1. Begin with yourself. Focus on caring and giving as much to yourself as you give to others. An old Scandinavian proverb says: "The mark of a well-nourished self is the ability to nourish others." In other words, you must be well-nourished in all aspects of your life to share with others. Make a conscious effort to do at least two things each day that really show you care for you.

2. The universe is a mirror: whatever we send out is "mirrored" back to us in every aspect of our lives. Improve the quality of your life by consciously being aware that what you give always comes back to you. When we love and support others, that love and support flows back to us.

3. Establish standards and boundaries: Let others know what your needs are and how to best communicate with you. Choose to work with only those who honor your standards and boundaries.

4. Move from "just getting by" to "having reserves" to "having abundance". Everyone has "abundance" in some aspect of their lives (even if it's your bills! Others have an abundance of trust that you will pay them!) Focus on what you have that is your special talent or gift. Be thankful for what you have rather than focusing on what you don't have. Seek to spread the "abundance" to those areas where you are "just getting by". The notion of "self-fulfilling prophecy" tells us that what we focus on is what we create. When we focus on struggle and lack, we create more struggle and lack. When we shift our focus to what we do have and are grateful for it, we create more of that which we are grateful for.

5. Don't just settle for being competent at what you do: become a master. Whatever you have chosen in life--spouse, parenthood, career, friend—be the best you can possibly be.

6. "Go with the flow". When you are in synchrony or on the right path, your choices and decisions become effortless. We experience struggle when the path we have chosen is not the best one for us to travel. When you experience difficulties, instead of continuing to resist, pause and rethink your decision. Is this the right path for me? Does this decision truly support me and if so, how? Is there another course of action that would be better for me in the long run? Stop "fighting to make it happen" and surrender to the "flow". Watch the magic that happens when you do.

7. Allow your heart (i.e. "right brain") to be your guide rather than the logic (left brain). Follow the "inklings", the "quiet voice within", that speaks softly to us if we will only listen.

8. Create each present moment as fully as possible. Keep your thoughts on the present at least 80% of the time. Give the past and future only 20%.

9. "Strive for Excellence". Polish and perfect what you already have. Strive to make what you already have excellent. When you set higher standards, your personal and professional growth with always continue to blossom and develop.

10. Focus on the positive in every aspect of your life: Be accurate, tell the truth, but do it in a way that is constructive to all involved. Remember, you attract who you are.

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