● In other words,
make a picture in your mind that represents
what it is you want to do.
Add details such as sounds.
● Perhaps there is
music in the background, or
someone is
telling you how gifted you are or what a great job you are doing.
Now take a moment to experience how good it feels to have all
that.
● For example, let's imagine that you want to have
a successful edible flower gift basket business.
● You might
SEE yourself creating your
masterpiece arrangements while SMELLING the sweet scents as
you work, with the sweet TASTE of rose or apricot petals on
your tongue.
● Customers are waiting in line to purchase your
works of edible art, and you HEAR them talking to each other
about how talented and creative you are.
● Next imagine your mental picture bigger than life
size, maybe filling up a large cinema screen with bright and vivid
colors. You may, of course, modify or vary your image in any way
that suits you best.
● Now, while holding your image in your mind, state your
affirmation
out loud three times. For example, "I choose to transform my image
of success into purposeful reality."
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How
do you create your own
affirmations?
Begin by choosing statements of intention rather than contrary-to-fact
declarations. In other words, notice the difference between the
following statements:
● Say to yourself, "I am in control of how I spend my money."
●
Now say, "I
choose to be in control of how I spend my money."
● Now, say to yourself, "I am worthy and deserving of
abundance."
●
Then say, "I
choose to be worthy and deserving of
abundance."
● Now, say to yourself, "I feel calm and relaxed in the midst of
turmoil."
●
Then say, "I
choose to feel calm and relaxed in the midst
of turmoil."
Often, when we try to convince ourselves that we feel a certain way,
and don’t, a deeper part of ourselves rejects the statement as not true.
By making "choices," you can exercise your own will, decide, and
commit upon a course of action.
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Goals that follow the
S.M.A.R.T. acronym are more tangible. That means
that goals should be:
S
simple and specific
M
measurable and meaningful to you
A
achievable
R
realistic and responsible
T
timed and toward what you want
For example, let’s say you would like to take a trip to Europe for
your birthday in two years.
This goal is simple and specific–a trip to Europe; it is
measurable–you’ll
know when you’ve done it, and it is certainly meaningful to you.
Your income allows you to save up for it which makes it "achievable
and realistic," and you’ve established a date for your trip to
happen–in this case, your birthday.
Finally it is stated in the positive
or "toward what you want."
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A goal is a desired result or outcome. It must be
specific
and identifiable.
● Values, on the other hand, are
qualities that enrich your
life.
The achievement of both goals and values must be dependent on your
own efforts, and not solely dependent on another person.
For example, you want to meet
someone that you can have a meaningful relationship with.
The goal would be the encounter.
The meaningful aspect would be made up of the desired values.
For some people, intimacy and
warmth are cherished.
Others place value on humor and
intelligence. Loyalty,
sharing, and a comfortable companionship are of major importance to
many.
Different people value different
qualities in a relationship.
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Very important!
For instance, just wanting more money is not good enough.
Exactly
how
much more do you want, by when, or spread out over what period of time,
etc.?
Other goals might be:
● buying a home
● starting a business
● taking a trip
● finishing a project
● getting a new job
● starting and maintaining a new exercise program.
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Absolutely!
For example, some areas that might be considered are:
● improving relationships with those around you
● mind development through various forms of study and travel
● spiritual pursuits such as religion, meditation, philosophical
studies
● appropriate
exercise for physical fitness, and nutrition
● volunteer work
● community activities
● creative projects
● teaching and sharing what you know with others
● work advancement through taking more responsibility
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Definitely!
A
positive
suggestion using choices is more forceful, for
example:
● "I'm not going to
worry about rejection
anymore,"
is negative;
● "I
choose to
FEEL GOOD ABOUT MYSELF," is
positive.
● The word
try implies doubt/failure, for example:
● "I'll
‘try’
to stop being afraid," is
negative;
● "I
choose to
BECOME MORE CONFIDENT,"
is positive.
The word
LOSE
is taken very literally by the
sub- or unconscious mind.
If something is "lost," the
unconscious mind sets about "finding" it again (if possible).
When someone "loses" weight, it is frequently "found" again! For
example:
● "I have lost all desire to overeat," is negative;
● "I
choose to be
RELAXED AND FREE of all desire to
overeat," is positive.
The word
QUIT
is another word often taken very literally by the unconscious mind.
From a social standpoint, someone who
"quits"
is usually considered to be a "quitter," and that behavior
is traditionally frowned upon. For example:
● "I am going to
‘quit’
smoking/drinking," is
negative;
● "I choose to stop smoking/drinking," is positive.
If an affirmation
does not work, consider the possibility of an emotional
block
or
limiting
belief that may be getting in the way. When all obstructions are
cleared, success is then assured.
Affirmations, when constructed
with care, are a powerful
tool for creating change.
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