positive thinking: Self Talk - 04/24/09 04:32 PM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
Self talk is what we say to ourselves throughout the day. The power of self talk can not be under estimated. If you are having a rough day, stop for a second and consider what it is that you are saying to yourself. Are you saying things like, "Why is this happening to me?" or "Why does this always happen to me?" What you think becomes what you say and what you say becomes what you do. If you think negative thoughts and talk to yourself in a negative way you will expect negative things to happen. You … (2 comments)
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positive thinking: The Test for Success - 08/27/08 09:43 AM
Everyday we find ourselves facing another test: Can we succeed today? This isn't just a matter of succeeding at our careers, our families, or our personal goals. This is a matter of succeeding at life. You must first succeed at life before you can succeed anywhere else.
Succeeding at life means believing in and taking care of yourself. Remind yourself that you can achieve anything as long as you believe you can. The test starts with you. As you face the individual challenges of the day-schedules, jobs, kids, clients, the world-repeat to yourself just how capable you are. You can handle … (5 comments)
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positive thinking: Rising to the Occasion of a Challenging Economy - 08/27/08 09:40 AM
by Coco Clayman-Cook
Now more than ever we see real estate agents giving in to the Buyer's market and the changing economy. More and more clients are coming to the realization that they can't make the easy sale on their house that they may have been able to four years ago, and the very practice of "flipping" has ended. As more people give in to this new and different market and seek other careers, now is the time for the dedicated real estate agents to rise to the occasion.
It's important to remember the rules of gravity and the pattern of … (2 comments)
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positive thinking: The Wish Factor - 08/11/08 04:16 PM
by Coco Clayman-Cook
There's nothing wrong with wishing. People wish for things all the time, and sometimes their wishes come true. There's nothing wrong with that either. What isn't effective is when people wish for something and then become angry, depressed or despondent when the wish doesn't come true.
There is a great deal of misunderstanding currently about the power of positive thinking. Thinking something over and over, no matter how positive it is isn't a guarantee that you will get results. It's a good start but no where near a finish. To really harness the power of positive thought you … (6 comments)
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positive thinking: Thinking Positive - 07/19/08 05:14 PM
The power of positive thought is about learning how to focus your mind on what is possible instead of focusing on negative things. It doesn't mean being "Pollyanna" and pretending that everything is always "hearts and flowers" wonderful.
Whenever you are faced with something difficult - acknowledge it as a challenge and then ask yourself, "What can I do?" When you open your mind to the possibility that something can be done then you are harnessing the power of positive thought. You will be amazed what can occur when you allow your thinking to come from the place of possibilities.
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positive thinking: Manifestation 101 - 06/26/08 11:05 AM
It really struck me the other day that there are two kinds of people in this world. The type who understand that you can design the kind of life you want to have, and the type who think that life just happens to you.
If it isn't already obvious, I am the type of person who believes that you can manifest and create whatever kind of life you want to have. My life is proof of this. I live the way I choose to, I focus on the things I choose to, I even choose to think about specific positive things … (0 comments)
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positive thinking: Whatever - 06/19/08 04:27 PM
I am not a big fan of apathy. Life is better when enjoyed with passion. Apathy is for people who don't feel empowered to design their own lives. That's not for me.
I live in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in one of the most culturally rich and diverse cities in the world. I am a short car ride away from snow capped mountains and close enough to the beach that I can feel fresh ocean breezes from my balcony. My home literally nurtures my life style, providing me with valet parking and concierge services to see to my every … (3 comments)
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positive thinking: Getting to the Next Level - 06/12/08 03:18 PM
by Coco Clayman-Cook
You've worked a long time to get where you are. You are proud of your accomplishments. Your life is good, your business is good, everything is good. But nothing is great. So where do you go from here?
Sometimes being in a good place can actually be as or more stressful than being in a bad place. At least when you are in uncomfortable place it is clear that things have to change. We are so eager to get out of the uncomfortable place that we will do anything, change anything to get out of it. When things … (1 comments)
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positive thinking: Staying Power - 05/19/08 05:09 PM
At the end of the day staying power is the skill that often seals the deal. It is important to accept that no matter how good you are at your chosen profession, no matter how positive you train your mind to be, challenges will come your way. The question is how will you handle those challenges?
Many people give up. We are watching as many realtors are leaving the market to find other jobs now that the flip festivals are no longer the order of the day. Other people are staying, but are consumed by the drama of how difficult everything … (1 comments)
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positive thinking: The Wasted Energy of Anger, Part II - 05/05/08 12:05 PM
In the last blog I detailed all the things that can go wrong to create a day filled with frustration and anger. It's important to remember that we don't have to stew in the emotion. There are ways to release it and get back to being productive and happy.
When I feel myself getting angry I ask myself some important questions:
1. Is the event that I am frustrated and then angry about something that I am going to remember clearly 5 years from now? This is great for perspective.
In five years or even five months I am not going to remember … (0 comments)
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positive thinking: The Wasted Energy of Anger - 05/05/08 11:57 AM
When was the last time you got angry? We all get angry. It's a fact of life. But have you noticed how anger can create a chain reaction that can spread through your day and literally suck the joy out of your life? I have had a few situations in the past few weeks where I find myself frustrated and angry or having to fend off other people's anger and frustration and all of it takes its toll on my body, mind and spirit.
You breeze into your office on a beautiful day only to find that your copier is in pieces, … (3 comments)
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positive thinking: Surrounding Yourself with the Right Influences - 04/28/08 11:55 AM
How happy do you want to be? It's not a trick question. Abraham Lincoln said "People are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." So how happy do you want to be? I find that I am as happy and as peaceful as the things and the people with which I surround myself. If I start my day listening to a positive CD while walking on the treadmill, my day seems to flow and positive things abound. If I start my day standing on line at the local café listening to a woman wearing Jimmy Choo shoes complaining … (2 comments)
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positive thinking: The Media Says the Sky is Falling - 04/25/08 10:12 AM
Every time you open a newspaper or look on line there is another report about how bad the economy is and how much worse it is going to get. I'm not here to blow smoke at anyone, but I do want to remind you that you have a choice about how you react to such reports. You can choose to believe reports about how bad the real estate market is; but how easy will it be for you to do your job effectively if you really let yourself believe that the market is down for the count? You might still be … (6 comments)
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positive thinking: Thinking it Through - 03/24/08 10:56 PM
I notice a lot of people talking about "making it through" this current market challenge. I would argue that the best way to not only survive this market but to excel in it is to THINK IT THROUGH! Change your mind, change your life. Make it happen!
Instead of asking yourself, "How am I going to survive this market?", ask yourself "How can I thrive in this market?" I asked myself that question and decided to invest more of my time and energies in my REO business. There are plenty of qualified first time home buyers out there who need skilled … (8 comments)
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positive thinking: Taking Action and Letting Go of the Results, Part I - 02/25/08 11:40 AM
If you know me you know that I am a big believer in the power of positive thought. It is a topic that has widely been discussed in recent years. I am thrilled that so many people are seeing that they have a choice about what they think and how they view their lives. All of this ultimately leads to how they live their lives. I find that there is some confusion though. There are some people who think that all you have to do is think positive thoughts and every thing your heart desires will magically show up at your … (5 comments)
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positive thinking: Thinking Outside the Box - 12/06/07 01:13 PM
There are so many things I love about my job. I love the people I meet, I love the homes that I help to buy and sell, I love that everyday is different. One of the things that I enjoy the most is solving a challenge. I love to be in the mindset that I don't have to do it the way everyone else does. It's great to think outside the box and find a solution that's never been done.
I once had a property that was beyond equisite. I work and live in Los Angeles, we deal in trophy properties on … (4 comments)
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positive thinking: Personal Growth - 11/28/07 11:47 PM
It's so easy to get caught up - caught up in someone else's negativity, caught up in feeling of being on a never ending treadmill, caught up in a feeling of not being enough. Especially this time of year, there's so much to do and it is all power packed with expectations. Someone wise once told me that expectation is planned resentment. I don't know about you but I don't want to be a slave to my life, I want to enjoy it. The method that I have found works for me is simple program of self care and committment to … (2 comments)
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