2)  Color!  That’s right get some crayons and some paper and color like your 6 years old again.  If you have kids around you can include them, but you don’t have to.  I actually learned this trick from my Aunt who was dying.  She only had a few months to live and something in her made her go buy crayons and  a coloring book. A half hour a day, she no longer was dying, she was coloring and that’s all that mattered!!!

3)  Listen to Music.  For me, one song can change my mood around.  Anything that makes me want to dance does the trick.

4)  Prepare yourself for your bad mood.  Undoubtedly you will be in a bad mood from time to time.  So when you are in a good mood make a mental note of that moment and say to yourself “the next time I’m down I will recall this memory“.  Soak up every detail and store it in your mind.  Then when you’re feeling awful access that memory and relive that fantastic time of your life.  It’s a great way to shift your mood and a reminder that things will get better.

5)  Laugh!!!  Visit a joke web site, or check out what’s new on YouTube.  You’re bound to find something funny on the Internet.  A little bit of laughter everyday goes a long way!

Author:  Jack Canfield with Janet Switzer

Publisher:  Collins

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book!!!!

Jack Canfield is a great inspirational author and this book is no exception!!!

There are 64 “Success Principals” that Mr. Canfield explains with great enthusiasm.  I had several “A-ha” moments while reading this book and I felt empowered before I was even done.  This is the kind of book you tell your friends about but you’d never lend out in fear you’d never get it back.

I enjoyed the book so much that I also got the auidobook for my iPod.  I listen to a chapter whenever I need a little extra encouragement in my day.  The only downside to the audiobook is, it’s abridged, so not all of the principals are on the audiobook.

A lot of what is talked about in the Success Principals is all stuff you already know, but for some reason just don’t practice it in your life.  There is a lot of great information in the book and you might be tempted to read several chapters in one sitting.  That’s what I did and then half-way through the book I felt overwhelmed.  Once I started to do a chapter (or Principal) a day and take time to absorb what I read that overwhelming feeling went away and I was ready to tackle the issues in my life, fully armed with all the right tools.

After reading the Success Principals, I actually felt like I had a plan for my future and that anything is possible.

I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.  It’s a true winner!!!!

Author: Marie Diamond

Publisher: Burman Books, 2007

I’m only giving this book 2.5 checks because I felt deceived by the title. It’s not about Very Simple Law of Attraction, it’s about how Feng Shui and the Law of Attraction work together (Heavy on the Feng Shui). I found the information in the book to be very interesting and admittedly I would not have bought the book if I knew it was more about Feng Shui than the Law of Attraction (I didn’t realize how interesting Feng Shui could be and how it ties into the Law of Attraction (but I still feel like I was hoodwinked)).

The book is a very simple read and I read it in an afternoon (It’s only 157 pages and the type is rather large). It’s a great introduction to Feng Shui and each chapter you’re given some very practical ways to incorporate Feng Shui into your life to help attract things like Love, Health and Power. I even made some changes in my home that day and the next day at the office. I haven’t seen any major changes in my life, but it’s only been a few weeks. Although I do feel deceived by the title, I am glad I picked up the book and plan on looking further into Feng Shui. Hopefully the next book I pick up on Feng Shui will actually have “Feng Shui” in the title.

This is the first book I’ve read from Martha Beck. I first heard of her on Oprah and the next day I went out and bought this book.

I really enjoyed the book. At first it was hard to get into due to the Authors use of $10.00 words (She’s highly educated and you’re really aware of it) and a few really long chapters. But once you get over that it’s a very enjoyable read. Your “North Star” isn’t going to leap off the last page (as I’d hope ) but you will recognize that at least you have a “North Star” and feel like you are more prepared to go after it.

Ms. Beck throws in a lot of little quips to keep the tone of the book light, but at times it seemed pointless.

Finding Your North Star contains a lot of information on the Human Psyche and you’ll probably find yourself saying “That’s why I did that” or you’ll be diagnosing all of your friends and family odd little quirks. The Author also includes a lot of little exercises to do through out the book. That was my favorite part and the most eye-opening. Most of it is just answering some really straight-forward simple questions, but for me the answers were very surprising and helped me realize I was not on the right path to my North Star (I’m not sure who’s North Star I was heading for, but it sure wasn’t mine). I’m now looking at switching career’s (not switching jobs but careers) and moving to another state, so this book was life changing for me to say the least.

I enjoyed North Star so much that as soon as I was done I ran out and got another one of Martha Beck’s books (The Joy Diet). I haven’t finished that book yet but so far it looks like another winner.

This book is perfect for the person who is unfulfilled in any aspect of their life. It won’t help define their purpose but it will give some of the tools needed to find out what that purpose is.

It’s been a year since I first read The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and started studying the Law of Attraction and the power of positive thinking. My life has changed immensely since then and is continually evolving. In one year I can see all I’ve attracted into my life. I got offered a job when I wasn’t even looking for one. I took a 15 day vacation in the Mediterranean (Which wasn’t even on my radar a year ago). I’ve attracted other positive thinkers into my life. The list could go on.

I’m now at a point in my life where I’m ready to move forward in a big way. It is so scary but I’ve come to the conclusion I’m not living the life that agrees with my Soul (How cheesey, right?). I’m not sure where I’m headed but I decided I’d share my unplanned journey with the world. Who knows, maybe someone out there is in the same exact spot and could be inspired or maybe there are others who’ve been there and can offer positive support.

This blog won’t be entirely about my journey but about the tools I’m using on this adventure. I’ve read so many books, seen so many movies and visited so many web sites in the past year, it’s enough to make your head spin. I’m hoping this blog will help others find the right tools for their own journey.