Positive Re-enforcement

Hi

Over the last couple of weeks I have been thinking and looking at the above topic and have discovered that it is the exact opposite of and yet complements the Combat Change video post exceedingly well.

Because I am soon to record a new video on this topic I have decided that I want this post to support the video. It would be pointless to write the post "on topic" and then replicate the very same material in the video, so because I am flying by wire here I hope that the result is not verbal carnage.

As in the Combat Cravings film, I will explain the technique involved to achieve the state of Positive Re-enforcement and why it is used.

The technique is however, self standing and can therefore be used on its own to give yourself an quick boost of confidence during "low periods" and, it is a valuable tool to add to your "toolkit" to be used as a quick method to change your state.

Changing your state can cause your present situation to take on an entirely different perspective and allow you to tackle the process of change (see earlier post) more effectively.

So now I will move away from the topic of Positive Re-enforcement and concentrate the second half of this post on a small news item.

Under the banner of The Big Blue Sky Company, Tom Armstrong and Dave Baxter are currently researching their first collaborative foray into the litereary world. It is a journey into the realms of personal self discovery and draws heavily on respected global teachings dating back thousands of years.

Although it is very early days I believe that foundations have been laid that challenge the fundamental tenets of current global beliefs and that this book will encourage the reader to do more than just think outside the box, but to become the box for himself or herself.

Tom and Dave are experienced coaches and are both teachers in the fields of entertainment and Personal Development. They have been friends for some 10 or so years and during that time they have worked together on many projects, some of which have been live performances and some have been educational workshops. So to take this collaboration to another level with the work on the new book is an exciting and rewarding project.

So for now I will say just one thing

Have a fantastic day and evening and remember

Don't predict the future - CREATE IT!

DAve

Pathway to Change (Part 2) Outcome

In Part 1 of Pathway to Change we discussed "Purpose" as an important part of the change process. This week we will consider the "Outcome" of the process.

Outcome is Knowing What You Want. It is very difficult to achieve what you want if you have not identified what it is. Ask yourself "What is my outcome in this situation?" instead of asking "What should I do?"

If you ask what you should do you are most likely to end up with a whole list of things to do. As you do these things and you delete them off your list, you are not necessarily going to be achieving anything that matters. However, if you ask "what is my outcome" you can decide what you need to do to achieve your required outcome.

It is probably a good thing to make a habit of asking the "What is my outcome" question. If you are in the middle of a conversation that seems to be going nowhere in particular, ask yourself what outcome you want - do you want to learn, influence, connect?

Once you have clarity about what the target of the conversation is there will be a shift in your behaviour. You will change your approach to get what you desire from the conversation.

The clearer you are about what you want the more you can succeed - CLARITY IS POWER.

In order to illustrate this let us consider the example of a guided missile - it is launched with a specific purpose to seek out and destroy, the outcome will be the destruction of the target. Prior to launch the missile is aimed at the target. Once airborne it will seek out and lock on to its target. Wherever and whenever the target moves the missile will follow and ultimately the target will be destroyed.

The brain is similar to the missile - when you decide exactly what you want you will tune in to and pick up all relevant information that you would not normally notice in every day life. Your brain will work to "lock onto" your target and make whatever moves are necessary to enable you to hit that target.

Ask yourself this question. If you are considering buying a new car, and you know what model and colour you want, how many times do you see examples of that car? Have they suddenly appeared? - NO they were there all the time, it is simply that you have identified that as a target, your brain has locked on to that target and is now providing you with all relevant information about that target.

This brings us to the end of this section on the Pathway to Change. In the next part we will look at the Strategy that we need to put into place and the ways to achieve the required change.

Have a great day and remember

Don't predict the future - CREATE IT!

DAve

Combat Cravings

A new video aimed at helping to combat cravings whilst trying to alter eating patterns.



This video whilst not particularly pleasant sets out to assist the process of combating cravings for certain foods whilst trying to establish sensible eating patterns.

Although concentrating on chocolate in this video, the technique (which draws heavily on NLP methodology) can be used for other foodstuffs - chips, cake, sweets etc. by simply swapping the image around.

I hope it proves useful and feel free to take a look at the Altered Image website at www.alteredimage2.co.uk

Have a great day

DAve

October 7th 2009 Update

Hi to everyone who is reading this.

We have just returned from an absolutely wonderful week in Bulgaria, during which time Alison and I considered the various businesses we run and decided what we need to do to push them forward to the next level. It was a time for clarity of thought and here are the results -

1. Altered Image - continues to go "on the road" but also expands into research about and work with people with Phobia problems.

2. The Big Blue Sky Company - continues to develop its Introductions to Innovation course

3. Coaching Radio - the launch of the Internet station is deferred until the PODCAST side is working properly

4. Changing Times - investigations are now under way to broaden the geographical centre of operation and we intend to look at ways to develop and promote in Exeter and Taunton alongside North Devon.

5. Candar Care - is operating nicely and has just gained another client.

6. Lunar-c Productions - the entertainment and media company is actively seeking new clients and we plan to create more openings for commercial photography during the coming months.

7. AIMS Project - the music foundation has now identified the areas in which it proposes to set up its activity. There are 2 city schools in Sofia both of which I intend to approach with a proposal that AIMS gets involved with their music tuition. The initial plan being an offer to purchase and deliver a selection of musical instruments. If the offer is accepted the first of these will be delivered in March / April 2010 when Alison and I visit Bulgaria again.

If anyone would like to become involved with the AIMS Project then please check out the details by visiting our website www.alteredimage2.co.uk and clicking on the Silver button marked AIMS project.

So there are major changes under way, the new website is practically ready and I am so excited about that and with the AIMS developments on the horizon in Bulgaria these are truly wonderful times.

Keep an eye out for information about the launch of the PODCASTS very soon.

So for now I will sign off with a very important quotation that came from one of my own personal sources of inspiration and aspiration Tony Robbins and he says

"I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich."

Until the next time remember

Don't predict the future - CREATE IT

Take care and have fun

DAve

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D.