Thoughts are powerful! And they become our actions! The very thoughts that are circulating through your psyche can help to manifest the life of your dreams, or deter you from pursuing your dreams because of fear. But most people don’t realize the inherent power of their thoughts. We go about our lives infused in one mindset or another, without the clear realization that whatever it is we think about or focus on consistently, we move towards. We are the product of our thoughts! Think, and you shall become, is a huge part of the manifestation of our destiny. As author Norman Vincent Peele emphasize in his book, The Power of Positive Thinking “Change your thoughts and change your world.” Not everyone believes in the fervent power of their thoughts. They brush it off while dwelling on the past or fearing the future, not quite understanding that the very things that they are thinking about, they are inching closer towards. And whether they believe it or not, it is happening. It’s kind of like the Law of Attraction, it’s happening the way it operates, whether one acknowledges it or not – it is affecting their life! And since this is the case, we must be intentional about channeling our thoughts to serve us. It does take practice and work, but it has been proven that it is totally possible, and the ultimate determinant of us achieving our goals and enjoying a high quality of life.

How to Channel Your Thinking

We are all creatures of habit! We have very set ways of doing things and have conditioned ourselves to think, feel and behave a certain way through years (and sometimes decades) of practice. It is this type of habitual thought patterns that can set the stage for an empowering and fulfilling life, or help to play a hand in our resultant downfall over time.

If you’re serious about achieving your goals and accomplishing anything worth noting in life, then you have to leverage the power of your thoughts by channeling your thinking. And this may require you to do some mindset shifting and institute a new way of doing things as far as your thoughts, to bring about the change you seek. If the same ole’ same ole’ is not cutting it and is actually hindering you from progressing, then it’s time for that change to take place. As Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” We cannot expect to think, feel and behave the same way but garner different results. We have to do what’s necessary to create that change that is required for us to get to that next level.

As long as you can channel your thinking into the right direction, you can quite literally manifest your dreams. So what does it mean to channel your thoughts? Channeling your thoughts mean that you practice being present so you can always be aware of your thoughts and redirect it to a place where it can serve you – if it was not bringing forth thoughts that serve you.

Here Are Five (5) Ways You Can Channel Your Thoughts So They Serve You

1. Set Meaningful (SMART) Goals

When we set goals that mean a lot to us and are so very profound, it allows us to keep them front and center of our mind and makes it easier to refocus our attention when our thoughts stray. We have something that means a lot to us and will not allow us to be distracted for long. When we set goals that truly mean something to us beyond things like money, fame and prestige, we are better able to leverage the power of our thoughts to achieve those meaningful goals. The less superficial, the better the goals. If you set superficial goals you will very easily lose sight of them.

2. Create & Follow a Detailed Plan to Get to Your Goals

We can help to guide our thoughts in the right direction when we follow detailed plans. Whatever it is that you want in life, as long as you do the proper amount of planning for it, you can achieve it over time. It just won’t happen overnight. But it’s the right plan that will take you from Point A to Point B. Without a very detailed plan, and disciplined execution of that plan, it’s highly unlikely you will ever get to that goal or get to that goal in the time you determine you would. Again, if your goal is not very meaningful to you, and has substance, you will be more easily distracted. If they mean a lot to you, your thoughts will be more focused on them, and easily channeled when strayed.

3. Put Past & Present Hurt/Setback In Their Proper perspective

Deal with what you have to deal with, because having things throw us off our center is a part of the journey here on earth. But do not dwell there! Stay there long enough to mourn, grieve, and experience that pain, then deduct the lesson(s) from that experience so you can use it to advance you forward. The power to achieve anything lies in your focus. The more you can focus your thoughts on something, the more likely you’ll be able to achieve it. If you focus your mind on the wrong things, then you’ll have a harder time achieving anything in life.

4. Constantly Seek Ways to Add Value to Your Life

We can harness our thoughts to achieve wild success when we’re constantly seeking ways to add value. Life shouldn’t always be about a direct return on investment from your time spent on things. You have to look at the long-term implications of doing things the right way – today, even if it takes a considerable amount of time for that to materialize into real results. If you are constantly seeking out ways to add value to your life, the chances of your thoughts dwelling on things that do not serve you, will be zero/nil.

5. Ensure Your Mind, Body & Spirit are Always Amply Fed

We are most functional when we are balanced! Have you ever noticed after you go for a walk, run, or complete an exercise routine how entirely sharp you feel? Or when you travel away on vacation and get back how much more focused you are? When your mind, body, and spirit is catered to, focus becomes more natural, and having those meaningful goals will ensure you stay on course with your detailed plan and see them through to fruition more timely. You will find that it demands less thought channeling when you live a balanced life.

The right thoughts directed in the right direction can be powerful. But the wrong thoughts directed in the wrong direction can be fatal. Empower yourself by utilizing these 5 ways to tap and channel your thoughts so that they can serve you.

With love, gratitude, and empowered attitude,