The Muse Process

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments    xi
Preface    1
1. Finding Your Inner Success Muse—Your Mental App for Success    7
Overview: What Is the ­Five-Step Muse Process?    8
What Are the Conscious Mind and the Unconscious Mind?    10
Case Study—Jennifer and Her Dream Job    15
Practice—Relaxed Breathing Activity    17
Practice—Envision Your Ideal ­Work-Life Situation    19
Practice—Lock In Your Life Vision    22
Our Mind as an Upgradable App    26
2. Relaxed Alpha State = Meditative State    31
What Is a Natural Meditative State?    32
Practice—Body Scan Meditation Exercise    33
Practice—Defining Your Space Exercise: Who Am I?    35
Case Study—Maria Defining Her Space    40
Revisiting Your Life Vision    45
Practice—Safe Place Guided Meditation Exercise    46
The Body and the Unconscious    48
Practice—Body Tune-In Exercise    49
3. Following Your Intuition    53
What Leads to an Intuitive State?    54
Learning to Follow Your Gut More Often    55
Dealing with Resistance    58
What Does Work Bring?    60
What Does Life Bring?    61
Unwrap Your Gifts    63
What to Do If Things Feel Vague    64
4. Getting Results by Taking Action    67
Practice—The Solution Generator Exercise    68
Acknowledge Emotions as You Shift Gears    70
Practice—Action Planner Exercise    75
Practice—Your Kind Friend    76
Practice—Daily Diary of Guided Actions 30-Day Exercise    78
5. Focus and Unlock Your Power    82
Practice—Focus Words Exercise    83
Unlocking Your Power    87
Practice—Focus Points Exercise    88
Practice—Positive Thoughts Lead to Positive Imagery Exercise    90
Going from Invisible to Visible    92
Practice—Becoming Visible    99