A New Beginning

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Visualize Your Future Self

When it comes to weddings, we all want ours to be as close as possible to that dreaded P word....Perfect! As we all know, none of us are perfect but it doesn't stop us from trying our best. Let's face it, it's the day we have been dreaming of since we were 5, the day we will always remember, the only day we have more pictures and videos than our entire life put together, and the day we tell our great-grandchildren about. This is a tip that may help. Get into a comfortable position where you can not be disturbed and focus on your breathing. Visualize your wedding day. It is extremely beneficial to focus on the end result. What does it look like? See yourself waking up and take yourself through each phase of the day. Pay attention to the details. What positive results do you see? Is it the perfect planned wedding or is there things you would change? What do you need to be more aware of in order to make the journey smoother? As you envision your future day, notice your energy and the energy of others. Is everyone comfortable? What do you notice about yourself? This resource is very powerful in order to take the steps that are necessary to achieve your ultimate goal. After you are done visualizing the entire day, immediately take notes on your thoughts, whether they are positive or negative, and keep it within your wedding planner. As you progress in designing your wedding, you can refer back to your feelings to create a flawless day. This tool is also helpful in determining your career, your lifetime goals and can assist in making decisions.

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Be A Good Role Model

Every couple becomes engaged in arguments from time to time. Arguments can open communication and alleviate stress in our lives. Every person argues differently and some people have a tendency to argue without thinking how it affects their partner. When having a disagreement, try to express your feelings in a way that you would want to have your partner express them to you. Show your mate how to handle an argument by being a good role model. Your mate will learn from you by your positive attitude and by sharing your feelings in a healthy manner. When having a disagreement, try to stay calm and get to the point. Keep your emotions stable and never accuse or use hurtful words towards the other. If the fighting becomes severe and one inflicts insults at the other, there will be a build up of resentment and pain throughout your marriage. In order to avoid harmful statements, stay focused on how you would prefer to have a disagreement. If you start these tactics now, you will be conditioned to use them throughout your marriage and you will save your partner and you from heartache and hurt feelings.

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Add A Little Humor

Humor is one of the most important characteristics that a marriage should consist of. Instead of complaining or lecturing to one another about why and how something must be accomplished, it is much more relevant and pleasant when one gets the point across with a little extra added humor. It becomes easier for the other to accept the issue and it helps the complication to become resolved without resentment or dread. The person may eventually begin to laugh at themselves and be more willing to change their habits when approached in a loving, amusing manner. If one truly wants to change others actions or attributes, whether it be within a marriage, on the job, or with children or relatives, it is best to hold a comical disposition full of wit to charm those negative traits right out the door.

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