Make a Plan for Using Positive Words
Set a Date Because Here’s Your Plan: Start Reaping Your Rewards!
When I’m not in my right mind, my left mind tends to get rather crowded, so I have to make some real effort to be positive if I really want to see results. A lot of people say they want to be more positive, but how many are willing to take a serious, measured approach toward obtaining this very feasible goal? In order to succeed with anything in life, you need a plan. Especially for someone new to the idea of using positive words, visualizations and positive affirmations. This can be a challenging process, but it’s also very exciting, so try this 5 day challenge! By formulating a secure strategy right now, you have a much better chance of reaching your goals. Let’s look at some tips that will help you accomplish your objectives.
Day 1
Sit down, either on your own, with your partner or anyone you trust, and set several SMART goals you want to achieve. S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym we like to use, meaning:
Sis for specific.
M is for measurable.
Ais for attainable.
Ris for relative.
Tis for time bound.
To determine these goals, you need to effectively and honestly evaluate your current emotional state of mind and select several areas in your life upon which you want to work. Alot is being said about emotional intelligence these days, so it is an important measurment to calculate into your plan of action when remembering to keep S.M.A.R.T. vision for your goals. You might choose to start with your goals for creating greater levels of emotional intelligence so that you will be assisted by that power in achieving your professional, personal, or social goals. Write your goals down, remembering to include a time frame in which you can realistically complete your goals.
Day 2
Get online and select several positive sayings or affirmations you will use from this point forward. Also, set priorities that are in harmony with your new plan. For example, if motivational stories help you, then place finding 3 motivational stories as your priority. Some people are more moved by inspirational movies, so find a few of those to watch during your weekly scheduling of activities. Whatever your source, find your fuel for positive action and set it as a priority in your life.
It is good idea to start your day with at least one positive affirmation. Repetition is most effective, so you may choose to have a particular affirmation for each given day. For example, on Monday you may opt to have work-related quotes, on Tuesday those relating to relationships and so on. If this is the first time for you to actively approach this idea, then you might choose to start off with 1 basic all encompassing affirmation and memorize that to utilize for your daily nutrition of positive words. Yes, we use the words “daily nutrition” because just as we take vitamins for our daily health nutrition, it’s a good idea to think of the positive words we need for our mental and emotional nutrition, as we have daily requirements for those, as well. This type of nutrition has enormous impact for your self-image! Remember to repeat your positive words throughout the day, as well. The more repetition you can give to these inspirational sayings, the more power they will have to be reflected in your life!
Day 3
Start to keep a journal of the positive events that occurred throughout your day. You may have completed a project at work or gone that extra mile at the gym. Perhaps you and your partner worked through some emotional difficulty without yelling. At first this exercise may seem stilted and forced, but over time it becomes easier to find successes to chart. The key is to seek positivity in your life and writing down the positive events in your life directs you to give focus to them as you write. It also gives an enormous boost to your self-esteem as you begin to tangibly see in black and white all of the positive changes that are taking place in your life. It enhances your gratitude and an attitude of gratitude will undoubtedly bring you more happiness and appreciation in your life as you continue to move towards your goals. Actually, these things give you the necessary fuel to accomplish new goals. This is a great way to keep your fuel for positive action at high levels.
Day 4
Continue to use your affirmations, and take another look at your S.M.A.R.T. goals. Will you need any help to achieve some of them? Would a mentor, coach or partner help you stay on track? Could a class give you some additional skills to make one or more of your goals more attainable? We have found a program for improving computer skills online and since it’s helped over 1 million people around the world, it could be useful for you too: Click Here!. This is a good time to find new tools that you will use to help you live a more positive life. If taking an new course would help, there are many you can try, for example: 360training.com- Leading Provider of Continuing Education, Certification & Career Skills and Compliance Solutions This is also a good time to properly assess how these new ideas fit you and your life. Do you see your positive outlook on life changing the way you face life? Have you been consistent with your application? If not, look for ways you can improve on that aspect. Look for how these positive words are reflected in your daily life and remember to enter them into the journaling process you started on Day 3.
Day 5
In addition to the rewards you will receive simply from living in a more positive way, what kinds of tangible incentives would help you keep on track? Small indulgences are wonderful motivators and, if you select the right ones, can actually increase your success, so it’s important to remember to reward yourself. If you have a goal of always looking professional at work, then rewarding yourself for a week of consistent journaling with a new tie, a manicure or a new day planner is a great idea. A book of positive self-talk affirmations by your favorite author may be your reward for facing and conquering a challenge successfully. These inspirational sayings can do alot to keep you on track, so it’s a good idea to surround yourself with them. Again, writing down your plan will help you stick to it and reach the goal. This act of writing is also a form of practice, focus, and consistency.
You’re Done and On Your New Path In Life
The process of changing how you react to life’s tests is a gradual one. In a way it is like cleaning out a particularly cluttered basement. The space has a great deal of potential, but you have to do the work to get all the old junk cleaned out before you can enjoy the new rewards and reap their benefits. Whether you are cleaning out your “vocabulary closet” or your “pessimistic attic”, give yourself credit for every little step, no matter how tiny it might seem. If this 5 Day Plan is a bit fast, then give yourself 1 week for each daily activity and make it a 5 Week Plan. The core issue is to get started and give yourself the time you need to implement these activities as consistent aspects of your daily routine. The kinder you are to yourself by using positive words and images, the smoother your transformation will be into this new optimistic you!
