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    How to Live a Better Life: Build Self-Control, Develop Good Habits, Find Life Purpose & Attract Success
    How to Live a Better Life: Build Self-Control, Develop Good Habits, Find Life Purpose & Attract Success
    How to Live a Better Life: Build Self-Control, Develop Good Habits, Find Life Purpose & Attract Success
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    How to Live a Better Life: Build Self-Control, Develop Good Habits, Find Life Purpose & Attract Success

    By Dr. Michael Ericsson

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    How to Live a Better Life: Build Self-Control, Develop Good Habits, Find Life Purpose & Attract Success

    If you want to Master Self-Control, Stop Fear & Self Doubt, Find Your Passion & Become a Great Leader, then this is your book!

    This book consists of great steps and strategies on how to develop your communication skills and use them to make more friends and persuade people.

    When you have control over your thoughts and actions, then your self-esteem would go higher, and you will also learn how to develop yourself in such a way that you would become a better and stronger person. Learn how to develop self-discipline and enjoy life with the tips provided in this book. Read on and find out!

    What You'll Learn in How to Live a Better Life: Build Self-Control, Develop Good Habits, Find Life Purpose & Attract Success...

    How to Develop Your Communication Skills
    How to Make The Most of Your Day with Morning Routine
    How to Accomplish Your Goals
    How to Boost Your Self-Confidence
    How to Live in The Moment Through Mindfulness
    How to Be Present and Productive
    How to Become a Leader That Everyone Will Follow
    How to Invest in Yourself

    What You'll Also Discover Inside...

    Expect more from yourself than others. The good news - everyone believes in what you show. Nobody can read your thoughts to know your fears. The bad news - you can interpret every people's speech in a wrong way. Any weird reaction and you start worrying without any reason. Psychologists recommend listening to your "inner voice". Make this experiment: write down every thought while you are lacking of self-confidence. Every time you start worrying, do a two-minute break. Take the list and remind yourself how good you are. Show to your brain the material proof of your self-confidence.

    Positive statements. Remember the choice-to train? I know, I can, I know, I can! Positive statements are not about being oblivious to the not so positive but is about the right framing of your reality. Ever the most unpleasant event can be stated in some form of a positive statement. These statements allow you to build a productive positive outlook on life which supports your confidence in life. Having a positive outlook on life allows you to access far more of your abilities, therefore, you are able to achieve more every day.

    Exercise. Once you exercise, even just simple walking, you'll notice that you get this surge of adrenaline. This is because happy hormones are released and thus, you feel more confident about yourself, and more confident that you are actually capable of doing great things. Plus, once you exercise, you'll get to be happy and very beautiful, too.

    This book will help you to build your self esteem.  

    Improving yourself takes time and effort. You have to be willing to make the changes and be committed to taking action rather than just reading about them.   

    The next step is to continue striving for personal development in order to achieve holistic growth as a person. Equally necessary is the need to sustain the positive changes you have made in yourself, particularly in the way you regard your own worth and in the way you deal with the people around you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr. Michael Ericsson
    Release dateAug 21, 2018
    ISBN9781386189220
    How to Live a Better Life: Build Self-Control, Develop Good Habits, Find Life Purpose & Attract Success

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      How to Live a Better Life - Dr. Michael Ericsson

      Chapter 1 –  How to Increase Your Self-Esteem

      Experts define self -esteem as the overall perspective of a person on his or her value. It is one’s view of the self and one’s attitude towards it. Do you feel worthy? Do you feel capable? Are you proud of yourself? Are you motivated? Do you know yourself, and are you proud of that? Only you can decide.

      If you constantly doubt your self-worth and abilities, if you have no trust in your capacities and potentials and ultimately no pride in yourself, and if you find yourself feeling worthless, then you have issues with self-esteem, and you need to address that before it goes out of hand.

      What does a low self-esteem do?

      1. Poor health as a result of eating disorders, and low energy levels because you are so busy pleasing everybody but yourself.

      2. Missed career opportunities as a result of the echo in your mind that says you cannot do it. Low self-esteem makes you feel inappropriate and unworthy hence hinders you from taking risks and creating something.

      3. Sexual problems are closely related to self-esteem issues because it is all about an individual’s problem with his or her image. Low self-esteem leads to low sex drive and addictions. Individuals seek help for these only to discover that there existed deeper rooted issues that manifested themselves as sexual addiction or sexual problems.

      4. Low self-esteem affects your emotions because you find yourself unable to put your feelings to the fore. It hinders you from accepting your weaknesses and sharing intimacy on many levels with a partner. You find yourself being either too reserved and come across as aloof or too arrogant when all you needed was a shoulder to lean on.

      The first step to building your self-esteem is by challenging his messages of criticism to you. Replace them with opposite and positive messages. An example of a negative inner message is when you are ‘told’ These people will never like me, I am too short and inappropriate, or They think I am spoilt and stuck up. Acknowledge your strengths and say I am the best there can ever be, I am beautiful, or I have a kind heart for helping people.

      Live Consciously

      Do not betray your mind as it is man’s basic survival kit; it tells you what to do. Live in a way that you do not lie to yourself. Clear that mental fog in your mind and understand that you are human.

      Accept yourself

      This is something you have to decide on. Self-acceptance is a conscious decision. It is something that helps you accept without denial that we are how we are – thin, fat, black or white. It is agreeing that you feel what you feel, done what you have done and have what we have, and ultimately, we are what we are. What’s next? Say to yourself that you choose to value yourself, to treat yourself with respect and dignity. This is the basic act of agreeing to yourself and self-esteem grows and feeds out of this.

      Be responsible for you

      Begin to realize that no one will come to make you feel better. To each one, life is given, and we have our own lives to live. You are thus responsible for your own happiness. You can sit around and be gloomy about it all day, all year, and watch your life waste way, or you can take a stand and own your life and happiness.

      Do not listen to negativity from people

      You alone can make your life heaven or hell. Isn’t it great that the power to do all these lies in your hands? Wake up and smell the coffee because your time for living for other people is over.

      Seek for a mentor

      If the source of your self-esteem comes from school, seek the help of your teachers. There are also other professionals in school that should help you with school issues. If you are being bullied or teased, for instance, a teacher is someone trained to be an all-rounded instructor so he can help you.

      Practice personal integrity

      Developing and maturing requires you to develop your own standards or get them from others. Integrity means integrating our beliefs and values in how we behave and in everything that we do. It is a matter of matching our standards and convictions to our actions and behavior. When you more often refuse to strike this balance, your self-esteem falls into uncertainty. Acting against what you hold to be morally upright is betraying your mind and creating an imbalance in your thoughts. Betraying your integrity means betraying yourself. Practice what you believe to be on the right track and redeem your self-esteem.

      Chapter 2 - How to Explore Yourself

      The best investment you can ever make is one that you make in yourself. Self-investment can yield instant pay-off and bigger future returns. If you want to become more productive, then you have to prioritize your growth both personally and professionally. It is the key to a more successful and enjoyable life.

      Read to fuel your brain

      One of the things all successful people have in common is the passion for reading books. Read not just for entertainment. Take up reading as a hobby. Charles William Eliot once said, Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors and the most patient of teachers.

      Read materials that increase your knowledge of the world and of yourself. Read books that can teach you a new set of skills and help you to become a better version of yourself. Read books that challenge you and motivate you to step it up.

      Invest in personal development courses

      The brain works like a muscle. It gets much stronger when you use and exercise it. On the other hand, it becomes weaker if you do nothing with it. Engage in activities that challenge you. Try out something new. These things allow you to stretch your skillset to ways you have never reached before.

      Learn a new language. Instead of running, try archery, dancing or surfing. Improve your education in every possible way you can. New activities challenge you to discover new things that will otherwise remain hidden and untapped.

      Explore your creativity

      Every person has a gift of creativity. For some people, it is quite obvious but for others, it has to be unearthed. Tap into your creative side. It could hold the key to unlocking your highest potential.

      Creativity is not just about creating beautiful ideas. Creativity can help you approach problems in different ways and find solutions outside the box. Creativity forces us to use other parts of our brain that may be untapped but are equally crucial for our individual growth.

      In truth, creativity comes in many forms. It is not just exclusive for musicians, writers or painters. In essence, creativity is about exploring new things.

      Play a musical instrument or sing. Draw or paint anything. Explore the outdoors and let it inspire you to make something tangible. Pick something you have never dared try before. Explore it fully and you may be surprised at the things it can help you discover.

      Find a mentor

      Is there a specific set of skills you want to develop? In addition to attending extra courses, you can also get a mentor. Think of anyone who succeeded in that area. Reach out to him. A mentor can show you the tricks of the trade. More importantly, a mentor can serve as an inspiration and a source of great connections.

      Successful people do not stop being students. Rather, they continue to push themselves outside their comfort zone.

      These people are life-long learners. They are never afraid of unfamiliar things or if they fail in the process of trying. In the words of Albert Einstein, Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.

      Have a balanced life

      Leading a successful career does not require you to spend all your time on the job. Many people think they have to sacrifice everything else to create their careers. The truth is a balanced life is essential in productivity. You do not necessarily have to choose between your personal and professional life. The key to happiness is to find a balance.

      Switch off

      Learn to disconnect from the rest of the world so that wherever you are, you are completely present. Put your phone away. Turn off your computer. Take a real break and not think about work. Allow your brain to take a rest from all that. Interact with your family and friends. Be there with them completely. It is going to be a real challenge to disconnect from the rest of the world, but it is totally worth it.

      Simplify

      You have to understand that you do not need a lot. Having more than you can handle will only cause you a great deal of stress. Avoid saying yes to everything or getting your hands on every little thing you can take. Learn to simplify and take only the essentials.

      Stick to what is valuable and concentrate your time and energy taking care of them. That is how you can manage a better quality life, one that is not ruled by quantity.

      Take care of your health

      Health is a treasure so treat it like one. Nothing is worth sacrificing your health and well-being for. Make it one of your top priorities in life.

      Being healthy makes you much more resilient against stress. According to studies,

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