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This week’s episode of “I HAVE TODAY” was focused on Courage. 

How to Find Courage to Change Your Life

My guest was Ken D. Foster. Ken brings over 35 years experience in personal transformation and business development. He is a serial entrepreneur, visionary, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and syndicated radio, host of the “Voices of Courage” Show, on 116 stations in over a hundred countries.

Ken has worked with, interviewed, consulted and advised celebrity clients, billionaires and bestselling authors, including Tony Robbins, Bill Bartmann, Steven MR Covey, Nick Lowery, Marci Shimoff, John Howard, Bobbi DePorter, Chris Jacob, John Assaraf, Lisa Nichols, Robert Allen, Sandra Dee Robinson, Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfield, Ken Honda, and many more. 

His new book, ‘The Courage to Change Everything” is changing how personal professional development is delivered. It is a powerful and life transforming read. 

Ken’s story is similar to mine, and I’m sure, like a lot of other people’s stories. 

Having the insight to know you’re not happy and you want to make a change is one thing.  Having the courage to take the necessary leap of faith and steps to get there is another.  Ken’s shares some of those powerful steps in this book, which has taken him 6 years to write!

After a year of seeing a therapist, Ken’s therapist told him he couldn’t help him anymore and that he needed to listen to the voices in his head telling him to feel the pain to make the change.  You’ve got to follow that voice. That was the voice of wisdom. And that was the voice that took him on the path of transforming his life everywhere. 

Some of the keys to having the courage to change everything are:

1. You must make a commitment every single day to drip in your consciousness positive words, affirmations, the wealth principles that have been time tested for eons, and other principles that really work that can take our lives to the next level.
2. Every day you have to have specific questions to open up the mind and point you in the right direction. 
3. Courage is a frequency. It’s a thought. A lot of us have it. We’re born with it. People have undeveloped courage. Some people more courageous than others.

So think about this…ask this one question every day, “If I was courageous, what would I do today?”

Simple question, right? But so powerful!  Write it down and do it. What are you waiting for? Go for your dreams! Ken and I agree on this…it takes courage to change, and it takes courage to go after what you want.  However, is there anything more rewarding in this life? 

Believe in seeing the unseeable.  Get clear with your dream, get clear with your vision and have definite of purpose. Realize the actions that you have to take. Choose to be courageous.

Ken and I talked about so many other things as well…like love, relationships, careers, money, health, and so much more.  You need to tune in to the show and find out how to find the courage to change your life. Check it out!

With Love, 

Diane

Find out more about Ken visit: www.voicesofcourage.us

GET YOUR FREE MONEY MANTRA MEDITATION SO YOU CAN  start reprogramming your limiting beliefs to become a money magnet and under five minutes a day: http://dianeforster.com/moneymantra

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How would you like to overcome your fear and have faith?

This is a special episode in the 6-part series called, “Change Your Language, Change Your Life.”

This week’s word is “fear.”

The reason this is so important for you to know is that you’re getting what you’re speaking about, whether you want it or not. Therefore, when you have awareness of this fact, then you can bring consciousness to the unconscious habits that you speak about without even knowing it!

Once you know this, now you have the power to do something about it!

The acronym for FEAR is “false evidence appearing real’ which means you are projecting worry into your future. What would it take for you to step over the line from fear to faith, and trust that everything was going to work out FOR you!

You can choose to replace your “fear” with “faith!” What are you living in fear about? Where are you staying stuck because it’s the devil you know versus the devil you don’t know? And, how are you expressing yourself? What you’re thinking about creates the way you’re feeling, which then creates the way you communicate, which ultimately becomes what you manifest.

Remember…You’re getting what you’re speaking about, whether you want it or not!

If you’re staying in an unhappy marriage or relationship, think about why you’re doing it…the money, the kids, what will people think, I don’t want to be alone, I am living in fear of what might happen if I make a change, etc. Or a job, or you live in fear of getting sick and dying, or that something is going to happen to someone you love.

Those are all disempowering words.

A new, empowering question to start asking yourself is, “If I didn’t have fear and I had faith instead because I know that I’ll be okay, what changes would I make in my life?” This question will help you break the negative, fear-based pattern you’re stuck in, and it will allow your subconscious mind to start giving you the answers! It does so through thoughts, words and ideas in your mind! Those aren’t random…that’s called “guidance.”

The best way I know to replace “fear” with “faith” is gratitude. For instance, I had a situation arise in my life recently. My daughter was over at a friend’s house and she accidentally ate pistachio nuts in the salad. She’s highly allergic to tree nuts…especially pistachios! She called me as she briskly walked home to get some benadryl to tell me what was going on. Her roommate was home, even though she was not expected to be there.

After a few minutes, the attack started and she began to panic. Then, I started to panic. I went into “Freaking Out Mom” mode for about 1 minute as I called to find the nearest hospital, until I realized what I was doing. I immediately grounded myself and became present. I realized my fear was beginning to take over, so I switched into “faith” mode.

I kept saying to myself, “Even though I’m 100 miles away, I am grateful that this happened within walking distance of her apartment, that her roommate was home and able to drive her to the hospital, she lives 5 minutes away from one of the best hospitals in the country, I am grateful I can hop in my car and be there in less than 2 hours, etc.” What a shift!!!

As it turned out, she was fine. After a few hours in the ER, she was feeling better. Therefore, there was NO NEED TO FEAR! All was handled beautifully! Imagine if I stayed in that “fearful” energy??? Who would that help or serve? NO ONE!!! By staying calm and having FAITH that all would be fine, it was!!! That is our PERSONAL POWER!!!

If you start paying attention to where you’re feeling and speaking about fear in your life and you turn it around so that you’re focusing more on faith, doing more and more each day, this is going to have a profound, positive trajectory on your life! Subtle shifts like this make all the difference in the world! So, try it..put the word “fear” out of your mind and out of your vocabulary, and replace it with faith.

Anytime you start to hear yourself saying something that’s a fearful thought, catch it in that moment and say…”wait a minute, is this what I want? Or is this just a limiting belief? Is this one of those lies that I tell myself that I need to be afraid of? Or can I choose a more empowering thought? I can go the opposite way towards what I really want instead of what I don’t want!”

That is your power because it’s your choice.

That’s how you live intentionally every single day. It’s in the moment by moment by moment decisions that you make. Magic begins to happen with this 6 part series and process.

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/G5nc9g3F9kg

Get a FREE chapter of Diane’s book here: www.DianeForster.com/freechapter

How to Overcome Fear and Have Faith // Ep 59: I Have TodayRead More

Have you or anyone you know dealt with someone who committed suicide, and are you surviving through that and recovering? This show featured two amazing ladies, a mother-daughter team. Carrie Conley and Laurel Wilson have an incredible story that’s going to empower you.

In this show, we talked about surviving suicide of a loved one. Carrie and Laurel have cowritten a book about their journey of not losing just one family member, but two family members to suicide.   

Carrie is an author, speaker, and teaches people how to have a crystal clear vision for their life and their business. She has been doing this work for over 25 years, between a career in network marketing first before moving into this work seven years ago.  Laurel, Carrie’s daughter, has been working in the wedding industry for the last three years since graduating college from Oklahoma State.  

Unfortunately, over the past five years, these two women have been dealing with a lot. Losing Carrie’s husband and son, and Laurel’s father and brother, to suicide…within 3 years of each other.  

Imagine suffering through the loss of one loved one, let alone two!

Ross Conley had been struggling with trying to find work.  He showed no outside appearances about how he was feeling about it.  At the age of 53, it can be very challenging for a man to have to start over.  The family had no idea.

Cole Conley was in his early 20’s, and he, too, was having a hard time trying to find what he wanted to do with his career.  Both of these men didn’t seem like the type to commit suicide, and yet they both did.

This is an invisible disease.  Suicidal thoughts don’t show up on a test.

For men, so much of their identity is attached to what they do for a living and how much money they make.  They equate their self-worth to their net worth.

Moving Forward 

So, instead of crawling up in a ball and wallowing in their losses, Carrie and Laurel decided they wanted to do something about it by writing their book, “Keep Looking Up.” 

In this book, they share their story, and are very open and vulnerable about what this journey has looked like for them. It’s very eye opening. They share what it’s like at home, how people treat them now, how the change of stability is affecting them, and so many other insights.

Listen to the episode to learn more about embracing vulnerability, pushing through  pain, and maintaining the strength to always “Keep Looking Up.”

Sometimes, our greatest lessons are the most painful lessons, and I believe that our pain helps us to define our purpose.  Carrie and Laurel have sure had their share of pain, and they have bravely decided to use it to serve and help others. Amazing.

We’re dedicating this episode to Ross and Cole Conley. May your afterlife be filled with love, happiness, peace and joy.

You can find out more about Carey and Laurel including their new book & book tour at: www.CareyConley.com

Find out more about Diane’s new program: The Happpiness Formula at: www.DianeForster.com/TheHappinessFormula

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

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Do you worry a lot about a lot of things? Is it taking over? Is it stopping you from achieving and progressing in your life and living a life to your highest, greatest, fullest potential?

Replace your “worry” with “wonder”

Worry is a word you need to erase and remove from your vocabulary and your life! And, it’s the first word in a 6 Part Series I created called, “Change Your Language, Change Your Life.”

The reason why I started focusing on language as it relates to the Law of Attraction is that I discovered that there was a key missing ingredient in manifestation.

To manifest, you need to do visualization and see what you want in your mind, to get to the “feeling” place as if you already have the desired outcome you want, and to act as if you already have it.  However, what I discovered is that if I wasn’t “speaking” that way, the desired outcome wouldn’t happen, or it would take a lot longer to occur. And, the realization came to me one day in an extraordinary way.

Several years ago,

when I was living in Chicago, I boarded the express commuter train to go downtown to work.  A girlfriend who I had not seen in a long time boarded the train.  We sat together, and I noticed within a minute or two, that she said the word “worry” 5 times.  I decided that I was going to play a game with myself and count how many times she said that word on the 40 minute express ride.  Are you ready for this?…  She said the word “worry” 45 TIMES on the 40 minute ride!  I couldn’t believe it.  I realized that this sweet woman is worrying practically every minute of the day!  It broke my heart!

Later that same day,

I decided to eat lunch at my desk while I worked, and I was listening to a Zig Ziglar recording while I worked and ate my lunch.  He began to share a story that got my attention.  He said, “Did you know that there are no reported cases of any American Indians who stutter?  Do you know why? 

In their language, they don’t have a word for “stutter” so it simply doesn’t exist.” Ding, Ding, Ding…the lightbulb went off in my head!  I thought about the experience I had that morning with my girlfriend and the word “worry” combined with the story I just heard about the word “stutter” and I thought, “WHAT IF…I decide to remove words from my vocabulary that I no longer want in my life?” 

Then, the magic began!

I started removing words from my vocabulary that weren’t serving me.   I replaced them with empowering, positive words instead. In this series is, I will share with you the Top 6 Negative Words you need to remove from your vocabulary and the Replacement Words that will empower you instead.   When you do this, manifestations and positive shifts begin happening to you in a very magical way!

How to replace your “worry” with “wonder” is where you begin.  Worry is a wasted emotion.  It’s projected fear into the future.  Most things that people worry about never happen. 

“when you stay away from those negative words that really aren’t serving you, that is your power.”

You need to take it a step back and focus on WHAT YOU WANT, not what you don’t want. When you put your energy towards something that you don’t want with worry, the universe is going to make sure that you get it because we get what we think about whether we want it or not. This is about Law of Attraction, and you get whatever your focus on! 

If you worry about…

getting sick: pivot it to the “wonder” of wellness.

about money: start wondering what being wealthy looks like, feels like, and who you would be if you were wealthy.

about never finding your soulmate: focus your attention on wondering what a divine, loving, amazing, passionate, trustworthy relationship feels like!

Just because some condition, experience, memory, or event occurred in the past DOES NOT mean it will be your reality in your future! 

A client of mine was worried that her spouse is going to get dementia.  There was a family history of it, and she wanted to take him in for testing.  She knew it would be a battle to get him to go.  She was so full of worry that her future would be one filled with taking care of him and watching him decline.  I begged her, “please don’t go looking for a problem, because you will find one! 

If your focus and attention is intent on looking for something to be “wrong” you will certainly find something!”  We get what we think about, whether we want it or not.  It is Law!  Thoughts in our minds are the most powerful force in all the universe! 

I said, “what if you put pivoted and removed that “worry” out of your life to what you want instead, and started asking yourself, “I wonder what it will be like if his mind is healthy and well, that his brain cells regenerate every day and create happy, healthy, vibrant cells and he gets stronger and smarter all the days of his life!?” Now, that’s much more empowering!   

Worry causes stress, and 95% of diseases are caused by stress.  Get rid of WORRY!  You don’t need it!  The brain is a powerful and capable of doing miraculous things!  It will do whatever we tell it to!  If you want to learn more, look in to the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Deepak Chopra, and Bob Proctor.  You’ll be blown away.

I teach a process in my book, “I HAVE TODAY…Find Your Passion, Purpose and Smile…Finally” called the EED Process which will also help you to stop “worry.”  You can change your state in only a few seconds!  It’s very powerful!

For more stories and examples, please watch or listen to this episode so that you can start to make the change now and master this powerful technique!  Replace your worry with wonder, and watch the magic begin to happen for you, too!

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“Treat yourself like someone you love.” Raj Jana (27:43 – 27:45)

Raj Jana is an impact-driven entrepreneur and the host of the Stay Grounded podcast. He’s also a keynote speaker and media host who’s passionate about using business to make the world a better place. 

After his mentor died of a heart attack just three months before retiring, Raj felt compelled to do something meaningful and challenge the conventional ways of how to own your success.

“Watching my mentor pass away three months before his retirement reinvigorated my sense of purpose. I didn’t care how I was going to succeed as an entrepreneur. I just knew I was going to do it.” – Raj Jana (10:37 – 11:02)

Raj founded JavaPresse, a lifestyle brand committed to transforming ordinary coffee rituals into extraordinary daily experiences. Since launching in 2015, Raj has helped over a quarter of a million people to use coffee for their daily fulfillment. He’s grown the business into a seven-figure company in less than a year—all while working a full-time corporate job. 

Raj’s work has been endorsed by Daymond John of Shark Tank, and he’s been featured in Forbes, BuzzFeed, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, and other renowned publications. At 27 years of age, Raj is the youngest recipient of the 2019 Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award for his influence on local communities.

Raj’s company is an official partner of the Make-a-Wish Foundation and has donated over fifty thousand dollars to grant wishes to children with life-threatening diseases.

After college, Raj worked as a petroleum engineer at a large oil company in Louisiana. He was making good money, and by society’s standards, he was quite successful. 

But he didn’t feel fulfilled. He felt like there was something more. He began listening to podcasts and buying courses looking for a spark of inspiration to try something different along the way. This led to him launching JavaPresse.

Around the same time, his mentor and close friend passed away. This was someone who had given his life to the company and had been putting off happiness until his retirement. 

This tragic event taught Raj that he didn’t want to sacrifice his health and happiness for the next forty years so he could be happy “someday.”

Own Your Success.

Raj started waking up at 5 AM to work on JavaPresse. He invested in personal development, transformed his mindset, and sharpened his marketing skills. Every day when he got back from his corporate job, he would work on his business. Within eight months, JavaPresse had grown exponentially and hit its first six-figure month. 

Life is precious, and you don’t need permission to live yours.

Raj learned critical lessons that can help anyone looking to take control of their own lives. Life is precious, and we don’t have to live it on other people’s terms. You can live the life you choose, and Raj’s podcast Stay Grounded aims to inspire people to do just that. 

You don’t need to know all the answers. All you need is the courage to take the first baby step. That will give you the confidence to take the second step. Your actions will soon be so massive that you’ll be inspiring others to start their own journeys.

“When you own your success and let yourself shine, you give others permission to do the same. That’s what raises the consciousness and the vibration of this experience we have as human beings.” – Diane Forster (2:56 – 3:09)

In order to be useful to others, you need to take care of yourself first. It can be something as small as treating yourself to a cup of coffee or taking a quick meditation break. Remember, you’re responsible for your own success, and you don’t need anyone else’s permission to live the life that will bring you fulfillment. 

Each week, we provide you with a mantra meditation, a fun, transformational way to apply the concepts in each episode. Tell yourself the story of what you want, without all of the limitations, and watch your life begin to change! Listen to this week’s mantra meditation to grow in self-love. Letting go of the expectations of others, and growing in the confidence and love of who you are and all that you are capable of, is the only way to truly move forward in success and fulfillment. Each day, we are surrounded by people who are doing the best that they can. Listen in to this week’s mantra meditation, embrace self-compassion, and extend compassion to your relationships. 

How to get involved

• To find out more about Diane and download her FREE Money Manifestation Meditation visit: www.DianeForster.com
• You can contact Diane for coaching information at info@dianeforster.com.
• To learn more about the EED Process discussed on today’s episode, get Diane’s book, I Have Today.  
• Find out more about Raj and his podcast visit: https://www.rajjana.com/
• Connect with Raj on Instagram.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

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“The ultimate goal is to do what you love and make money doing it.” Kat Sullivan (7:27 – 7:30)

You can turn your passion into a business with social media!

Kat Sullivan is the CEO and founder of Marketing Solved as well as the creator of Tassi, an automated social media software service designed for busy small business owners. 

Kat is the marketing expert responsible for the success of many top entrepreneurs today. She’s shared the stage with the likes of Jack Canfield, Kevin Harrington, Leeza Gibbons, Russel Brunson, and other thought leaders and influencers. She’s been featured in prominent publications like Inc, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company as an emerging leader in the online marketing space.

“The secret to success is to start engaging with your audience on social media from the get-go.” – Kat Sullivan (8:36 – 8:40)

Like most success stories, Kat didn’t start out as an in-demand marketing expert. She was on track to a successful career in corporate finance. But that came to a halt when she and her husband lost their jobs after the economic collapse of 2008. On top of that, she found out she was pregnant the day she lost her job. 

Kat refused to let circumstances control her life. She decided she had to do something that allowed her to stay home while she prepared to become a new mom. She started blogging about her pregnancy. That changed her life. 

Thousands of people started reading what she had to say, and her blog took off. She started getting attention from companies that wanted to reach her audience. She collaborated with big names like Walmart, Disney, and Mattel, taking her business and reputation to a whole new level.

The Secret to Kat’s Success

People often want to know how Kat achieved so much within a short amount of time. It turns out that social media was the secret to her success. She got started on social media early. 

In 2010, not every business had a Facebook page. But Kat recognized the power of social media early on. She set up a Facebook page for her blog and engaged with her audience on a regular basis. 

The best part was that she was just being herself and authentically sharing her pregnancy experience. That’s the power of social media: It lets you earn money just for being yourself. 

“What comes easily and effortlessly to you? How could you be making money with it? Social media can help you do that.” – Diane Forster (11:04 – 11:13)

What’s your special gift? What’s the thing that comes naturally to you that you could leverage to add value to others? It’s often hard for us to believe there might be value in the things we’re good at. 

You might be surprised at how many people might want what you have to offer. But there’s  no better place than social media to make money just for being you.

Each week, we provide you with a mantra meditation, a fun, transformational way to apply the concepts in each episode. Tell yourself the story of what you want, without all of the limitations, and watch your life begin to change! Listen to this week’s mantra meditation to grow in self-love. 

Letting go of the expectations of others, and growing in the confidence and love of who you are and all that you are capable of, is the only way to truly move forward in success and fulfillment. Each day, we are surrounded by people who are doing the best that they can. Listen in to this week’s mantra meditation, embrace self-compassion, and extend compassion to your relationships. 

How to get involved

• For more information about working with Diane and to gain access to valuable resources visit dianeforster.com. 
• You can contact Diane for coaching information at info@dianeforster.com.
• To learn more about the EED Process discussed on today’s episode, get Diane’s book, I Have Today.  
• Find out more about the Happiness Formula.
• Find out more about Kat: https://www.marketingsolved.com/

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

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“Pain is inevitable, but suffering is a choice.”  Margena Carter (22:57- 23:01)

Margena Carter is a mental health expert and an entertainment psychotherapist. She’s a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, and Professional Life Coach specializing in personal growth, relationship, and career counseling. 

Margena has had over a decade of experience as a mental clinician working in a wide range of areas including couples therapy, infidelity, LGBT issues, divorce, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and others. As a trauma specialist, Margena helps people from all walks of life overcome trauma so they can live a fulfilling life.

She’s worked with the True Crime TV show. Providing expert analyses of the minds of criminals and victims. Margena helps audiences understand crime from a psychological perspective.

“My purpose is to help people understand mental illness, eliminate the stigma around it, and educate people on healthy ways of coping with life’s stressors.” – Margena Carter (6:51 – 7:02)

Margena developed her interest in mental health after seeing family members exhibit specific characteristics due to schizophrenia. As she grew older, she made it her purpose to help people understand mental illness.

By removing the stigma surrounding mental health, Margena can get more people to reach out for help before it’s too late. Better mental health can reduce crime, lower suicide rates, and possibly mitigate the mass shootings seen around the country.

The biggest challenge is helping those who don’t recognize the need for mental health. People have to actively seek ways to get better if any therapist can be effective in helping them.

The following are some signs that it might be time to seek help: 

• Changes in eating habits
• Sudden change in sex drive 
• Oversleeping 
• Mood swings
• Pain

“You’re not alone. Whatever pain you’re feeling, someone else has felt that same pain before. There is help available to you.” 

– Diane Forster (24:08 – 24:17)

Pain is inevitable, but suffering is a choice. We can’t dodge pain, but we can choose how we live in it. Remaining attached to your pain is like choosing to suffer. But it doesn’t have to be that way, because there’s always hope. 

You don’t have to do it alone.

Learn how to find your higher power so you rise above the pain and suffering. You can reach out to friends and family for help, and there’s no shame in reaching out for help from a mental health professional.

Each week, we provide you with a mantra meditation, a fun, transformational way to apply the concepts in each episode. Tell yourself the story of what you want, without all of the limitations, and watch your life begin to change! Listen to this week’s mantra meditation to grow in self-love. Letting go of the expectations of others, and growing in the confidence and love of who you are and all that you are capable of, is the only way to truly move forward in success and fulfillment. Each day, we are surrounded by people who are doing the best that they can. Listen in to this week’s mantra meditation, embrace self-compassion, and extend compassion to your relationships. 

How to get involved

• For more information about working with Diane and to gain access to valuable resources visit dianeforster.com. 
• You can contact Diane for coaching information at info@dianeforster.com.
• To learn more about the EED Process discussed on today’s episode, get Diane’s book, I Have Today. 
• Check out Carter Care Therapeutic Services, and Margena’s website.

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

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“All of those things that I thought were wrong with me are actually a part of my design. They’re part of who I am.”

Krisha Young (12:35-12:42)

Krisha Young is a success coach and sabotage slayer who focuses on human design and helps others tap into their inner mastery so they can be their most successful selves. Krisha learned about human design in the process of trying to stop her self-sabotaging behaviors. She discovered that human design is a blueprint for who we are, including all the quirks, brilliance, and purpose. 

Everything about who we are is in our human design chart. It lets us identify our strengths and the areas where we sabotage ourselves. When we develop this understanding, we see how all the things we thought were wrong with us are actually a part of our design and who we are.

“Your strength and ability to take the calculated risk of going deep into your psyche allows your community to dive in, too.” – Krisha Young (9:34-9:53)

The Difference Between Human Design and Personality Assessments

Human design is based on our birth data. There are no subjective questions to answer, and it doesn’t come from a subjective point of view. 

Personality tests are based on subjective questions. If we’re growth-oriented, how we answer those questions today is going to be different from how we would have answered them three years ago. Personality assessments can pigeon-hole us into a category that doesn’t account for the fluidity of growth and the expansion of change that happens when we work deeply on ourselves.

How to Stop Self Sabotage!

If you are experiencing frustration, anger, bitterness, or turmoil, that’s a sign that you’re not on the right path. You may be trying to please others or live from your mind instead of your gut. Ask yourself, “Is this acceptable to me anymore?” It comes down to taking personal responsibility. Change starts with the decision that you no longer want to self-sabotage anymore. 

“Going deep into forgiveness and taking ownership of your life is the key to making massive transformation in your life.” -Diane Forster (22:38-22:58)

Overcoming self-sabotage comes down to awareness. When we realize we’re doing it, we know where it’s coming from and why we’re doing it, and how to stop it, the sooner we can eliminate it. Understanding your purpose can be a powerful part of the process. What do you really want? What do you need to do to move forward and get out of your own way? You can achieve the life you want when you eliminate self-sabotage and help others do the same for themselves. 

Krisha has a free Key to Clarity Guide which helps you to get this kind of clarity and know how your human design can 10x your results. You can find it on her website at www.KrishaYoung.com.

Each week, we provide you with a mantra meditation, a fun, transformational way to apply the concepts in each episode. Tell yourself the story of what you want, without all of the limitations, and watch your life begin to change!

Listen to this week’s mantra meditation to grow in self-love. Letting go of the expectations of others, and growing in the confidence and love of who you are and all that you are capable of, is the only way to truly move forward in success and fulfillment. Each day, we are surrounded by people who are doing the best that they can. Listen in to this week’s mantra meditation, embrace self-compassion, and extend compassion to your relationships. 

How to get involved

• For more information about working with Diane and to gain access to valuable resources visit dianeforster.com. 
• You can contact Diane for coaching information at info@dianeforster.com.
• To learn more about the EED Process discussed on today’s episode, get Diane’s book, I Have Today.  

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

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“What could you do if you drastically cut the time it takes you to read a book, comprehend the information, and retain it?”

Diane Forster (2:35 – 2:50)

Howard Berg, the master of speed reading!

Howard Berg can transform anyone into a learning genius. He has been recognized as the world’s fastest reader, and he can turn information overload into information assets. 

Howard was listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records for being able to read 25,000 words in one minute as well as for his ability to write 100 words per minute. Howard found he had a passion for psychology, and he completed a 4-year Psychology program in just one year!

He’s appeared in over 110 radio programs and has been featured in leading publications like Forbes and Men’s Health. His Time Warner book Super Reading Secrets is in its 28th reprint, and his book Speed Reading has grossed over $65 million. 

“The time you spend learning is usually not financially compensated. If you can cut that time in half and retain new information, you’ll make better decisions and be more profitable.” 

– Howard Berg (11:32 – 11:43)

Howard is an expert in brain-based learning strategies that includes reading, writing, math, and memory programs. He’s worked with major corporations and military units like the Green Berets and Royal Thai Army.

Growing up in a tough neighborhood, the library was one of the few places where he felt safe. That’s where he spent much of his time reading as a child, which led him to discover his gift.

Howard has dedicated his life to teaching people the essential skill of reading. Not only does he teach people to read fast, but he also teaches them how to comprehend and retain information.

How to read faster and improve memory!

Learn to take in information visually. Think of the text the same way you think of a movie. Another technique consists of moving the finger along the line you’re reading while your eyes follow your hand. See if you can read as fast as possible without losing comprehension. Practice and periodically test your reading speed without the help of your finger.

5 Things to Focus on When Reading Non-Fiction

1. Vocabulary – 85 percent of any new topic is learning its unique vocabulary.
2. Names – Who are the major names and what they do?
3. Numbers – How are dates, statistics, and formulas used and why are they significant? 
4. Headers and subheaders – What are the 5 main takeaways from each of the headers and subheaders?
5. Questions and answers – Read the Q & A section thoroughly, since they cover the most critical concepts.

“When you recognize you can help people and make a difference in their lives, you have a responsibility to do it.” 

– Howard Berg (34:42 35:09)

The benefits of speed reading.

Speed reading isn’t just about reading a lot of words at once. It’s about learning the implied and inferential lessons embedded in the text. It’s about visualizing and understanding the bigger picture and apply that knowledge effectively. Speed reading can be an invaluable skill for business and life. Learn more about Howard’s learning programs to drastically cut your learning time, so you progress in your career, become more profitable, and get to spend more time with your family.

Each week, we provide you with a mantra meditation, a fun, transformational way to apply the concepts in each episode. Tell yourself the story of what you want, without all of the limitations, and watch your life begin to change! Listen to this week’s mantra meditation to grow in self-love. Letting go of the expectations of others, and growing in the confidence and love of who you are and all that you are capable of, is the only way to truly move forward in success and fulfillment. Each day, we are surrounded by people who are doing the best that they can. Listen in to this week’s mantra meditation, embrace self-compassion, and extend compassion to your relationships. 

How to get involved

• For more information about working with Diane and to gain access to valuable resources visit dianeforster.com. 
• You can contact Diane for coaching information at info@dianeforster.com.
• To learn more about the EED Process discussed on today’s episode, get Diane’s book, I Have Today.  
• Check out Howard’s website for programs to help you read, write, memorize, and more. Exclusive 10% off code for IHT community: Forster10

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

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“The circumstances in your life don’t change first. You’ve got to change first and decide that your happiness comes above all else.”

Diane Forster (12:16-12:36)

There are a lot of unhappy people in the world. Statistics show that approximately 90% of people aren’t happy in life. They aren’t getting the joy and satisfaction they could be out of their work, relationships, and other areas in their lives. 

I went through my own period of unhappiness. I was unhappy in my marriage. I had a good career, but I couldn’t help feeling unfulfilled. I wasn’t honoring myself and I didn’t love myself. That state of unhappiness eventually led me to a suicide attempt that I now look back on as a moment of awakening. It was the start of a new path of healing myself through personal development, self-help, and a spiritual awakening.

“When you choose happiness first, create awareness about it, and move in that direction, then the circumstances change.” 

– Diane Forster  (11:47-11:56)

The Biggest Myth You Need to Dismiss 

There’s a myth that keeps unhappy people from making the transformation they need to reclaim the joy in life. This myth states that in order for you to be happy, your circumstances need to change. But it’s not your circumstances that have to change. You have to change first. You need to first see, feel, speak, and visualize your happiness in order for your circumstances to change. Change is an inside job. It has to come from within you first. Each and every day, you have opportunities to choose happiness in every moment. 

Three Keys for Getting Back to Happiness

It’s one thing to choose happiness, but how exactly do you get there? There are three fundamental steps to creating happiness in your life. 

1. Get specific about what you want in life.

What does happiness look like to you? How will you know when you’ve reached happiness? Can you imagine how it will feel? Many people have been unhappy for so long that they can’t even imagine it. It’s up to you to get crystal clear on your definition of happiness.

2. Give yourself permission to be happy. 

The only person stopping you from being happy is you. Are you not giving yourself permission to be happy? You may think you’re not allowed to want the things you want. You might even be confused about what you want without realizing it. When you give yourself permission to be happy, you allow the things that create happiness to come into your life. 

“Your past is behind you, and your future is unknown. The moment you decide to make a change and take inspired action, the universe goes out of its way to meet you and exceed your expectations.” 

– Diane Forster  (18:07-18:20)

3. Remove things from your life. 

Many of us have been convinced to think that we need to bring more things into our lives in order to be happy. This could be a new car or partner, more money, or a bigger home. But sometimes you need to remove some of those things to achieve happiness. Eliminating the things that are chipping away at your happiness creates space. That space allows you to create a new way of being, thinking, and feeling. Learn to remove whatever’s getting in the way of you and the life you want. 

With a growing number of people reporting that their unhappy, and with suicide rates on the rise, we need keep ourselves from falling into the unhappiness trap. By focusing on these three keys to creating a new life, you can begin building the work and home life that fulfill you so that you can contribute more to yourself and to the people you love. 

How to get involved

• To learn more about The Happiness Formula visit www.DianeForster.com/TheHappinessFormula
• For more information about working with Diane and to gain access to valuable resources visit dianeforster.com. 
• You can contact Diane for coaching information at info@dianeforster.com.
• To learn more about the EED Process discussed on today’s episode, get Diane’s book, I Have Today.  

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

“You have to remove certain things from your life in order to create the space to be happy.” – Diane Forster  (14:54-15:02)

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