The Pacific Institute’s Post

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's this week's message! Defining the Me I Want to Be Humans think in pictures, which is why language was developed to communicate these images. We use words to trigger these pictures, such as nouns and adjectives, to describe things to ourselves and others. One of the biggest challenges is describing our "self" to ourselves and others. We all have many possible selves, some of which are active and obvious, while others can be strengthened and brought into current reality. To know which self is the best, consider the qualities that make us at our best. By bringing these qualities into awareness, we can deliberately set out to make our everyday self more like our "best" self. Techniques like affirmation, visualization, and self-talk can help us achieve this. By managing our mind, we move towards and become like what we think about, allowing energy to flow. To focus on the aspects of ourselves that we want to see more of, focus on them systematically and repeat it every day. This will help us become our best self naturally.

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's this week's message! What's Next for You? In order to move ahead, to reach goals that we have set for ourselves, we need to make the future picture of what we want more inviting, more attractive, more necessary than staying in our current reality. This is easier than it sounds, because of two things innate in human beings. We have the ability to use “forethought” – looking forward – and to use our imaginations. In other words, we can look ahead and dream of a future. As far as we know today, no other creature on earth has these two abilities. Another asset we have is the ability to use different words, to create different pictures, which bring on board different emotions. The word “change” can be off-putting, as we see more risk than reward. It’s much easier to stay as we are. But if we use the word “growth” instead, that allows us to see the benefit of adjusting our attitude, and creates a “want to” emotion within us. It’s easier to see value in growth, than it is in change. When we set a goal (which is all about growth), and create that gap we mentioned yesterday, energy and creativity are unleashed in our minds. Those dreams of the future cause ideas and drive to close the gap – and we are tremendously creative creatures! We can dream of just about anything, and make those dreams reality.

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's the weekly message if you missed the email: Make Life Worth Living Life is worth living if you can change your attitude towards it. Every day, we face situations that we didn't plan for but still need to succeed at. We have choices to face them with a positive, can-do attitude or give in to adversity. We have choices that reverberate through our lives, families, co-workers, and communities. The kind of life we have is a choice we make every single day, and success in our work is a choice we make every day with every project, large or small. Change is a constant in the universe and our lives. How do we deal with change? Do we face forward and keep our eyes on our goals, or do we get caught up in the negative and turn away? This choice is yours to make, as no one can make it for you.

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's this week's message! No Time Like the Present If you follow your current direction, where will you be in a year? In five years? In ten? And is that where you really want to go? This is a very important question, and to get the maximum benefit, you need to be honest with yourself. And whether it’s the new year, or any other month of the year, there is no time like the present to discover your answers. Someone once said that the best way to predict the future is to get a very clear idea of what is happening now. As scary and intimidating as this might sound, we need to do the same thing in our lives if we are not happy with where we are, at the moment. If you ask yourself this “where am I going” question and you don't like the answers you are coming up with, it is important to realize that you have the power to alter your direction. You can start to do it today. In fact, you can do it this very minute, if you really want to. All that is required is that you choose to grow in a new direction, with all your heart. Fix the vision, the picture of what you want and where you want to be, and then follow through on that commitment with appropriate actions, one day at a time. You have the courage and the strength, the perseverance and the resilience, because you’ve already been brave enough to ask the question. You don't need to know exactly where you are going with pin-point accuracy, or precisely how you will get there. You will want to keep a bit of flexibility to handle any curve balls that come your way. But you do want to have a good sense of when you are moving in the right direction. And how do you know when that is happening? Slow down, take time to reflect, and ask yourself, “Does this feel right?” Then listen for the answer, and make any necessary corrections as soon as possible. Gather your courage and answer the question. Where do you want to go?

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's the weekly message if you missed the email: Mental Time Travel Our awareness of the future is crucial for finding meaning and purpose in our lives. Our imagination allows us to envision our possibilities and create a framework for identifying ourselves and our place in the world. However, if we spend most of our time in the future, we fail to live because we are always preparing to live. Many people focus more on making and saving money than enjoying it, missing opportunities to feel joy. Living in the past requires a delicate balance between foresight, hindsight, and awareness of current reality. Neuroscientist Daniel Schacter argues that our memories are about the future, not the past ; that human memory systems in the brain evolved not so we can reminisce about the past, but to use our experiences to boost our future performance. As long as we remain flexible and not rigidly stuck in either past, present, or future, we can grow enormously and live life fully while making the most of all three.

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's this week's message! The Key to the World of Success The Pacific Institute has been studying success since 1971, studying the difference between the cans and can-nots, the do's and do-nots, and the secret of success. The Institute has learned from some of the most successful people in the world and has spent time with respected research psychologists. The secret of success is "Attitude." People who succeed do not have fewer problems, better parents, or more money, but they often start with a dream and a will to make it a reality. They have a way of seeing obstacles as possibilities and making the most of every opportunity, almost guaranteeing success. When facing unexpected challenges, it might be helpful to check your attitude. Ask yourself if you are getting in your own way because of your outlook. By changing your attitude, you can change your perspective on what you perceive and what your senses tell you. This can lead to different outcomes and open up a whole, previously unseen world.

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's this week's message! Power Comes from Within Power can be perceived negatively, leading to abuses and undesirable impacts on our lives. However, there are also positive uses of power. People often believe that power means having control or loss of control, but it is actually about having the power to act, influence, cause, create, and do. Power is not an external force, but rather an internal one, derived from feeling accountable and authority for one's life. It comes from a strong, vital, and respectful connection to others, including family, friends, and community. This personal power benefits both the individual and others, and if used correctly, it benefits others more. To understand personal power, one should ask themselves if they feel powerful and why. If they do, then the next question becomes, "How do I use my power?" Each answer reveals a facet of our personalities and souls. By recognizing and utilizing personal power, we can empower ourselves and others in our lives.

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's this week's message! The Value in Being Responsible Responsibility is a crucial aspect of life that goes hand in hand with confidence and the feeling of being in control of one's own life. It involves making rational or moral decisions on one's own, being answerable to others for their behavior, and being trustworthy and dependable. Being responsible means that we are fully matured adults and can choose our response to life's events, rather than reacting by habit or reflex. This attitude is reflected in our behaviors towards friends, family, clients, and customers in our community. Feeling responsible is essential for living up to our potential, enjoying satisfying relationships, and living happy, fulfilling lives. To teach our children to be responsible, we should be responsible ourselves, explain the benefits of responsibility to them, and gradually increase responsibilities as they grow older. Praise their efforts and let them know that you see them as responsible, and watch them grow into it. By doing so, we can help our children live up to their potential and enjoy satisfying relationships with others.

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's the weekly message if you missed the email: Creating Solitude The concept of solitude is often overlooked in today's world, but it is essential for personal growth and development. People are social beings, and too much solitude can feel like a punishment. But, we need solitude for deep thinking and focusing on our goals. Noise-cancelling headphones are not just for sleeping while flying commercial airlines. Some therapists believe that therapy provides built-in time and structure to focus attention inward, leading to great renewal and growth. By taking time to be alone, we can rediscover solitude, build it into our schedule, and use it to think about our current situation and future goals. This solitary time can help us problem-solve, reflect, and re-connect with our heart's desires, as well as manage the challenges we face daily. By taking time to be alone, we can move ahead and make the most of our time.

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