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6 Cognitive Biases that Prevent You From Following Your Dreams

“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Albert Einstein

Most people understand the concept that meditation can help you relax, focus, and even improve your emotional well being and physical health. However, how many of you realize that meditation can empower you to take conscious control of your life? By this I mean that you can let go of everything that you are unhappy about and create the joyful life you have always wished for.

Many people don’t put in their best effort unless they have to. When was the last time you tried to skimp by and just do the bare minimum? We’ve all been there and it probably won’t be the last time we battle with motivation. I struggle with motivation when I don’t care about what I’m doing or when I lack interest. Sometimes my lack of effort comes when I am feeling drained of energy and am overwhelmed with responsibilities. Either way, when I get in a funk I have to be intentional about giving my full effort and making the most of my experience. So what can you do the next time you start getting negative and are struggling with enthusiasm and engagement? Here are twenty tips to help you be at your best and make the most of each and every day.

When have you had that gut feeling something wasn’t right? Or that sixth sense that helped you make a crucial life decision? This “knowing” was your intuition at work, and it may be one of the most important, yet overlooked parts of our nature. Our intuitive sense can be a source of true wisdom and guidance if we learn to follow these feelings. However trusting what we may not have evidence for isn’t always easy.

I attended an experiential seminar a few weeks ago called Hearts of the Courageous, which explored decision-making based on fear, anger, and confidence. A friend invited me and I agreed to go along for the experience. I was planning on learning what I could and taking away any wisdom and value that was provided, however, what I got was an entire paradigm shift related to how I process my emotions and feelings.

We adopt beliefs, thoughts, and expectations from society, our family, friends, and the media, which may or may not be true, and may or may not help us reach our goals. Simply put, out thinking patterns and responses become a habit with which we navigate the world. So, starting to regulate what we think about and making a plan to improve our thinking habits is the first step to changing our life for the better.

How can we make the world a better place? We can make the world a better place by asking ourselves, “Am I serving others?” and actually deciding to do so instead of just serving ourselves. It’s really very simple, though probably easier said than done for most people.

Do you feel weighed down by uncertainty and lack of direction? If so, you haven’t connected with your purpose and mission for life. You’ll know you are following your purpose when your spirit is enlivened and your soul is full of deep emotion and connection. What gives you meaning and fills you full of life?

“Trust yourself, and you will know how to live.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

There are many benefits to meditation. Meditation offers physical benefits by relieving pain, lowering blood pressure, and strengthening the immune system. It offers emotional benefits by improving mood and minimizing stress, and it provides spiritual benefits by helping us uncover our life purpose and realize our personal strength.