This Morning I was pondering on what I could write about! Like a shooting star falling from the sign, this email came into my inbox. It was written by the inspirational Mary Blackburn and targeted to the last group who attended the Mental Tool Box. But I would like to share this awesome message with you.



Congratulations on completing the Mental Toolbox Workshop, we have had lots of positive feedback from the group and we are delighted! We feel privileged to spend time with such quality people who want to improve all aspects of their life.

To change from where you are now to where you want to be will require ACTION.

There are two fundamental activities for success in any endeavour:

Doing the things you must do in order to be successful; and gaining the mindset that will allow you to become a success.

NO ACTION = NO SUCCESS

The Mental Toolbox gives you a look at what is possible for your life. This glimpse then invites those rare questions that most people simply don't ask themselves. What if I decide to set and reach higher goals? What if I decide to go for my dreams? What if I can change certain unpleasant things about myself? What if I can significantly make a difference in the lives of others? So, from this special sneak preview and these new questions, a new life begins to evolve. Deciding to use these techniques opens up a whole new world of potential and possibilities for you and for those you affect.

We want this program to be a success for you - and we know that means you will need to have a plan, and then methodically work that plan. It is the combination of the materials and your open attitude towards learning, driven by the diligent following of a plan that is right for you, that will make this program the kind of success we know you want it to be.

It is important that you set up some kind of sanctuary in your life that allows you to pull back and have peace and quiet to work on yourself. Your sanctuary may be a room in your house or a walk at dawn, it doesn't matter which - what matters is setting up the time to be alone with yourself.

If at all possible it is good to dedicate the same time each day to your inner growth so that you can develop a rhythm. Allow about 20 minutes. First thing in the morning is a great time - as you wake refreshed from the night's sleep you can place into your consciousness thoughts and feelings that will mould your day. You have a blank slate on which to write, relatively free of negative emotion. Take a few moments to consider your day. Visualise events flowing, feel your energy in control of what is moving towards you. If you are faced with a difficult situation that day, take a moment to breathe in, visualizing that situation and as you exhale, project light and love to the situation and see it responding positively to your energy.

Having set up your day it is important to maintain the energy. Any negative emotions or negative conflict will destroy your energy. So pick a few of your affirmations and repeat them to yourself from time to time. It can be one word - strength, love, whatever you want.

During the middle of the day, take a few moments to be with yourself. It is hard because there are always things to do. And yet a moment invested in your energy will save you endless time rushing and struggling. Look at the day and feel how it has gone, anchor the positive events to your inner feelings. By reviewing the successes, however slight, and making them part of your consciousness, you set up and affirm that the rest of the day will go well. It can be just arriving at work on time, completing a project, meeting with a friend, interacting with a work mate in a positive way. We often tend to see our lives as insignificant. They are not. Everything means something. Take time to honour your successes.

During this break, if you can't actually get out in nature, at least take a moment to look out at the wind, or at the trees and the sky. Visualise nature's energy flowing through your body, washing away any tiredness or negativity, and refreshing you. This moment will boost the energy of your body. See everything flowing exactly as you want.

At the end of each day create time for reflection - a time to go back over, to study again the things you've learned and the things you've done each day. As you use the techniques learnt on this course, you will want to spend time reflecting on their significance for you. Thanks, Mary, for the wonderful reminder.