Do you prepare yourself to succeed... Or to fail?

Some of my clients find their minds go off on autopilot, imagining their greatest fears becoming a reality.

I wonder whether you have ever considered the repercussions of such a strategy?

Do you know that it is possible to upgrade your strategies for ones that are more conducive to bringing you happiness?

When a dog is being trained, it's master will keep pulling on the lead until eventually the dog walks obediently by their side. Your mind can be treated in a very similar way. Every time you find your head filled with thoughts that are less than positive, check yourself. Smile, laugh or take a deep breath... and then create a more uplifting thought.

I often question myself: 'Is this thought helping me?' 'What can I be thankful for right now?'

I find gratitude to be one of the most powerful strategies. Another is humour. I laugh at myself ALL the time. After all it is not about not feeling negative emotions, it is about letting go of them as quickly as possible!

Have a lovely Christmas. Touch as many people as possible with your humour and gratitude. Remember that you can't possibly give something to someone else without feeling it yourself (a smile, a hug, a thank you or a bless you!)