Whatever you want to accomplish this year, whatever you want to feel, begin with the words I AM.
If you want better relationships, focus your mind on the outcome you want to see. Instead of the chatter in your mind telling you what isn't working, or what may never be, steer your thoughts in the opposite direction- "I am enjoying a great relationship with my mother, husband, son or co-worker."
If you want to begin using your creative gifts, talk to yourself in the mindset of, "I am enjoying abundance, of the liberating feeling of creating my own schedule, of manifestation, of giving and sharing my talents."
If you want to lose weight, focus your mind on, "I am feeling amazing, I am in great shape, I am in perfect health," not,"I am heavy, I am overweight, I am never going to accomplish this."
The gremlins in your mind will take you to that self-loathing place, that is their goal. It is the habit of feeding those negative thoughts that lead to your feelings of inadequacy, of insecurity, and ultimately to destructive choices.
The quickest way out of anxiety, away from maladaptive behavior, is to focus your thoughts on the opposite of what you are feeling and on positive affirmations. For example, "I AM successful, I AM peaceful, I AM calm, I AM steady, I AM graceful, I am happy."
Focus on what you want, not on what you don't.
Appreciate this month, reflecting on the year behind you, using it as momentum for continuing to create what it is you want to feel this year, this month, right now.
Happy January- Happy New Year!
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