What to Say When You Talk to Yourself
david ford
Pocket Books, 1982), 255 pages. Some of the following is
word-for-word, while other portions have been reworked:
Programming--> beliefs--> attitudes--> feelings--> actions--> results.
[I don't know about this exact sequence, but do agree that
programming--> results.]
Self-talk: self-talk is a way to override our past negative
programming by erasing or replacing it with conscious, positive new
directions. Your mind does what you tell it to do. Learn to tell your
mind what to do, and it will do it. With self-talk, you override the
old programming while creating new programming.
Level 1: 'I can't'
Level 2: 'I need to,' 'I should,' 'I ought to,' 'I've got to' (which
imply that you are _not_ doing something you should be doing)
Level 3: 'I never waste time,' 'I no longer watch hours of TV at a
stretch', 'I no longer have problems dealing with people at work,' 'I
no longer put off doing what I need to get done.'
Level 4: 'I am':
I am organized and in control of my actions.
I'm healthy, energetic, a winner, and going for the prize.
I am in tune, on top, and in touch.
I have determination, drive, and a belief that I can do it.
I am living the life I choose, and I choose to do the right thing.
All my habits push me onward and forward and help me.
(More examples appear below.)
Every form of external motivation is short-lived, no matter how
demanding, exciting, or encouraging it might be. Be your own
motivator. The only kind of motivation that lasts and that you can
count on is internal motivation.
Personal responsibility is the basis of our individual determination
to accept life and to fulfill God's best for our lives. No one else
can ever live a single moment of our lives for us. That we must do
for ourselves. That is responsibility.
We are capable of exerting more control over ourselves, our own minds,
individually, than any outside control or influence that anyone else
could possibly have over us. Think for yourself. Educate and program
your own mind in the manner of your own choosing.
No idea, no matter how good, will work if it doesn't get used. Some
concepts are too difficult for practical use. For any self-improvement
concept to be successful, it has to be simple and easy to use, and it
must work. It is one thing to learn about something; it is quite
another thing to put something that is learned into practice.
Self-improvement is one of those strange remedies which, though the
advantages it offers should put it first on our list, we all too
easily put off doing anything about it when we need it most.
We all have 3 resources that let us get through each day: our time,
our energy, and our minds (what and how we think).
Note anything you think or say to yourself that is negative self-talk
and immediately turn it around and rephrase it in the positive. For
example, 'I'm tired' becomes 'I have plenty of energy and enthusiasm'
(though it is important to punctuate spurts of activity with frequent
breaks). Come alive, and tell yourself what you _can_ do that day.
Listen to what you say to yourself. Are the words used words that you
want your subconscious mind to hear?
Self-conversation: talking to yourself out loud and doing both parts
of the conversation.
Ask yourself questions.
Self-write: written self-talk.
Tape-talk: verbal self-talk you record on a cassette tape and then
listen to. Said to be one of the more practical tools for the
betterment of individuals.
A phrase especially true and encouraging: You're doing pretty good
already, and you're just now getting started!
A child will frequently become what he/she believes about him/herself
most.
Worthy goals are essential to true and lasting self-fulfillment.
Imagine setting worthwhile goals, and then fueling them with a
non-stop energy of self-talk. Give to your goals the gift of your own
self-assurance. Add the words of daily direction and encouragement to
your goals. Believe that you can reach your goals on the job and in
your life, and you have just dramatically improved your chances of
reaching those goals.
If you want to develop better self-esteem, get more done, change jobs,
learn a new skill, become more creative, reduce stress, take better
care of yourself, stop worrying, overcome depression, break through
your own limitations, get along better with others, or become more
successful at something, your own programmed self-talk lies at the
root of your success.
4 categories of self-talk: habit-changing, attitude-building,
motivational, and situational.
Habit-changing: Take a habit you'd like to change. Then change the
words that describe yourself to you. Keep at it.
Attitude-building: When your attitudes get better, so does life. Even
a small attitude adjustment can have a profound effect on what we do
and how we do it. The better the attitude, the better the results in
almost anything we do.
Motivational: If you want to solve a problem, meet a challenge, or
reach any goal, learn to give yourself the most precise and complete
directions you can muster. Put self-talk in the present. Get
specific. Cover the problem itself and create the surrounding mental
environment that feeds and supports the decision to change.
Situational: Situational self-talk adjusts situations by adjusting how
we look at them. Our responses to situations are based on what we
perceive-- what we say to ourselves at the time. Just imagine what
making minor, daily attitude shifts could do for us on the job and at
home!
Listen to what you say when you talk to yourself. Listen to what
others say about themselves and about what they think and feel about
anything we talk about. List of the 10 most negative self-talk
suggestions you give yourself: 1) ....
Any negative self-talk phrase can be turned into positive self-talk.
Pay attention to "media-talk."
Periodically stop and ask yourself, Who's in control here?
They have put their lives, and 'selves', in order. They have won the
battle of being in control of who they are and what they choose to do
with their lives.
Self-talk checklist:
1) stated in the present tense
2) specific
3) gets the job done without creating any unwanted, harmful side
effects (example: saying you'll do anything to lose weight-- your
brain might make you sick to fulfill this goal)
4) easy to use
5) practical
6) personal and honest
7) asks enough of you
To _be_ or not to _be_, that _is_ the question. To become or not to
become, to achieve or not to achieve, to _do_ or not to do-- the
answer to that question is the answer that will determine the future--
and the success-- of each of us.
For most of us, we are changed by the slow, sure change of
environment-- the change forced upon us by the world around us. What
we become a part of becomes a part of us.
Have you ever thought about the fact that what you do, how you live,
what you become, is almost entirely up to you?
You can, if you choose, break through the wall that stands between you
and anything you want to change or achieve. Give yourself the will to
do it. Give yourself the belief, the attitude, the emotion, and the
action that will get you where you want to be.
Learning to manage, control, and direct the resources of your mind is
the greatest challenge you will ever face.
Talk to yourself! Learn the words-- the _right_ words-- and use them.
Make your self-talk an everyday, unconscious, self-directing habit.
Talk to yourself in a way that is kind, loving, caring, strong,
demanding, and determined. Talk to yourself in the right way, every
day.
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The first 40 or so of the affirmations below are derived from, but do
not exactly quote, Rick Warren's _The Purpose Driven Life: What on
Earth Am I Here For?_ (2002). The remainder are usually derived from
_What to Say When You Talk to Your Self_ (1982) by Shad Helmstetter,
with those at the end other than the "smoking" and "weight-loss"
sections from _Dare to Connect: Reaching Out in Romance, Friendship,
and the Workplace_ (1992) by Susan Jeffers.
My life's purpose is far greater than my own personal fulfillment,
peace of mind, and happiness-- it's not about me.
I am not an accident.
My life is driven by godly purposes that give my life meaning,
simplicity, peace, focus, motivation, and preparation for eternity.
There's more to life than just here and now.
All of life is a test, a trust, and a temporary assignment. Eternal
values, not temporal ones, are the deciding factors for my decisions.
The ultimate goal of the universe is to show God's glory.
Bringing enjoyment to God is the first purpose of my life.
By trusting God completely, wholeheartedly, and continually, and by
using my abilities, my actions prompt God to smile.
I surrender everything about myself to God, and put Jesus in the
driver's seat of my life.
God is my best friend through constant conversation, continual
meditation, honesty, obedience, valuing what He values, and my choice
to be close to Him.
I love God with all my heart and all my soul and all my mind and all
my strength.
Despite whatever my feelings might be, God is real.
I was formed for God's family.
Life is all about love for others and God.
I am part of a church family.
I need others in my life.
I am committed to cultivating community through honesty, humility,
courtesy, confidentiality, and frequency.
I restore broken relationships that are worth restoring.
I protect the unity of my church.
I was created to become like Christ.
I am continually growing. There are no shortcuts to maturity.
The truth transforms me. I accept the Bible's authority, assimilate
its truth, and apply its principles.
There is a purpose behind every problem.
Every temptation is an opportunity to do good. There's always a way
out of temptation. I don't submit to temptation, but instead choose
to do the right thing.
I am here on earth to make a contribution. I was made for a mission.
I was shaped for serving God. I do what God gave me a heart to do,
for His glory.
Nobody else can be me.
God deserves my best, and that's what I give Him.
I serve God by serving others. I constantly do things that are a
blessing to others.
I think like a servant in order to be a servant.
God works best when I admit my weaknesses.
God says things to the world through me.
The Great Commission is _my_ commission.
I practice balance in my life.
I live with purpose, and that's the only way to _really_ live.
I am a kind, loving person, becoming more and more like Christ in my
thoughts, words, deeds, and attitudes.
I am interested in hearing what others say about their lives.
I work efficiently and quickly, and frequently pause between my bursts
of activity for short breaks.
I am a conscientious employee, a real asset to my company.
I am good on the phone, and speak easily on the phone, saying just the
right words.
I am an asset to the kingdom of God.
I use the mental abilities that God has kindly given me to do what I
can to assist in promoting an understanding of Christianity.
I use my time and energy efficiently-- I redeem the time and my
energy, making efficient use of them.
I read the Bible every day, and ask God to help me understand His
Word.
I am a warm, approachable person. I like people, and people like me.
I get a proper amount of rest regularly, rarely sleeping more than 8
hours at a stretch, and go to bed in a timely, restful fashion.
I live a life in pursuit of truth and in service to others.
I am a good teacher.
I frequently encourage others.
I am grateful for the many blessings God has given me and my family.
I have a cheerful personality, and am full of life and full of
appreciation for God's creations and blessings.
I smile at others frequently.
It is my ambition to be a better and better asset to God, my ultimate
Boss.
I have a positive influence on those around me.
I have godly ambitions.
I do everything I need to do when I need to do it.
I enjoy getting things done on time and in the right way.
I have an excellent memory.
I remember names easily. I use a vivid imagination to attach to
people I meet objects representative of their names. I easily and
automatically remember the name of anyone I've learned the name of,
and I learn new names continually.
People are important to me, and I am able to remember any name I
choose to remember, whenever I want.
I've made the decision to make a positive difference with my life, and
that's what I'm doing!
I like who I am. I am a winner.
I am a fast reader. I read quickly with very high comprehension and
recall. I'm alert when reading at home, in the car, on the bus, on
the train, and outside.
I take an interest in people, and enjoy hearing them speak about
themselves and their troubles and triumphs.
I have boundless energy and enthusiasm.
I am a kind, loving person, like Christ.
I frequently thank God for the many blessings He has kindly given me
and my family.
I am an excellent writer. Writing comes easily to me.
Taking care of myself physically is important to me. I like staying
fit, healthy, and feeling good. I get vigorous exercise at least
every other day.
I enjoy the life God has graciously given me and I'm glad to be here.
I lack any habit that controls or influences me for the bad.
I have more energy and enthusiasm than ever before.
With God's help, I am in complete control of my body and mind and
everything I do. I always do what is best.
I'm enjoying a lifetime of energy and vitality.
I'm able to achieve any goal that I set for myself. I see in my mind
a clear picture of myself having already accomplished my goal. I
create the picture, and see it often, and I achieve it.
All my senses are clear and alive. My sight, sense of smell, hearing,
taste, and touch are more alive than ever before.
I relax and feel good.
People enjoy being around me.
I have confidence and self-respect.
I read quickly and easily, and have very high comprehension and
retention of the material I read.
I do not worry. I think only those thoughts that create and fulfill
the best in me and others.
My mind is always in tune with the positive, while recognizing the
negative when it needs to be recognized.
My mind is bright, cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of good, positive
thoughts and ideas.
I'm able to relax at will in my body and my mind. I am calm,
confident, and self-assured.
My mind is orderly and well-organized. I consciously choose what I
think and I always choose with God's help those thoughts that are most
positive and beneficial for me and others.
My mind dwells on those thoughts that bring more harmony, balance, and
well-being within me and in the world around me.
I am decisive when a situation calls for decisiveness, patient when it
calls for patience, and determined when it calls for determination.
I have assurance of the best possible outcome in everything that I do.
I consistently have a good posture.
I look at the world around me in the bright, healthy light of
realistic optimism.
I create the best within myself, attract the best in others, and find
the best in the world around me.
I carefully choose my obligations, and willingly and always take care
of the obligations that I've accepted for myself. I think before I
accept new responsibilities, and fulfill those responsibilities that I
accept.
I keep my mind busy thinking good, healthy, positive, constructive,
and productive thoughts.
No thought, at any time, can dwell on my mind without my approval or
permission.
I never worry.
I take control of the thoughts that I think. God and I are in control
of the vast resources of my mind.
I enjoy being responsible. I do not try to accept others'
responsibilities.
When it comes to me, and anything in my life, I choose to CHOOSE.
I accept full responsibility for every choice and decision that I
make.
I am trustworthy and can be counted on.
I gladly carry my own weight and carry it well.
Each day I acknowledge and accept responsibility for my own actions,
emotions, thoughts, and attitudes.
I accept responsibility for living my life in a way that builds my and
others' strengths and happiness and my positive, healthy beliefs.
God has made me very special and unique. I like the body and mind God
has graciously blessed me with, and I feel good about myself.
Although I always work to improve myself and get better every day, I
like who I am today.
God has given me a unique set of abilities and gifts, many of which I
regularly discover and use and develop.
I have many beautiful qualities about me. I have many God-given
talents, skills, and abilities that I take responsibility for
discovering and developing.
I am discovering new talents of mine all the time.
I would rather be me than anyone else in the world.
I like how I feel and think and how I do things.
I am sensitive to the feelings of others.
I am positive and confident. I radiate good things, for Christ, the
source of every good thing, lives within me. If you look closely, you
can even see a glow about me.
I am full of life. I like and enjoy life and I'm very glad and
grateful to God to be alive.
I'm a very special person, living at a very special time.
I'm highly intelligent. My mind is sharp, quick, alert, clever, and
fun. I think good thoughts, and my mind makes things work for me.
I have boundless energy and enthusiasm and vitality. I am exciting
and I really enjoy being me.
I smile a lot. I am happy on the inside and I am happy on the
outside.
My mind is an idea-generating machine.
I like to be around other people and others enjoy being around me.
People like to hear what I have to say and know what I think.
I'm very grateful to God for and appreciate the many blessings He has
given me, my loved ones, and my friends.
I appreciate all the things I know and all the things and lessons I
will learn.
I am warm, sincere, honest, and genuine.
I am a good friend.
I live a life of seeking after truth and being in service to others.
I'm good at solving problems. I like challenges and I meet them
head-on.
Problems teach me, for they help me to learn and grow. Without them,
I'd be going nowhere. With problems, I'm moving forward in the
direction of my goals.
There's no problem that I cannot conquer with God's help. I'm strong
in mind, body, and spirit. My will, strength, and determination with
God's help are greater than any problem that I face.
Finding solutions to problems moves me forward in my personal growth.
Because problems are a key ingredient in my spiritual and mental
education and preparation, I recognize that all problems are important
to me. I don't fear problems, I solve them. I don't ignore problems,
I confront them. I don't avoid problems, I conquer them with God's
help!
The better I understand a problem, the clearer I am able to see the
solution.
I'm confident, self-assured, positive, and determined. I always know
that with God's help, I'll conquer/overcome any problem I encounter--
and I always do.
I'm good at breaking large obstacles down into smaller pieces that are
easier to handle. And I never make any problem appear larger than it
really is.
I don't worry, but instead turn "worry time" into "solution time." My
mind is alert and open to all solutions-- and solutions come quickly
and easily to me.
I recognize that many problems carry with them benefits and potential
opportunities that would not have presented themselves had a problem
not occurred in the first place.
I continually find solutions and enjoy the benefits that those
solutions create.
"Challenges" are opportunities. "Conquering challenges" is the
inevitable outcome. "Solutions" are stepping stones to success, and
"Winning" is my way of life.
I am organized and in control of my actions, attitudes, feelings,
thoughts, time, and energy.
I know what to do and when to do it, and I do everything I need to
when I need to.
I program my mind to make the maximum use of my valuable energy.
I am in control of my energy and how I use it.
I like being well-organized, efficient, and on top of things.
Controlling my time and energy keeps me that way.
I never waste energy, and I always plan energy expenditures. Because
I plan time I always have time to do the things I choose to do.
Regular down-times, and on occasion being around others, is a good use
of time and renews energy resources.
Each day I become more organized and in control of all areas of my
life-- at home, at work, and in my mind and thoughts, in everything
that I do.
I have a tough skin. People's criticisms or barbed comments don't
affect me emotionally. If warranted, I draw lessons from such
comments, but they don't affect me emotionally.
Each night I make a list of things I need to do the next day. Each
morning I review what I need to do that day. I set my priorities, and
I follow them.
I am always right where I need to be, exactly when I need to be there.
I am in control of my feelings, emotions, attitudes, appetites, and
needs; _I_ control _them_.
I choose to live my life by choice, not chance. I therefore take the
time to take control.
I have an organized and orderly mind. Because I think in an organized
manner, I conduct my life in an organized manner.
I think in the most positive and most productive way at all times.
My earthly life is in my and God's hands and control.
I develop good and godly goals, and I achieve my goals.
I organize my goals, and where warranted, write the steps needed to
achieve them.
One of the reasons for my success is that my goals are clearly defined
and organized.
I control what I dwell on and how I think. I think only thoughts that
help me and others and that are of genuine benefit to me and others.
I'm in control of myself in every way, at all times and in all
situations, and I ask and allow God to guide me.
I eat only what I should, and never one bite more. I enjoy small
portions, small bites, and a slow, healthy, relaxed way of eating.
I can do anything I believe I can do.
I have talent, skills, and ability.
I know what I need to do with my life, and I do it.
Nothing seems to stop me. I have much determination.
I'm very grateful to God for the many blessings He has given me, and
very grateful to Him for the life He has graciously given me.
My life and my actions make a positive contribution to the advancement
of the cause of Christ.
I find possibilities in things that other people never give a chance.
People like me, and I like people, like listening to people, like
enjoying others' company, and people enjoy my company.
I am very alive and joyful. I deeply enjoy the life God has kindly
given me, and others know it.
I keep my spirits high, look to the future, and like it.
I spend what I need to spend when I need to spend it. I'm financially
responsible.
I am aware of my surroundings.
I can accomplish anything I choose to accomplish, and I refuse to let
anything negative hold me back or stand in my way.
I fear only God.
I have strength, power, conviction, and confidence.
I like challenges and I meet them head-on, face-to-face.
I am on top of the world and I'm going for it.
I have a clear picture in my mind of what I need to do with my life,
and I'm doing it.
Roadblocks don't bother me. They just mean that I'm alive and
running, and I'm not going to stand still for anything.
I've got plenty of what it takes to get things done.
Today I am unstoppable.
I've got myself well-together and am getting more together every day.
There is no wall I, with God's help, can't get around, there's no
challenge we can't conquer. There's no problem we can't defeat or
turn around.
I sit and stand and walk tall.
I am honest, sincere, warm, caring, kind, and loving.
I like to interact with people and they like me and I like them.
I think well and clearly.
I am organized and in control of myself.
I never blame anyone else for the circumstances of my life.
I accept my feelings and move past them as easily as I accept the
rewards for my victories.
I never demand perfection of myself, but I expect the very best of
what I have to give-- and that's what I get!
I never give myself excuses.
I get things done on time and in the right way with either an A+ or B
effort, as appropriate.
Every day I have the inner strength to do more than ever.
God has made me, and I am an exceptional human being.
My goals turn into reality.
I live my dreams and have an undefeatable spirit.
I read the Bible and pray to God every day, and I regularly ask God
for wisdom.
God sees to it that all things work together for my good.
I am practical and realistic, keeping my feet on solid ground. But I
also give myself the freedom to live up to my highest expectations.
I have drive, spirit, ambition, and assurance.
I have a strong winning attitude about myself and about everything I
do.
I believe in the best possible outcome of any situation, for all
things work together for the good, for those who love God, and are
called according to His purpose.
If I ever had any disbelief that held me back, today is a good day to
put it aside.
I focus on one task at a time, and concentrate my attention on getting
the job at hand done-- and I get it done!
I am headed in the right direction.
I look to the future, and I also look to history for insight into
current situations.
I am alert and pay close attention.
Today is one of those days when nothing can stand in my way.
When I need extra determination, I've got it! When I need more energy
and drive, I've got it!
I've got the power to get things done and the patience to see them
through, no matter what the job or challenge may be.
I know I can succeed and am succeeding.
I keep my chin up and my head held high. I look, act, sound, think,
and feel like the winner I am!
I tackle problems and I solve them.
When frustration or defeat loom, I just become that much stronger,
more positive, better organized, and more determined than ever!
No matter what it is that requires the very best of me, I know that I
can do it.
Today is a great day that the Lord has made.
I've got what it takes, and I choose to do it, and do it well!
I choose to live every day with love and joy and love.
God has made me an incredible person, and today is a great day to show
it!
I set my sights, keep my balance, don't hesitate, and don't hold back!
The world is full of opportunities. Look at what I can do with God's
help and where I can go!
I begin each day with a clear mind and specific plan to get the most
of my brief time, finite energy, and my efforts. I follow my plans,
adjusting them as necessary, and reach my goals.
I am professional, hard-working, qualified, skillful, energetic,
enthusiastic, organized, determined, and highly successful.
I'm good at persuading others to my point of view. This is in part
because I recognize and understand the point of view of the person to
whom I'm presenting my ideas.
I know how to listen to others, and I do. I hear not only the words
that are being said, but also hear the unspoken thoughts that lie
beneath the words. I reflect back to people their comments in summary
form to let them know that I am following them. I take the time to
listen, talk, and communicate. I'm patient and understanding. It's
worth working at, and I do it.
I'm an excellent listener. I hear everything that's said to me, for I
am attentive, interested, and aware of everything that's going on
around me.
I am always prepared. I take the time to think tasks through before
doing them the best way.
In everything I do, I am prepared, confident, self-assured, and
successful.
I always take care of the important details.
I enjoy my work.
It's easy for me to enthusiastically get out of bed in the morning,
thank God for the new day, marvel at the world He has created, and get
to it!
I enjoy exercising and I really enjoy how it makes me feel. I like
keeping myself in shape mentally and physically. I look and feel
good, and regular exercise helps keep me that way. I look forward
each day to exercising my body, exercising my mind, and keeping myself
up and winning.
I make time each day to do what I need to do. I am responsible for
choosing when, where, and how I spend my time and energy. And I
choose to spend my time and energy in ways that create the greatest
benefits in my life and in others' lives.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I focus my mind's attention on those things I can do something about.
I focus on one task at a time.
I do only those things that are for the best.
When I wake, I thank God for the new morning, and enthusiastically get
up and do what I need to do that day.
You're doing pretty good already, and you're just now getting started!
My emotions always work for me.
I take responsibility for myself and everything I say and do.
I set goals and follow them. I set my sights, take the appropriate
action, and achieve my goals.
I spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy sharing their lives
with mine and sharing my life with theirs.
I connect with others by giving to them.
There are no strangers, only friends I've never met.
I am interested in others.
I change for the better with God's help through constant practice and
repetition.
I am very loving in my day-to-day interactions.
I reach out to share my warmth and caring and love to make the world a
better place and to share Christ's love.
I'm a powerful human being who is learning and growing every step of
the way.
I have much to give.
I love, care, open, share, help, give, feel, and embrace, and I warm
the world with love.
I'm a lovable person and a pleasure to know.
I bring light wherever I go.
When greeting someone, I acknowledge their presence, salute their
humanness, welcome what they have to offer the world, hail the beauty
in them, and receive them with a loving heart.
You are a person just like me, a human being with feelings, who wants
to connect, who wants to be liked, who has been hurt, who needs
approval.
I'd really like to get to know you. I'd like to share the best of who
I am with the best of who you are. I'd like to support you in feeling
great about yourself. I appreciate the essence of who you are. I'd
like to be your friend.
Peace. I love you, and greet the best in you.
I look at people when I speak to them. I smile at others frequently.
I focus on being interested (not interesting), and periodically offer
some information about myself as others answer my questions.
I enrich others with my frequent compliments.
I have boundless energy and enthusiasm and aliveness. I am warm,
generous, loving, passionate, vibrant, empathetic, and kind.
I do nice things for my friends.
I am alert to opportunities to tell others about my church and my
belief that Jesus is God, came to earth in human form, died via
crucifixion for everybody's sins, rose from the dead, and offers as a
free gift salvation from our sins if we trust Jesus to save us and we
seek to be like Jesus.
I am alert to opportunities to serve others and to build others up.
The question "How can I be a blessing to others?" is often on my mind.
In the morning, and also upon arriving at work, I order my priorities
for that day.
I create beneficial rituals in my life, and cut bad habits and
wasteful rituals.
I intersperse my spurts of activity with frequent breaks.
I no longer flip through TV channels looking for something to watch.
If I wish to watch a little TV by myself, I turn to the channels there
might be something good on, or I first consult the TV listings.
I am organized and in control of my actions.
I'm healthy, energetic, a winner, and going for the prize.
I am in tune, on top, and in touch.
I have determination, drive, and a belief that I can do it.
I am living the life I choose, and I choose to do the right thing.
All my habits push me onward and forward and help me.
SMOKING
I do not smoke. My lungs are strong and healthy. I'm able to breathe
deeply and fully.
Taking care of myself physically is important to me. I like keeping
myself fit and feeling good.
I am a non-smoker, and I am proud of that.
I have more energy and vitality than ever before. I enjoy life and
I'm glad to be here.
Being a non-smoker is easy for me. When I see a cigarette, or even
think of one, I automatically hear the words, "I do not smoke"-- and I
don't!
I have no habits that control or influence me in any harmful way. I
am in control of myself and everything I do.
I really enjoy breathing clean, fresh air, being healthy, and being in
control of my body and my mind.
I'm able to achieve any goal that I set for myself. I see in my mind
a clear picture of myself having already accomplished my goal. I
create the picture, I see it often, and I achieve it.
I exercise regularly. I keep myself fit and healthy. I am enjoying a
lifetime of energy and vitality.
All of my senses are clear and alive. My sight, my sense of smell, my
hearing, my taste, and touch are more alive than ever before.
I do not see smoking as being strong, intelligent, or glamorous in any
way. I see it for what it really is, and it has no place in my life.
I give myself permission to relax, feel good, breathe deeply and
fully, and enjoy being a healthy non-smoker at all times and in all
circumstances.
People enjoy being around me. I have self-confidence and
self-respect. I like myself, and it shows!
EATING
I am in control of myself in every way-- at all times and in all
situations.
Each time I sit down to eat I reaffirm my determination to achieve my
goal. By eating right, and never giving in, I am reaching my goal.
Whether eating in or eating out, I really enjoy eating the appropriate
amount.
I never feel the need to finish the food in front of me. I eat only
what I should-- and never one bite more.
One way to weight-loss that's easy and works, is the right amount of
food on my plate, and the right amount on my fork!
By ordering less when I eat out, and by serving myself moderate
portions at home, I keep myself aware of the importance of staying
with my goal-- each and every day. "A moderate amount on my plate
means less on my waist."
When I sit down to eat, at no time do I allow anyone else to
influence, tempt, or discourage me in any negative way.
What I eat, and the goals I reach, are up to me. And I give no one
the right to hinder or control my success.
Although others may benefit from my success, I am achieving my
weight-loss goals for my own personal reasons-- for myself, my life,
my future, and my own personal well-being.
I'm never, at any time, tempted to take one bite more than I should.
I am strong, and capable of reaching my goal, and I am doing it!
Being in situations that put a lot of food in front of me is not a
problem to me. I simply say "No!" to the excess food and "Yes!" to my
success.
I enjoy sitting down to eat. Each time I do I conquer my past, and I
create a trimmer, happier, more self-confident future in front of me.
When I sit down to eat, I do not need someone else to remind me of my
goal, or to keep me from eating something I shouldn't. I take full
responsibility for myself, and no one else has to do it for me.
Controlling my weight, and my appetite, is easy for me. I enjoy
moderate portions, small bites, and a slow, healthy, relaxed way of
eating.
I set my goal and I am staying with it. I have turned mealtime into
"achievement time."
Steve Spry
I've heard someone say Shad's book is the best they've read. I think it
ranks close to the worst, especially his newest books .. just a rehash of
other people's material.
Laife
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Darkfalz
Gut her.
Cut her fucking throat.
They must be punished for their sins.
Max Power
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