PREVIEW
In this preview section you will see all of Step One. Feel free to spend some time here. Try the exercises, review the recommended books, visit the other websites that are listed, and see if the videos and podcasts are helpful to you. We are confident that you will find something of value here.
Introduction
Real change first begins with you. Most people have spent a great part of their lives believing certain things and behaving in particular ways. The first step to changing your life begins with changing those particular thoughts and behaviors that have not served you well. This is not an overnight occurrence. You will start by taking little steps and making small adjustments that will create a permanent change over time. Stick with the steps provided here and you will be able to create the change you desire.
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Step One: Positive Thinking
“Dare to change the entire structure of your thinking if you wish to see a change in your life”. ~Santha Mathe
The first step in changing your life is to recognize the thought patterns or the self-talk that you have learned over the years. Think about the things that you say to yourself on a regular basis. Are they mostly positive or are they mostly negative? Most people say things like “Nothing ever works out right for me.” “I'll never get a raise, job promotion, more vacation time, etc.” “I'm always broke.” “I never win anything.” Believe it or not, your thoughts have a profound effect on your life! Your first assignment is simple; write down the things you frequently say to yourself on a daily basis. What do you say to yourself about your finances? Your relationships? Your job? Your appearance? How others treat you? Feel free to work on just one area at a time.
STOP! Do not go on until you have completed your first assignment.
Now read what you have written and consider the fact that you create what you think! Isn't that frightening? Go ahead and change those statements to positive statements now. Think about what it is you want to see in your life, NOT what you don't want. And don't worry if you don't believe what you are writing. That isn't important yet. Here are some examples to help you:
CHANGE: I never win anything. INTO: I always win.
CHANGE: My boss hates me. INTO: I have a great relationship with my boss.
CHANGE: I don't have anything. INTO: I have everything that I need.
As Buddha once said, “All that we are is the result of what we have thought”. Your next assignment is to read your new statements out loud and with conviction two times a day for the next 30 days, then twice every other day for the next 30 days, followed by once per week for the following 30 days.The more feelings you put behind the words, the more powerful the effect. If you are faithfully doing the activities outlined here, you should find that you have replaced your habitual negative thoughts with positive ones on a subconscious level by the end of three months time. And don't worry about slip-ups or bad days. It happens to all of us. The key here is to not stay stuck in those negative thoughts. If you find yourself caught up in negative self-talk and you're having trouble changing your inner dialog, we recommend any these activities to help you get back on track:
- Listen to some upbeat music, even dance to it (if you have the opportunity to do so)
- Chat with a friend who can help bring you out of your slump.
- Watch a comedy or listen to one (podcast). We recommend any of the Whose Line Is It Anyway on www.youtube.com Laughter is the quickest way to change your mood and your thoughts.
- Engage in an intellectually stimulating activity; soduko, a crossword puzzle, Bejeweled 2 (or other similar games), etc.
- Exercise for 15-30 minutes.
It is recommended that you do some form of meditation daily for the first 90 days of this program. Meditating helps you to reprogram your thoughts on a more subconscious level, which in turn will have a more profound effect on your thought patterns.
Recommended Books
Self Talk, Soul Talk: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Jennifer Rothschild
The Power of Self-Coaching: The Five Essential Steps to Creating the Life You Want by Joseph Luciani
The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
Everyday Positive Thinking by Louise Hay
Self - Talk Solution by Shad Helmstetter
Beyond Positive Thinking: A No-Nonsense Formula for Getting the Results You Want by Robert Anthony
The Tibetan Art of Positive Thinking: Skillful Thought for Successful Living by Christopher Hansard
What to Say When you Talk To Yourself by Shad Helmstetter
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao by Dr. Wayne Dyer
Heart Thoughts: A Treasure of Inner Wisdom by Louise L. Hay
The Path to Success is Paved with Positive Thinking: How to Live a Joy-filled Life and Make Your Dreams Come True by Wally Amos & Stu Glauberman
BeliefWorks: The Art of Living Your Dreams by Ray Dodd
Your Present: A Half Hour of Peace by Susie Mantell (Meditation Audio Book)
Meditations for Manifesting : Morning and Evening Meditations to Literally Create Your Heart's Desire by Wayne Dyer
8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life. by Victor Davich
Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach (Book & CD) by Diana Lang (Book & CD)
Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin E. Seligman
Recommended Websites
www.positivethinkingradio.com is an excellent resource for changing your thinking.
www.scienceofgettingrich.net offers free downloads providing information that will help you reprogram your thoughts and behaviors in regards to finances/wealth.
www.thinktq.com offers a free Attitude test for you to take. It only takes a minute and you are not required to purchase anything, unless you want to. It has some thought provoking questions that should be quite revealing.
www.thinkexist.com is a great resource for finding quotes on positive thinking.
www.pcfpt.com is the Peale Center for Positive Thinking which offers an assortment of information on this topic.
www.selfgrowth.com is a website dedicated to self improvement.
www.stevepavlina.com is great website that offers lots of information for personal development.
www.morningcoach.com is a website that offers many tools for creating the life you want.
www.meditationsociety.com is a great resource for beginners.
www.meditationoasis.com is great site to learn more about meditation.
www.learningmeditation.com is a site that offers guided meditations.
www.wildmind.org is another great website for information on meditation.
Create The Future You Want
Positive Mindmovie
Positive Thinking
Buddhist Meditation Music
Morning Meditation
Mandala Meditation
Personal Growth Podcast by LearnOutLoud.com (The Power of Positive Thinking, Yes You Can, You Can Be Happy No Matter What)
A Slice of Life by 938Live
Inspiring Words of Wisdom by Zig Ziglar (Positive Thinking)
Positive Thinking Radio by David J. Abbott MD
The Meditation Podcast by Jesse & Jeane Stern (Three-Positive Thoughts)
Beginning Meditation by Martin Thomas (Beginning Meditation, Part 8, Dealing with Negative Self-Talk)
Yoga Meditation Mantras for Life Changing Power and Quantum Manifesting by Yoga Manifestation Wanqi (How to Change Your Life Instantly by Changing Your Mantras)
Theatre of the Mind by Kelly Howell
REVIEW OF STEP ONE
- Make a list of the negative things you say to yourself on a daily basis.
- Rewrite the previous list by changing the negative statements to positive statements.
- Read the new list out loud and with conviction two times a day for the next 30 days, then twice every other day for 30 days, then once a week for the next 30 days. If you find after 90 days your thought patterns have not improved, use the guided meditations suggested in the podcasts section that deals specifically with positive/negative thoughts. We recommend that you do these meditations once a day.
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