They say you can easily recognize an old soul. He has learned a lot from the past lives, so in this one he approaches everything with wisdom and a greater sense of knowledge. Of course, he will also retain some characteristics of the era he was born into.

Maybe you are irresistible, fun, easy going, if the roaring ’20s are your time, or you are passionate, fierce and courageous, as the medieval heroes were.

Take just now this fun, quick quiz to find out when your soul was born!

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Sounds simple enough, right? Just enjoy life. Don’t we all want to be happy and cheery and live a life of joy? Well who wouldn’t? Yet for some, this is almost something that is seemingly next to impossible. Some of us have many struggles that seem to get in the way and come in the form of poor health, poor income, negative relationships (including marital) etc. It sometimes fee ls like it’s been one step forward, two steps back, day in and day out. Plain and simple, nothing ever go es right and there’s nothing to be happy about. How then is it possible to enjoy life?

Happiness can’t be bought and paid for. Happiness comes from inside though too many of us still think that if we had more money we’d be happy. Would you be? Quite possibly you’d be slightly happier but only for a short time is my guess. When we purchase happiness, it’s a band aid, a temporary fix to a larger deeper problem. But what’s the problem? Well only you will know what is keeping you from happiness and it may be time to find out exactly what they are. When you do that, you will certainly be able to enjoy life a whole lot more. In the meantime, here are a few ways to enjoy life more.

1. Chase butterflies.

Simple, easy, fun, zero stress and so enjoyable. Why? What’s not to love about going to a butterfly garden or even just a field in your neighbourhood, admire butterflies and try to catch them?  See how many you can catch, if any at all. And when you finally do, take a moment to admire and enjoy its beauty.

2. Have a picnic by the lake.

Or a beach or any place that brings you joy. Pack a small light lunch or snacks, a blanket, a book and go relax and be in nature surrounded by all the beauty around you. It’s not only breathtaking, it’s also very soothing and relaxing. A total mind decompression if you will. No distractions, just the wind, the sights, and the freedom.

3. Take a walk in the park.

You’d be surprised how many new people you may meet, how many new things you may discover and how great the exercise is for you. You’ll feel better, have more energy, get a nice healthy dose of Vitamin D and maybe even make a new friend or two. Not into walking in the park? Go down to the lake or some other place that you love. Walking is a great way to chill out and enjoy life.

4. Join a club.

It could be a reading club, a chess club, a scrapbooking club or whatever hobby you have been enjoying for a long time. When you join like minded people you not only learn and get to share tips and tricks, but you expand your social circle which could lead to so many different possibilities. Maybe even a new partner if you happen to be on the lookout.

5. Take a new class.

Learn a new skill. Have you always wanted to learn ballroom dancing? Go join a class. You don’t always need a partner for these if you don’t have one. The instructor is usually more than happy to be your partner. Wish you were a better singer or dancer or painter? Find a class, join a group. Expand your horizons. Go and do more of the things you love.

Too many of us have dreams and interests and things that we absolutely love to do but just don’t get to do enough of them if any at all. Why don’t we? Why do we limit ourselves to work and home and work and home? What keeps us from getting out and learning, meeting and growing? We are the ones holding ourselves back. It’s time to break free and go enjoy life more. What you want, wants you too. We are here to be happy.

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Months ago, I’ve written an article about 10 of the most common Law of Attraction mistakes that I’ve found people were making. Since then, I’ve discovered 10 more blunders that are crucial to be corrected if you’d like to succeed in manifesting your desires effectively.

So are you making any one of these mistakes with the Law of Attraction? Take a look at the list below. (It starts with Mistake #11 because Part One already covers Mistakes #1 to 10.)

Mistake # 11: They Are Too Specific.

They make their affirmations or intentions too specific to the point that they don’t feel good about it.

Fix It: Yes, a specific intention or affirmation is effective, but only to the point that you feel good about it. If it doesn’t make you feel good or comfortable in any way, make it a little more general. Still doesn’t feel right? Make it a little more general again. Do this until you feel no conflict arising within you.

For example, you say that you want a loving spouse with blue eyes, lean body, thin lips and drives a Porsche. If it feels right for you, then you’re on the right track. But for most people, a statement this specific might conjure the feeling they’re not worthy or it’s very unlikely to happen. If this is the case, make it more general. How about a financially stable and attractive spouse who understands your needs?

There’s no right or wrong here. Your yardstick is the way you feel. The better you feel about your statement, the more chances they will manifest into reality.

Mistake # 12: They Think About the ABSENCE Of What They Want.

They often think about what they want; but the more they think about it, the more they feel negative emotions because they realize it’s not yet in their current reality.

Fix It: Think about what you want in a state of fun and appreciation. Release the pressure that you should have it or your life would be miserable. Decrease resistance by letting it go and just say, “wouldn’t it be nice if I own that house (or other things)?” or “wouldn’t it be great if I become the president of this company?” Be playful and have fun with it. The more you practice this routine, the less resistant you will be to the attraction of your desires.

Mistake # 13: Their Dream Is Too Big To Be Believed In.

If a person making $3000 a month dreams of making $100,000 a month, it would be much more diffcult for him to achieve it because of cognitive dissonance. His mind doesn’t yet believe that he can achieve it.

Fix It: Take it one step at a time. In the example above, if he makes a goal of $5000 a month first (instead of $100,000), he will be more likely to achieve it because it is much more believable. And once he reaches that goal, it will boost his belief that he can make more… but only to the point in which he believes he can. So he could set up a higher goal of $10,000 this time. And once he attains it, he could raise it a little higher again.

Mistake # 14: They Get Stuck In A Negative Environment.

They may pray fervently, say their affirmations, or visualize all day; but they will never attract what they want because they live with negative thinkers, blamers or complainers… or because their surroundings reflect doom and gloom aspects that make them feel bad.

Fix It: The one vital component to manifesting your desires is to feel good. And you can never feel good (or will have an extremely difficult time doing it) if you live around negatve people or in a negative environment.

If you’re really serious to make the Law of Attraction work, you must avoid them like the plague. Stay away from people who make you feel depressed, guilty or angry. Switch jobs or live in another place if you have to.

If this is not possible with your current situation, then read my other article “10 Ways To Stay Positive And Happy In The Face Of Negativity” so you can minimize the damage being done by these negativities.

Mistake # 15: They Don’t Have A Big Enough “Why.”

They say they want to have this or become that; but when you ask them why, they’re totally clueless. This lack of clarity translates to a weaker manifesting power.

Fix It:  Your “why” is the foundation of your desires. When you know why you want it, you will do almost anything to achieve it and you will most likely stick to your goals/rituals.

Mistake # 16: They’re Too Busy To Relax.

They call themselves “action takers” so they don’t want to waste time relaxing. What they don’t know is that being in a state of relaxation can put them in a better state of alignment or higher vibration… which translates to more powerful manifesting.

Fix It: Find some quiet time when you can meditate even for just 10 minutes. Focus on your breathing and when a thought comes, put your focus back to your breathing. This state of “no-mind” will help you reduce resistance.

Another great idea is to take a nap, or simply find some quiet time to bask in appreciation for all the wonderful things around you.

Mistake # 17: They Give “Negative” Attention To The Smallest Things.

When their child cries, they feel irritated. When there’s traffic, they feel frustrated. Everytime they feel negative emotion, they put themselves out of alignment with the Universe.

Fix It: Ignore the small stuff and just let it go. Even if you think it’s a big issue, you have the choice of treating it like any other small stuff. And here’s the big secret… everything is small stuff. So break free from every single thing that annoys you, move on, and focus on your desires.

Mistake # 18: They’re Not Careful With Their Words.

They use negative words in their everyday language without being aware that such statements are affecting their vibration. Statements such as “I’m so hungry I could die any minute now” or “That’s sick” may sound innocent for some, but the ‘essence’ of these words could get picked up by the subconscious, which may affect their vibration negatively.

Fix It: Always be aware of what you’re saying at any given moment, for they also affect your thoughts and feelings. Remember that words carry certain vibrations with them, so practice replacing negative words with positive ones (that make you feel good and think good thoughts) in your everyday language.

Mistake # 19: They See The “Dark Side” Of Everything.

When they lose their job, they regard it as the end of the world. On the other hand, even if they get promoted, they dread the bigger responsibilities coming ahead instead of the exciting challenges this might offer. .

And this applies to even the smallest aspects of their lives. When they travel anywhere, they don’t see the beautiful scenaries and appreciate the wonderful journey; they see the bumps on the road, the traffic, or the cost of the trip.

This constant bombarding of negative feelings and vibrations will only bring them more of the things they’re complaining about, which will only make them feel worse and worse.

Fix It: Find the positive side in everything, even in those things and situations that may seem negative. If you lose your job, see it as an opportunity to get a better career. If you live alone, see it as an opportunity to be free and do whatever you want. Or if you live with people who give you a hard time, see it as a chance to develop your character as well as theirs. By giving out positive vibrations through your outlook in life, you’ll start attracting more of the things that you like.

Mistake # 20: They Don’t Improve Themselves.

They stay in their comfort zone. They are not motivated to improve their way of thinking, feeling, or attitude. Hence, they’re stuck in a rut.

Fix It: You will always remain in the same condition if you stay in the same vibrational frequency. To see changes in your life, you must aim for continuous improvement – in your thoughts, feelings, attitude, behavior, action, knowledge, the way you see things, and even your response/reaction to every situation. It doesn’t need to be a drastic one-time improvement. Aim to improve in one tiny aspect everyday, and after a few years, you would have become a much better manifestor in every way.

Go through the list once again and find out if you’re making any of these law of attraction mistakes. If you are, fix it immediately and be the powerful attractor you’re meant to be.

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Almost everybody dreams to be considered sexy, and in a way everybody is. However, like many other things on this planets this one also comes in many flavours. You just have to find out which one is yours. Maybe, you haven’s considered yourself as being such, but definitely you are!

Discover yourself and your sexiness in a fun and easy way! Just the perfect start of your week.

Take just now this quick and fun quiz and find out what kind of sexy you are!

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Jealousy. The ugly green monster. The animal that no one wants to talk about, but everyone knows is present. It’s like the elephant in the room.  Don’t look at it, don’t talk to it, just ignore it and maybe, just maybe it will go away.

But it doesn’t. It sits in the corner. It taunts you. You wish it would disappear and never come back. The way it makes you feel is just plain old shitty. Who invited it here this time? Was it an ex co-worker, a friend, your spouse, the neighbour? You know exactly who invited it in. You did. Without even knowing or realizing it, you opened that door and he snuck in. The question now is; how do we get rid of him? The answers will surprise you; it’s not as hard as you think.

Below are 5 simple ways to deal with jealousy next time it shows up.

1. Acknowledge your talents.

If you think someone is smarter than you, you’re wrong. We are all super smart at very different things. Someone who is stellar in geography might be really horrible in science. It doesn’t make them smarter or better, they just know something different. Don’t think that someone is better than you at baking pies just because you can’t bake good pies. Maybe you make a mean chicken loaf. Who knows? It doesn’t matter. What matters is that we are all gifted with amazing qualities and skills. Acknowledge yours.

2. You are enough.

Exactly the way you are. You are smart enough, good enough , beautiful enough, funny enough, you get the idea. Whatever you have to offer your family, friends or the world, is exactly enough. What you offer, no one else can because no one is you. Your offerings are unique to you and it is enough for someone.

3. Someone admires you more than you know.

If you ever thought you weren’t beautiful enough, there is another person who looks at you and thinks you are absolutely gorgeous. If you think you aren’t interesting, there is a person out there who hangs on every word you say an d gets what you’re talking about. They love listening to you and you may even be inspiring them. If you have any insecurities about any part of you, remember that someone somewhere adores you.

4. Let’s talk.

The best way to deal with the ugly green monster may very well be to talk it out with the person you are feeling this jealousy towards. This will be easy if it’s a friend, family member or maybe even a co-worker. Talking things out is always number one on the list of tips of tricks to deal with a negative situation. When you talk to the person you are feeling jealous towards they may give you a totally different perspective, one you never thought about, and your jealousy will quickly dissipate.

5. Write it out.

Whenever you have any sort of toxic or negative energy buried inside of you, the first thing you should do is look at ways to release it. Whether it be talk to somebody about it, talk to yourself about it or maybe even journal about it. Whichever method you choose, you definitely need to look at ways to get rid of it instead of it sitting and stewing in your heart, mind and soul and wreaking havoc.

Holding on to any kind of toxicity does you no good. The only person you are harming is yourself. It is of the utmost importance to figure out ways to release toxic energy as soon as it appears. Find out where it’s coming from, deal with it and let it go. It may not be easy, bu t it is certainly not impossible and absolutely necessary. We are here to live a life of joy, not misery.

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Let’s face it! Nobody’s perfect! Everybody has defects. We can only hope to improve all the time. One way to do that is to know our defects and to work on them. Some of us might already know very well the not so nice parts of our personalities, but others might need a bit of help to discover them.

Either ways, a personality test that can asses your flaws should not be missed.

Take this quick, fun and easy quiz to find out what’s your personality defect.

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Criticism is a tough animal to take. Reaction is everything. Of course, for most of us, our first immediate reaction is to lash out, get angry, get defensive and perhaps even storm away. No one likes to be criticized, period. Others have no trouble with criticism and it barely even fazes them. They either laugh it off, brush it off or take notes.

Depending on where criticism comes from will usually influence our response. When it comes from family it’s a little harder to take. It doesn’t always have to be this way though. There are easy ways to deal with criticism. Here is a small list to help you next time you are subjected to someone’s verbal lashing.

1. Kill them with kindness.

It drives them crazy. Downright irritates them actually. How can you be so calm? They just said something really rude and ignorant in the hopes you would lash back and you didn’t. You took it like a champ. Just smile, say something polite and kind and walk away.

2. Don’t take it personally.

It usually has nothing to do with you. Most people lash out or criticize because they are dealing with inner demons or other anger issues and none of them have anything to do with you.

3. Step back to cool down.

You really want to snap back but you know that it probably won’t end well and nothing that you say is going to be very nice. Try your hardest not to respond immediately. Naturally we want to. Resist the temptation to do this.

4. Acknowledge and make it better.

If the criticism really was deserved and you know it was (perhaps an angry customer?) don’t try to justify your error. Don’t make excuses. Just apologize and correct.

5. Internet troll?

Is this where the criticism happened to come from? Let it go. They are looking for attention, a good fight and entertainment. They need someone to feed their small minds and their bullying appetite. Ignoring is the absolute best way to deal with this

6. Walk away.

Sometime you simply need to walk away. Don’t add any fuel to this fire. Some people are looking for a fight and feel you may be a good opponent. You’re not. It’s not a game you want to play. Don’t put any of your precious energy here.

7. Be gentle and curious.

Ask them where this criticism comes from and why did they feel the need to spew it out like they just did. Find out if they are in emotional pain and if there is anything you can do to help them. That will stop them dead in their tracks.

8. Dump them.

If this is a person who does this all the time perhaps it’s time to eliminate them from your life. Yes, even if it’s a family member. Family isn’t always blood, remember? Sometimes it’s completely necessary to simply avoid the criticizing toxic person. Sometimes that’s the only way.

9. Is there a lesson here?

Take a minute, before responding, to figure out if there really is something to learn or gain from this criticism. If it is deserved, then maybe it’s time you fix or change something that is long overdue. Give it some thought.

10. That look.

If it’s a family member getting out of hand at a family event, flash them that look, they know the look, the one that says that is unacceptable, without you even having to actually say it. They know. That look can go a long way in diffusing a situation and people get it.

Criticism certainly isn’t an easy pill to swallow but with the right beverage, it can go down much smoother.

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The Norse mythology is full of rich characters. Everybody has heard about Thor, the supreme deity or Valhalla the land of the dead warriors. But there are many, many more gods in the Norse pantheon. Everyone has specific powers and rules over a certain world. The nine worlds in which all beings inhabit centers around a cosmological tree, Yggdrasil. The gods inhabit the heavenly realm of Asgard whereas humanity inhabits Midgard, a region in the center of the cosmos.

Now, beside assessing the qualities you share with a Norse god, you have the opportunity to find out more about those gods an their realm.

Take just now this quick, easy quiz and find out which Norse God are you.

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Even after working 9 to 5 for the last decade, we still hate waking up in the morning. Some people were born for the morning and some of us definitely weren’t! Scientifically speaking though, we are actually all born to be “morning people.” We have something inside of us called the circadian rhythm, a natural phenomenon that tells our bodies to kick it into gear when the sun comes up, and tells us to shut down when it becomes dark out. As humans we have created a society where we need to be functional all day long, and it has been ruining our connection with our natural rhythm ever since. It’s actually quite easy to start loving the morning, and here’s a few ways to do it.

1. Go to sleep.

There’s an interesting advertisement in Canada from the Dairy Farmers of Canada that airs in between YouTube videos. It’s a 15 second short of a couple of farmers falling asleep. That’s it; it’s not trying to sell anything, it’s just pointing out some natural healthy habits. Today we are addicted to coffee, television, smartphones and anything else we can stimulate ourselves with. We need to put down the phone, and just go to sleep. Go to sleep earlier and relax your mind for a nice night’s sleep, and you will wake up hours before your alarm without expecting it.

2. Stretches!

It’s lovely to roll out of bed (and back into it), but try rolling out of bed and doing some stretches. Google a couple of big, yoga-type stretches that are easy to do and require little acrobatics, and get your blood circulating in the morning. Reach for the stars for five minutes and your body will feel ready to go as soon as you step out of your bedroom.

3. Don’t drink coffee – drink water

I know this one is hard to digest! Studies have shown that drinking coffee in the morning is a horrible habit and in fact you can find much more natural energy from sources like orange juice and fruits. When we wake up our bodies are naturally dehydrated and the last thing you should do is drink a beverage that further dehydrates you. Wake up with a glass of water before your bed and put it in you before you leave. You need to fill your brain with water so you can wake up and function properly. It’s a great feeling and you are starting your day right.

4. Do not skip breakfast.

Use Step 1 to get yourself up earlier and let yourself time to make and eat breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day for a reason. During the morning and afternoon your body’s metabolism is at it’s fastest time in the day. You become hungrier through less energy usage and you will start to become irritable and angry throughout the day if you are not energizing yourself properly. Have a good breakfast of fruits, proteins and water-related foods (ie. not leftover pizza) and give your brain a boost for the rest of the day.

5. Watch something funny.

Many of us wake up and listen to music or watch politics and other things that interest us. Great! How about something funny? If there’s a comedian you like or a silly show that may or may not be a guilty pleasure, give yourself a dose in the morning before you leave the house. Sit down for breakfast and see something funny. It will stimulate your mind and give you a smile first thing in the morning.

6. Go for a walk.

Sometimes leaving the house is reserved for “going to work” and “going grocery shopping” but if you have 5 minutes of time to kill before your routine starts, take it to the streets. Going for a walk will get your body going and wake up your entire self. You can smell the fresh air of your neighbourhood and maybe see some of your neighbours out and about as well. You may get a dose of people, fresh air , and a bit of exercise before you get ready for work. It will make you feel like you already had a few things to do before work, when you actually didn’t. By the time it’s time for work, you will be double ready!

7. Read something inspirational.

It doesn’t have to be anything special really – just something to get your mind going. Having something to think about while you drive to work will let you think about your life and get you problem solving before you have to do anything work based. You need your whole body active in order to attack a new day – including your mind. Give your brain some brain food first thing to put yourself in second gear – at least!

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When was the last time someone neglected to remember your name?

I’ll bet it wasn’t that long ago, maybe even today.

Perhaps the individual is a neighbor with whom you’ve conversed before. Or a fellow volunteer or co-worker. Perhaps a customer or supplier.

And how did this make you feel? Slighted? Inferior? Belittled?

And what was your opinion of the person who didn’t bother to remember your name? Jerk? Fool? [Expletive deleted]?

I don’t know about you, but when someone doesn’t bother to remember my name —   particularly after we’ve encountered one another on several occasions — my estimation of the offending party is that they’re lazy and don’t really value the formation of new relationships.

Now I’m going to turn the tables. And as one of my college professors used to preface each controversial topic he was about to broach: “If I offend you, it’s completely intentional.”

When was the last time YOU neglected to remember someone’s name?

It’s okay to admit it. I’m not here to wag my finger or to otherwise judge. Suffice it to say that you’re in good company.

But I want you to remember how you felt when that most recent person neglected to remember your name — because this is how you make people feel when you neglect to remember their names.

A bit of tough love, perhaps. But I’ll pay you the compliment of being brutally honest. If we hope to make any meaningful improvements to ourselves & our lives, a little self-reflection sometimes is in order. And that goes for me, too.

Yes, I’ll freely admit that I’m one of those persons who always remembers your name. And I’ve spent a great many years perfecting this craft. And no, I do not have a photographic memory. Far from it.

Had we met at some point in the past, I may have engendered in you a sense of annoyance at my ability to remember your name — I get this reaction all the time. Or perhaps you silently admired me for this subtle compliment that I paid to you. Maybe the entire encounter sailed right over your head. It matters not.

“But honestly, Bart. What in the world has all of this got to do with the Law of Attraction?”

In a word, everything.

Permit me to explain.

We all are supremely aware that with the LOA, a positive mental attitude attracts positive experiences and circumstances and that a negative mental attitude attracts conditions which we would regard as negative or undesirable.

I’m sorry, but when other people’s names are simply not important enough for you to take the time to remember, how can this be regarded as anything but a negative mental attitude?

Meeting people for the first time, and learning their names, comprises the very bedrock (or foundation) of all relationships. Over a quarter century of personal and sales experience has proven this maxim to be utterly irrefutable.

So if you’re a practitioner of the LOA, you want to maintain a positive mental attitude towards life & living, right? Towards your fellow travelers? In spite of all the reasons you shouldn’t?

Then I’m here to impress upon you the importance of remembering people’s names as a means to attracting positive experiences & circumstances.

The pure joy that this skill has brought to me is incalculable. And I want you to share in the joy.

“But I don’t know how to develop this skill, Bart.”

Understood. But you should take solace in the fact that there are plenty of books and websites which can guide you and provide helpful techniques.

The important part is to simply recognize how critical this one simple skill is to starting, and maintaining, lasting and meaningful relationships.

And talk about enjoying an edge in business and in life? You’ll really stand out in the crowd sporting this rarefied ability.

Self-help swami Dale Carnegie, author of the timeless classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, said it best:

“If you want to win friends, make it a point to remember them. If you remember my name, you pay me a subtle compliment; you indicate that I have made an impression on you. Remember my name and you add to my feeling of importance.”

So go out and compliment some people in this fashion.

And relish all of the positive energy that you pull in.

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