Joan Sotkin
Shifting with the Times
A few weeks ago, I got a call from a man who lives in a retirement community in California who read my book Starting Your Own Business.
Mike told me that quite a few of the retirees in the community were interested in learning about starting a business because many of them still needed to create income in order to live comfortably.
The plight of the retirees is just one symptom of how people have to adapt to changing economic conditions in the US and other countries. Economic survival often requires a shift in focus.
Although shifting to a small business mindset after having a job for many years takes concentrated effort and creative action, with the proper guidance, creating a successful venture is within the realm of possibility. Continue reading
17 Ways to Heal Yourself and The World Around You
Like many of you, I’ve been finding ways to adapt to what has become a new and evolving financial reality. Although often difficult or confusing as the world economic and political systems go through turbulent shifts, new opportunities keep opening up for those who are willing to step out of their comfort zone and let go of the past.
This is a time of enormous possibility. As the old systems heave before they crumble, we all have the option of being active participants in creating a world powered by love, compassion, and cooperation.
Not a task for the faint of heart, moving fully forward into this new paradigm takes focus, courage, and the willingness to step into the unknown. It also requires faith in a positive future and an understanding that some of our greatest achievements often emerge from difficult and confusing times.
And one more thing. Action is required.What can you do to contribute to bringing this world into being? Here are some things to think about:
1. Set a clear intention of what you want to create for yourself and your family, not in terms of money, but in terms of an emotional experience. For example, “I intend to let go of worry and anxiety and replace them with inner peace and faith in myself and my future.”
2. Replace self-criticism with self-love. When you do this, you add positive energy to the consciousness of the planet. Read Love Yourself Exercises
3. Give your body/mind the high-quality fuel it needs for optimal performance. Each week, make at least one new healthy food choice such as replacing a sugary dessert with a piece of ripe fruit. (Download the free e-book Nourish Yourself for Health & Happiness)
4. Exercise. Something as simple as a brisk, 20-minute walk will produce endorphins, those wonderful brain chemicals that lift your mood. Plus, the exercise has enormous benefits for your health.
5. Let go of “rugged individualism,” which is a passé concept. Joint ventures and collaboration boost your abilities to succeed.
6. Ask for help. You will feel less alone and more connected.
7. Do something special for yourself.
8. Reach out to someone who is hurting. Your caring can make a big difference to someone feeling isolated and alone.
9. Recycle and reuse. Our throwaway society hurts the planet and our environment. Help the planet heal by using and wasting less.
10. Acknowledge others and yourself for a job well done.
11. Let go of judgments of yourself and others. When you hear yourself judging someone else, say to yourself, “I am grateful for the gift of every moment.”
12. Live in gratitude. Every day find at least five things to be grateful for.
13. Stop complaining. Complaining is a waste of time and accomplishes nothing. Instead, look for solutions to your problems.
14. Learn something new every day. The Internet is an incredible resource for learning new information and developing new skills.
15. Meditate for at least 15 minutes a day. You will find meditation instructions on ProsperityPlace.com
16. Listen to birds singing.
17. Face your fears. (FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real.)
18. Be the change you wish to see.
If you’d like to add anything to this list, you can do so on ProsperityPlace.com or on myFacebook Page, where you can find this article posted.
The Best Way to Save on Health Care Costs
There’s no doubt about the fact that healthcare costs are out of control and millions of people are suffering financially or going bankrupt because of these rising costs.
When I Googled “How to lower health care costs,” most of the advice is about how to make deals with doctors and hospitals. But, there’s another way to lower your health care costs – preserve your health.
Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, lung cancer, and stroke can, in most cases, be prevented or cured by making healthy lifestyle choices.
A serious side effect of making such choices is that you will live longer and be happier – much better than the side effects often listed on ubiquitous television commercials. You can also increase your potential for financial success when you feel good. Continue reading
The Problem with Living in a “More” Society
Years ago, I had a client who had a net worth of $5 million. He wanted coaching so that he could build his net worth to $10 million because he believed that with $10 million he would be happy and satisfied.
I explained to him that if he wasn’t happy and satisfied with $5 million, chances were that no matter how much money he had he would feel exactly as he did at that moment. I suggested we work on helping him develop a satisfaction habit. That wasn’t what he wanted to hear. He just wanted $10 million.
In contrast, a friend of mine just returned from Tibet. He described the intense poverty of the people he saw who were happy and generally satisfied with their lives despite lacking what you and I would consider essentials. Continue reading
Understanding Your Money Feelings
How often do you think about money? Most people think – or obsess – about money fairly often. Even people who have what would seem to be a lot of money think or worry about money many times a day. It seems strange that we spend so much of our time thinking about something that by itself has no value at all. Money’s value lies in the importance that we give it.
Over the years, as I have been transforming my financial situation, I have had to look at why some people are comfortable with their money and others aren’t. My conclusion is that like anything else in our lives, our financial situation is a reflection of our thoughts, beliefs and emotions (TBEs).
Money is an energy of exchange. It is energy that passes between two people. When people exchange money for goods or services, they are having a business or financial relationship. Therefore, money is a symbol of relationships, and the way you deal with money is the same as the way you deal with your relationships. Continue reading
Believe in Yourself
One day in 1985, when I was meditating and praying at a spiritual center in Santa Monica, California, I had an experience that turned my life around. At the time, I was having a lot of trouble getting my life to work, and as I prayed I kept pleading with God to change my life. I can remember the cries of “Please God. Please God,” that I kept repeating.
Suddenly, a voice inside of me boomed out, “Joan, no more ‘Please God.’ The Power is within you. Release it!”
For years I had been hearing from various spiritual teachers, “You are the guru,” and “The guru is within you.” The message from the metaphysics I studied was clearly, “You are a master of wisdom.” I understood the concepts, but obviously, I was not living as if they were true. Continue reading
Energy Psychology Techniques (EFT and BSFF)
Financial blocks are caused by old emotions and limiting beliefs. My goal has been to find techniques that allow for the rapid elimination of these blocks so that you can create a comfortable, prosperous life for yourself.
I have been using two techniques in the emerging field of Energy Psychology that can help you quickly and easily overcome your financial blocks. They are Be Set Free Fast (BSFF), developed by Larry Nims, Ph.D. and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), developed by Gary Craig.
Be Set Free Fast (BSFF)
BSFF is a highly focused method for treating virtually any kind of discomfort. This is done by eliminating from your subconscious both self-limiting beliefs and the emotional roots of the discomforts. Continue reading
Overcoming Financial Fear
Fear is one of the most prevalent emotion that people express abut their financial position. Some are in a panic, others have an underlying fear, or free-floating anxiety, about their financial situation.
On a day-to-day basis, there is often anxiety about not having enough for necessities, either today or in the future. When it’s bill-paying time, panic, dread, and even physical discomfort are not unusual. Taken to the extreme, people contemplate suicide as a way out of their financial problems.
Often, people just can’t see a way out of their financial situation. Feelings of being trapped and frustrated are common. Internal dialog often includes, “What’s the matter with me? Why can’t I get my financial act together when so many other people can?”
Let me assure you that no matter what you level of financial anxiety, there IS a way out. Continue reading
Is Fear of Success Holding You Back?
Do you ever get the feeling that you are standing on the threshold of success, but can’t step into that place where you feel successful. Or, perhaps you have been successful, only to have your fortunes reversed.
Many factors contribute to success or failure, the most important of which is a person’s state of consciousness. You can’t create and maintain success unless your thoughts, beliefs and emotions are attuned to it. If you have beliefs about yourself, money or what success means that are in opposition to a successful life, you will find it difficult or impossible to create one.
Although many people crave success, they often have limiting beliefs that prevent it. For example, we’ve all heard, “It’s lonely at the top.” When we hear stories of celebrities who suffer from alcoholism, drug abuse and serious emotional problems, we see that success can bring with it many forms of discomfort. Princess Diana was the perfect example of someone who seemed to have everything, but suffered on many different levels — and was alone in the midst of opulence. Continue reading
Prosperity Is About Energy Flow
The word prosperity often elicits thoughts of wealth and abundance on a material level. But real and lasting prosperity goes much deeper than our bank accounts. Prosperity is as much about who we are and the personal energy that we generate as it is about our net worth.
Truly prosperous people have a zest for life, faith in their ability to provide for themselves and their families, and a willingness to take some risks. Prosperous people often experience good physical health, emotional stability, inner peace, have many healthy relationships, and feel connected to a greater reality.
Money alone cannot provide these things. High-net-worth people can be afraid of losing what they have, share their wealth grudgingly, deal with multiple physical or mental health problems, have trouble maintaining loving relationships, and trust very few people. They might be wealthy, but they aren’t prosperous. Continue reading
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