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The Power of Thoughts

Explaining my own struggle with ANTS: Automatic Negative Thoughts….

Our thoughts create our reality. Throughout history, many wise thinkers have said these words in different ways. We can harness the power of our thoughts to create a positive reality. Rather than merely accepting a negative perception, stop and take a breath. We can practice thinking peaceful thoughts instead of judging ourselves and judging others.

Thoughts are things, so be careful what you think. Our minds are powerful tools that we can harness to create our reality. Through them, we move the energy of the universe into form, which affects our reality.

Rippling Power of Thoughts

Each thought is like a stone dropped into a pond, sending ripples out into our world to affect all they touch. Think about that for a moment. What thoughts do you really want to project—the rippled effects of attack thoughts? Or, focusing on thoughts of peace and forgiveness? We can choose how we invest our energy, which gives us the power to design our lives each and every moment. Then we will be acting in the way we want to be.

Regular meditation allows us to gain mastery over our minds so that we can still our thoughts to focus on the pureness of being. If we mentally dwell on the past or in the future, we may miss the magic of the present moment.

Especially during these rough times, be gentle with ourselves. Practice attitudinal healing. Throughout the day, we can monitor our thoughts to catch ourselves investing in limiting beliefs. Take a breath in those moments and focus back to the present. Taking a deep breath will help us center our thoughts on being in our bodies right now–a mindful practice.

Here’s another way to deal with ANTS: Automatic Negative Thoughts: Byron Katie “The Work”

Is it true?
Can I absolutely know it’s true?
How do I react or feel when I think that thought?
Who would I be or how would I feel without that thought?
Now, turn around the thought to its opposite.

Wishing you peace!

Vicki

Vicki Atlas Israel is a Mindset and Meditation Coach and Certified in Guided She’s also the Amazon bestselling author of “Inner Power NOW.” Vicki is passionate about bringing more peace and wellbeing to parents and families. You can connect with her at Vicki@InnerPowerMindset.com

Inner Critic or Inner Coach?

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Do you have a supportive inner critic or inner coach? And how do we nurture a more loving inner voice? We truly have a nurturing supporter higher self—if we pause and let the power in.

Near Death Experiences have always fascinated me, in which people are pronounced dead but come back to life. Anita Moorjani, who wrote the book Dying to be Me, experienced something truly amazing with her Near Death Experience. Dying of cancer while in a coma, she had a miracle occur. When brought back to life, she had a spontaneous remission whereby her cancer totally disappeared over a few weeks.

While in this higher place, she felt such incredible love–far beyond what any of us can imagine. Yet, she was told by her deceased father that it was not her time, that her husband and family still needed her. When she came back after her NDE, she saw her world in a new light. She realized the old Anita had been extremely harsh and critical of herself, and she no longer wanted to live like this. Here are some of the things Anita has discovered:

Overcome the mind and shift to the heart
Create gaps between thoughts, so the soul can hear us
Being of service is the “Real Work.”
Being attached to outcomes creates stress
Trust the Universe has the best plan for you
And focus on the states you desire and choose more happiness

Let me know if you need help with turning off the inner critic and developing a more loving inner voice. Schedule a complimentary breakthrough session.

Vicki Atlas Israel is a Mindset and Meditation Coach, and the Amazon bestselling author of Inner Power NOW. Vicki is passionate about bringing more peace to children and parents to help awaken their best life.

Parenting During Pandemic

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Wondering how the pandemic has really impacted parents? The New York Times did a podcast featuring real comments from parents. It’s a real eye-opener. You’ll want to hear some of these comments, so click on this link or image to play.

The Agony of Parenting During Covid-19

Recently, the New York Times opened up a phone line to ask moms and dads to call in and tell them the truth about what it’s really been like to parent during the pandemic. You may be surprised by some of the comments. They revealed these remarks in a recent New York Times podcast in April.

It’s really heart-breaking what many families have been experiencing, constantly being on edge. I also recently interviewed some parents. Many have concerns about the long-term effects the pandemic will have on their kids.

That’s why we’re offering a solution that will be coming soon! Just in time to help us recover from the pandemic. Inner Peace Time—a soothing healing app for the whole family. Let’s build resilience in ourselves and in our children.

The new app will launch later this summer, but in the meantime, enjoy some programs featured on the app that will bring calm to you and your children to enjoy now. Go to InnerPeaceTime.com and grab your free gifts. Experience a program called “Peace Breath.” Or, hop on board a magic carpet ride to “Discover Your Safe Place.” These are kid friendly and great for family time—something positive to do together.

Our app is being released to the public just in time for healing from all the fear and pain leftover by the pandemic. These tools can also be useful for families going through a difficult time with their children or teens who have unique needs. Please go to InnerPeaceTime.com and grab your free gifts for peace and calm. Also, let us know what it’s been like for you to parent during the pandemic in the comments below.

Let’s grow stronger together!

Vicki

Vicki Atlas Israel is an Amazon Bestselling Author of “Inner Power NOW” and is a Meditation and Mindset Coach, Certified in Guided Imagery. Vicki is passionate about helping heart-centered professionals, children and families feel less stressed and more love and peace.

5 Tips to Be Happier

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Where Are You on the Happiness Scale?

Can you choose to be happier? Positive psychologists, who study happiness, believe we can improve our state of emotions. It’s been tough focusing on the positive with the pandemic and so much uncertainty, but try leaning more into gratitude and create the intention to be happier. Here are a few Best Mindset tips to help you expand your happiness.

Tip # 1: Choose Happier Thoughts

Choose to make happiness a top goal. Author of The Happiness Hypothesis Jon Haidt teaches positive psychology and for homework, he assigns his students to make themselves happier during the semester. Some of these include: being more forgiving or more grateful. They also learn to challenge negative thoughts.

Tip #2: Make a Gratitude List

In his book, Authentic Happiness, University of Pennsylvania psychologist Martin Seligman encourages readers to perform a daily “gratitude exercise.” It involves listing a few things that make them grateful. This shifts people away from bitterness and despair, he says, and promotes happiness. I also keep a gratitude rock by my nightstand and before bed, I remind myself of 3 to 5 things that I’m grateful for.

Tip #3: Continue to Forgive

Michael McCullough and Robert Emmons, researchers who edited The Psychology of Happiness claim holding a grudge can affect your health. One way to curtail these kinds of feelings is to practice forgiveness. This reduces the power of bad events to create bitterness and resentment, and add stress to your body.

Tip #4: Build Friendships

There’s nothing like a good laugh with dear friends, and this also promotes happiness. Author of The Pursuit of Happiness David G. Myers found one Australian study that showed people over 70, who had the strongest network of friends, lived the longest. Myers claims the “social ties that bind also provide support in difficult times.”

Tip #5: Find Meaningful Activities

People are seldom happier than when they’re in the “flow.” This is a state in which your mind becomes thoroughly absorbed in a meaningful task that challenges your abilities. Psychology research has found watching TV produces some of the lowest levels of happiness. It turns out that to get more out of life, we need to put more into leisure time. Choose activities that you most enjoy doing. They’re good for your mental health and your happiness.

Vicki Atlas Israel is a Mindset and Meditation Coach and Certified in Guided She’s also the Amazon bestselling author of “Inner Power NOW.” Vicki is passionate about bringing more peace and wellbeing to parents and families. You can connect with her at Vicki@InnerPowerMindset.com

Want Results? Ask better Questions

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You may be familiar with affirmations. Why not try asking empowering questions instead?

For a lot of us, when we say the affirmation, there’s a little voice inside our head that doesn’t believe it, “Yeah right, this isn’t working…money flows easily and effortlessly–not in this pandemic!” So, what do you think your subconscious is believing? That you do not believe it’s possible to increase abundance. It’s the power of belief, that feeling inside, that wins.

The brain is wired to give you better outcomes when you ask empowering questions. There are two types of questions: empowering and disempowering questions. Disempowering questions normally come from that negative voice inside: “Why do I feel so bad today?” “Why can’t I lose more weight?”

Ask empowering questions instead, like, “Why is so much money showing up in unexpected ways?” Or Why am I losing so much weight so easily? When you ask better questions, your mind automatically focuses on getting results

Empowering questions cause your mind to focus on the positive. The only answers to empowering questions are answers or experiences that produce feelings of self-esteem and a positive self-image!

How am I so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life, like you?

Spreading light and peace I guess! If you want to learn more about how to create your best life, book a complimentary “Inner Power Breakthrough Session.“ Go from feeling stressed and stuck to opening your heart to a new way of being. During this session, we’ll go through five things that may be holding you back and the #1 way to move forward. Book soon, as there are limited spots available.

Wishing you and your family the best!

Vicki

P.S. Remember to book your Free Inner Power Breakthrough Session below.

Vicki Atlas Israel is an Amazon Bestselling Author of Inner Power NOW and is a Meditation and Mindset Coach, Certified in Guided Imagery. Vicki is passionate about helping heart-centered professionals, children and families feel less stressed and more love and peace.

Attitude of Gratitude

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“Gratitude is the single most important ingredient to having a successful and fulfilled life.” – Jack Canfield

As we gathered together last weekend to honor our mothers and grandmothers, we were all feeling grateful to have our families reunited after being forced to celebrate last year with zoom calls and telephone calls. Hardly comparable to the hugs and kisses in person. But did you also know that feeling grateful brings about biochemical responses in our brains which enhance the experiences of gratitude. According to Dr. Robert Emmons, Author of “Thanks,” research shows a number of benefits:

When we feel grateful about something, our brains produce 23% lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Writing a letter of gratitude reduced feelings of hopelessness by 88% in suicidal inpatients and increased levels of optimism in 94% of them.

Simply believing you are grateful for blessings does not bring more happiness. An increase in well-being is brought about by an actual practice of gratitude. Gain an even greater shift in well-being by doing a gratitude exercise and meditation.

Finding Three Good Things

How about “Finding Three Good Things” for you and your family? This practice will help you focus on the good in your life. Take a moment to find three good things. Noticing and being grateful for the small things, as well as the big, helps you can find things to be grateful for each day. Fill out each day until you’ve completed one week. You may begin on any day.

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Continue finding three things that you’re grateful for each day and continue this practice for at least two weeks. You’ll see how your focus will soon begin to shift.

Gratitude Meditation

This is one of my favorite meditations for opening your heart. Get your FREE gift of my gratitude meditation. Remember to carry this gratitude for yourself and to all you meet throughout your day.

With Love and Gratitude,

Vicki

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