Doreen Virtue - Id Change My Life If I Had More Time

ID CHANGE MY LIFE
IF I HAD MORE TIME

By DOREEN VIRTUE, Ph.D.

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THE CHOCOHOLICS DREAM DIET

CONSTANT CRAVING: What Your Food Cravings Mean and How to Overcome Them

ID CHANGE MY LIFE IF I HAD MORE TIME: A Practical Guide to Making Dreams Come True

IF THIS IS LOVE, WHY AM I LONELY? (by Dr. Helene Parker and Doreen Virtue, Ph.D.)

IN THE MOOD

LOSING YOUR POUNDS OF PAIN: Breaking the Link Between Abuse, Stress, and Overeating

MY KIDS DONT LIVE WITH ME ANYMORE: Coping with the Custody Crisis

YO-YO RELATIONSHIPS: How to Beat the I-Need-a-Man Habit and Find Stability

THE YO-YO SYNDROME DIET: How to Heal and Stabilize Your Appetite and Weight

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LOSING YOUR POUNDS OF PAIN: Breaking the Link Between Abuse, Stress, and Overeating

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ID CHANGE MY LIFE
IF I HAD MORE TIME

A Practical Guide
to Making Dreams Come True

Doreen Virtue, Ph.D.

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Copyright 1996 by Doreen Virtue

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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional well-being and good health. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Virtue, Doreen, 1958
Id change my life if I had more time : a practical guide to making dreams come true / by Doreen Virtue.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 1-56170-321-4 (pbk.)
1. SuccessPsychological aspects. 2. Goal (Psychology) 3. Time management. I. Title.
BF637.S8V553 1996
640.43dc20 96-12799
CIP

ISBN 13: 978-1-56170-321-0
ISBN 10: 1-56170-321-4

10 09 08 07 10 9 8 7
1st printing, August 1996
7th printing, June 2007

Printed in the United States of America

To Joan L. Hannan,
my wonderful mother
and truly gifted spiritual healer

and

William C. Hannan,
my fabulous father
and truly gifted author

Thanks, Mom and Dad,
for all your love and gifts!

To realize the unimportance of time is the gate of wisdom.

BERTRAND RUSSELL (18721970),

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE-WINNING
AUTHOR AND MATHEMATICIAN

CONTENTS

Introduction: Breaking the Time-Crunch Cycle

PART ONE: Do Less, Have More

CHAPTER ONE:
Free Time...at No Cost

CHAPTER TWO:
The Goals of Your Soul

CHAPTER THREE:
Identifying Your Divine Purpose

CHAPTER FOUR:
Unleashing Your Dreams

PART TWO: Overcoming Fears and Other Blocks to Success

CHAPTER FIVE:
How Fear Creates Procrastination

CHAPTER SIX:
Stories of Conquering Time and Fear

PART THREE: A Schedule with Breathing Room

CHAPTER SEVEN:
There Really Are Enough Hours in the Day

CHAPTER EIGHT:
The Top Ten Time Wasters

CHAPTER NINE:
Setting Your Time Limits

PART FOUR: More Time for You!

CHAPTER TEN:
You Do Have Time to Exercise

CHAPTER ELEVEN:
Making Time for Love.

CHAPTER TWELVE:
More Time for Your Career and Finances

PART FIVE: Spiritual Support

CHAPTER THIRTEEN:
Intuition and Your Inner Guide

CHAPTER FOURTEEN:
See Your Future, Now!

CHAPTER FIFTEEN:
Where All Problems Are Solved, and All Questions Are Answered

CONCLUSION:
Sweet Dreams

APPENDIX

Self-Help Resources

The spirit sports with timecan crowd eternity into an hour, or stretch an hour to eternity.

RALPH WALDO EMERSON (18031882),

AMERICAN AUTHOR/PHILOSOPHER

Following the publication of my books, Constant Craving, and Losing Your Pounds of Pain, many readers said that they were inspired by my ugly-duckling-to-swan transformation story. At one time, I was a fat, uneducated, and extremely unhappy housewife with two small children. I had no income, an unhealthy marriage, and little self-confidence. My only asset was my deep desire to change my life.

A wanted to be a psychologist with a fit body and a harmonious personal life. I also wanted to write self-help books in a house by the beach, but these goals seemed impossible! After all, when would I have time? Besides, the expense of college tuition meant that Id need a job. Family responsibilities already crammed my schedule; when was I supposed to find time to work, attend college, study, and write? And a beach house? What an expensive dream for someone who could barely make the rent each month! I wanted it all, but not at the expense of my family priorities, or my own peace of mind.

As youll read, I fulfilled those and other dreams by using the principles outlined in this book. Today, I have a great life filled with love, family, health, purposeful work, relaxation time, and material comforts.

Like many people, I had to reconcile my personal ambitions with my family concerns. I faced worries such as, Is it selfish to take time away from my family to fulfill my desires?, If I follow my heart, can I pay my bills?, and How can I tell my friends that I need to spend my free time working on my goals, instead of talking on the telephone?

As a lifelong student of religion, philosophy, and metaphysics, I also had spiritual concerns: What if my will differs from Gods will? Is it spiritually correct for me to create goals, or should I wait for signs of divine direction? Am I spiritually shallow to want material comforts?

My goals were never to be filthy rich. I wanted financial security, a nice home, and a safe car. I realized that my material needs were secondary to my need to fulfill my spiritual function by being loving and kind. Still, I wanted some reassurance that if I lived a spiritual life, I wouldnt lose sight of down-to-earth concerns such as paying the electricity or phone bill. Couldnt I be a grounded spiritual seeker?