Adapted from Happiful magazine's https://happiful.com/7-
If I told you that you have the ability to achieve anything, would you agree & accept it, or would you think about all the things that would get in your way? End that negativity. Take a journey with me and create unstoppable success from within!
If you tell yourself you’re dumb or not good enough your mind will believe you. Then, that thought will go into your subconscious, and every time something doesn’t happen as planned you will say: “See? Toldyaso! I couldn’t do this.” You use what you believed is true, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. But it’s time to put a stop to this; here are steps to help you reset your brain to step into your true greatness!
1. Change your preconceptions
Your perceptions are made up of two things: past experiences that affected you; and core beliefs those experiences have created within you.
The past experiences will have had either a positive or negative effect on how you perceive yourself. This will lead to your beliefs and values - these are set of rules that you live your life by and this will create your boundaries, fears, and doubts.
Think about a memorable moment that had a negative effect on you. What limiting beliefs you are holding onto as result?
2. Rewrite your past
Many studies have been done including the one published by Dr Julia Shaw, a psychological scientist at University College London, 50% of your memories are distorted. This shows that our brains cannot tell the difference between true or false memories, which subsequently can lead to us changing the past and accepting things as you see them now, not necessarily how they actually were.
When you think back to a memory that was negative, ask yourself :
What did I learn from that experience?
How has it made me stronger?
Reflecting on this aspect of what you went through makes your mind to be positive. You become more emotionally strong and Resilient.
If you can release pain, forgive, and fuel yourself with the strength those experiences have already given you, you will rewrite your past.
3. Create a new you
Values are important to you in your life. Examples: kindness, honesty, loyalty, compassion, and ambition. Write down what values you’d like to have, without any limitations.
Core beliefs are rules you have about yourself, and how you want to live your life. Examples include: happiness, wealth, success, and family. These are the things that you hold important. Write down what you’d like your core beliefs to be, without any limitations.
Emotional Strength Explained helps you do this in one place.
4. Cut out your negative self-talk
When that negative thought enters your head, you have the power to change it into a positive thought. This will completely alter your perception. THAT is what you want to practice.
Try it now! Picture a negative comment in your head as a passing car passing by. Allow it to pass without attaching emotion, and reinforce positivity by saying three positive things about it. This cancels out the negative and changes the lens through which you view it. Practice this today when a negative thought next pops into your head.
When you become AWARE of thoughts that you learn to take back control over, your propel yourself toward positivity.
5. Make time for YOU
When you make time for yourself, your day and your even your world changes. Ever take a break, pause or time out and then come back able to handle the situation calmly?
Why?
Because your mind has time to heal and overcome anything that happened or is happening, and can think about what you want to happen next unaffected by more stimulation. It allows you to reflect, learn, grow, challenge yourself, believe, and plan.
How much time can you commit and how often each day will you devote?
6. Create Daily Routines
In this step. look at introducing new routines that make you comfortable and safe. This will include more time to work on yourself, for yourself, by yourself.
When you implement new routines they can become a habit if you commit to them. Routines will make you feel good, and they can transform your life.
There are four areas to focus on :
Morning thoughts
When you first wake up, its so easy to remember the bad things. Instead, focus on what you are excited about? What do you love about your life? Fill your mind with positivity.Intentional thinking
According to a recent study in Science.com, we spend 46.9% of our day on "autopilot". By becoming more intentional of the present, and positivity, you can improve your relationships and your life. Take in your surroundings, use your senses to be in the moment, and give your all to whatever it is that you are focusing on.Make Daily ‘YOU time’
Commit to small pockets of ‘you time’ each day. This could be standing outside for five minutes, listening to some calming music, dancing for 5 minutes, taking a short walk outside, or practicing deep breathing.End of the day gratefulness
What are you thankful for? What can you celebrate about the day? Fill your head with gratitude just before you get home, and before you go to sleep.
7. Your Support
The support you have in your life creates foundations for growth. Fill your life with people who motivate you, push you, and help you thrive.
Write down who brings out the best in you. Think about the people who you always feel good around.
As a motivational speaker, I ask the question 'Who do you want to be?' 'Who are the 5 people you spend the most time with?' Now, think about how the person you are matches up to the to the five people you spend the most time with. Is that who you want to be? Choose your inner circle wisely –and make time for the people who help you prosper.
Gaining Emotional strength and Resilience is a lifelong journey. You can reset anytime, as many times as you need! The steps get easier , and the negativity will become less as your positivity grows and your personal confidence shines through. Be well!
In Blessings and Truth,
Alicia
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