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I Strengthen My Physical and Mental Health

Posted on February 16, 2021 - 1:17 pm by
I Strengthen My Physical and Mental Health

Use these affirmations to create a better you.
Feel free to print this page and read these out loud today.

  1. I know that I create my reality. I also know that gratitude is everything. These two facts give me the tools I need to keep my mental and physical health in peak form.
  2. I find that the more I appreciate my body, the more my body responds to the kindness I show it.
  3. I appreciate the power of my mind and am careful to fill it with kind and encouraging thoughts. In return, my mind responds in kind. I am grateful that my mind has become a happy place to live. I love that I am finally content with me.
  4. I put a lot of “work” into creating a healthy physical and emotional environment. Just like cultivating a beautiful garden, I am now living in an Eden.
  5. I love that I have a great attitude. It is awesome to hang out with someone so positive!
  6. I am happy to be me! I love that I can laugh at myself. I am grateful that I am more tolerant with my mistakes. I am way more fun to be around now!
  7. I like that I have learned to go with the flow and be present in each moment. Even in uncomfortable moments, I can find a silver lining. As a result, life becomes easier. I can feel my body relax. I am more comfortable in my own skin. I enjoy my life much more.
  8. Today, I naturally make healthy choices for my mind and body, because it feels so good.

Self-Reflection Questions:

  1. What can I do each day to show gratitude for my good health?
  2. How can I appreciate my life more today?
  3. What else can I do to enhance my happiness today?

5 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Success

Posted on January 28, 2021 - 11:55 am by
5 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Your Success

 

Would you say you have a fear of success?

Most people do not understand that they fear their own success. Because they are comfortable with their situations, and rarely want to change their lives. We might not even like it, but it is comfortable.

We know what to expect daily and we might even be unhappy with ourselves, but we know we can deal with it.

Most people don’t like change. They also don’t like the prospect of failing or of even standing out.

How to identify fear of success:

  • Do you consistently ruminate or even make plans for your life and fail to follow through on them? Whether you want to start a business, read a book, or hit the gym five days a week, you just can’t seem to make it happen.
  • Do you finish all your projects or leave them uncompleted? This includes at work and in your personal life.
  • Do you take action or are you all talk?
  • Do you struggle to make decisions?
  • Does your life ever change for the better?
  • Do you self-sabotage yourself, especially when you’re nearing success?

This most-likely describes most of the people you know.
Does it describe you accurately?

Start utilizing these simple strategies to defeat your fear of success and make real changes in your life:

1. Imagine being ultra-successful. Imagine yourself being even more successful than you want to be. If your goal is to make $100,000 per year, imagine making $1 million. If you want to lose 25 pounds, imagine getting lean enough that you can see your abs. Do this each night and morning in bed.

  • Make the visualization as vivid as possible. Include all of your senses. When it feels uncomfortable, stick with it and just relax.
  • It will feel natural, in time. When this happens, achieving your goal will be much easier than you could ever imagine.

2. Practice standing out. Many of us fear success because we don’t want to stand out in any way. Fear crept in along the way, and you were self-taught o even decided that it’s better to keep our head down than to be noticed.

  • Every day there are a variety of ways you can practice standing out in your life. You can change your style. You might even put on a pair of green shoes and walk around the mall. Or you could wear your classy outfits to the store.
  • You could go out in public with your hair disheveled.
  • You can do something in public that you’re either really good or really bad at, like bowling. 

3. Reframe failure. Fear of success might actually be a fear of failure. Keep in mind that failure is just an undesired result. It says nothing about you. It simply means that you need more practice, more time, or a better approach. When you can view failure in this manner, there’s nothing to fear.

4. Instead of thought focus on action. We can’t fear success if we don’t think. If you need to send 100 cold emails to find clients for your business, just sit down and get busy. The longer you think about it, the harder it becomes. Just decide and take action.

5. Have a real vision for the future. Enough motivation can overcome any fear. Create a possible future in your mind that is worth overcoming any obstacle. Fear doesn’t matter if you have a very compelling future in mind.

Do you fear success? It seems counterintuitive to fear success, but it’s a common obstacle to making sustained progress in life. Success brings attention, the unknown, and the possibility of failure.

Create a vision for the future that will pull you through any fears you might have. Learn to deal with discomfort. Remember, you only have one life to live. Avoid allowing fear to limit your life.

The Meditative Path to Building Your Confidence

Posted on January 22, 2021 - 11:22 am by
The Meditative Path to Building Your Confidence

 

I’m sure you have heard that meditation is an effective way to relax, the truth is it can be used for many other purposes too. If you’re trying to restore your confidence in your self, incorporating a daily mindfulness practice will help,

One of the most important ingredients for your happiness and success is having self-confidence. It gives you the tools you need to be more motivated and energetic. It will help you reach your goals. It will enhance your health while strengthening your relationships.

Do you want to feel better about yourself and your ability to face your life’s challenges?

Learn how to use meditation to build your self-esteem and self-confidence.

Increase Your Self-Awareness Using Meditation

Self-doubt can destroy your experiences and opportunities especially if you shy away from taking risks. Meditation creates a personal safe space for overcoming your habits with honesty and courage.

Try these strategies:

  1. Listen to your body. Your posture affects your self-confidence. Sit up tall and taking deep breaths when you start to meditate. Examine yourself from head to foot to spot any discomfort. Try tensing your muscles and then releasing the tension.
  2. Let go of all judgments. Notice your thoughts and feelings without criticizing them. Embrace your strengths and weaknesses.
  3. Challenge your assumptions. Do you cling to outdated beliefs that hold you back? Rewire your thinking by examining your typical reactions and considering more constructive approaches.
  4. Make conscious decisions. It’s easy to wind up drifting along on autopilot. Mindfulness meditation can help you to take charge of your life.

Using Meditation to Generate Compassion

Maybe you don’t even realize that you are undermining your self-confidence. Focusing in on your thought patterns will give you an opportunity to transform the way you treat yourself.

Boost your self-confidence and learn to be kind to yourself using these techniques.

  1. Become aware of your self-talk. What does your internal conversation sound like? Replace negative messages with achievable postive feedback.
  2. Chant mantras. Reciting uplifting words and phrases is a proven way to stay focused during meditation. Write your own encouraging affirmations or find inspiration in people and self-help books.
  3. Nurture yourself. A great way to start investing in your confidence and wellbeing would be to schedule daily meditation time. Start eating healthy, get regular exercise, and add restorative sleep to your routine.
  4. Seek support. Childhood memories and other influences can make it difficult to show compassion for yourself.

Accomplish More Using Meditation

Recognizing your achievements can give you a boost in your self-confidence. Meditation teaches you to live more mindfully, and that can help you to excel in your personal and professional life.

Consider these tips:

  1. There’s n. The stress of rushing around can erode your confidence. You’ll probably accomplish more with less effort as meditation trains you to move more deliberately. Figure out your priorities and shorten your to do list. Take breaks throughout the day to prevent burnout.
  2. Be gratitude. Being thankful makes you feel more secure and connected to others. You’ll have the confidence to take worthwhile risks and try new things. Your warm and relaxed attitude will also make it easier to collaborate with others.
  3. Keep practicing. Be patient with yourself as you build your confidence. Change is normally a gradual process. Expect setbacks and evaluate your progress daily. You’ll probably find that meditating is more productive on some days than others.
  4. Meditation helps you to look at the big picture which in turn creates the balance you need. As you balance the various aspects of your life, your confidence, and peace of mind increase two-fold.

Meditation can make your self-confidence soar. When you love and appreciate yourself for who you are, your life becomes richer and more rewarding.

9 Ways to Harness the Power of Self-Contemplation

Posted on January 17, 2021 - 12:44 pm by
9 Ways to Harness the Power of Contemplation

 

There’s a time for work, a time for play, and a time for self-contemplation. This is a tremendous gift because we can use our experiences and knowledge to discover a more effective path through life.

We can learn more about ourselves, solve goals and challenges, and become more powerful versions of ourselves. Self-contemplation allows you to review the negative patterns in your life. It will help you to face and overcome your fears or even redefine your life.

Using self-contemplation as a tool in everyday life can begin to break old patterns that may no longer serve us. Here’s how…

Apply the power of self-contemplation to your life with these simple strategies:

1. Make self-contemplation a priority. You’re a busy person. You’re not going to spend time self-contemplating on a regular basis unless you make it a priority. You can learn a lot from each day if you take the time to examine your life on a regular basis. Decide that you’re going to spend some time alone each day to think things over.

2. Pick a time. If you don’t plan self-contemplation into your schedule, it probably won’t happen. You have a specific time for meals, going to bed, or watching TV. Include a specific time for self-contemplation, too.

3. Have a purpose. This isn’t a time to just stare out the window and daydream. This is a time that should be spent with a purpose. Plan how you’re going to use the time before you begin.

4. Examine your day. What happened today? What can you learn from it? What went wrong? What do you need to do to fix it? What went well? How can you make tomorrow better based on what you learned today?

5. Examine your challenges. What are the challenges in your life? What led you to this point? What was the genesis of the challenge? How is this challenge impacting your life?

6. Search for solutions. What are some possible solutions to the challenges in your life? What can you do right now? What can you do in the future to avoid a recurrence?

  • Rather than distract yourself from your challenges, seek solutions.

7. Search for answers. Maybe you’re not sure why you’re so insecure in your romantic relationships. Perhaps you have unresolved issues from your childhood. Why do you spend too much money? This can be a great use of your self-contemplation time.

  • When you focus your attention on solving that one thing, you’re more likely to find the answer you need.

8. Relax. Take a few minutes and catch your breath. If you have a busy life, it’s important to rest your body and mind each day. A little time alone can be better than any therapist. You do know yourself better than anyone else.

9. Use the time however you like. You might contemplate your childhood, the meaning of life, examine the last year, plan the future, or consider your spirituality. You could consider your mortality or practice your ability to focus. It’s your time to use as you like.

You can’t just go to work, watch TV, spend time with the family, and chase your goals. It’s important to be introspective and thoughtful, too. A regular session of self-contemplation each day will help you become the best version of yourself.

You can live a more successful life and continue to grow each day. Even just 1-10 minutes a day can make a big difference. Contemplate that.

Meditation versus Self-Hypnosis

Posted on January 13, 2021 - 11:03 am by
Meditation versus Self-Hypnosis

 

Often times there is much confusion surrounding meditation and self-hypnosis. Are they just two different terms for the same thing? Or are they completely different?

There’s no straight forward answer. There are so many types of meditation. Some of them are very similar to self-hypnosis, while others are obviously not.

When used properly and consistently both are impressive tools.

When you think of meditation what  comes to mind? You might have visions of a yogi or monk sitting quietly in solitude.

When you consider self-hypnosis what comes to mind? Do you think of a psychologist. Perhaps you remember the stage hypnotist you saw in high school or at the bar that made some of your fellow peers walk like zombies.

Consider these differences:

1. Purpose: Most meditations have a general goal in mind  even though its possible to mediate with a a very specific event. These goals usually revolve around understand the nature of your mind, mindfulness, and limiting the power or influence of random thoughts.

  • Self-hypnosis focuses on a specific purpose, such as becoming more confident while public speaking or quitting smoking. Self-hypnosis is used as a means of making one more open to suggestions or affirmations.
  • Self-hypnosis can also be used to overcome phobias, change your attitude about health or wealth, or to even lose weight.
  • Self-hypnosis is often utilized to find a creative solution to a problem. For example, you might want to determine the best plot twist for a novel or find a solution to a complex dilemma in your life.

2. Attention. Meditation allows you to focus on a fixed point or entity, such as the breath, maybe a spot on the wall, or a mantra. The goal is to grasp your attention on a focal point. When your thoughts move astray, and yes they will, the objective is to return your attention to your personalized focal point. You learn more about how your mind works and how to focus more effectively.

  • On the other hand, self-hypnosis frequently involves following a story, such as confidently navigating a social situation. The experience is the object of your focus. You lead yourself through an experience and gain benefits from that.
  • With self-hypnosis, you can change your normal perception and perspective. You can experience something that might not be available to you in everyday life.

3. Guided or non-guided. Meditation can be assisted with oneself or it can guided. By definition, self-hypnosis is non-guided. However, many people consider the use of hypnosis audio recordings to be self-hypnosis. The use of a live hypnotherapist would not be self-hypnosis.

  • There are many audio programs available online that will help you learn how to meditate or utilize self-hypnosis. The quality of these recordings varies tremendously, as there are numerous beginners practitioners putting their new ideas out into the world.

Both meditation and self-hypnosis can bring you benefits, and you can use both in your life.

Meditation is effective in quieting your mind, it enhance your ability to focus, and decrease the tendency to ruminate. Meditation has been around for thousands of years and is very effective.

Self-hypnosis is a more surgical tool for dealing with the challenges in your life. Whether you want to increase your confidence, lose weight, quit smoking, or get over your fear of heights, self-hypnosis can be a powerful tool.

Both techniques can work very quickly in some people, but others find that weeks or months are required to see real benefits. If either one might be of benefit to you, why not give it a try for a few months? Measure your results and proceed appropriately.

Self-hypnosis and meditation are not considered to be the same thing but are certainly related. Remember, there are many types of meditation, and some are more similar to self-hypnosis than other types of meditation.

10 Reasons Why Meditation Might Not Be Working For You

Posted on January 10, 2021 - 10:43 am by
10 Reasons Why Meditation Might Not Be Working For You

 

Meditation is simple, cheap, and highly effective, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. And to be honest, it actually is pretty easy, it’s just not what people expect it to be.

Beginners have all sorts of challenges when meditating, but most of them aren’t really problems. The complaints beginners have are simply part of the meditation process.

Meditation can work for everyone that puts in the time and effort.

Are these challenges holding you back?

1. Your mind is too active. Of course, it’s active. It takes practice before the mind quiets down, and it’s rarely silent even after years of practice. It takes about 20 minutes for experienced meditators to notice a slowing down of the mind.

  • This isn’t really a problem. Part of the purpose of meditating is to learn how your mind operates. This is how it operates.
  • Just return your focus to your breath.

2. Your mind wanders. It’s not uncommon to suddenly realize that you’ve been daydreaming for the last five minutes. The solution is the same as the previous issue. Just return your attention to your breath and continue.

3. A lack of consistency. Meditation needs to be done daily to see the greatest benefits. It also needs to be done daily to gain a high level of proficiency. You can’t become skilled at what you don’t practice. Get as much practice as you can.

4. You fall asleep. It’s not easy to fall asleep if you have the proper posture. It should be impossible to stay asleep if you have the proper posture, as you’re sure to lose you balance and fall over.

  • The best position for meditating is to sit up straight. If you lie down, you may struggle to stay awake.

5. Body pains. Holding one position can be painful, especially when you’re just starting out with meditation. Over time, your aches and pains will largely go away.

  • It’s best to try to remain still. Shifting your position will only give temporary relief, and the process starts all over again. No matter how much it hurts, you’ll find the pain fades away and eventually moves to another location if you stay still.
  • Itches fall into the same category. Just leave them alone and observe them.

6. Boredom. Yes, meditation can be boring, especially if you’re used to significantly more stimulation. Learn to sit still with your boredom and just observe it. Boredom can be more fascinating than you might think.

7. Rationalizing that quitting is a good idea. Common thoughts include things like, “This is a waste of time.” “Why am I doing this?” “Is this all there is?” Again, just sit with your thoughts and notice them. Every thought is as meaningless as the next.

  • Just realize that it’s your discomfort with stillness that’s bothering you. You’ll come to understand that many of the things you do in your life are to avoid this feeling. This includes things like staring at the TV and overeating.

8. Finding time. This excuse is hardly a valid excuse. Go to bed 20 minutes early and sit in the corner. Or get up 20 minutes early and do the same. The truth is, after a little practice, you can meditate at your desk or on a bus.

  • If you had time to watch TV, surf the internet, or play on your phone, you had time to meditate.

9. Desiring perfection. Perfection in meditation isn’t achievable, but you don’t need to be perfect. Put in the time with your best effort. That’s all that’s required.

10. Expecting more. Meditation rarely involves earth-shattering insights. It’s a gradual process that brings understanding over time.

The problems above aren’t really problems per se. They’re simply misunderstandings of what normally occurs during a meditation session. Just keep at it and have faith that everything is as it should be.

5-Minute Guide on How to Speak to Yourself

Posted on January 6, 2021 - 11:13 am by
5-Minute Guide on How to Talk with Yourself

 

Do you want to make a big difference with your happiness and success in your life? The way you speak to yourself is a crucial component in achieving what you want in life. You can either create more obstacles in your life, or you can empower your inner self to achieve more in your life.

If you want to have an inner dialogue or relationship with yourself that is successful you must speak to yourself; you must be your best friend.

Your self-speech habits can be re-programmed to obtain different results in your life. Stop convincing yourself that you are inadequate and instead remind yourself that you have the potential to become exactly what you want to be. “Positive” self-speech will build your confidence and will make it possible to persevere in your life.

Learn how to take control of the way you speak to yourself. Try these strategies for becoming a better friend to yourself.

General Principles for Adjusting Your Self-Speech:

  1. Increase your awareness. The first step in changing the way you speak to yourself is becoming more familiar with the way you are speaking to yourself. Many of the messages that you send to yourself are so automatic that they can escape your notice. Keeping a journal may help you to pay more attention.
  2. Plan ahead. Have alternatives ready for the patterns you want to change. Write a list of creative affirmations to replace your old put-downs. You can browse online for ideas or use your own words.
  3. Identify your options. Negative self-speech can destroy your vision. Read self-help books from people that have achieved their goals or observe others to see different ways to respond to conflicts and setbacks.
  4. Depersonalize situations. Do you blame yourself for things that are beyond your control? Most events have multiple causes. You must become aware by taking responsibility for your actions and not beating yourself up.
  5. Develop compassion. Be kind to yourself! Imagine you are speaking to someone you love. Avoid harsh words or insults.
  6. Seek moderation. Distorted self-speech tends to become more exaggerated over the years. Check the accuracy of your statements and stick to the facts.
  7. Be patient. It often takes some time to replace your old conflicts with more constructive wording. You got this. Eventually, your new affirmations will become a reality, natural and authentic.

Specific Strategies for Adjusting Your Self-Speech:

  1. Be present. The only time you can take action is right now. Make sure to keep your self-speech focused in on the present moment instead if rehashing up your past or even trying to anticipate your future.
  2. Speak with your name. When you address yourself by your name it is often more effective than using pronouns. It will encourage you to be more objective and it defines your relationship with yourself.
  3. Look in the mirror. Reinforce your messages by looking yourself in the eye. Repeat affirmations while gazing into a mirror in your bathroom or in your car.
  4. Create reminders. Stay on track by surrounding yourself with cues to speak to yourself with kindness and respect. Spend time with family and friends who boost your spirits. Write inspiring quotes on sticky notes and put them on your office phone or closet door.
  5. Try to speak out loud. Repeat your affirmations out loud when you have privacy. It may be awkward to tell yourself that you’re amazing in the middle of a coffee shop, but you could record a message on your phone that you can listen to anywhere.

When you transform your self-speech you’ll be happier and have a more meaningful life. That friendly voice can be a powerful tool you can use to reduce stress and reaching your goals in your life. Make sure you take the steps necessary to lift yourself up and guide yourself to success.

The Miracle of Small Wins – Get Better Today

Posted on December 17, 2020 - 10:17 am by
The Miracle of Small Wins - Get Better Today

 

The pay off of small wins can be HUGE! Scientist and experts agree that major inspiration happens with the smallest of victories.

Have you heard of the progress principle? Researchers at Harvard Business School conducted a multi-year study of what makes employees happy and productive. They found that reaching progress on meaningful work daily was the most crucial factor by far.

Take a look at the general principles behind this foolproof formula for success, along with practical examples about how you can apply a small wins strategy to your life.

General Principles Behind Small Wins

  1. Keep a journal. Writing in a journal will help you recognize and celebrate miniature milestones that you might otherwise overlook. You’ll also be able to track your progress and understand the conditions that affect your performance. 
  2. Create catalysts. According to the Harvard team, there are two kinds of actions that encourage small wins. The first, catalysts, are related to how you work. Set clear goals, budget your time and resources, and practice open communications. 
  3. Seek nourishers. The second kind of action is called nourishers, and refers to interpersonal support. Surround yourself with friends and colleagues who provide validation and constructive feedback. Participate in groups that share your interests, whether it’s a faith community or professional association.
  4. Set intermediate goals. Lofty goals can be overwhelming. Break any project down into tiny tasks. You’ll feel invigorated each time you check something off your to-do list. 
  5. Learn from setbacks. The flipside of small wins is the discouragement that can follow running into an obstacle. Acknowledge your feelings. Turn mistakes into valuable lessons. 

Practical Examples of Small Wins Strategies

  1. Eat more vegetables. Sticking to a healthy diet may be easier than you think when you focus on only one change at a time. Work your way up to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Mix spinach into your eggs at breakfast. Snack on baby carrots and hummus.
  2. Cut down on sugar. If you like sweetened coffee, use half your usual amount of sugar. The savings will add up.
  3. Go to bed on time. Adequate sleep keeps your body and mind in top condition. You’ll probably accomplish more even if you shorten your waking hours. 
  4. Exercise for 5 minutes. Are you tired of lapsed gym memberships? You’ll be exercising for more than a half hour by the end of the week if you start with 5 minutes and add just 5 minutes a day to your home workouts. 
  5. Memorize a few lines. Maybe you’d like to speak Russian or recite poetry, but your busy schedule gets in the way. Ty practicing just 5 vocabulary words or one stanza a day. 
  6. Extend your network. Whatever you do for a living, networking is essential. Introduce yourself to a new contact or reconnect with a former colleague. 
  7. Dazzle a customer. Similarly, you can make any work more meaningful by focusing on those who use your products or services. Give someone a sneak peek at your new line and ask for their feedback. 
  8. Listen to your child. Show your child how much you love them by giving them your full attention. Empathize with their struggles in Algebra or congratulate them on making the soccer team. 
  9. Surprise your spouse. Brighten your partner’s day with a fun surprise. Take out the garbage when it’s their turn. Put a love note in their briefcase or pick up a carton of their favorite ice cream on your way home from work. 

Grand visions are the sum of many small wins that help you translate your dreams into action. Taking a small step forward each day will bring you success and happiness.

Methods to Help You Overcome Social Anxiety

Posted on December 14, 2020 - 11:46 am by
Methods to Help You Overcome Social Anxiety

 

If you find yourself getting anxious at the thought of meeting new people or speaking in front of a group, you may be suffering from social anxiety.

Social anxiety causes one to avoid social situations. Many people rely on self-medication or the abuse of drugs and alcohol to get them through these situations.

Luckily, there are methods you can use to find relief in healthy ways!

Try these effective strategies to overcome social anxiety:

1. Put yourself out there. It can be a daunting prospect, but try to accept any invitations you are given, even if you don’t particularly want to go. With a positive attitude, the more you practice, the easier it becomes.

2. Get help from a professional. Of course, talking to a close friend about your anxiety may help, but remember that they aren’t trained for this. Make an appointment to speak to a professional therapist. They may be able to suggest some customized coping mechanisms that would work for you.

3. Strengthen your overall health. Poor health can leave you feeling anxious. Eat nutritious foods and exercise regularly. Healthy food and exercise both uplift your mood and can decrease stress and anxiety. Exercise also helps to release feel-good hormones.

  • Besides getting some exercise, joining a local fitness class would also allow you to practice meeting new people while those feel-good hormones are in full effect. This will make it easier for you to cope with meeting them. Plus, who knows – you might meet your new best friend!

4. Write it down. List the times that you have managed to overcome your fears. What did you do to overcome your fears in this situation? How did you feel when this happened?

  • Whenever you encounter an event where you are feeling socially anxious, write that down, too. How does this situation compare with the ones on your list?
  • Regular reflection of the times you were successful in combating your fears can help with current situations.

5. Congratulate yourself. You may not be confident in public, but you have plenty of other things that you can be proud of! Recognize and remind yourself of any achievements you have made. This will help boost your confidence, which will help you overcome social issues as well.

6. Practice your social skills. Learn how to make introductions and give compliments. Practice making eye contact and remembering names. Listen to what others have to say and keep the focus on them – not you.

  • These few skills will not only help you through a social situation, but the other person will walk away from the conversation feeling like a million bucks!
  • Remember – others will not always remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel!

7. Join a support group. Talking to others who are undergoing the same challenges as you are can be comforting. Plus, you will all be able to encourage each other and offer support and advice from your own experiences.

8. Try going somewhere new. When you go to new places, you’ll meet new people. Using your new skills to interact with them will give you more practice and confidence in dealing with social situations

9. Remember that you don’t need to be perfect. Those with social anxiety have a tendency to think that they need to be perfect. Yet, perfection isn’t attainable for anyone! Instead of trying to be perfect, try and enjoy the moment and have a “that’ll do” attitude.

10. Read a self-help book about overcoming social anxiety. There are many inspiring stories about others with social anxiety who have transformed their lives after overcoming their social fears. These stories can inspire you to keep trying as well.

Breaking the cycle of social anxiety will take some time and practice, but you can do this! Reward yourself for each small step you make.

Focus on the journey ahead and the steps you can take that will bring you success. Before long, you won’t have to worry about social anxiety again!

Are Your Beliefs Keeping You From Succeeding?

Posted on December 13, 2020 - 10:15 am by
Are Your Beliefs and Keeping Your From Succeeding

 

Your beliefs color your perception of the world and your experiences. Many beliefs are true only because you believe them to be. If your beliefs aren’t congruent with excelling in life and receiving abundance, it’s very unlikely you’ll ever live the life you deserve. When your results are falling short of your desires, your beliefs are the logical place to make a change.

Many of the beliefs you hold most strongly are inaccurate. Most of our fundamental beliefs are formed at a young age. We often learn these beliefs from sources that aren’t operating at the expert level. It’s easy to see why we have beliefs that hold us back from experiencing all the abundance we deserve.

Choose a negative belief and begin the process of elimination:

  1. Challenge the belief. Suppose you held the belief that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Where did the belief originate? What was the source? Did you read it or experience it first-hand? Was it something you learned from a parent, teacher, or peer?
  • Is the source reliable? Has this source been wrong about other things in the past? Is this person an expert regarding the belief? You wouldn’t take long-term relationship advice from someone that’s been divorced 5 times.
  • Do you have proof that your belief is accurate?
  • Could the opposite be true?
  • What if your belief is wrong? What would change?
  1. How has this belief limited or harmed you in the past? List all the times this belief has steered you in the wrong direction or stopped you from taking action. Visualize your past and re-experience the pain and disappointment this belief has created. Realize that releasing this belief is a positive and necessary step.
  2. Create a new belief that serves you. It’s not enough to let go of a belief. It’s important to replace it with a new perspective. What is a more useful alternative to your current belief? For the previous example, you might choose the belief, “Anyone can attract wealth and abundance.”
  • Make a list of alternative beliefs and choose the one that feels the most empowering.
  1. Search for evidence that your new belief is possible. Do you know any wealthy people that started with little money? Seek out examples of successful people that came from humble beginnings.
  • Have there been instances in the past you’ve proven your new, desirable belief correct?
  • Make a list of all the times you’ve been successful in congruence with your new belief.
  1. Get excited. Visualize yourself living your new belief. How would your life change? How would that make you feel? What would you accomplish? Stick with this process until you feel a high level of excitement and enthusiasm.
  2. Reinforce the new belief. Repeat your new belief to yourself 100 times each day. This will only take a few minutes. Make time in the morning and evening to complete this task.
  • Beliefs are most easily formed through strong emotional reactions and repetition. The previous step provided the emotion. This step provides the repetition.
  1. Continue until your new belief is rock solid. It’s easy to slip back into old patterns of thinking. Continue the process of visualizing your new belief in action and performing the 100 repetitions until your new belief is unshakeable.

Your beliefs shape your results and your future. If you’re dissatisfied with your life, begin by addressing your limiting beliefs. New beliefs are easy to install. Consider how easy it was to install your previously held beliefs without intention. The key is to find evidence for the new belief, surround the new belief with enthusiasm, and remind yourself daily.

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