Recession Proof Your Mind!

I was talking to a friend on Friday evening, who was saying that he has stopped listening to BBC Radio 5 Live (the 24 hour news and sport station) because he is "totally fed up of hearing about the recession." He also told me how much he wishes he could hear some good news each day as he travels to work.That got me thinking! :)

It seems to me that I live a very privileged life because I get to talk to people everyday about things that inspire and motivate both them and me. For the past three years now the main focus of my thinking has been Personal Development, Human Excellence and Life Coaching. I'm either studying these subjects or I'm talking with someone about them.

This means of course that I am very well equipped to help those who want to stop feeling depressed or fed up with all the negative news that comes our way each day; that is if we are willing to open up our minds to what the media has to offer, i.e. doom and gloom!

When I'd been Life Coaching for a few months, we went out with some friends to a lovely local country pub and they were talking about all the bad stuff in the news and how they felt helpless to do anything about the problems that were going on back them. In fact they were laying blame with the world leaders, the government, the local council etc.

I will admit to having been drawn into the conversation for a little while, then I realized how pointless this kind of talk is. Whatever is happening in the world it is highly unlikely that we will be able to change anything on a global scale, but that doesn't absolve us of giving to charity; but to talk for hours and get upset even angry about something we have no control over is a waste of breath and energy.

There are lives that we can make a difference in, the lives of our friends, family, neighbors, work colleagues and most especially ourselves! There are too many people who don't seem to smile, never mind laugh. If half the energy we use in complaining, being grumpy and blaming all and sundry, whilst getting angry, upset and even depressed, was used to make our own lives and the lives of those around us a little more sweet. Methinks, the world would be a far better place! :)

So I've prepared 20 TIPS (in Word Document and MP3 format) of how to recession proof your mind and help you to keep positive throughout the coming year. If you would like me to send them to you, please send me an email to "andrew@gistli.co.uk" with the title "Recession Proof My Mind" in the subject box.

The first seven tips are totally FREE and should you decide to continue to receive the remaining tips the cost is £7, which can be paid via paypal, internet banking transfer, by cheque or by credit or debit card, instructions will be given to you as you are nearing the end of receiving the FREE tips.

Wishing you a truly happy New Year!

Andrew Smith (aka The Music Life Coach)
email: andrew@gistli.co.uk
phone: +44 (0)114 251 4951

Andrew, I really like the message of your tips, the mp3 are great!
Jeff Gee http://www.myspace.com/jeff_gee

I have found the Tips to be inspirational, positive, uplifting and encouraging. These tips have been very helpful for me to gain a positive view to be able to achieve my goals. So I encourage anyone to try the Tips or better still try the coaching as I know it works!
David Bottrill

Andrew, the tips I have received were very sound and the surrounding text that accompanies them is very insightful.
Jordan Pier http://www.myspace.com/leavingrichmond

Andrew, I know we’re only on day 5, but your tips have already made a huge difference to me. The biggest change I have made is to actually write down my goals in minute detail, even doing that is so focusing and empowering
Steph Mannion Operations Manager http://www.lifestylebeighton.com

Andrew I can already tell that your emails will be a breath of fresh air and comfort.
Patricia Kaehler http://www.domainbell.com

I really like what you’re doing here. The mp3s are really wonderful. Your delivery is perfect and inspiring. I like what I’m hearing so far Andrew. This is really fantastic!
Tania Moran http://www.myspace.com/taniamoran