Using the Law of Attraction - The Secret to Self Esteem
By Anita Stoudmire
We have all been in the middle of feeling the consequences of a terrible mistake that we have made and we hear that all too familiar voice from deep inside say “I can’t BELIEVE that you did this again!” “Are you the stupidest person on the face of the planet?” “Why can’t you get this right?” And so it goes, on and on, until we are feeling so low that we vow never, ever to do THAT again! We shrink back a little more and a little more, until we stop taking chances altogether! We “play it safe” and stay grounded in fear of making any more mistakes.
Well, I am here to tell you that this little (or for some of us BIG) voice you hear when you are either attempting something new and unfamiliar or when you have gotten results that are not exactly as you thought they would be, can be the one factor that will make or break your success! People who exude self-confidence and high self-esteem usually have an inner coach, not an inner critic. They have habituated a way of talking to themselves that keeps them feeling good about their successes and to learn and grow from their failures. You must know that all people, even those deemed in our society to be the best of the best, the smartest, most intelligent people in the business and financial world have all made mistakes! The difference is that these people don’t get bogged down in them. They acknowledge the mistake quickly, make the corrections necessary, and then move forward. It is not the mistakes that hurt us, just our responses to them!
It is important to realize that when mistakes occur, you MUST acknowledge them, and then just let go! It is crucial to your success that you are at least aware that changes must be made; just don’t continue to fret over them. Above all else, do not fall into the habit of negatively talking about what you did (or did not do) in regards to mistakes made. Focus on what you are doing right; speak about what is working! Make it a point to always speak positively about your endeavors. Keep a written account of all of your triumphs and achievements and look at it often! Make it a habit to keep your thoughts on all things positive and good.
The next time you hear your inner voice criticizing you and telling you that you cannot do something, take control of your thoughts and tell yourself how great you are and that you can do ANYTHING! Use affirmations daily to get in the habit of speaking kindly to yourself and feeding your subconscious positive messages about your abilities. Keep a printed copy of them on your bathroom mirror or on your refrigerator so that you can be constantly reminded of how wonderful you are! You are made in the image of God and you have the ability to create just as He does. When you realize the power that you have within you, you will never want to speak negatively about yourself again!
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