The Power of Focus
The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.
Date: 1/28/2009 6:33:27 AM ( 15 y ) ... viewed 2914 times Like soil, our subconscious mind is totally impartial -- it doesn't discriminate. In it will grow whatever seeds you plant there or allow to be planted there. Many people have perfectly good intentions, but they unwittingly allow their subconscious to work against themselves by focusing on what they don't want. And, as the metaphysical writer Louise Hay reminds us, "The more you dwell on what you don't want, the more of it you create." Others simply pay no attention to their thoughts whatsoever, and like a garden that's neglected, soon enough, weeds start growing. Eventually, the weeds take over your garden. Here are a few negative statements and self-defeating questions:
- I can't lose weight no matter what I do.
- Why can't I lose this last 10 pounds?
- Why is it so hard for me to lose weight?
- I have a slow metabolism.
- Why can everyone else lose weight except me? It's not fair.
- It's not my fault I don't have good genetics.
- I don't want to be fat anymore.
- I wish I could get rid of this gut.
- It'll never work because I like food too much.
- I don't have the willpower to get lean.
- I would work out but I don't have the time.
- I just can't get myself up that early to work out.
- I hate being fat.
- I'll never see my abs.
- I hate cardio.
- I can't.
- I'll try.
Here are some examples of how you can change the negative self-talk to positive self-talk:
- How can I lose fat and enjoy the process?
- What can I do today that will help me get closer to my weight goal?
- What can I eat right now at this meal that will help me lose body fat?
- How great am I going to feel after I finish my workout today?
- My metabolism is getting faster every day.
- I'm getting leaner every day.
- I like the way I look.
- I'm 100% responsible for my results.
- Whatever it takes, I'll do it.
- I like eating healthy foods.
- I like working out.
- Training early in the morning is exhilarating.
- I have time for anything I am committed to.
- I like myself.
- I can do it.
- I'll do it.
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