1. Take 15 minutes a day to remember who you really are (powerful, loving, creative spirit, in case you forgot). Our entire society programs us to feel powerless. Counter this insidious trend by reading, watching or listening to something each day that reminds you of the truth.

2. When it feels like a big exhausting struggle, stop. The Universe does not make things difficult. Our lack of alignment with spirit makes things hard. When you’re struggling, you’re out of alignment and the more you struggle, the deeper you dig a hole of negative emotion. So… stop! Even if all you do is  take a walk or watch a funny movie, you will release resistance, which immediately aligns you with your Vortex.

3. Refuse to play the comparison game. We too often compare ourselves to others we consider to be super successful. Then we feel inadequate or sometimes even ‘cursed.’ Comparison leads to judgment of self and others and is an ego game that wastes your time and energy. You are always in your right place, and you have a choice in every single moment to love and encourage yourself. Loving yourself gets you into the Vortex, comparing and criticizing yourself (or others) “spits you right out again” (as Abraham likes to say).

4. Pay attention to how you feel.  Abraham through Jerry and Esther Hicks teaches that our innate guidance system is emotional. Feel good and you are in the Vortex. Feel bad and you are not. Many people have little to no awareness of their feelings or like to think they feel good when they don’t. Law of Attraction is essentially a path to greater self awareness. It all starts with awareness of how you feel. If you’re not already tuned into this, start by checking in with yourself a few times a day. Ask: how am I feeling right now? That is the most powerful question to ask if you want improved results in your life and work.

5. When you feel bad, do something about it. Most of us believe it is OK, even “spiritual,” to tolerate a little frustration or tension or humiliation or overwhelm (etc.). This is not true, according to the Law of Attraction. Very low levels of chronically stressful feelings are the biggest cause of disappointing manifestations. “So stop it!” (as Abraham says). When you feel anything less than good, go back to steps 1, 2, and 3 to get your thoughts on an authentically positive track.

6. Use gentle affirmations and self talk. Do your affirmations, goals, and self talk sound like military commands? “By March 2012 I will quadruple my monthly income.” “I now exercise 2 hours a day and eat only healthy foods.” “I meet my soul mate and marry her/him by December 2012.” Yes, I know, goal-setting courses tell us we must be specific. And that can work – especially if you’re already pretty close to what your goal is. But big goals don’t always manifest on our timetable. If your affirmations and self talk feel stressful, choose language that’s more gentle. “I want to feel my financial well-being” is a beautiful (and effective) gentle manifestation. So is “I am ready to choose more healthy foods and daily exercise.” Or “I am attractive to my soul mate and allow the universe to find the best way to connect us.” Abraham calls this “going general.” It works!

7. If you feel stuck, get help. The most successful business owners not only get help with the business (accountants, virtual assistants), they also get help at home (housecleaning services, concierge services). AND if they’re really smart and successful, they get accountability help – people who support them in defining and reaching their goals (the coaching profession was created for this!). Even if you think you don’t have money for any of these “extras,” denying yourself help costs you far more than investing money in effective support.