Give Yourself Reasons Why You Can


Each one of us has an internal dialogue, an inner conversation going on with ourselves. In fact, we talk more to ourselves than we do to anybody else.  The problem is that this conversation is often negative and it can reduce our desire to do anything. 

Furthermore, it is easy to focus on the reasons why we can't do, have, buy, achieve, and become what we want (in every area of our lives) instead of giving ourselves all the reasons why we can do what they want.
For instance, consider someone whose goal is to lose weight and get back in shape. Instead of giving themselves reasons why they can lose weight and get back in shape, they start to give themselves reasons why they can't achieve their goal. Things like:
·      I'm not that disciplined
·      I lack the determination
·      I love food; I just can't resist it - I’m a good cook you know.
·      I'm so lazy; I don't think I'll make it.
·      I hate to exercise
·      I don't have enough time, I'm too busy.... and so on

When we keep our mind on what we want we ignore the obstacles on our path because we know there is a solution to every problem, and at the appointed time we'll find it. The reason we doubt is because we don't keep our mind on what we want. As a result, it thwarts our ability to think of the solutions to the problems we face, and how to get, do, achieve, buy and become what you want.

To solve this problem, always keep your thoughts on what you want, not what you don't want, and ensure that you write down all the reasons why you can do, have, achieve, buy, and become what you want (in every area of your life): Financial, business, career, physical, health, family, social, relationships, personal, fun, adventure, mental, emotional, spiritual, and ethical.

Then, review these reasons frequently every day - especially when you begin to think negatively about the attainment your goals.

Do the following exercise:

1.  Take a goal from each area of your life (ideally, these should be the written goals in your goal journal)
2.  Identify the negative/ limiting thoughts that fill your mind with doubt and worry. These thoughts will give you a clue on why you think the way you do, even though it is leading you away from what you want. Then....
3.  List the reasons why you can do what you want (in every area of your life) down in your goal journal to keep them in one place, and for easy review.
4.  List the reasons why you can have what you want (in every area of your life).
5.  List the reasons why you can buy what you want (in every area of your life).
6.  List the reasons why you can achieve what you want (in every area of your life).
7.   List all the reasons why you believe you can become what you want (in every area of your life).
8.   After writing down all these reasons, read them out loud and think seriously about what you just affirmed. And when you affirm that you can do, have, achieve, buy, and become what you want, don't try to figure out how it'll ever happen. If you do this you'll doubt in your heart, and as a result, you won't have what you say. Have faith in God, and believe that what you say will be done. 
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

To Your Success,

Gerard Ndzebir

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