Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Business Presentation
September 29, 2018 Saturday 7:30PM PST
Everyday, I get someone that needs help. They either want help with their presentation with investors or they simply want help with funding resources at the click of a button. Often times, their numbers are off. And more times, their presentation is NOT up to par. Psychologically, I have wondered what are people thinking. People who have a brand smacking idea. Folks who have gone to the extent as to say they are ready for the next step. They could be a construction company looking for capital. They call me, message me, and then as I ask them a series of questions they tell me that they are in debt. They need help getting out of debt. It is like someone is going to wave a magic wand and be of help. Additionally, they may have won a government contract and now need working capital to get it going. But, when I ask what does their presentation look like... What do they have to entice the investor or a lending company? They are unable to provide such documents. Furthermore, they act as though they never heard of a contract, which would be between them and myself. In the business of the world and the world of business, what in the world is wrong with people? Psychologically, I wonder are people are okay.
If a presentation is not ready, why doesn't a business simply say we need help. Why do people think it is okay to simply round off numbers that do not add up or make any sense? Why do they feel if someone, like myself, is providing a service... then I should work for FREE, correct? No. Another example, a business gives me their Internal Rate of Return. But, fails to provide what the Return on Investment will be for the Investor. I always re-calculate and send back what they said in order to have a clear understanding. Once I figure out what they are trying to do, I ask, "What is the Rate on Investment for the investor?" The answer, "All the above, and another 5%?" Are you seriously kidding me. Yes, waste of time. You and a host of other businesses do not answer the questions I ask.
The presentation needs to have at least the basics either in a deck or business proposal. Here is a few: executive summary, exit strategy, budget, ROI (Return on Investment), projections, principals (if applicable), and more. If you would like to discuss your project or need information, only contact me if you are willing to pay for the services I provide, which includes editing and reviewing your presentation, investigating investors, helping to prepare documents, registering with Security Exchange Commission (for example), outsourcing, research, and much more. Again, I accept any industry, and all depends on what industry you are in will vary with what services I provide.
Thank you!
Funding
Saturday, September 29, 2018 7:10PM PST
It takes quite a bit to have working capital. Some would even say get a merchant loan, a small business loan, a hard money loan, and the list goes on. What if none of those tend to work for your business? Then what do you do? I have no answers. Post below for alternative funding solutions. Many people out there are wondering. If you have a start up type business, then folks say to borrow from friends and family. What if you have no one to borrow from? Now, what... Always beware of scams and acts of fraudulent persons. Do not take anyone with a gmail, yahoo, or hotmail account offering funding... serious. You will be scammed. You should NOT ever have to pay an upfront fee for a loan. If you hire a broker, consultant, account, or someone that can help you, this is different. They may be able to help you get your papers in order or to find resources for you. For funding that comes directly from a company, you should NOT be paying anything upfront. There is funding where you have to pay a closing fee but that depends on the industry. Send me an email at: diosaLLC@gmail.com
It takes quite a bit to have working capital. Some would even say get a merchant loan, a small business loan, a hard money loan, and the list goes on. What if none of those tend to work for your business? Then what do you do? I have no answers. Post below for alternative funding solutions. Many people out there are wondering. If you have a start up type business, then folks say to borrow from friends and family. What if you have no one to borrow from? Now, what... Always beware of scams and acts of fraudulent persons. Do not take anyone with a gmail, yahoo, or hotmail account offering funding... serious. You will be scammed. You should NOT ever have to pay an upfront fee for a loan. If you hire a broker, consultant, account, or someone that can help you, this is different. They may be able to help you get your papers in order or to find resources for you. For funding that comes directly from a company, you should NOT be paying anything upfront. There is funding where you have to pay a closing fee but that depends on the industry. Send me an email at: diosaLLC@gmail.com
Monday, May 7, 2018
Top Real Estate Trends
#1
Downtown Los Angeles used to be unsafe, but in the past three years, the city has taken huge steps to make it safer. There are guards patrolling the streets on bicycles. With the Olympics coming to Los Angeles in 2028, tech companies moving to LA because of price rise in the Bay Area and shortage of space in other parts of LA, the gentrification of DTLA is inevitable. - Nikhil Choudhary, Zenith Engineers Inc
#2
Austin, Texas-
Austin has a relative low cost of living, educated workforce and enviable quality of life. With over 2 million residents and people flocking, Austin has a critical mass to withstand the test of time and, along with it, some serious mojo. Commercial real estate is on fire. Those who allow extra time for approvals, and room for property taxes, should be well positioned for the future. – Stephen Clark, Clark Investment Group
#3
Houston And Dallas
Houston and Dallas are both seeing rental growth in B and C class product. However, available inventory of investment properties is limited at the moment — and that’s all the more reason to have your alerts set and be on your local brokers’ mailing lists. - Caroline Kane, CKR Property Management, LLC
#4
Miami
Foreign buyers have dropped $7.5 billion on homes in the U.S. costing over $1 million, with 40% of those purchases in Miami, Los Angeles, and Manhattan, according to The Real Deal. A whopping 25% of the total was in Miami, the reason being Miami’s tax advantage and, most importantly, the price per square foot, which is substantially lower than average. I would advise considering South Florida. – Gabriel Souza, Ictus Group at Decorus Realty
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
The Four Basic Universal Laws
http://energyfanatics.com/2009/08/31/four-basic-laws-universe-part-one/
The Universe that we live in is precious
beyond imagination. It contains infinite possibility, creativity, knowledge,
and life. In order for life to exist in the Universe, there must be universal
laws to bring order from chaos. Without these laws, life will not exist because
everything will be based on randomness or accident.
To understand how the how the Universe works,
we need to study its laws and learn to live in harmony with them.
Unfortunately, because of the way our society has been conditioned to think, we
human beings have very little knowledge about the Universe and what it has to
offer us.
Our very early ancestors and ancient
civilizations actually knew more about our past and how the Universe works than
we do. Knowing how the Universe works is essential for our spiritual growth,
because it contains the necessary laws and energies to create the reality for
us to live in.
The Universe is very intelligent and has
created many systems that are so precise that it takes advanced mathematics,
and advanced technologies to measure them. All of these systems have universal
laws but the laws may vary depending on the type of system.
The
Four Basic Manifestation Laws of the Universe
There are many basic manifestation laws of the
Universe. Four of these basic laws are the Law of Attraction, the Law of
Intention, the Law of Allowance, and the Law of Balance. These four basic
manifestation laws of the Universe are important for our survival and happiness
for the reason that they govern everything we do. To not follow these four
basic manifestation laws will bring a lot of pain and suffering into our lives,
and eventually death to all. These laws are designed to help bring balance and
harmony, which are the foundations of the Universe.
If you have seen the movie The Secret,
you may already be aware of the first law which is the Law of Attraction. The
Secret did a decent job of explaining how the Law of Attraction works,
but it failed to mention some important things about this law. It also failed
to properly mention the other three laws, which are the Law of Intention, Law
of Allowance, and Law of Balance. Furthermore, it doesn’t stress the importance
of taking actions along with focused thought.
If you want to have more control of how your
reality is manifested, you need to understand all of the four basic
manifestation laws, not just the Law of Attraction. Also, you need to be
patient and have faith in these laws. Otherwise it will be very hard to
manifest your thoughts into reality. These four basic manifestation laws are
very well known in the world of secret societies and royal families. They have
used these laws to bring them tremendous success, wealth, and power.
The
First Law: The Law of Attraction
In simple terms, the law of attraction is the
process of how your thoughts attract positive or negative experiences into your
life. For example, if you desired a lot of positive experiences, think more
positively. If you desired a lot of negative experiences, think more
negatively. The Law of Attraction involves like energy attracting more like
energy. Therefore, if you think positively you will attract more positive
energy.
Because everything in the Universe is just
energy manifested into physical or non-physical form, the positive energy that
you attract can manifest your desired experiences into your reality. The Law of
Attraction sounds like fun but there is a catch. Remember, it is a law based on
the idea that like energy attracts more like energy. As a result, any positive
or negative thoughts you have about someone will also be reflected back unto
you.
For example, if you desired a lot of negative
experiences toward someone such as your enemy, those negative experiences will
also reflect back into your reality in one form or another. On the other hand,
if you desired positive experiences toward someone, those positive experiences
will also reflect back into your reality. This is why it is important to
understand the Law of Attraction and use it wisely. The thing you should know
about the Law of Attraction is that it is always working, even if you do not
believe or understand it.
The
Second Law: The Law of Intention
The Law of Intention allows manifestation of
thoughts that are held with purposeful intention. The intended thoughts, can
also be in words or deed. Through visualization and added emotion, the intended
thoughts can bring manifestation if they are held firmly in place by
commitment. In a sense, it is more like an intended action. The Law of
Intention is important because it allows thoughts to manifest through actions.
For example, if you intend for your body to
move, it simply does by acting on your intention. To master the Law of
Intention and Law of Attraction takes time, persistent, commitment, patience,
and wisdom. Because we live in a world that revolves around linear time, it
takes time for the desired experiences that we want to manifest into our
reality. Hence, if we lose focus or intention of our desired experiences, we
deny ourselves these experiences. Furthermore, the fact that most people are
unaware of their spiritual powers also affects how fast we can manifest our
thoughts.
This is why it is hard to manifest our
thoughts into reality because most of us have too many distractions in our
lives. In addition, the distortions in our light bodies make it nearly
impossible for instant manifestation to occur. Emotions also play a major role
for manifesting our desires. The more emotions we have for our desired
experiences, the quicker they will manifest. Besides emotions and thoughts,
actions are also very important for manifesting our desires. Without actions to
support our thoughts and emotions, our desires will have a hard time
manifesting into our lives.
If we learn how to use the Law of Attraction
and Law of Intention in a positive way, we can really change the world into a
better place. Instead of staying on the destructive path that we are currently
on, we can help create a new path that will lead us to prosperity. By using
these two laws for the greatest good of humanity, we can help manifest a new paradigm
that is more harmonious than the one we are currently in.
The
Third Law: The Law of Allowance
The Law of Allowance is the law that basically
allows the desired experience to manifest through thoughts, words, and deeds.
The Law of Allowance can be referred to as patience. The act of holding the
desired experience accompanied by emotions, envisioning its outcome, allowing
it to manifest with full faith, is the application of the Law of Allowance.
The Law of Allowance is hard to practice
because it needs interaction between the Law of Attraction and Law of
Intention. Also, during the manifestation stage external obstacles can disrupt
patience. One of the major obstacles is doubt. To allow the desired experience
to manifest quickly takes knowledge, responsibility, and mental and emotional
confidence.
It is hard to have total faith on something
that we cannot see, and allow it to manifest while blocking external influences
and letting go of old systems. Because the Law of Allowance is hard to
practice, it is also the law that allows the greatest progress for the
manifestation of our desires. However, it needs to be combined with action.
Using the Law of Allowance to allow us to take actions that support our desires
is one of the keys to manifesting our desires.
The
Fourth Law: The Law of Balance
The Law of Balance is obtained when the
necessary interaction between the first, second and third laws are accomplished
in a harmonious way. Balance is essential for the existence of systems in the
Universe, such as galaxy, star, and planet. However, total balance may be
impossible in our current reality, because systems are always moving away or
toward the total balance point (still point). These movements are needed to
allow the experiences of polarity to manifest.
Our body is also a system of the Universe.
When it is imbalanced, we may experience physical and mental problems. The
collective consciousness of the Earth, which includes the Earth’s consciousness
and its inhabitant’s consciousness, is very out of balance. Each person’s
consciousness affects the collective consciousness of the Earth. Therefore,
each person plays an important role for bringing balance back to the systems of
Earth.
The four basic manifestation laws of the
Universe is constantly at work whether we are consciously or unconsciously
aware of them. All of us are practicing the first and second law, but many of
us do not have the wisdom to use them effectively. The third law is the law
that most people have a hard time practicing.
By understanding the four basic manifestation
laws of the Universe and using them for the greatest good for humanity, we can
change our current destructive path to a path of prosperity. In order for us to
wake up and realize that we are all the same, we need to understand and live in
harmony with these universal laws. By understanding these laws, we will also
have a better understanding of who we are at the physical, emotional, mental,
and spiritual levels.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Investments- Energy Innovation Start-Ups
6. Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., Canada
Category: Low-Carbon Energy Production; Funding Stage: Series C/D
Agrisoma is meeting the growing global demand for sustainably sourced, renewable biofuels with
Carinata, a non-food crop designed for producing low GHG fuels. Over the last 5 years, Agrisoma has
established commercial production programs for Carinata in North and South America and are
rapidly expanding globally to meet the demand for low GHG fuels.
7. Akselos S.A., Switzerland
Category: Low-Carbon Energy Production; Funding Stage: Series B
Akselos is revolutionising industrial operations by bringing predictive power to digital twins. By
working with leading integrated energy companies who are focused on digital transformation, they
help lower the cost of renewable energy and protect renewable energy generation across the globe.
Technology innovation is essential to make the energy transition a reality, and they know we have a
significant part to play by bringing the most advanced technology of its kind to the table.
8. ATEC Biodigesters International, Cambodia
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Series B
ATEC's provisionally patented biodigester is targeted towards SDG7 energy access for Base of
Pyramid (BOP) customers currently underserved. Designed to work in any conditions, ATEC's system
is opening up BOP markets across the world to access to modern energy, removing biomass cooking
in a sustainable manner, reducing greenhouse gases and improving household income.
9. Azuri Technologies Limited, United Kingdom
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Series B
Azuri is a leading provider of PayGo Solar Home Systems for rural off-grid homes. Its solutions
combined with mobile money payments to offer clean, affordable solar-powered products from
lighting to TV. The company has the widest geographical footprint of any off-grid provider across
East and West Africa and has sold over 130,000 units to date.
10. Beijing Muyu Technology Co., Ltd., China
Category: Energy, Water & Food; Funding Stage: Seed
Beijing Muyu Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to the research and promotion of highly-efficient
water-saving cleaning technology. They put forward a totally new water-saving idea, named "Air
Washing". Based on this idea, they have successfully developed the first-generation of product, “Air
Faucet”. They use fine water mist, which is only a small amount of water, to dissolve stains and use
air to wash them away instead of water
Category: Low-Carbon Energy Production; Funding Stage: Series C/D
Agrisoma is meeting the growing global demand for sustainably sourced, renewable biofuels with
Carinata, a non-food crop designed for producing low GHG fuels. Over the last 5 years, Agrisoma has
established commercial production programs for Carinata in North and South America and are
rapidly expanding globally to meet the demand for low GHG fuels.
7. Akselos S.A., Switzerland
Category: Low-Carbon Energy Production; Funding Stage: Series B
Akselos is revolutionising industrial operations by bringing predictive power to digital twins. By
working with leading integrated energy companies who are focused on digital transformation, they
help lower the cost of renewable energy and protect renewable energy generation across the globe.
Technology innovation is essential to make the energy transition a reality, and they know we have a
significant part to play by bringing the most advanced technology of its kind to the table.
8. ATEC Biodigesters International, Cambodia
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Series B
ATEC's provisionally patented biodigester is targeted towards SDG7 energy access for Base of
Pyramid (BOP) customers currently underserved. Designed to work in any conditions, ATEC's system
is opening up BOP markets across the world to access to modern energy, removing biomass cooking
in a sustainable manner, reducing greenhouse gases and improving household income.
9. Azuri Technologies Limited, United Kingdom
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Series B
Azuri is a leading provider of PayGo Solar Home Systems for rural off-grid homes. Its solutions
combined with mobile money payments to offer clean, affordable solar-powered products from
lighting to TV. The company has the widest geographical footprint of any off-grid provider across
East and West Africa and has sold over 130,000 units to date.
10. Beijing Muyu Technology Co., Ltd., China
Category: Energy, Water & Food; Funding Stage: Seed
Beijing Muyu Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to the research and promotion of highly-efficient
water-saving cleaning technology. They put forward a totally new water-saving idea, named "Air
Washing". Based on this idea, they have successfully developed the first-generation of product, “Air
Faucet”. They use fine water mist, which is only a small amount of water, to dissolve stains and use
air to wash them away instead of water
Monday, April 23, 2018
Investments- Start-ups and Global Energy Transition
Start-ups working on the
global energy transition
1. Acacia Innovations Ltd., Kenya
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Seed
Acacia Innovations makes modern clean cooking affordable for schools in Kenya, through an
innovative subscription model which allows schools to get a highly discounted affordable clean
cookstove if they sign a contract to purchase Kuni Safi biomass briquettes (an alternative to firewood
made of sugarcane waste). They have benefited 75,000 students in over 150 schools with a smoke-
free learning experience and lower costs for school meals.
2. Adaptricity AG., Switzerland
Category: Intelligent Grids, Platforms & Cyber-Security; Funding Stage: Series A
Adaptricity develops and markets innovative cloud-based, data-driven grid analytics tools and
services for cost-efficient planning, operation and adaptation of electric distribution grids for the
challenges of the energy transition. Adaptricity creates value by making grid planning and operation
significantly more cost-effective – saving 10-20% in CAPEX (grid infrastructure investments) and 30-
70% in OPEX (grid planning and grid analytics, operational improvements).
3. AESP Green Energy Inc., Canada
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Series B
AESP Green Energy Montreal Canada has designed, developed, and deployed the i-kabin to sub-
Saharan Africa. The i-Kabin is IoT solar-powered battery-recharging, similar to a solar well. The i-
kabin replaces the need for noxious kerosene used in candles and Lanterns. Each kiosk supports 250
families with clean light and power.
4. Africa GreenTec AG., Germany
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Series A
Africa GreenTec is developer, producer and seller of the "Solartainer" (Solarcontainer), a mobile plug
& play solar power plant including energy storage to substitute diesel generators in rural areas of
Africa. Their corporate entities are managing the distribution of electricity for approximately 1,500
people and offer financing solutions for rural villages within the core markets in Mali and Niger.
5. AgriProtein Holdings, Gibraltar
Category: Energy, Water & Food; Funding Stage: Series C/D
AgriProtein helps provide sustainable protein to the world, while reducing waste-to-landfill, and
mitigating greenhouse gases. AgriProtein is leading the new industry of nutrient upcycling, creating
natural, sustainable, protein & oil from organic waste. Using fly larvae fed on organic waste,
AgriProtein has developed a new large scale, sustainable and natural source of protein and oil.
global energy transition
1. Acacia Innovations Ltd., Kenya
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Seed
Acacia Innovations makes modern clean cooking affordable for schools in Kenya, through an
innovative subscription model which allows schools to get a highly discounted affordable clean
cookstove if they sign a contract to purchase Kuni Safi biomass briquettes (an alternative to firewood
made of sugarcane waste). They have benefited 75,000 students in over 150 schools with a smoke-
free learning experience and lower costs for school meals.
2. Adaptricity AG., Switzerland
Category: Intelligent Grids, Platforms & Cyber-Security; Funding Stage: Series A
Adaptricity develops and markets innovative cloud-based, data-driven grid analytics tools and
services for cost-efficient planning, operation and adaptation of electric distribution grids for the
challenges of the energy transition. Adaptricity creates value by making grid planning and operation
significantly more cost-effective – saving 10-20% in CAPEX (grid infrastructure investments) and 30-
70% in OPEX (grid planning and grid analytics, operational improvements).
3. AESP Green Energy Inc., Canada
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Series B
AESP Green Energy Montreal Canada has designed, developed, and deployed the i-kabin to sub-
Saharan Africa. The i-Kabin is IoT solar-powered battery-recharging, similar to a solar well. The i-
kabin replaces the need for noxious kerosene used in candles and Lanterns. Each kiosk supports 250
families with clean light and power.
4. Africa GreenTec AG., Germany
Category: Special Prize, Sustainable Development Goal 7; Funding Stage: Series A
Africa GreenTec is developer, producer and seller of the "Solartainer" (Solarcontainer), a mobile plug
& play solar power plant including energy storage to substitute diesel generators in rural areas of
Africa. Their corporate entities are managing the distribution of electricity for approximately 1,500
people and offer financing solutions for rural villages within the core markets in Mali and Niger.
5. AgriProtein Holdings, Gibraltar
Category: Energy, Water & Food; Funding Stage: Series C/D
AgriProtein helps provide sustainable protein to the world, while reducing waste-to-landfill, and
mitigating greenhouse gases. AgriProtein is leading the new industry of nutrient upcycling, creating
natural, sustainable, protein & oil from organic waste. Using fly larvae fed on organic waste,
AgriProtein has developed a new large scale, sustainable and natural source of protein and oil.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Relationship with Yourself
April 22, 2018
In life, many of us simply don’t allow ourselves to just be with and accept the person we truly are. It took me a long time to accept myself and find beauty in my own reflection, and it’s still something that takes daily work. Because, like many women, I had spent my entire life editing myself for other people rather than being confident enough to believe that the true me, was absolutely enough.
What does self-acceptance really mean?
Well, it means not trying to change the way we live our lives for other people.
It means allowing ourselves to be truly seen for who we are.
It means letting go of feeling that we have to be someone that we’re not, or trying to speak or act in a way that doesn’t feel aligned for us.
Many of us have been conditioned to believe that we have to live by someone else’s rules or fit into a specific box so that we can find the right job or the right partner or whatever it is that we’re searching for. In reality of course, we are all unique and we all need to accept and fully embrace our individuality.
I spent many years doing things that I didn’t believe in or that weren’t aligned with my core values, but it took me a long time to realize that underpinning this was the fact that I didn’t really love myself very much and had stopped being kind to myself, emotionally and physically.
A lack of self-acceptance and self-love turns up the volume on our negative thoughts. We start to have internal conversations with ourselves about how we can change to fit in or become stronger or more beautiful. The problem with this is, it moves us further away from what we really want, what we believe in, and what we value in life. And that’s when we become stuck, unhappy, and doing things we don’t want to do.
I invite you to play with the idea of exploring your great qualities and beginning to use self-acceptance as a way to tap into your happiness. Now I don’t mean accepting the things you don’t like about yourself and just being OK with them. We got skilled at doing this so it also means we might not be good at accepting compliments or staying open to feeling abundant and receiving. How can you think in a more positive way about the whole you? I’m sure you could make a very long list of the things you don’t like about yourself, but what about the things you do like?
If you’re struggling with your "pro" list, have you asked anyone close to you recently, "What's so great about me?" It’s a good question to ask, because sometimes we need other people to remind us of our great qualities when we've become blind to them ourselves.
When you start accepting ALL the different facets of yourself and stop fighting the so-called "negative" qualities you’ve been trying to keep submerged, you allow yourself to be seen for the whole amazing YOU that you are, rather than continuing to edit yourself for the world. Why should you have to be ashamed of some of the things you want to say or do just because you’re worried about what others will think? Stepping into your true nature and accepting the whole you means stepping into a happier, more powerful and authentic way of living.
Learning to be happy with who you are doesn’t come overnight. I believe a daily practice is essential to start to shift our mindset. Here are my 5 tips for maintaining a healthy relationship with who you are:
1. Practice Being Grateful for Your Body
When we come to the end of our lives, will we think about how we should have spent more time in front of the mirror obsessing about our looks or worrying about our weight? NO—because the important things in life are the times spent with our family and friends, and being healthy enough to enjoy that. Take a few minutes in front of the mirror each time you get dressed and begin to practice gratitude for your body. Notice the beautiful things about yourself. Research shows that people who actively practice gratitude are healthier, less depressed, and more resilient during tough times. If you can’t think of anything at first, stand there each morning until you think of at least one—and I promise that eventually the list of things you love and appreciate about yourself will grow from there.
2. Be Kind to Yourself
Taking care of your body, treating yourself to a massage, exercising regularly and becoming mindful of what you eat will not only boost your self-confidence, but it’s also the practice of self-care. The more you treat your body with the loving kindness it deserves, the more you will learn to naturally love it over time AND the more it will love you back—you may very well find yourself living with more energy and less pain.
3. Let Go of Your Inner Perfectionist
Perhaps like I was, you are a perfectionist. Maybe you spend a long time getting ready to leave the house and obsess over tiny details, putting pressure on yourself to look a certain way? Exhausting, isn’t it!? Well I’m here to tell you to stop doing that! Studies show that perfectionism is strongly linked to depression. Save the time you spend telling yourself you're not good enough or trying to hide your ‘imperfections’ and instead, learn to accept yourself for who you truly are, even with the parts that you deem to be imperfect. Someone who can learn to accept and love themselves will exude confidence and beauty inside and out, and will attract more positive people and experiences to them.
4. Let Go of Judgment
Sometimes when we are hard on ourselves and in our deepest moments of insecurity, we can be extremely judgmental of others. It’s a bizarre way of making ourselves feel better, but as we all know, it's deeply unkind. Catch yourself the next time you notice you or those around you judging the way other people look or behave, and refrain from joining in with critical gossip if you find yourself surrounded by it. Practicing kindness and acceptance towards others is the first step to becoming more mindful about our own thoughts and actions.
5. Begin to Notice Your Internal Critic
Start to change those nasty internal thoughts and how you talk to yourself. How many times a day do you tell yourself something negative? Would you say these things to your best friend? (No way!) Start to learn to turn down the volume on your inner critic, swap your negative statements for positive ones, and begin to become your own best friend.
Get really curious about the qualities that make you unique and different from the crowd. Self-acceptance is about learning to love and accept the whole of you, every internal part of you that’s working really hard to keep you mobile and breathing every single second of the day! Remembering that you and your body are a miracle helps keep you connected to that fact that you are something to be celebrated. So stop wasting time worrying about the things you cannot change and start being grateful for all the amazing things you have instead.
Natalie Edwards is a transformational coach and Forrest yoga teacher. She specializes in working with women with the same negative body image issues and feelings of low self-worth which held her back in her life and career for many years. Fascinated by the body-mind connection, through powerful mindfulness, yoga, meditation and health coaching, she helps people reconnect to their bodies, uncover hidden parts of themselves, and come back to a more inspired and truthful way of living. You can find out more about her at www.natedwards.co.uk
https://www.happify.com/hd/5-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-relationship-with-yourself/
In life, many of us simply don’t allow ourselves to just be with and accept the person we truly are. It took me a long time to accept myself and find beauty in my own reflection, and it’s still something that takes daily work. Because, like many women, I had spent my entire life editing myself for other people rather than being confident enough to believe that the true me, was absolutely enough.
What does self-acceptance really mean?
Well, it means not trying to change the way we live our lives for other people.
It means allowing ourselves to be truly seen for who we are.
It means letting go of feeling that we have to be someone that we’re not, or trying to speak or act in a way that doesn’t feel aligned for us.
Many of us have been conditioned to believe that we have to live by someone else’s rules or fit into a specific box so that we can find the right job or the right partner or whatever it is that we’re searching for. In reality of course, we are all unique and we all need to accept and fully embrace our individuality.
I spent many years doing things that I didn’t believe in or that weren’t aligned with my core values, but it took me a long time to realize that underpinning this was the fact that I didn’t really love myself very much and had stopped being kind to myself, emotionally and physically.
A lack of self-acceptance and self-love turns up the volume on our negative thoughts. We start to have internal conversations with ourselves about how we can change to fit in or become stronger or more beautiful. The problem with this is, it moves us further away from what we really want, what we believe in, and what we value in life. And that’s when we become stuck, unhappy, and doing things we don’t want to do.
I invite you to play with the idea of exploring your great qualities and beginning to use self-acceptance as a way to tap into your happiness. Now I don’t mean accepting the things you don’t like about yourself and just being OK with them. We got skilled at doing this so it also means we might not be good at accepting compliments or staying open to feeling abundant and receiving. How can you think in a more positive way about the whole you? I’m sure you could make a very long list of the things you don’t like about yourself, but what about the things you do like?
If you’re struggling with your "pro" list, have you asked anyone close to you recently, "What's so great about me?" It’s a good question to ask, because sometimes we need other people to remind us of our great qualities when we've become blind to them ourselves.
When you start accepting ALL the different facets of yourself and stop fighting the so-called "negative" qualities you’ve been trying to keep submerged, you allow yourself to be seen for the whole amazing YOU that you are, rather than continuing to edit yourself for the world. Why should you have to be ashamed of some of the things you want to say or do just because you’re worried about what others will think? Stepping into your true nature and accepting the whole you means stepping into a happier, more powerful and authentic way of living.
Learning to be happy with who you are doesn’t come overnight. I believe a daily practice is essential to start to shift our mindset. Here are my 5 tips for maintaining a healthy relationship with who you are:
1. Practice Being Grateful for Your Body
When we come to the end of our lives, will we think about how we should have spent more time in front of the mirror obsessing about our looks or worrying about our weight? NO—because the important things in life are the times spent with our family and friends, and being healthy enough to enjoy that. Take a few minutes in front of the mirror each time you get dressed and begin to practice gratitude for your body. Notice the beautiful things about yourself. Research shows that people who actively practice gratitude are healthier, less depressed, and more resilient during tough times. If you can’t think of anything at first, stand there each morning until you think of at least one—and I promise that eventually the list of things you love and appreciate about yourself will grow from there.
2. Be Kind to Yourself
Taking care of your body, treating yourself to a massage, exercising regularly and becoming mindful of what you eat will not only boost your self-confidence, but it’s also the practice of self-care. The more you treat your body with the loving kindness it deserves, the more you will learn to naturally love it over time AND the more it will love you back—you may very well find yourself living with more energy and less pain.
3. Let Go of Your Inner Perfectionist
Perhaps like I was, you are a perfectionist. Maybe you spend a long time getting ready to leave the house and obsess over tiny details, putting pressure on yourself to look a certain way? Exhausting, isn’t it!? Well I’m here to tell you to stop doing that! Studies show that perfectionism is strongly linked to depression. Save the time you spend telling yourself you're not good enough or trying to hide your ‘imperfections’ and instead, learn to accept yourself for who you truly are, even with the parts that you deem to be imperfect. Someone who can learn to accept and love themselves will exude confidence and beauty inside and out, and will attract more positive people and experiences to them.
4. Let Go of Judgment
Sometimes when we are hard on ourselves and in our deepest moments of insecurity, we can be extremely judgmental of others. It’s a bizarre way of making ourselves feel better, but as we all know, it's deeply unkind. Catch yourself the next time you notice you or those around you judging the way other people look or behave, and refrain from joining in with critical gossip if you find yourself surrounded by it. Practicing kindness and acceptance towards others is the first step to becoming more mindful about our own thoughts and actions.
5. Begin to Notice Your Internal Critic
Start to change those nasty internal thoughts and how you talk to yourself. How many times a day do you tell yourself something negative? Would you say these things to your best friend? (No way!) Start to learn to turn down the volume on your inner critic, swap your negative statements for positive ones, and begin to become your own best friend.
Get really curious about the qualities that make you unique and different from the crowd. Self-acceptance is about learning to love and accept the whole of you, every internal part of you that’s working really hard to keep you mobile and breathing every single second of the day! Remembering that you and your body are a miracle helps keep you connected to that fact that you are something to be celebrated. So stop wasting time worrying about the things you cannot change and start being grateful for all the amazing things you have instead.
Natalie Edwards is a transformational coach and Forrest yoga teacher. She specializes in working with women with the same negative body image issues and feelings of low self-worth which held her back in her life and career for many years. Fascinated by the body-mind connection, through powerful mindfulness, yoga, meditation and health coaching, she helps people reconnect to their bodies, uncover hidden parts of themselves, and come back to a more inspired and truthful way of living. You can find out more about her at www.natedwards.co.uk
https://www.happify.com/hd/5-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-relationship-with-yourself/
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Friday, April 20, 2018
Failure is your Success!
I had no idea that I would fall so many times and each one trying so hard not to fail. I did fail to fall at times. When I did fail to fall, I did not realize that I was not allowing for a learned process to take place or to learn the process that needed to take place; one that was happening despite my resistance. How dare I try to dream? Or live the dream? Constant desired conflict was my failure to fall and fail. When I fall, I get up and fight like a warrior. But, that fight is exactly what makes me fall or fail to fall. I'm tired of fighting, I'm tired of falling, I'm tired of failure. I am not tired of life. I want to shout that I am here and alive! Every cell in my body rises to my own determination, not expectation, and with no attachment. It is such a micro-cosmo event on a huge scale. As I further my inner compass into this sort of third eye reality. I see. I see that it is so good and so much bigger than I ever dreamed. In this moment, I am me, I am love, I am the success of my failures, and I am guided by all entities and all forces of the universe who have protected me. I have not allowed my voice to speak, my passion for others to be shared for years. I am now allowing, releasing, and accepting of the course in life that I determined from my core. How can I fail? How can you fail? When on this platform we have crossed paths for a reason. For you to be listened to, understood, and to gain clarity. My path hours ago felt a little upheaval until I centered and grounded myself. Most importantly, until I connected to the light and sent it out to everyone and everything. Connect to the light!
Tis an honor to share and gift you another tool. Please pass along to another in suffering, and to another who is happy. Light and dark is the middle way. Be connected to the light and be in the present!
Thank you,
Niki
For sessions please email: diosallc@gmail.com
Manifest Your Reality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKV8_5h3P_I
As you go deep within to your core, you will gain clarity, and manifest your new reality.
Tis an honor to gift you another tool to reach your life purpose! Determine to be victorious!
Thank you!
Niki!
For sessions please email: diosallc@gmail.com
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My services:
Life Coach
Defining innovation, to transform and break through. I help people to get to the core of their belief systems which have been conditioned overtime by one's physical environment. I help them to change their core reality. The core is inbedded in one's subconscious, but works collaboratively with the mind. The heart feels, heals, and hears. I guide people to tap into their feelings for a shared responsive result of clear manifestation between subconscious, heart, and sea of the mind. When one is one with the universe and source (it provides) coming from within one's own galactical portals, that is when innovation begins. So, you see whatever is needed, desired, wanted is already there. The wanting of it, gets you to that beacon of hope. But, is it hope, happiness, or believing? Is it abstract or absolute proof? Only you can define your destiny. Thereby, often times the subconscious can leave a person with self sabotaging tendencies, lack of worth, feeling blocked or stuck. One's journey should be effortless and a path of least resistance. I help people tap into their energy source, align with the universe, and discover their own gifts. I help people who are ready. Overtime, their awareness and wisdom is strengthened. I help woman to "Find the Goddess within". I help men become "Like Flowing Water" find balance, and for all to connect to the light for vibrational foresight. There isn't a name for my gifts, they simply are gifts that I love to share. Believe!
My services:
Leadership
Defining Innovation, new ideas, new method, new product, etc. comes with transformation. Many people are born with the ability to lead. Many more are not shown the skills to lead and succeed. Accountability is measured in the outcome, not in the process. It takes discipline and a host of other factors to be a leader. The system in which one works is key. But, ones personal system is most important. The behaviors of women leaders are much more different than men's depending on the industry. The tone of voice, body language, demands vs. commands, measurements used to meet goals, and more. I help businesses, corporations, groups, organizations, industries, establish political and business strategy, and more. I help with leadership skills, work ethics, diversity, and accountability. Also, I help folks gain leadership skills starting from the bottom of the hierarchy matrix while working simultaneously with the top of the pyramid in order to create a middle way of harmony. The mission and purpose must be practiced daily while continuing daily operations. Systems people must be clear, competent, and communicative. The overall energy and image must match the entity in which you represent. For example, ever to a five star restsurant or hotel that was really a one star. Yes, the physical energy is proof of the treatment of customers, clients, patients for medical field, and overall business dealings. Do you know who you work with without being invasive? Do you care? The heart of the company is in the heart of the people that work there, and the outcome is in the heart of the people you distribute, service, bill, etc. Innovative harmony can happen and it will. I have experience working with over 200 departments, organizations, agencies, companies, labor unions, etc for many years. The revenue and benefits are astounding when a collective effort is made to evolve and grow. Believe!
My services:
Investments and Start-Ups
Defining Innovation through connectivity! Connecting funds and investors to innovative apps and projects.
Visit:
http://angel.co/diosadevida
Life Coach
Defining innovation, to transform and break through. I help people to get to the core of their belief systems which have been conditioned overtime by one's physical environment. I help them to change their core reality. The core is inbedded in one's subconscious, but works collaboratively with the mind. The heart feels, heals, and hears. I guide people to tap into their feelings for a shared responsive result of clear manifestation between subconscious, heart, and sea of the mind. When one is one with the universe and source (it provides) coming from within one's own galactical portals, that is when innovation begins. So, you see whatever is needed, desired, wanted is already there. The wanting of it, gets you to that beacon of hope. But, is it hope, happiness, or believing? Is it abstract or absolute proof? Only you can define your destiny. Thereby, often times the subconscious can leave a person with self sabotaging tendencies, lack of worth, feeling blocked or stuck. One's journey should be effortless and a path of least resistance. I help people tap into their energy source, align with the universe, and discover their own gifts. I help people who are ready. Overtime, their awareness and wisdom is strengthened. I help woman to "Find the Goddess within". I help men become "Like Flowing Water" find balance, and for all to connect to the light for vibrational foresight. There isn't a name for my gifts, they simply are gifts that I love to share. Believe!
My services:
Leadership
Defining Innovation, new ideas, new method, new product, etc. comes with transformation. Many people are born with the ability to lead. Many more are not shown the skills to lead and succeed. Accountability is measured in the outcome, not in the process. It takes discipline and a host of other factors to be a leader. The system in which one works is key. But, ones personal system is most important. The behaviors of women leaders are much more different than men's depending on the industry. The tone of voice, body language, demands vs. commands, measurements used to meet goals, and more. I help businesses, corporations, groups, organizations, industries, establish political and business strategy, and more. I help with leadership skills, work ethics, diversity, and accountability. Also, I help folks gain leadership skills starting from the bottom of the hierarchy matrix while working simultaneously with the top of the pyramid in order to create a middle way of harmony. The mission and purpose must be practiced daily while continuing daily operations. Systems people must be clear, competent, and communicative. The overall energy and image must match the entity in which you represent. For example, ever to a five star restsurant or hotel that was really a one star. Yes, the physical energy is proof of the treatment of customers, clients, patients for medical field, and overall business dealings. Do you know who you work with without being invasive? Do you care? The heart of the company is in the heart of the people that work there, and the outcome is in the heart of the people you distribute, service, bill, etc. Innovative harmony can happen and it will. I have experience working with over 200 departments, organizations, agencies, companies, labor unions, etc for many years. The revenue and benefits are astounding when a collective effort is made to evolve and grow. Believe!
My services:
Investments and Start-Ups
Defining Innovation through connectivity! Connecting funds and investors to innovative apps and projects.
Visit:
http://angel.co/diosadevida
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/diosadevida
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