Self limiting beliefs and negativity are our biggest obstacles when it comes to reaching the success that we are all capable of obtaining. They are the killer of dreams and the destroyers of happiness. But where did they come? And an even better question is how do we get rid of them?
Self limiting beliefs and negativity are both learned habits which we acquire while growing up. If we are criticized when we are growing up then we learn to criticize ourselves in the same way when we are adults.
Think about it. When we were babies we were not self-conscious, negative or fearful about anything. We would cry, wet ourselves or burp and not care a bit of what other people thought of us.
The good thing about learned habits is that we have the capability to unlearn them or at the very least replace them with positive habits. The best way to do this is by going on a PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) diet. In essence is a like brainwashing yourself with positive thoughts.
I want to share with you my PMA diet which I follow everyday which has had a profound effect on my self-esteem, success and overall happiness.
Monitor Your Thoughts
First you need to know what it is you are telling yourself on a daily basis. The best way to identify your negative mind chatter is by your emotions. If your are feeling angry, overwhelmed or sad, you should observe what your thoughts are telling you. Then either substitute the negative thought for a positive one or simply banish the thought altogether by placing your concentration on the task at hand.
Use Affirmations Daily
Use positive affirmations everyday. The most effective technique I found was recording my own affirmations to my cell phone while playing soft meditation music in the background. I think your own voice is so much more powerful & believable to your subconscious mind. And because I have my cell phone with me at all times, it so much more convenient for me to listen anytime, any place.
Read Self Development Books Daily
Make it a priority to read a minimum of 20-30 minutes everyday. I find that reading first thing in the morning works best for me. It actually gets me fired up to start my day! Some of my favorites are “The Success Principles” by Jack Canfield and “Maximum Achievement” by Brian Tracy.
Listen to Motivational Audios Daily
Make sure you have a few motivational audios in your car so you can listen when you are driving to and from work. Audios are one of my favorites because they have the power to instantly empower me and they allow me to be a bit lazy. Some of my favorites are Les brown, Brian Tracy and Anthony Robbins.
Turn off the Tube
Limit your exposure to television especially the news. Watching negative television can sabotage your positive mindset. If you are truly serious about success then we both know that there a lot better things we can be doing with our time. I don’t watch television at all anymore and I don’t miss it one bit. On the weekends I try to only watch movies which I think are positive.
Exercise and Nutrition
If you are not already, make it a point to start exercising & following a nutritional diet. Getting fit & feeling healthy can skyrocket your self esteem through roof! Self love is the most important factor when breaking the chains of self-limitation. For me there can be no better way to show self love than by striving for optimum health.
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