Deep Linking
Issue 5:Monday February 27th, 2006
Publisher: Lesley Cordero
e-mail: info@LesleyCordero.com
http://www.LesleyCordero.com
© Lesley Cordero 2006

Please forward this ezine to anyone you know who is interested in examining the relationship they have with themselves and the ones they have with everyone else.

You Get a Better Life When You Get 'Better At Living' Life

I welcome all questions and comments. Please e-mail me at: info@LesleyCordero.com

By the Way ...

Bah Humbug, Valentine's Day
I had several conversations with people who read that article and changed their Valentine's Day plans. My husband and I went out to dinner and a movie. My favourite things to do! Oh yes, I also got flowers.

Welcome ETFO Members
Welcome to all of the new subscribers that I met at the ETFO Conference in Toronto last Friday. I had a great time and always enjoy my time at that conference. Hopefully, I will see you again next year!

Please remember that I love hearing from you. Email me and tell me what you're particular area of growth this year will be!

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Feature Article: Feeling Better

Everything we do in life, we do because we think it will make us feel better in the long run. We may not be making the best choices, but we all steer in the direction of wanting to feel good.

So how do you feel?

• about your life or the world in general?
• about a specific situation that exists in your life?
• about the relationships in your life?

Choose something specific and consider the thoughts that go through your mind when you think about this subject. Write them down if you can. Now write down how you feel about it. These thoughts that run through your mind, how do they make you feel?

Now that you have identified how you are feeling, your goal is to reach some thoughts about this subject that make you feel better. Your intention is to consciously improve the way you think about this subject.

Let's identify a few possible areas of concern and see how it works:

Thoughts: I have been binging on junk food for the last week. I don't seem to be able to stop myself. I have no control or discipline. At this rate I am never going to lose weight and will live the rest of my life overweight.

Searching for thoughts that make me feel better:

• At least I recognize what I'm doing. I've heard it said that awareness is the first step on the road to change
• I have eaten properly and lost weight many times in the past
• I usually accomplish whatever I really focus on and put my mind to

Thoughts: I never have enough money to do or buy the things I really want. Sometimes, I don't even have enough to get through the month.

Searching for thoughts that make me feel better:

• Thankfully, I have always had enough money for the things I really need
• I can start to focus on where my money is going and make a long range plan that will give me more control and balance when it comes to money
• I have skills and capabilities that will allow me to make more money
• I believe that the world is a source of abundance and that there is more than enough for everyone

Thoughts: I am so tired of winter. I don't think that I can stand one more day of it, let alone another 6-8 weeks.

Searching for thoughts that make me feel better:

• The days are getting longer already
• We have had a milder winter than usual
• I'm glad for winter because then I appreciate spring and summer that much more
• I'm so glad that I live in a 4 season climate. Each season is so unique in each own way

Thoughts: I am so exhausted. I never have the energy to do the things I want to do. I can't remember the last time that I really felt good.

Searching for thoughts that make me feel better:

• I'm thankful that I live in a country with available medical help in a variety of forms
• Sometimes I feel better than other times. Every once in a while I feel great!
• I find it interesting experimenting with supplements, diet, exercise, meditation and other forms of healthy, balanced living in order to find my unique 'feel good' blend
• It is possible for me to find a comfortable lifestyle

Start to think of 'feeling better' as a game tha you can play all of the time. Reach for thoughts that will make you feel better everytime you realize that you are not feeling great. When you feel ... down, depressed, angry, frustrated, guilty, worried ... etc.

Pay attention to the way you feel and deliberately choose thoughts that make you feel good. When your thoughts are optimistic, positive and empowering then you feel better and things can not help but improve. Guaranteed! Promise!

You can change your life
You can make it better
You just have to get 'Better At Living' it!

Lesley Cordero is founder and President of Cordero Consulting, a company offering personal growth solutions in the form of workshops, keynote presentations, and Internet information resources. Let's Get Better At Living!

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