One Thought Away From Transformation

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Hello and welcome to Lead to Excel podcast , where every story sparks inspiration and every conversation brings you closer to your best self . I'm Maureen Chiana and I'm here to explore the extraordinary fusion of leadership , emotional intelligence and the groundbreaking insights of neuroscience and the groundbreaking insights of neuroscience . Together , we'll uncover secrets to unlocking your potential , enhancing your decision-making and elevating your performance to new heights . Whether you're leading a team , building a dream or simply on a quest for personal growth , you're in the right place , so let's dive in and transform the way we think , lead and live . Welcome aboard . Hello and welcome back to another episode on Lead to Excel podcast . It's Maureen Chiana here , and I can't tell you how excited I am to be back behind this mic . It's been a little while and I've been busy working on something incredibly special that I cannot wait to share with you . First , let me thank you for your patience and for sticking with me . Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you've been here since the beginning , know that this space is all about growth , transformation and unlocking our God-given potential . But before we dive into what I've been doing , let me just say this you are here for a reason . I don't believe in coincidences , so if you're listening today , I hope that you live with a sense of purpose , hope and tools to rewire your life , one thought at a time . Let's dive into what I've been up to and the exciting journey ahead . So where have I been ? And the exciting journey ahead ? So where have I been ? Well , over the last few months , I've been pouring my heart , mind and soul into a new project , a book that is already transforming lives , and it's called Rewire your Brain with Neuroscience and Scripture . Every day and for those that are listening to the audio version , I'm actually holding up the book , and you can find this book in Amazon or any other bookstore , on Kindle as well , and Kobo and all other digital places that you read your books . But the key thing about this book and I'm going to go into a bit more detail later is that it's a daily guide , so every day you have content , and the book is actually split into 12 different sections . So it's called Rewire your Brain with Neuroscience and Scripture Every Day . And before I get into the book , I want to go beyond just introducing the book to you . I want to leave you with a message that will ignite transformation in your life , starting right now . So I've titled this podcast , one Thought Away from Transformation , to this podcast , one Thought Away From Transformation .

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And I'll start with a question what's one thought that has been replaying in your mind lately ? Whether you realize it or not , the quality of your thoughts act as the foundation for the life that you build . Proverbs 23 , 7 reminds us , and it says as a man thinks in his heart , so is he . Science affirms this , with the principle that our brain structure adapts to what we think about most often . A process that we now know is neuroplasticity , and this process is what actually gives us the understanding that we can actually change the thought patterns we have . We can change our life by changing our thoughts .

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One thought can inspire you to take bold action or it can keep you stuck in fear and hesitation . Consider this If your thoughts were the steering wheel of your life , where are they taking you ? Are they guiding you towards purpose , towards growth , or are they holding you back in a circle of self-doubt and limitations and fear and worry ? Being risk averse , for example , I once coached a lady who was hesitant to step into leadership . Her inner dialogue was I'm not cut out for this . That single belief shaped how she approached opportunities , holding her back over years . It impacted on the decisions that she made , still holding her back . But once she challenged that thought and replaced it with I'm equipped and empowered to lead with confidence , her actions began to align with her new mindset . Over time , that one transformed thought shifted her entire trajectory and she's now thriving as an exceptional leader in her organization .

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The key message is this what you choose to think about most often is what you eventually become . And I'll repeat that again what you choose to think about most often is what you eventually become . So take charge of your inner dialogue today , because even one small shift in your thinking can spark a ripple effect of transformation in every area of your life . The way you think shapes your emotions , your decisions , your results and , ultimately , your destiny . Think thoughts of fear and your brain wires itself to see more fear . Think thoughts of faith , and your brain begins to seek opportunities and solutions . So here's the big takeaway you have the power to choose your thoughts . So choose wisely . So choose wisely .

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So this one thought concept is really what enabled me , or inspired me , to write the book , because when you understand the importance of being aware of your thoughts , being aware of what you say and the impact it has on the decisions that you make , the impact it has on how you even communicate , how you perceive yourself and how people perceive you . Once you understand that and take the actions to now rewire the thought processes , the limiting beliefs , the limiting thoughts that you have , it completely changes your life . And this book I call it . It's actually a daily guide . So this daily guide is what will enable you each day to stay focused on where you want to go and what you want to achieve , so that you can keep rewiring what needs to be rewired and actually maintain that new wiring you have to enable you achieve the end result that you want to achieve . So rewire your brain with neuroscience and scripture is your tool , your weapon , your ammunition , your resource to enable you stay focused and achieve the results you want .

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The element of scripture is quite unique and the importance of it is that , as a Christian , it gives you the anchor , the foundation , because that is our foundation . So it gives us the anchor to enable you actually take the actions that you want to take . For example , you can keep having affirmations , keep saying positive statements , but if it's not based on any solid foundation , they become words that you're just saying and they don't have any impact . But as a Christian , when you bring it back to scripture and know the foundation of Christianity the fact that we are made in God's image , bringing it back to the concept of identity , of who God has made you and how God has made us in his image , I always say there's a topic , there's a day that actually has the question who am I and whose am I ? Who am I and whose am I ? And if you're able to just hook on to those through challenges , to push through life's problems , issues and live the life that God has ordained for you to live .

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So the book is designed as a 366-day guide . It's not just a book you read and forget . It's a tool for transformation and it goes from day one to day 366 . So you keep reusing it every year and you can start it at any time . So you can start it in February , you can start it in the middle of the month , you can start from day one . Or you can decide I want to go into this section on relationships or I want to go into this section about how to let go of the past , because a lot of times what holds people stuck is being stuck in the past , and there's a section that will help you through that . There are topics on how to overcome imposter syndrome , how to overcome procrastination . There's literally everything that you need to live a fulfilled , high-level , powered , successful life is in this book , so one of my favorite parts is that it's not about perfection , it's about progress . So I share stories , challenges , victories and lessons to remind you that transformation is possible for anyone willing to take the journey .

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The core principles in the book are faith , meeting science combines scripture with insights from neuroscience , showing you how to rewire your thoughts , build resilience and live purposefully . You've also got practical tips every single day . So , after going through the information , the educational part and inspirational part , you then have practical steps from letting go of the past , like I just said , to achieving your biggest goals . There's a section on goal setting . This book gives you bite sized actions that will enable you achieve big results . You also have reflective questions at the end of every day so that you can really stop and reflect , because that process of reflection helps create new wiring in your brain and , as you start going through the daily guide , it then helps keep rewiring , because it's repetition that rewires the brain . The third thing is that it's a journey , not a destination . So this guide structure will help you grow in areas like confidence , relationships , leaderships , purpose , self-discovery , one step at a time .

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Why this book matters now is that we live in such a fast-paced , uncertain world , don't we ? It's easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck , like you're running on empty or chasing things that don't truly fulfill you . This guide is my way of saying stop breathe . Is my way of saying stop , breathe and refocus . The world will try to tell you who you are , but God already has given you an identity . The problem is so many people have forgotten how to access it .

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Rewire your Brain with neuroscience and scripture is about helping you take back that power , step by step , day by day . It will help you rediscover who you are . It will help you rediscover who God is . One of the key messages I hope resonates with you is this You're not your past . You're not your past , you're not your mistakes . You are what you choose to believe and build today . So grab your copy of the book from Amazon , and you can also get a copy from Mindsight Store or any bookstore where you shop . You can also get the digital copy from Kindle or Kobo or Apple Play . Wherever you listen to your digital books . You can also get a copy . So get your copy and start transforming your life today .

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So I'm going to give you a few practical tips to enable you rewire your brain so that you can achieve that transformation , and remembering that you're just one thought away from transformation . So I'll leave you with three simple but powerful steps to start today . First , pause and reflect . Take a moment to identify your most frequent thoughts . Is it uplifting or limiting ? Write it down . Awareness is the first step to change , because if you don't know what you need to change , then what are you actually changing ?

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Replace the lie with truth . If your thought is negative , challenge it with God's truth . For instance , if you think I'll never succeed , replace it with I can do all things through Christ , who strengthens me . Philippians 4.13 . Can you see how I said , the scripture gives you an anchor because it takes it away from you telling yourself , or feeling that you're telling yourself a lie I can do all things . When your brain is then telling you no , you can't . But you take it away from you , from your ability . And when God says you can do all things . He created you , he is the one that made you , he knows what he has put in you , so you have no choice but to believe him . So , with that , that becomes your anchor . So , taking it away from the limiting thought , you move it into what does scripture say , and that's why this book is so powerful .

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The third step I'll leave you with is repeat and reinforce . Repetition is key to rewiring your brain . Speak your new thought daily , especially during moments of doubt . That's when you need to go back to something that you're going to hold on , to a scripture , a quote , a statement , but anchoring it with what God says you can do . Your brain strengthens pathways through repetition , so consistency is everything . So I'm inviting you to take this journey with me .

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Whether you've been following my work or you're new to this space , this book is for anyone ready to grow , thrive and step into the life that God has planned for you . If you've ever felt stuck , if you're ready for a change , or if you simply want a daily dose of inspiration rooted in faith and science , this is your starting point . This book has launched and , like I said , it's available in bookstores . Anywhere where you buy your books Amazon Mindsight Store grab your copy and before we go , I want to say thank you again for being here , your support , prayers and encouragement mean everything to me .

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