All posts by Dr. Jay LaGuardia

Dr. Jay LaGuardia has spent over 20 years teaching, coaching, and training patients and chiropractors alike the keys to a better life. Having built several successful business, and improved the health and quality of life of thousands of patients, Dr. Jay LaGuardia now focuses on helping people from all walks of life to achieve all their hopes and dreams.
Dr. Jay LaGuardia Blog, Uncategorized

Live in the NOW

Leave a comment

Thank God it’s Monday,

The perfection of NOW has never been more evident. We live in a world that spends an inordinate amount of time focusing on the past and fretting about the future.

Both are an exercise of futility.

When we give our energy to things that we cannot change and events yet to be experienced, we are living a consciousness of fear. You can’t create your best life when fear is the most dominate thought.

Forget about your past, it no longer exists accept in your memory and don’t worry about tomorrow and what is yet to come. It is in the NOW where we shape our destiny. This is the power of conscious living.

It starts by making gratitude your most dominate emotion.

Gratitude will shift your focus which will unlock the power of creation. When you feel the familiar pangs of fear ask yourself, “Am I focused on what is currently good in my life”?

When you change your thoughts you change your mind, and your destiny.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Uncategorized

Who Are You Really?

Leave a comment

Thank God it’s Monday,

One of the 8 habits of success is authenticity. Being authentic is living true to your highest self. That means you are doing what makes YOU happy and not trying to live up to others expectations.

Many people have our best interests in mind, but they often think they know what is best for us. Therefore, we give up our authentic self to make those around us happy. We also give away our authenticity to advertising and pop culture. We try to live up to their image or ideals. If we fail to meet those images, somehow we consider ourselves a failure. This is a total lie!

The only reason to ever do anything is to declare and announce to the world who you are. To express your uniqueness and to do so proudly and loudly.

Do what you want to do. Do what makes YOU happy and ignore the expectations others project onto you unless they conform to your highest self. You get one shot at this game called life. Play it by your rules and play it to experience all the joy and happiness you deserve.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Uncategorized

It’s never about the “Do” It’s Always about the “BE”

Leave a comment

Thank God it’s Monday,

Try getting through your day without talking with someone who doesn’t mention how busy they are. I bet if you are paying attention you will hear yourself saying the same exact words.

It seems that everyone is moving at break neck speed trying to fit 28 hours of activities in a 24 hour day. You might be able to keep that pace up for awhile, but eventually there will be a price to pay. The impact can affect you mentally, physically and spiritually.

When we are caught up in the “doingness” of life it is easy to get disconnected to why we are here. Life is a sacred journey. We are here to “BE” something. We get to choose what that BE is, but if we are on the hamster wheel of “doingness” then we will never find the time to discover our “BE”.

If your life feels like it is out of control and you are on the hamster wheel, it is time to take stock in yourself and your life. It is time to eliminate and shed the activities and behaviors that don’t support the growth of your “BE”.

Start by asking, “what am I working towards becoming? Does it make me happy? Does it fill me with joy? Do I feel stress free, excited and enthused?” If you respond affirmatively, then you are on the right path of becoming your highest-self.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Dr. Jay LaGuardia Blog

To Know Is To Teach

Image Leave a comment

Thank God it’s Monday,

You have probably heard that “The fastest way to learn something is to teach it.” This is one of life’s great paradoxes. I know you are thinking, “how can I teach something I don’t know everything about?”

The fact is you can never know all there is know about anything. Don’t wait until you “know all about it” or have it “mastered”. It is your knowledge and experience that is needed.

The world needs what you have to offer. Go out and teach and help others. The more you teach the more you learn. By doing so, you will learn more about your topic and yourself.

We can provide great value. There is no greater reward than to give our time and talents. It will benefit the lives of others. So don’t wait, the world needs to know what you know.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Dr. Jay LaGuardia Blog

Where do your negative thoughts come from?

Leave a comment

Thank God It’s Monday,

Have you ever considered where your negative thoughts originate from? They come form the subconscious mind, which is programmed from your past experiences.

Your past feelings are not your true feelings because they are based on the previous or old you. Who you are now is very different then who you were then. To make decisions based on old emotions will mislead you. Do you see why you can’t use your past experiences to determine your future results?

Understand that we should use our past as a point of reference. We should learn from our previous experiences, however your feelings are the emotions you held at that time. To use those past emotions to determine whether you should move forward in the present will mislead you.

When you are faced with future decisions forget your past data and forget those past emotions. They do not serve in the now. That person does not exist. Look at who you are now because your past does not determine your future.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Uncategorized

Hope is NOT a Strategy

Leave a comment

Thank God it’s Monday,

I am blessed to be able to advise and mentor many great business owners and clients each week. I take great pride and responsibility in being able to provide insight and guidance to many challenging issues.

When I interview a perspective client I listen intently to the words they use to describe their dreams and ambitions. Their words provide me important clues to where their mindset is and their level of certainty.

It never ceases to amaze me how many people start with hope as their primary strategy for success. They hope to accomplish X, Y, Z and wonder why they are so frustrated that they have had little success with the goal setting process. It’s apparent they lack certainty and confidence in their ability to achieve their goals.

Let me be perfectly clear….”Hope is not a strategy for success!” It’s certainly not a bad thing to be hopeful and positive when starting on a new adventure; in fact those positive emotions can help you overcome the obstacles and challenges you face along the way.

Simply expressing hope as your strategy will never replace a strong conviction and belief that nothing can stop you. When you believe without a doubt that you will be successful the universe will conspire to provide opportunity and means to insure your success.

From now on when you set new goals create an effective strategy and use hope as the fuel for your success, not as the plan itself. The important take away here is to listen to the words you use. Your words will provide clues to your success.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Dr. Jay LaGuardia Blog

What do you focus on?

Image Leave a comment

Thank God it’s Monday,

When you woke this morning, what was the first thing you thought of? What was on the top of your to-do list? When we are clear of our life’s purpose our first thought should ALWAYS be, what do I need to do today to move me closer to my #1 goal.

What is most important in our lives is what we decide to put our focus and attention to. Your decisions will ultimately determine your destiny.

If your day begins with random thoughts and actions, then start by getting a clear mission and purpose. Your mission is your WHY! Why are you here and what do you want to be known for? Your purpose is your legacy. How will your purpose impact the lives of others?

We have a relatively short period of time to be able to impact the world. There is no time to waste. We need to have a plan every day. That plan is your strategy to fulfill your mission and purpose. Those who have the most clarity and a well thought out and documented plan get the most done.

So get started now! Why wait? There has never been a better time to take action. Get clear, get a plan and get going!

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Dr. Jay LaGuardia Blog

The Secret to Your Best Life

Image Leave a comment

Thank God it’s Monday,

I want to thank all of you who take the time to read my Monday Morning Motivational blogs. I am humbled and grateful that you find value in these lessons. I started writing this blog 3 years ago to fulfill my mission; “To inspire millions to live happier, healthier and more prosperous lives.”

I began writing these blogs soon after I adopted a gratitude mindset. That’s when everything in my life changed such as my relationships, experiences, abundance and opportunities.

It is easy to be grateful for the good things in your life, but we need to learn to be grateful for life’s challenges. We also need to be grateful for the things yet to come, because that requires faith.

Living in the presence of gratitude changes everything.

If there is one gift I can wish for each of you this Christmas, it is the gift of a consciousness of gratitude. It will never let you down or disappoint. It gives back everyday.

Give yourself the gift of a gratitude journal. Write in it daily. Start by giving thanks for the good things, for your challenges, for someone and for something yet to come. Unlock the power of gratitude in your life this coming year and experience your best year ever.

Merry Christmas.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Dr. Jay LaGuardia Blog

What we can learn from Tom Brady

Image Leave a comment

Thank God it’s Monday,

I was recently watching an interview with Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady. The interviewer asked him how he was able to overcome an interception that nearly cost his team a game, to eventually lead his team to a victory.

He said, “I never focus on the last play, it is over and I can’t do anything about it. My focus is on the things I can control like the next play. I can get down on myself and effect my team or I can let it go and focus on how I can help my team get a win.” This is a simple, but powerful lesson.

How often do we remain fixated on the bad things that happen in life? We lament on the negative experiences for what seems like forever. Is it possible to adopt the same mindset of a 4-time Super Bowl champion? Why not!

The next time you experience one of life’s inevitable set backs, determine how long you will give yourself before you decide to move forward. An hour, a day, a week? You get to decide. The quicker you let go of the disappointment the quicker you can move your life forward. It is ok to feel the pain; it is not ok to let it define you.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Dr. Jay LaGuardia Blog

Mentors

Leave a comment

Thank God it’s Monday,

You have probably heard success requires hard work and discipline. Who would argue with that? I would argue that most of us already work hard. Studies show that most people are only capable of increasing their productivity by an additional 8% before they reach max effort. Lets face it, there is only 1440 minutes in a day. We can’t magically create more time.

There is a universal secret known amongst the most successful people. This secret provides the fuel to exponentially increase the rate of success. It’s not a guarantee because it still requires action, but the chance of failure is greatly diminished. What is it you ask?

Mentorship…coaching, whatever you choose to call it.

I recall as a young fledging entrepreneur an older gentleman telling me ” To increase your chance of success, seek out someone who is already successful and learn all you can from them.” There were never truer words spoken. I have had many mentors in my life for a variety of endeavors.

What I have learned is mentors exist all around us, in every walk of life.

Mentors are the most valuable resource on your path to success. They are able to provide knowledge and perspective from their own failures and success. This helps us avoid similar pitfalls. This often can save us huge amounts of time, money and pain.

Why would we ever try to reinvent the wheel when someone else has already perfected it? Everyday I see people who struggle needlessly because of pride, ego and short sightedness.

It will always cost you more to correct a mistake than to avoid them all together. If you are experiencing frustration on your path or don’t know where to start, seek out a mentor. Find someone who will share his or her knowledge. Sometimes you may have to pay for mentoring, but if the goal is important enough the investment will be worth it.

The return on investment (ROI) for coaching/mentoring, books, seminars etc. has been shown to be 20:.1 What market or investment provides that rate of return? Now that you know the secret, what will you do….

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,