Have you ever wanted something out of life, but you have all these thoughts in your head telling you “no?”
There is no cause for alarm. The practice of neuroplasticity is about repeating an activity, like self-talk, until your brain can do it naturally. If you continue to think well about yourself, you will grow more self-confident in everything you do.
Here are 10 ways through self-talk that you can manifest the life you want and feel proud while doing so.
1. Identify Your Self-Doubting Beliefs
In order to fix a problem, specifically identify the beliefs. Examples could be-
• I am not good enough
• A happy relationship is not in the cards for me
• I do not believe I can make a successful business
Unless you challenge your beliefs, they will take over your decisions.
2. Find the Root Cause
If you have the belief that you are not good enough, find the source. Was it someone in your childhood? Did your parents or friends feed you these unhealthy thoughts? Are people still saying this stuff about you now? For each self-doubting belief, come up with reasons why you think it is true in one column, then read below for what to put in your second column.
3. Then, Challenge Your Beliefs
It is time to see things from the other perspective. If you feel like you will never create a successful business, surround yourself with people who have. Research people who had no other accomplishments before their big business. Surrounding yourself with people who give you hope will help you adopt a new belief. Counter-act your negative beliefs by saying the opposite.
4. Think of the Consequences of Your Beliefs
Your beliefs can stop you from living the life you want. Think of what it would mean if you listened to your thoughts. If you feel you are not good enough, it will be harder for you to manifest the life you want. Feel the anger, grief, and regrets you will have if you listen to them.
5. Create Alternative Beliefs
Neuroplasticity has turned up in a study published in the Child Development journal, proving that students did better in school after being told knowledge can be grown. Another study by the University of Michigan proved that if kids stopped using “I” during their inner conflict and their name instead, their self-confidence could improve in speech making. For example, “[your name], you can do this.” You can apply this practice to yourself.
6. Strengthen Your Beliefs
You may have a new belief, but still, have trouble believing it. Find support in role models, your skills, or even quotes. Write a list and keep it in your pocket to read over whenever you doubt yourself. This will give your belief power over the negative ones.
7. Decide What to Change
Once your belief grows strong, see what needs to be different. Ask yourself what your commitment level is, how motivated you are, and how confident. See if you are willing to take more classes or develop new skills to make your dreams a reality.
8. Write Down Your Beliefs
If negative self-doubts take control of your mind again, write them down in a journal. Then write down your alternate beliefs in a different pen and see the difference. Take a good look at what you have written. Notice how you feel when reading your old and new beliefs. Turn over a new lead and take your new belief to heart.
9. Condition Your Beliefs
Just like with neuroplasticity, you need to make your brain used to this new belief. You can start visualizing yourself with this new life you want. Think of how your new attitude and actions will manifest your life. By picturing how happy you will be with the new you, you feel more motivated.
10. Take Action
Now, it is time to see if your beliefs work like taking your new car for a test drive. If it does not work, there is still room to change your beliefs. Instead of being your own worst enemy, motivate yourself to accomplish your dreams.
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