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Positive As the mind thinks in pictures, it has difficulty processing a negatively stated goal. It's not possible for the mind to
picture you not doing something and by using positive affirmations you shift the mind from concentrating on what you
don't want to what you do want.

Provoking Emotion The more feeling you blend with your self-talk, the faster it impacts your subconscious. Use words you wouldn't
ordinarily use - passionate, bold and fun - that'll pique the interest of your subconscious mind! Make the affirmations
emotionally relevant to you.

Present Tense The language your subconscious mind understands is present tense - it doesn't understand or acknowledge the past or
the future. Speak its language and it will understand - tell it consistently and it will act. Feed it with the idea that the
condition you desire already exists. The most powerful words in the English language come after the words "I am". Use
"ing" words such as receiving, deserving, acquiring - these are verbs conjugated in the present, suggesting that it is
actually happening at this very moment "Now" is another good word to emphasise present tense.
Personal Affirmations that you create yourself, which are personal to your life, values and goals are most effective.
Until you get used to the language by all means borrow some, then edit to personalise them.

Just as reviewing your Goal Card daily will make it a habit, you need to get into the habit of saying your Affirmations daily. The more you feed
your subconscious mind, the quicker it gets the message and starts to work in alignment with your goals. Use something you do every day as
your trigger to repeat your affirmations e.g. in the shower, whilst shaving, while making the kids' sandwiches for school etc. You know what
your daily routine is - find what works for you, but you must do this. Your mind responds to sensory input, so you can say them out loud,
sing them, stand in front of a mirror and maintain eye contact with yourself while saying them, write them down as you say them, make a
recording to play in your car or when exercising. Experiment and play with this to find the ideal mix. Whatever you choose to do, to reprogram
your subconscious software, you need to be repeating each affirmation at least 10 times a day.

5. As your mind primarily thinks in pictures, use VISUALISATIONS. We are all capable of day-dreaming, using our imagination to conjure up
pictures of what we'd like e.g. that date with the person you haven't quite had the courage to ask out yet, driving a brand new car, laying on a
beach. When you know specifically what your goals are, take time to picture precisely what you want.

Make your vision as crisp, colourful, detailed and big as possible in your mind. Add in the sounds, smells and feelings associated with the
vision. Engage all your senses, if you have a goal for a new car, take it for a test drive so when you visualise you can smell the leather, see the
walnut dashboard, feel the response as you accelerate. Be very specific, for example, visualise a shiny black convertible Mercedes with cream
leather interior and alloy wheels, not just a new car.

Once again, make visualisations a daily habit - have a specific time and place to totally relax and take yourself into your vision. Also Page293
throughout the day, take time out to daydream.