Approval, money, power? Are you even sure of what you really want in your life?
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
What Do You Do to Relax?
By Mike Monahan, CEO and executive director of Life Success Seminars Inc.
Why is it so difficult for us to relax? We are a society of "rush around" and "stay busy." We put our children on the fast track as soon as possible: sports, preschool, you name it. Right away, we're off to the races, preparing our children for the future.
When I was growing up, everyone was off on Sunday. It was a day to rest and relax. Somewhere along the way, we became confused and we now believe that progress and relaxation can't be partners. We replaced Sunday with activity and money.
What do you do to relax and take care of yourself? What can you do differently this week to expand your relaxation time?
Why is it so difficult for us to relax? We are a society of "rush around" and "stay busy." We put our children on the fast track as soon as possible: sports, preschool, you name it. Right away, we're off to the races, preparing our children for the future.
When I was growing up, everyone was off on Sunday. It was a day to rest and relax. Somewhere along the way, we became confused and we now believe that progress and relaxation can't be partners. We replaced Sunday with activity and money.
What do you do to relax and take care of yourself? What can you do differently this week to expand your relaxation time?
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Stress or Rest: Your Choice
By Mike Monahan, CEO and executive director of Life Success Seminars Inc.
Have you ever noticed that the word "stress" has the answer scrambled in its letters? Take out two s's, rearrange the letters and you'll see the word "rest."
It's amazing what a little rest and relaxation can do for a bout of stress. When I'm stressed, I love to take a drive and listen to my favorite music. In no time, I feel better. I also like to sit in the hot tub and read a good book.
What are some ways that you reduce your stress and relax? Do you have a daily relaxation plan? If you answered "no," why not?
Have you ever noticed that the word "stress" has the answer scrambled in its letters? Take out two s's, rearrange the letters and you'll see the word "rest."
It's amazing what a little rest and relaxation can do for a bout of stress. When I'm stressed, I love to take a drive and listen to my favorite music. In no time, I feel better. I also like to sit in the hot tub and read a good book.
What are some ways that you reduce your stress and relax? Do you have a daily relaxation plan? If you answered "no," why not?
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