Seeing is Believing! The Law of Attraction and Outcome Visualization.

The law of attraction is easy to understand; whatever thoughts you allow to manifest in your brain, and which thoughts you choose to feed into, can determine your reality.  Think positively, and positive things will come your way, think negatively, and the world will give you negativity. Maya Angelou once said, "A solitary fantasy can transform a million realities."

Outcome visualization works like this: Your brain is the command center of your body, as you know. Every thought you have affects your body in some way. By visualizing yourself accomplishing your goals, it actually gives you more confidence and primes your body to take action on your goal. It is most effective if your vision is detailed and involves all the senses. Furthermore, don't just visualize the end goal, visualize the process. Say you want to run a marathon. Visualize yourself crossing that finish line, but also visualize your legs pumping, your arms relaxed, your breathing steady, the wind whipping past you.

Now, obviously, you cant just think about something and expect it to fall in your lap. Visualize, then TAKE ACTION!

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"Goal" for the Gold!

I get it - By this point in the semester, all you can think about is summer vacation! Although warmer weather is right around the corner, it's important not to lose sight of the tasks you will be facing during the remainder of the school year. Setting goals gives you short-term motivation to achieve your long-term visions. Here are some goal-setting strategies to get the ball rolling:

1) Keep Them Few in Number - Productivity studies who that you really can't focus on more than 5 - 7 tasks at one given time.

2) Make Them SMART - Strive to make your goals specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound.

3) Write Them Down - When you write something down, you are stating your intention and setting things into motion.

4) Review Them Frequently - You can review them daily, weekly, or monthly - It's up to you - They key is to let them inspire and populate your daily tasks.

5) Share Them Selectively - Try not to share you goals with anyone who isn't committed to helping you achieve them.



Find Your Motivation

It's that time of year when it is super easy to slack off. Don't get lost in the lack of motivation! Below are a few strategies to help you combat the lack of motivation!

Just 5 Minutes: 5 minutes of apathy is usually enough time to break through your apathy. Get through the first 5 minutes and find yourself making process!


Use Your Body to Trick Your Brain: Stop slouching, start moving, and laugh!


Chase the Flow: Don't put off a challenging task. Simply get started and you'll find yourself in a flow of productivity.


Plan Tomorrow Tonight: Create a to-do list the night before to start your morning off strong!


Get the Right Tools: Some tools can overwhelm you and make work harder. Find tools you enjoy using in order to prevent procrastination.


Use Inspiring Quotes: Cheesy motivational posters exist for a reason. Hang some up in your work space!


Rock Out: Playing music can eliminate distractions and put you in a good mood. That increases your productivity!


Don't Be a Perfectionist: Impossible standards guarantee stress and procrastination.


Remind Yourself of Your Goals: Once you have your goals in mind, post them somewhere that you will see them every day. Looking at them will inspire you to work hard.


Turn to TED Talks: Watch a TED Talk to help understand yourself. Learn why we are prone to procrastination.


Help others: Teaching others helps you practice the material and find out how much you actually know. It also helps you gain confidence.


Don't Force It: Motivation only lasts so long. When you start to feel tired, don't fight it. Go get something to eat, take a nap, or just relax. Allow your body to refuel.


Rethink Your Process: Motivation isn't always the problem. Maybe you dislike a particular way of doing something-try to do it a different way!


Picture Yourself Succeeding: Doing this give your brain a rush of dopamine. Dopamine is directly related to motivation.


Get a Pep Talk: Watch a Kid President video or talk to someone close to you. Pep talks can be very encouraging to get you pumped to be productive.
 
Celebrate Your Achievements: At the end of each day, review your accomplishments. It's easy to get overwhelmed, and doing this will help you see how far you have come.

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