Josh Hinds Motivation and Inspiration Journal

Believe in the power of your dreams and be your biggest own biggest cheerleader. When we set out in pursuit of a particular goal it’s natural to want the support of others. Unfortunately, this isn’t a luxury we always have the benefit of. For this reason, consider taking time each day to visualize (that is experience in your mind as fully as possible) receiving the full support you would otherwise want to get from others (be it family members, friends, etc.).

Sounds silly doesn’t it? Sure it does, but before you decide to discount it as nonsense consider that it’s been said by folks far smarter than I that the brain can’t make the distinction between a thought that is vividly imagined from a real one. Knowing that makes a pretty interesting case for visualizing the support you need doesn’t it?

Besides, be real for a moment. Even if it doesn’t work 100% for you personally, you’ll still be better off with a little imagination time then where you are now.

Develop the habit of visualizing the outcomes and things you want to see transpire in your life and you’ll be better for it.

And don’t forget… It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

* Josh is the author of the booklet: Why Perfect Timing is a Myth! available at: www.GetMotivation.com/booklet/

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Positive Affirmation …

“I choose to see any and every challenge which I may experience as a teacher. A teacher which can show me a better way when I need to learn it. A teacher that can help me develop the necessary skills in order to achieve whatever goals I choose to set for myself.

Life is a process, and I am fully enjoying each day of my personal success journey. I accept that the ups and downs I may experience along the way are merely part of the path which will lead me to my desired destination.”

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

* Josh is the author of the booklet: Why Perfect Timing is a Myth! available at: www.GetMotivation.com/booklet/

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Here’s a positive affirmation you might want to write down, and recite throughout your day…

“Challenges and adversity are but teachers on the path called life. While they may have the ability to side track me, in each is also the opportunity to learn, grow, and ultimately help me become the type of person I need to become in order to live out the goals, dreams and desires I’ve set for myself.

Not always easy, but always worth it — today I move wholeheartedly in the pursuit of my own definition of success. No matter how I may choose to define it.”

– It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

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Long before I started speaking, writing and coaching on personal development topics I was a student. In fact I’m still very much a student first.

During my studies, as you might imagine I’ve learned a lot of ideas — some I’ve found applicable and have implemented in my life, and some, as I’ve progressed in my own personal development journey no longer fit quite like they once did. If you think about it, that makes sense — we are always growing after all.

Throughout my years of study and application in the field of personal development, one idea always seems to ring true. In fact, it has played such an important part in my own life’s journey that I feel compelled to share it with you here now.

Ready? here goes…

You can’t always control what happens to you, but you can always control how you react to what happens to you.

Did you get that? Please read that again as it’s that important. Even better, grab a 3×5 index card (or your journal) and write it down.

In life, any number of things can happen — good or bad. As someone far brighter than I once said, “the only constant is change.” Before I continue let me say that the point of my writing here is not to get into a discussion on the line of thinking that says that we are attracting into our life each and every negative event — be it disease, the death of a loved one, or insert whatever devastating thing you can think of — that happens to us (either consciously or on a subconscious level). That’s not my point here. Besides, there are no shortage of experts who have addressed that particular line of thinking elsewhere

What I am saying, is that no matter what may have happened to us, whether it was someone taking advantage of us, a shift in the economy that led to being downsized, or virtually any other situation you choose to apply to this, the simple truth remains — how we choose to react to it is well within our control.

That is not to say that it’s always going to be easy, sometimes it means accepting things we have a hard time accepting, and taking corrective measures that are anything but comfortable.

However, the powerful thing about acknowledging this truth is that in doing so we come to realize that we are able to get over simply accepting the role of victim — the part that says, this happened to me — this is why I’m this way, and as a result I can’t do anything to change where I am.

Instead we are able to move to a more empowering position of, this happened, but by taking action I can change my particular situation for the better.

Through fully embracing the belief that you have control over how you react to what occurs in your life you unleash your personal greatness. You no longer have to accept that you are at the mercy of whatever may come your way, but rather that you can take an active role in defining, and in turn get on with living your perfect life.

While it is true that it isn’t always easy to fully embrace and accept this truth day in and day out — it is imperative that you do make the effort to do so just the same. Fortunately, in most cases it is as easy as being aware of it — even if at first you notice you have resistance to it — by keeping the idea in mind, in time you will come to accept it as well as benefit from all that goes along with viewing challenges and adversity in this light.

Inside this simple, yet profound thought is exactly what is needed in most cases to move you from a place where you feel stuck or out of control to a place where you realize that by applying action — and acquiring new skills, whatever you identify that is needed to learn — you can in fact take an active step towards changing your place for the better.

If you find yourself in a place in your own life where all is going well, then all the better. The idea will only make more concrete the reality that you have all you need to achieve your goals and dreams.

Keep clearly in mind that great personal power comes from knowing that come what may, for better or worse you can play an active role in shaping — and in turn living the life you were meant to live.

It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

* Josh is a speaker, coach and writer on motivation and personal and professional development. You can learn more about having him speak to your group or organization at www.GetMotivation.com/speaker/

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There’s a quote I absolutely adore from keynote speaker and author Zig Ziglar — in fact I share it a lot with audiences during the speaking presentations that I give. It’s that good

I think it hits the nail on the head when it comes to the common question I get of, “how do I stay motivated” or when someone says, “that motivation and personal development stuff doesn’t work”.

But before I get ahead of myself — here’s the quote…

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.” - Zig Ziglar

I just love that one — in fact, about the only thing I can find wrong with it, is that I didn’t think of it myself

On a more serious note though, doesn’t the truth in that simple saying come through so crystal clear?

Motivation is a feeling found in the moment — often we’re either motivated to take on a given task or endeavor, or we’re not. And like it or not, even the most highly motivated individuals experience this at times.

It’s not a destination in the sense that we wake up one day and no longer need to re-charge our internal batteries. In other words, we shouldn’t expect not to experience certain times where we need to re-fuel our level of motivation — just as we understand that we need to take a bath in order to keep the stink off ourselves

So with that said, don’t beat yourself up if you have times where you’re not at your peak level. It happens to everyone. The difference of course is your willingness to do the little things that will change your level of inspiration at the moment.

Fortunately, for you and I — regaining that feeling of inspired action is often as easy as reading a book or listening to a tape that carries with it a positive message. It could also be as simple as doing (even the smallest actions) the very thing you happen to be resisting doing.

Think of the saying, success begets success. What that means is that each new feeling of accomplishment gives us just the boost we need to move forward — very much like the snowball effect.

We start out resisting the thing and by “forcing” ourselves to take action on it, before we know it we end up getting involved in it and at the same time feeling the sense of accomplishment that goes along with making progress in our given endeavor. In summary, do the thing you’re resisting and the very action you’re taking will renew your inner motivation.

It sounds simple, because it is. Yet, don’t make the mistake of thinking its simplicity makes it any less effective. The reality is that you have inside you all you need to un tap your potential at any given moment.

It’s your life, LIVE BIG! Josh Hinds

* Josh is the author of Why Perfect Timing is a Myth: Tips for Staying Inspired and Motivated Day in and Day out! Grab your copy at http://Getmotivation.com/booklet/

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