The words
you use impact your actual situation. Are you using positive words for success?
Find out.
The words
you use are more powerful than you imagine. Most people greet each other with
words that have no power. Think of the last time you heard someone else (or
even yourself) respond to a greeting of "How are you?" with "Oh,
I am doing so-so," "Hanging in there," "I'm surviving"
or "Not too bad." It probably wasn't much past yesterday.
Try this:
use words to change your situation, not to describe it.
First,
the next time anyone asks, "How are you?" whether it's someone at
work or a cashier at the store, respond with strength. Give them an energetic,
enthusiastic,
"Great!" or
"Terrific!"
It will
be hard to do without a smile on your face, and you are likely to get one back.
Second, you will likely feel a physical response of increased energy. Third,
your words will send a message to your mind that will be consistent with
feeling Great! or Terrific!
To see
the results, you have to do this often and with sincere enthusiasm (not
robotically). When you do, your subconscious mind will begin to act on what you
are saying and begin to design your reality to be consistent with your thoughts
and words.
Yoda from
Star Wars, understood this when he commanded Luke Skywalker, "Do or do
not. There is no try."
Speaking
with power also creates a sense of accountability and commitment to get the
best from yourself and others. Your challenge is to consciously avoid using
words that are power killers. These words sap energy and commitment from your
interactions, and ultimately, your actions.
First, eliminate these words from your
vocabulary:
1.
I can't
2.
If
3.
Doubt
4.
Try
5.
I don't think
6.
I don't have the time
7.
Maybe
8.
I'm afraid of
9.
I don't believe
10.
It's impossible.
Omitting
these words is not enough. A sports team needs more than just a good defense to
win; it also needs a powerful offense. So, mobilize your own offensive assault
with the words you choose.
Build positive mental connections and
commitment by using these power builders:
1.
I can
2.
I will
3.
Expect the best
4.
Commit
5.
I know
6.
I will make the time
7.
Positively
8.
I am confident
9.
I do believe
10.
All things are possible.
The power
of your actions is preceded by the power of your words. Speak with power to
bring out the best in yourself and others.
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