Picture Yourself in a Positive Light
By Mike Kramer, Staff Writer
If you put yourself in a positive frame of mind, you can accomplish anything. If you can clearly see your goal, see that it’s within your grasp, there’s nothing stopping you. That’s why surrounding yourself with positive images and visual reminders can be just what the doctor ordered.
You may already have an inner voice telling you that you can do it, that you can reach your goal. But sometimes, that inner voice could be distracted, a little discouraged or even intimidated. Sometimes, it lacks conviction. Sometimes, you need an external voice telling you the same thing, reinforcing your confidence and determination.
Surrounding yourself with negativity will drain the energy, life and hope right out of you like a leech and too often, we allow these negative messages to seep through. Everyone runs into a wall at some point. To keep it from happening, or to deal with it if it does..
Try these ideas:
Use positive images. Find a visual that shows why you want to get healthy in the first place, or what you’ll be doing after you reach your goal. A picture of your family, the new dress you want to wear, or a basketball.
Use positive words. Keep notes of encouragement with you or choose a few favorite inspirational words.
Use positive books and movies. Watch and read positive things that show you what’s possible. Find a hero and try to adapt their qualities to your journey.
Use positive quotes. They could give you that lift right when you need it most. Choose one as your personal motto and plaster it everywhere.
Use positive music. Let music that makes you feel good become the background theme of your life.
With a visual nearby, your goal is right there. It’s clear what you want. It’s clearly within your grasp. You have the power to reach out and just take it.
