Take A Break Already!

I cannot stress how important this is. No matter if you work at a regular job or at home you need to do this and I will tell you why. Too many of us while at work just keep on working. No lunch, no break no nothing. If you keep this up it will be damaging to your health, physically and mentally. This was stressed to me many years ago because I was stressing out at my job and my bosses knew it. One of them pulled me aside and explained how important it is to take your breaks and especially your lunch. I don't mean eating at your desk either. I mean going away from that environment for a short time. Thirty to sixty minutes is all you need…

It doesn't matter what you do as long as it isn't work related. When I had an hour for lunch this is what I would do. I would eat my lunch and read for thirty minutes, and then I would take a cat nap or siesta for twenty to thirty minutes. It is amazing how refreshed you will be after using this technique. You have to remember this. Your work and/ or problems will still be there when you return but your mindset will be more relaxed and guess what? Your productivity will increase as well…

One of my friends is stressed all the time so I have been working with him. I am having him read for ten to fifteen minutes during his breaks each day. By reading it will take your mind to another place and keep it away from your stressful environment for a short time. By changing your mindset for that short time it will refresh you, I guarantee it…

So take advantage of your breaks for a healthier mind and body or you can keep on stressing out and put yourself in an early grave. It is your choice. Personally I don't think any of us want that to happen and I know your families definitely want you to be around…

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John High
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“Dream A Little Dream”

You know dreaming is something most of us have done throughout our entire lives. It goes back to when you were a kid and wanted to be a fireman or astronaut or whatever. So my question is what happened? As we all got older the dreams changed but for some reason most stopped dreaming or at least didn't think about it daily like in the past. You get kicked around all over the place and being that we are all human, emotions get in the way. You see when you are young; you haven't had to deal with all the same crud that older people have been through. When you are young you really don't care so much. You get back up easily, just like that young fighter who gets knocked down and stands right back up…

So it is time to change our thinking. Remember mindset? Well it all goes back to that. We have to get back into the mindset that good things happen to those who DO NOT give up. In my travel business we have an older gentleman of 74 yrs. He is making a boatload (or should I say cruise ship) full of money. He gave up for a time but decided to keep pushing and because of that he can live out the rest of his life knowing it was worth it. That is what I am talking about. Keep pushing forward. As one of my mentors Jim Cobb always says "Today is a new day". That is the attitude we have to keep. It doesn't matter if you don't hit all of your goals. That is normal. You will get there if you keep pursuing. How many successful business people deal with getting knocked down along the way before reaching their goals. Well let's see. Maybe all of us! Keep moving forward until you reach what you are striving for…

It is time to start dreaming again. I don't care what your age is, it just doesn't matter. Whatever your dreams are you have to continue to fight for them. Whether you want a new car or a dream home or maybe you are like me and want a great motor coach for traveling around the country. The sky is the limit. The hardest part is finding the right vehicle to get you there. I am on my way with no end in sight and it is a great feeling. Whatever your dream is write it down, cut out pictures. Post everything all around you in your home and office to continually look at as a reminder why you just drove 80 miles for nothing. When it turns out even though it feels like nothing it actually was something. It is your mind letting you know it wants you to continue on towards your goals and dreams. I have post its all over my place as well as pictures of trips I want to take and other things as well. I am not talking about just material items. I am talking about all of our life aspects. Material items are fine and will come along for the ride, but to touch others lives in the process is something special. To see others prosper from your efforts is very special and will make you sleep very well at night…

Now I am going to stress the most important aspect of dreams. Goal setting. Many people have dreams. Rich people have goals. You see, you have to ask yourself; "How do I plan on making my dreams come true?" You have to find that vehicle, plan or niche that will get you there. More and more people are doing just that and leaving their jobs and careers. I am not saying to give up on your dreams. All I am saying is this, start writing it down, find ways to get there. In todays day here in the US we are all going to have to pick a side; Rich or poor. Fight right now for your dreams, just like the young fighter who kept getting back up after getting knocked down…

To recap; Start thinking what you want out of life and stir up your emotion. All of these things will get you there. Write it down, take a picture, print it out, research, do your due diligence, I don't care how you do it or how long it takes…………. Just do it!

As Always, Thank You For Reading,
The Freedom Guy

John High
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How Important Is Your Mindset? Part 2

All right, now that we have lifted your backside off the couch and away from the idiot box it is time to get to some nuts and bolts of your mindset. So many people fail miserably because the moral majorities are so blindly driven towards making money that they forget about their mindset. When you are a business owner you have to develop a mindset that will get rid of bad habits that prevent you from doing things that are the most important to your business…

You have to spend the time to develop the proper mindset. When you have the proper mindset it will make your life richer. You have the ability to participate more actively in life, lets you build better relationships with your people and your team. All of this will help you to become successful…

• The first thing you are going to do in changing your mindset is to visualize. Take a more active role in you. See yourself as a leader and team builder. Whether at home, work or even in your community. Play an important part in your immediate environment…
  
• Secondly, start visualizing when you go to bed at night and when you wake up in the morning, that each and every day is going to be better for you. Each and every day keep this thinking. When you do this, you are creating a mindset that will better allow you to be prepared for the next opportunity that comes your way. Some of which you might have let pass you by before…
  
• Third, write down (on paper) your dreams, goals and passions. You have to write them down to reinforce your commitments…
  
• Fourth, organize your mindset. Break down your dreams, goals and passions. You can do two lists; short term and long term. (simple goal setting) This allows you to work on your short term goals on a daily basis, one at a time. What I find funny is, as you work on the short term goals you will surprise yourself as you get to the long term ones as it will just happen. Stay committed to having a well organized mindset and it will help keep your goals realistic…
  
• Fifth, how do you perceive yourself? Ask a few of your friends. Ask them how they perceive you? This is one key in validating yourself. Compare the answers you get. You might find that your friends have a good insight to your character that you might not have noticed before. This will help you to get rid of any false perception you may have of who you are. Our friends will help to validate who we are occasionally. Also understand this. Some people are not happy when you have a direction. They will make it a point to try and change your way of thinking. Each and every time you come in contact with these types of people ask yourself, “Why should I believe them”? People who do not have the proper mindset will not understand where you are coming from. Many of them subconsciously do not want you to succeed. They want you to stay in the same boat as they are. Don’t get wrapped up in negative responses and thoughts and keep your mindset positive. This is your life not theirs…
  
• Sixth, you are now taking your first steps in changing you mindset forever. Keep your focus and always move forward. By doing this you will achieve your goals and have anything you want in life. Forever Keep Your Mindset…

As Always, Thank You For Reading...
"The Freedom Guy"

John High
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