Getting What You Really Want in 3 Easy Steps

I once heard Marci Shimoff, the author of Happy for No Reason, explain how to be successful using 3 simple steps:

The first one is Intention.

Intention requires us to get crystal clear about exactly what it is that we want.

Such as:

• A brand new red Honda Accord

• A job working for a specific company doing a particular job

• A partner with these particular traits

 Get the idea?

The more specific and precise you can be the better.

Let’s face it, most of us bumble through life and forget how important it is to actually stop and dream in to exactly what it is that we want in our lives.

So stop right now and do it!

Are you wanting the right team of doctors and practitioners to support your healing?

Is it a specific amount of money to flow into your bank account every month?

Whatever it is, get clear, paint the picture for yourself.

The next step is Attention.

Now that you know exactly what you want, it’s time to put your thoughts, your feelings, as well as your actions in alignment with your goals.

How does this look? 

It’s stating in precise language what you want.

You might say something like:

“my healing is already in process, and the right and perfect team of people is being attracted to me right now. I will connect with them easily and effortlessly.”

Or

“I’m grateful to be working at (name of company) in the position of (title) getting paid (amount of $) and enjoying the wonderful people and supportive culture here.”

Louise Hay tells us that when we, marry affirmation with action, we get evidence that life loves us.

Wahoo!

Marci Shimoff’s final tip is No Tension.

And that is you relaxing into this process.

You’ve gotten clear about what you want, you see yourself already having it, affirm it verbally, are taking action to support you in achieving this goal

AND

Now you allow the universe to guide your actions and support you in the process.

Here’s an example, in March I was in Colorado skiing and set a goal for myself to be completely comfortable and proficient on any terrain, specifically moguls. My friend spent hours giving me tips and lessons which I worked on integrating.

And what I observed through this process was that the more I relaxed and trusted my body, the skis, his advice, the easier I could adopt these new skills.

At one point, he took me on a narrow trail where the moguls were gigantic, the drops six+ feet, and he would yell, “DIVE!” meaning I had to literally thrust my body forward as if I was going to fall forward over the hill, when every part of me wanted to sit back.

The only way I could actually pull this off was to scream, “DIVE!” out loud as I thrust myself forward. Every time I did, I was so much more in control and felt safer than when I leaned back and my skis flew out from under me.

It’s completely counterintuitive and required me to trust – myself, my equipment, my friend, life.

And here’s what happened, the more I relaxed, the better I skied!

So pick something that you want to change in your life.

Get really clear about exactly what you want.

Speak it, Feel it. Take inspired action.

And relax knowing that life loves you and wants to bring it to you.

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Step Into Your Future: 3 Ways to Manifest Exactly What You Want

Last weekend I attended a writer’s conference. There were classes and opportunities to network but most importantly, I got to pitch my book to potential agents.

Before I went, I was kind of nervous.

I had never done anything like that before.

What if none of the agents were interested?

Even when we want something to happen, dream about it, and vision it, we can be afraid when we’re looking right at it.

Which is why I found the guidance from a recent meditation so helpful. My anxiety was swirling when I heard a very distinctive voice. She cut right through the chaos and said, “Step into your future. The door is right there, in front of you.”

Whoa.

I looked and saw exactly what she meant.

If you’re standing on a threshold too, about to walk into your new future, here are 3 ways to make it real.

1. Believe It

It isn’t enough to vision. You have to see a new version of you.

See yourself having passed the test, already earning that killer salary at the hospital, happy and successful in your new social media job.

Once you really envision it wholly, then you can believe it. Within every part of your being, you have to embrace this version of you, know it is real, true and right.

This is knowing on a cellular level.

It's meant to be. You can feel it.

2. Own It

When I was facing my anxiety about finding an agent, I flipped the tables and looked at it through their perspective. I am a talented, successful, healthy, vibrant person.

I am a gift to them!

Step into your own magnificence and greatness. See how much you are bringing to your new job, organization or partnership. Allow yourself to fully embrace exactly what YOU offer.

In my home office, I have Macrina Wiederkehr’s quote, “Oh God, help me to believe the truth about myself, no matter how beautiful!”

When you own our magnificence, you radiate it out!

3. Live As If

Whatever your dreams and aspirations for the future are, they are only ONE step away. So live right now as if they have already occurred.

This is moving out of lack thinking - of being in the place of wanting - into a space of satisfaction, abundance and gratitude.

One of the ways I do this is through gratitude.

I say thank you for finding me the right and perfect agent, thank you for landing me a lucrative publishing deal, thank you for the money that pours in from seen and unseen sources…

Get the idea?

What hasn't already happened that you're grateful for?

Perfect health? A loving partnership? 

When you step into the vibration of who you want to be and how you want to show up in the world, you attract exactly what you desire.

Your future is right here, right now. It’s so exciting. The threshold beckons. The world needs your insight, guidance, creativity and love.  

I see the doorway, you’ve just stepped through!

Tell me what you desire, leave a comment below and I'll help manifest it by seeing you there!

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5 Tips for Manifesting the Life of Your Dreams

We all have dreams and plans for how we want our life to be.

I'm sure you’ve laid in bed and fantasized about sailing the Caribbean, being married to your ideal partner, living in a ski in/ski out house on the mountain... having a passionate, full life.

Right?

So the question then is ~ How do you take that dream and manifest it?

Turns out, it’s actually really simple.

Don’t believe me? Keep reading.

In only 3 steps you can take your life from dull and mediocre to inspiring and fulfilling.

Ready?

1. Vision / Intention

The first step is to get really, really clear about exactly what you want. Many of us kind of know what we want but haven’t spent the time to actually flesh it out.

Ask yourself:

• What’s my dream life?
• How do I want my life to be?
  • Think about this from every aspect of your life, like:
    • Job/career
    • Money
    • Relationship
    • Family
    • Fun time
    • Vacation
    • Spirituality
    • Creativity
    • Health
    • Recreation
    • Exercise
       
• How do I want to feel?
  • Now think about how you want to feel once you've achieved your ideal lifestyle. Maybe emotions such as: exhilarated, inspired, satisfied… This is a KEY piece because you don't want to be a millionaire who's always stressed about finance, do you?

2. Repetition / Attention

Once you’ve allowed yourself to vision, be sure to write it all down in vivid detail.

Write it as if everything has already happened.

Here’s an example of how to get started:

“I am so grateful that I live in this amazing 2 bedroom apartment overlooking the Hudson River, that I run my successful health and wellness business that provides me with $10,000 /month in revenue for the twenty hours a week I work, that I have highly skilled support, that I share my life with (name) and our relationship is deep and fulfilling, that I feel so excited every day when I wake up…”

Put your written vision statement in a place (maybe next to your bed) where you can read it both in the morning and at night before you go to sleep.

Do this every day.

Be sure to read your vision with passion.

3. Relax and Enjoy

Once you put your intention and vision out in the Universe, get ready to enjoy the ride!

Because here’s the thing: we co-create our world with Source, God, One-ness, the Universe. And that means everything will unfold – we just can’t exactly control when or how.

For many of us recovering control freaks, this can feel scary.

The other two steps (1 & 2) are easy. They’re do-able tasks that can be completed.

This third step involves a leap of faith.

Put your dream out there, focus on it with your attention but try not to get uptight about it. Instead, see if you can allow yourself to enjoy the journey and watch the mystery unfold.

It’s magical.

If you follow these 3 simple steps, you can manifest your deepest dreams and desires and truly transform your life.

Are you ready?

Share your dreams with me!

Leave a comment below with ONE thing you want for yourself. That way, I can help hold the space for you!

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