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Day 3 of the Complaint-Free Challenge

Published on September 13, 2012 in Complaint Free Challenge and General News. 2 Comments Tags: A complaint free world, law of attraction, positive thinking.

I’m on Day 3 of my Complaint Free World Challenge. I downloaded the Complaint Free World widget onto my desktop and it lets me know what day I’m on. If I slip up and complain, the count can be started over. On the first day, there was an inspirational quote alongside the number and I thought that would continue, but I haven’t seen a quote since the first day. This might be related to how I have my Internet browser set up.

It’s not easy, but I am catching myself when negative comments start to come out of my mouth. I’ll admit that I plan to go through this program twice. During the first run-through, I am focusing on not being judgmental, snapping, or raising my voice. If I can make it 21 days keeping my temper under control and being more patient, then I’ll be thrilled. While I am trying to watch smaller complaints, (i.e oh no, it’s raining again!) I feel that I need to focus on the big picture first. So once I reach 21 days, I will start over and expand my goals to include the smaller complaints.

For those who missed my earlier blog post, Failing, and Trying Again at the Complaint-Free World Challenge, scientists believe it takes 21 days to form a new habit and complaining is habitual for most of us. The purple Complaint Free World bracelet is a powerful tool to remind you of how well you are creating your life with positive intention. If you catch yourself complaining, you move the bracelet to your other arm and start back to Day One. The object is to reach 21 consecutive complaint-free days. I am using my own bracelets, which I bought on vacation this summer as looking at them puts me in a positive frame of mind.

I don’t think I can make it 21 days through sheer will alone (it just hasn’t worked for me in the past), but I have found some great motivational books on my Kindle which are providing me with tools and food for thought. I will share some of those books in the coming weeks.

Failing, And Trying Again, at the Complaint-Free World Challenge

Published on September 10, 2012 in Complaint Free Challenge. 6 Comments Tags: complaining, complaint-free world, law of attraction, positive thinking, Will Bowen.

I have failed. My New Year’s Resolution was to make it 21 days without complaining, following the Complaint Free World Challenge. My efforts lasted a few days and then I gave up. And now in September, I am disheartened that I’m on course for making the same resolution again in 2013 and failing once more. Overall, I am a positive person, but I am very hard on myself, and sometimes I am equally critical of others. Often, I regret saying something negative in a burst of impatience. Quite simply, I don’t want to have those regrets anymore. So, here I go again.

I woke up to a dead computer monitor this morning, but I am tapping on an iPad and not complaining. I desperately want to download a very cool widget from the A Complaint Free World website, which may help me with my efforts, but I will need to wait until my computer is working.

I don’t have time to blog every day, but I will make the effort to report on my progress once or twice per week. I am trying to reassure myself that perhaps this is why I failed, so that I would be more determined to succeed with this goal and could ultimately inspire others to be more positive. So watch for my brief updates. If you have never heard of this challenge, here is some information.

The idea is simple: scientists believe it takes 21 days to form a new habit and complaining is habitual for most of us. The purple Complaint Free World bracelet is a powerful tool to remind you of how well you are creating your life with positive intention. If you catch yourself complaining, you move the bracelet to your other arm and start back to Day One. The object is to reach 21 consecutive complaint-free days.

In July 2006, Will Bowen offered a simple idea for people to monitor their success at eradicating complaining from their lives. His idea exploded around the world and nearly 6 million purple Complaint Free bracelets have been sent to people in more than 106 countries. Bowen has been featured on Oprah, NBC’s The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, The ABC Evening News, Fox News Channel and in hundreds of TV and radio interviews around the world.

Here are the suggested rules directly from the Complaint Free web site:
1. Begin to wear the bracelet, on either wrist
2. When you catch yourself complaining, gossiping or criticizing (it’s ok, everyone does) move the bracelet to the other arm and begin again.
3. If you hear someone else who is wearing a bracelet complain, you may point out their need to switch the bracelet to the other arm; BUT if you’re going to do this, you must move your bracelet first!
4. Stay with it. It may take many months but when you reach 21 days you will find that your entire life is happier, more loving and more enjoyable.

You can use one of the official bracelets, or use your own. I prefer my own. Although the idea seems simple, following through is a challenge as the average person complains about 15 – 30 times each day.

You can read more about the challenge here. If you’d like to join me, please follow me on Twitter or Facebook and keep me posted on how you’re doing. Please wish me luck.

Attracting Success With Visualization Techniques

Published on May 1, 2012 in General News. 2 Comments Tags: goal-setting, law of attraction, self-help, visualization techniques.

I’m a big believer in the Law of Attraction and using visualization techniques to accomplish both my personal and professional goals. A Vision Board hangs above the desk in my office and I’ve filled notebooks with lists of long and short term goals, along with strategies for reaching them. Due to my own interest in this topic, I jumped at the chance to run this guest post on my blog. I hope you find it helpful!

Visualizing is no joking matter. It is a very effective tool to achieve your goals in life which is why you should see it as something very useful and important. Contrary to what others say, visualization takes time and the right techniques in order to be effective. With this in mind, you should make it your purpose to know exactly how visualization works and how it can help you.

Visualization techniques vary from one person to another. There are techniques which may be effective to some but not to you. This is because people have different goals in life. In order for visualization to work, you should pattern it after the kinds of goals you have set for yourself. Rest assured though that you can find all kinds of visualization techniques which you can try and see the effectiveness for yourself.

A lot of techniques can be found in self-help books. If you visit your local bookstore or those online, you’ll be surprised of the great number of self-help books in the market today. It’s because many people are after self development. They’re searching for ways on how to improve themselves and achieve success in life especially through tested and proven means such as visualization.

Another great resource for visualization techniques is online reports, eBooks, articles and the like which you can read or even download for free via the internet. There are step by step procedures on how to visualize which can help you get started especially if it’s only your first time to utilize visualization. You can be sure of increasing your knowledge about this tool by reading online references about it.

When you conduct your own research about visualization you’ll notice how varied the techniques used for it are. Though they vary in complexity and form, you can count on these techniques to help you visualize things to your advantage. Take a look at some of these visualization techniques and see which ones you can apply in your life:
• Painting pictures in your mind
Do you want something so bad you keep thinking about it? A great way to visualize is to pain pictures in your mind of yourself going after your dream and achieving it. For instance, if your goal is to lose 10 pounds in a month, you try to see yourself in your head working out, dieting, and doing things that can help you lose weight. The end result will be seeing yourself sexier and healthier.

• Spending more time with your pen and paper
Have you noticed how you often doodle on a piece of paper when your mind starts to wander? Don’t think you’re losing your sanity since doodling or drawing is a great way to visualize. It’s like an outlet of all your thoughts. Many people find it easier to visualize if their hands are writing something down or simply doodling. It makes them feel more focused and in control of their thoughts.

• Talking to one’s self
Talking to yourself as an aid for visualization is weird but it’s effective. There’s nothing more relaxing and uplifting than talking to yourself every now and then. It helps you have a clearer picture of what you really want in life. You can self-analyze the steps you have to take in order to achieve your objectives. Not only will you be able to know yourself better but it will make visualizing easier since your talking and at the same time picturing things in your mind. This makes everything sound more realistic and attainable.

• Optimism
Another effective visualization technique is staying positive. Try to think only of positive thoughts. Visualize yourself doing your best to attain your goals and never think about the challenges that will come your way. In addition, make it a habit to feed your mind with positive affirmations. Say something like “I can do this” instead of letting yourself down by thinking you can’t accomplish your goals because of the many hindrances that prevent you from doing so.

• Seek support
Let your family and friends know your goals in life. They’re your ego boosters and the fact that they care and support you all the way is enough to help you get going. If you think you can’t reach your goal, visualize your loved ones who are there cheering you on in your journey through life.
You can use these visualization techniques regardless of what you want to achieve in life. Just remember to always keep your eyes on your goal.

Interested in developing your visualization skills? Check out this article on creative visualization exercises and learn how the Law of Attraction works.

Need a Resolution? How to Stop Complaining for 21 Days

Published on January 1, 2012 in General News. 2 Comments Tags: 21 complaint free days, A complaint free world, A complaint Free World bracelets, complaining, Face-Off, hockey players, law of attraction, new year's resolutions, positive thinking, Twenty-five years ago today, Will Bowen.

I always have resolutions for New Year’s, but this time I’m determined to follow through. My most important resolution is to be more patient and to weigh my words more carefully. A newspaper article once called Kris Langley, the main character of my mystery novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today, my alter ego as we both have journalism backgrounds. But honestly, my real literary alter ego is Brad McKendrick, the hotheaded hockey player from my young adult novel Face-Off. Brad is impatient, has a temper, and acts impulsively. He’s also a talented writer, caring and a leader, so I like to believe that we do share some positive characteristics as well! However, Brad and I often regret our quick tempers and flashes of impatience. Frankly, I’m getting impatient with my impatience. I’m a big believer in the power of positive thinking, yet I find myself slipping up too often. I want to respond better to various situations and break these old patterns.

So this year, I am challenging myself and I invite others to take on the challenge also. I am joining the Complaint-Free World effort. I’ve tried it before and have given up, but this year I am determined to reach my goal. The idea is simple: scientists believe it takes 21 days to form a new habit and complaining is habitual for most of us. The purple Complaint Free World bracelet is a powerful tool to remind you of how well you are creating your life with positive intention. If you catch yourself complaining, you move the bracelet to your other arm and start back to Day One. The object is to reach 21 consecutive complaint-free days.

You can use one of the official bracelets, or use your own. I’ve misplaced mine, so I’m going to use a turquoise stretch bracelet that I have in my jewelry box. Although the idea seems simple, following through is a challenge as the average person complains about 15 – 30 times each day. My other resolutions include writing every day so that I can finish the four books I’ve had on the backburner, to exercise, to keep my house decluttered, and to give myself more relaxation time. I think making it 21 days without complaining will be my most difficult resolution to keep, but I really, really want to succeed this time.

You can read more about the challenge here. If you’d like to join me, please follow me on Twitter or Facebook and keep me posted on how you’re doing. I’ll post my progress on those networks, and more infrequently, on my blog. Let me know in the comments if you’re inspired to stop complaining for 21 days also, and I’ve love to hear your other resolutions!