Jay Hopson

Self Improvement Versus Self Talk



Posted: Monday, September 21, 2009

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How many self improvement books have you read and how many tapes on the same subject have you listened to over and over again? There's a huge sellers market for self help in America. But, the fact is that nothing seems to last for long. If there are so many solutions why are we not making permanent changes in our lives? We leave a seminar with such enthusiasm to put our new found knowledge into practice, only to stay on track for a few weeks at best. Figuring out why this is the case and what to do about it can turn your life around.

Before we can make sweeping changes in our lives we have to make some minor changes within ourselves. The fact is that all of us have belief systems which effect us a great deal. The more you see yourself a certain way, the more you become that certain way. If you ever wondered why some people seem to have it easy, it's simply because they see life as easy. They mentally see themselves successful at everything they do, and their internal navigation system attracts success their way naturally.

What you tell yourself about you determines the course your life will take. Who you are today, was determined by what you believed about yourself yesterday. Each of us absorb thousands of thoughts and hours of self talk every single day of our lives. From earliest childhood, these thoughts and reflections have caged us into becoming what we have dwelled upon the most... Unfortunately, most of us consistently ponder the thoughts of a mouse, not the thoughts of a man or woman.

Our habitual thoughts program our navigation system, and our navigation system determines our course, direction and altitude to arrive at whatever destination we choose. In most cases we're programmed by fear and scarcity, rather than by faith and abundance. If our self conversation continually insists that we have trouble sticking to a diet, you can be sure every diet will fail. If you see money as hard to get, your subconscious mind is doing everything in it's power to turn your belief into reality.

Creating a new navigation system may seem a daunting task at first glance, but it's simpler than reading a new book or going to another seminar, and far more effective. Take some time to notice how you talk to yourself. You will be appalled at first. Researchers now say that as much as 75% or our self talk is negative and counterproductive. Let's put more of those odds in your favor. Begin with each specific thought that you recognize as unhelpful, and reverse that thought in your mind. You must be consistent and firm. Start focusing also on the mental images you have of yourself. These can be the most influential, as a mental image is worth far more than 1000 words. See yourself successful in areas you used to see yourself as a failure, and you will soon see your life starting to turn around. Good luck on your journey!

Jay Hopson loves helping people change their lives.  Teaching a man to fish, rather than giving him the fish has become a way of life for him. For targeted motivational thoughts, ideas and stories, visit: .InboxMotivations.com

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