Our thoughts become our words become our actions become our reality. Its that simple. And that complex.

Saying something negative about yourself does two things.

1. You come to believe it and thus, live it

And

2. It confuses the heck out of the Universe - especially if you have been expressing your desire for the opposite.

Our success depends on our increasing awareness of how we speak about ourselves. Rather than expressing a negative thought that pops up, consider replacing it with a positive affirmation.

Let me give you 6 examples where this can make a difference. You may laugh at some of these, but I think youll get the idea!

Instead of : "I am so out of shape"
Say: "I am strong and healthy"

Instead of: "I am an emotional wreck"
Say: "I accept my emotional challenges, knowing I am growing"

Instead of: "Im a loser with no friends"
Say: "I value my alone time as a chance to know myself better"

Instead of: "Im stupid"
Say: "I learn something new everyday"

Instead of: "Im broke all the time"
Say: "I choose to spend my financial resources wisely"

Instead of: "I hate myself" (uh-oh)
Say: "I love myself"

Now, with affirmations, they may *feel* silly at first, but you dont need to say them out loud for them to work. Said consistently, the positive affirmation becomes a belief. This
belief will cause you to act in a certain way. This new action becomes your *new*, desired and wired for success, reality.

So what are you really saying about yourself?

Sue Dyson
http://www.SuccessfulMama.com