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I was reading an article on how Olympic athletes learn to achieve success in moving towards their goals.  I was delighted to read that they do just what I was  asking you to do in our online coaching workshop.  Successful people approach their goals in a very specific manner.

Olympic athletes set small daily goals, achievable steps they take, no matter what towards the bigger goal of being a top athlete.  In our coaching I asked all of you to “lower the bar” making the steps so small, that you can only find success. By making the steps so small you almost effortlessly glide towards the bigger goals you set.  First you set the goal, then you break it down into the smallest possible pieces, that will  take you towards your goals.

Remember making the goal so small that you can’t help but succeed, will end up motivating you to setting and keeping the next small step.  When you learn to keep your commitments to yourself, by achieving these small steps you will find your motivation to take the next step grows.

To recap: When fear, or procrastination seems to stop you. Take another look at you goals.  And ask yourself these questions:

1. Are the steps  small enough so that you will take the step, even when you are tired, or not in the mood?

2.  Is the larger goal you’ve set really important to you ? What will you feel like after achieving the goal?

3.  What else is important about achieving the goal, what is underneath the desire?

Typically the reason we get stuck with goals is that they take us out of our comfort zone.  But, if you sit down and create tiny, baby steps towards the goal, and make a decision to take the steps, before you know it you are tapping into your full potential, moving in the direction with comfort, energy, joy and creativity.

Making it a habit to do something towards your goals every day, keeps you on course.  It becomes a habit. I gave one example in yesterdays post.  Here is another example of setting the bar so low you can only succeed.  I’ve asked many of you to read the book I recommended on how to get others to listen when you speak.  If you set a goal of just 2 pages a day, by the end of the week you will have 14 pages read.  By the end of the month 60 pages will be read.   And in two months you will be more than half way through the book.  All because you kept to you commitment to yourself to read 2 pages a day.  And in addition you’ve established the habit, finding the power of moving towards you goals, one tiny step at a time.

To get more information on the online coaching group.  Go to action ends procrastination.

Hope to have you join us in this journey of self discovery.

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Have fun doing this exercise, as you beginning to train your mind to create positive future images.   These images can then be used in later exercises for setting off a “touch anchor” or for another technique call  the “map across.”

So here is your mind-expanding exercise, read all the directions first:

Answer the following Questions:
1. What would a perfect day be like for you?
2. What would you be feeling, seeing or hearing in this perfect day?
3. Put in everything from the smallest stuff to what is happening and whom you are with.

Here is a very important part of how to write this.

1. Write what you are feeling, seeing or hearing as if you are experiencing it right now.

Or
2. You can write it down as if you were looking back, at the end of the day and reporting on what happened.  What you saw, felt, heard.

Present moment example: I am walking in the forest, seeing the sun streaming through the leaves of the trees.  The  smell of the pine needles as they crunch under my feet, is so soothing. And there just a few feet away, there is  a  bird with the most beautiful red color, I can hardly believe I’m lucky enough to be in this place at this time, and my best friend walking next to me.  . . .     (present tense).

Or I spent the most wonderful day, it was so perfect for me because I started out not even knowing that I would see the most beautiful sights, and find joy in a simple walk . . . .   (As if the event has already happened)

As you describe the perfect day step into it, be there, feel the feeling, see what there is to be seen.  Notice what happens in your body as you act “as if” you are in the event.

Please take action and write it down first. In this way you make sure it is set in the present as if you are experiencing it.  Or as if you are “in it” once again as you remember the day from the end of the day.

But, even just “thinking” about and being in the most beautiful day creates a change in your state.  You’ll find that when you actually take the action of doing this exercise your unconscious will hear it as if it is happening and your “state of mind” can shift as if you actually just had a positive day.    Many people notice an immediate shift in their energy level after dong this exercise.  Notice which way has more power for you writing or thinking about it in the present tense or  writing or thinking about it as if it already happened.

To get more information on the online coaching group.  Go to action ends procrastination.

Hope to have you join us in this journey of self discovery.

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We had an amazing group of people at the Coaching call for “Freeing Yourself From the Shackles of Fear, Anxiety, & Feeling Stuck”.

The action plan for next week is to find a memory for calm, security or confidence. We’ll  be using this memory in a technique that will trigger the calm feeling whenever desired.

For my readers I decided to give you a quick overview of what we are doing, so you can follow along with with this action step.  To get coaching on this and many other calming techniques  I hope you will sign up for our next TeleWorkshop, March 11th, 2010. There is still time to get in on this group.

Creating a feeling of security, confidence, and calm

A. First step for this is to have a vision or memory of the feelings you want.

There are two ways to do this: Find a memory from the past or to create a new memory or  “visualization” of a future event.

1.Find a memory from the past.
a.  Remember a time when you had the feelings of confidence, calm or comfort.
b. To do this just close your eyes and drift back to a time in your life, even a brief memory when you felt confidence, calm or comfort.

2. Create a “new memory”.
a. To create a “new memory” we need to create a vision of what a confident, calm or comfortable day
b. The vision we create uses not just a picture, but also sound, and feelings.
c. To do that you use your imagination.

I’ll use an example from my online coaching group to demonstrate.

Example: The group member who is directing and producing a movie, could “see herself at an award ceremony”.   The famous actress she has in her film, walking to the stage to accept the award.  People congratulating her on her amazing movie, on a job well done.  She would step into that “future self” and feel the feelings as if she were there.

Group members working on relationship issues would create a different image.  One might see herself in the future, with her son hugging her in total joy, as he graduates from college.   She would step into that image and feel all the success as a parent, having brought up such a wonderful loving son.

Another person would in an airplane, off on an adventure, pleased that he now feels calm and relaxed. As he steps into himself he can feel the amazement that this is now so easy to do. Perhaps it would be a future image after having traveled successfully, many, many times.

Do step one.  Start by having some fun with this exercise.  We are using this to expand your mind to the positive side of your creativity. These images can then be used in later exercises for setting off a “touch anchor” or for another technique call  the “map across.”

To get more information on the online coaching group.  Go to action ends procrastination.

Hope to have you join us in this journey of self discovery.

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Audrey Sussman PhD, LCSW, NBCCH from the

Anxiety Control Center Presents

A TeleWorkshop for people who want to
Free Themselves From The Shackles Of
Panic, Anxiety Attacks And Feeling Stuck.

Come Along With Me
On This Journey Of Self Discovery

Hello from Audrey,

Many of you have asked for a way to have more contact with me in an “easier on the pocket” way.

You can now “see” me more often. Join with me each week where I will share skills and techniques that until now were only available on a one-to-one basis.

You will have the opportunity to interact, ask questions and get coaching in a supportive online group setting.  Of course, we can still do one-on-one sessions, when needed.  This TeleWorkshop will give you the peace of mind, knowing you can get answers about issues as they come up.

For over 25 years it has been my purpose to bring information, skills and techniques that help others to free themselves from the shackles of fear, anxiety, panic, terror, procrastination, IBS and Migraines.

The unique thing about this TeleWorkshop is that it is something you can do in the privacy of your own home. All you need is a phone, and the desire to release yourself from old programs that are hampering you.

I’d like to thank my students, clients and friends for motivating me to get this TeleWorkshop started.  You can now continue to expand the power of your mind, in an affordable way, no matter where in the world you live.

Answers to Questions about this TeleWorkshop on moving past fear, anxiety, worry and panic:

What is a TeleWorkshop? Where is it held?

This is a way of sharing and learning that is done from the comfort of your own home, using a phone or a computer. Once you sign up you get a link and a phone number to call.

The more you participate the more you will get out of this, so there are worksheets and actions guides for each TeleClass.

Who will benefit?

People who want to learn how to free themselves from the shackles of fear, panic and terror.

Benefit of learning this way?
As you know, if you have done private therapy with me, this is a fraction of what it costs for a one-on-one session.

What is the Cost?
The cost is just $127.  That is for all 4 TeleWorkshops, including handouts, worksheets and tele-coaching during the calls.

Benefit of Taking Action NOW:

Bonus 1: The first 8 people who sign up for this TeleWorkshop, will get a free 25-minute consultation with Audrey Sussman. That consultation alone already pays for this course.  You can use the consultation for yourself or gift it to someone you care about.

Bonus 2: Worksheet on Setting no-fail goals.

Bonus 3: Exercise for Insomnia Relief

Bonus 4: Self-hypnosis exercises for relieving tension

Bonus 5: Video 60-second Breathing for Calm and healing

Become a part of this supportive group, as we use Cognitive, Behavioral and Emotional Release approach, to change old patterns of panic, fear, anxiety and feeling stuck.

Bonus 6: Kickoff before the start of the TeleWorkshop.  There will be a FREE Question and Answer TeleSeminar on Tuesday February 23 at 9:15 – 9:45 pm.  You can invite your friends to join us on this free call.  Just send your name and email to askdraudrey@gmail.com and I’ll send back the link for this Free Event.

Class Size?

The class is open to only 18 participants. And the great thing about getting on board as the one of the first participants in this TeleWorkshop, is that the cost is the lowest it ever will be.

Everyone joining in on this adventure will be helping to shape the content for future students. I want you to know that tapping into the power of your own mind will be a mind-expanding experience.

Two ways to sign up:

1. By phone just call 1-856-751-9446. Leave you name, phone number, email and best time to call you back. You’ll need a credit card to use this method.

2. Online to use pay pal.
http://www.actionendsprocrastination.com/workshop

NOTE: Pay Pal is a new way for me of taking payment. Please let me know if there is any problem with signing in or if you don’t get an immediate confirmation.

Remember to come to the Free Kickoff before the start of the TeleWorkshop: Tuesday February 23 at 9:15pm. Send for the link to this workshop at:  askdraudrey@gmail.com

Ready to learn skills to free your self from anxiety, panic and fear.  Sign up now !   By phone or online.  Be one of the first 8 people and get the bonus coaching session.

Looking forward to meeting with you,

Audrey Sussman

Audrey Sussman Phd, LCSW, NBCCH, CSL
For Anxiety Control Center LLC
NY 917-399-2102     NJ 856-751-9446
http://www.anxietycontrolcenter.com

http://www.actionendsprocrastination.com

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Feeling Stuck? Secrets to Moving Through Fear, Anxiety and Procrastination

Hello, and welcome. I’m Dr. Audrey Sussman and I would like to invite you to  a Free Question And Answer, TeleSeminar l will be giving on February 23, 2010 at 9:10pm. Go to this email address and send your name and email and you will be sent the link for the Fr.ee teleseminar.

If you’re like most people, you’ve struggled with stress caused by procrastination.  If you ever feel stuck, or if fear or anxiety ever causes you stress then this TeleSeminar will be the start to opening up to new ways to stop these problems.

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, February 23rd at 9:10 pm Eastern
Cost:  F.R.EE
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast — it’s your choice)
Get Invited by:  Sending you name and email to Audrey
Just click on the link and you will be taken directly to Audrey’s email, you can ask a question your would like answered.  A link to the Q & A teleworkshop will be sent to you.

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