Friday the 13th is the most widespread superstition in America! AND – hold onto your unlucky hats – there appear to be three such happenings on our 2009 calendar: February 13, March 13, and November 13. For those of you who suffer from Paraskevidekatriaphobics, morbid fear of Friday the 13th, mark your calendars and take heed.
According to Dr. Donald Dossey, a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of phobias, there may be as many as 21 million people in the United States who suffer from Paraskevidekatriaphobics!

The origins of this superstition are unclear. Nevertheless, whether you think Friday the 13th to be unlucky or not, I thought it useful to share 13 Ways to Improve Your Luck – a special BeliefNet Gallery by Janice Taylor (Oh, wow, that’s me! Crazy coincidence!!). After all, you can never have too much luck (or be too thin, or too rich either for that matter).
An excerpt from <a href="“13 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LUCK”
Luck is thought to happen by chance; it’s not thought to be something you can plan for or obtain by intention. Some say luck is decided by our fates, or believe that some fortunate souls are mysteriously born under a lucky star.
At quick glance, it might look like there is truth to that. After all, some people’s lives overflow with abundance, vitality, successful careers, and loving relationships.

However, luck is not just a random event. Webster’s Dictionary defines luck as “a force that brings good fortune or adversity; a force that operates for or against an individual.” So, if luck is a force, you should be able to tap into it … at any time!
After a great deal of research and experimentation, I am here to tell you that there are ways in which you can tap into positive force and improve your luck. Indeed, luck is the product of our own mental focus and attitudes. Imagine now that by changing your focus, you can intentionally increase the amount of luck you experience in all areas of life. …. to improve your luck, read on!
Happy Friday!
Spread the word … NOT the icing!
Janice
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Janice Taylor is a Life & Wellness Coach, specializing in weight loss, reinvention, transformation & happiness, author, seminar leader and 50-pound-BIG-Time-LOSER! Write Janice for an Introductory Coaching Session.
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