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If you’ve ever tried to break a bad habit, chances are that you know it can be frustrating and seems almost impossible to change something about the you. The problem usually resides within mindset – a subconscious belief structure that automatically controls everything you think and do.
I have struggled with personal development for many years, and have the benefit of hindsight when it comes to analyzing what has worked and what has not. For those of you new to the idea of perception, I sat down and hammered out this list of effective techniques to help create himself in the best image. Enjoy!
Conscious Change – For some people, the best way to start a major change is starting conscious – with emphasis on actively guide your thoughts and control your beliefs until they become automatic.
- When no one is around – call what you want to change about yourself, if you have already done it. Be specific and explicit and make yourself believe it. The more powerful you say something, the more you must believe. Over time you will feel like you have the power to create anything you want in life.
- Do affirmations right before bed – your mind is receptive and sleep will help you internalize information you just fed ones.
- To-do list with a twist – keep to make a checklist of the most important tasks you need to get done for the day, but add a twist to the list, how you want to do them. Embed personality issues that you want to instill in themselves and emulate them until they become part of you.
- Are affirmations when you first wake up – again, be forceful and unequivocal and soon you will want to jump out of bed to make them because you will feel great afterwards, and strengthened to start the day.
- Tell others about your goals and objectives. It helps to be responsible for your successes and failures.
- Think of someone you care deeply about who you would like to add for. A significant or important family member who you think deserves the best from you. Striving to be the best you can for you and for them.
- Think of someone you can not stand … which is always outperforming yourself or rub their success in the face. Strive to be better than them in every way that you think is important. Sometimes competition can be incredibly powerful driving factor ..
- internalize your success by focusing on the completion of smaller goals as possible. Give you a unique easy-to-do tasks and think of it like a real accomplishment can boost the perceived self-efficacy and give you added will power to tackle those hard to reach goals.
- Awards all progress in some way – no matter how small. Be smart about it (not binge eat to reward good diet week) but indulge in something you would not otherwise take time out for. What suits you best – just to have something spiritual to look forward to the next round.
- Enter the competition when you are clearly not ready. Train for something. Enter a marathon or triathlon, the structure of competition with a friend or a colleague – do whatever it takes to give you a concrete reason for success.
- Learn something new every day or week. Choose random books on topics unrelated to education or work experience background. Encourage the development of new mental model will help diversify your knowledge and enhance your ability to think about everything.
- Take a free online course in something you know nothing about. Broaden the horizon. Check out MIT Open Courseware
- Write your affirmations out before or after you make them. It helps internalize them!
- Record affirmations and play them back on your iPod when you can to background noise.
- Keep “scrapbook” of images and stories related to people you look up to, what you want to achieve or characteristics that you want to develop in yourself. The simple act of thumbing through it every day for a minute or two can work wonders for motivation.
- Read success stories. Learn what successful people have to go through to their success. Internalize it. Look forward to write your own success story (or if you’re really ambitious, looking forward to having someone write it for you ..!)
- Please “quote board” with motivational quotes. A large poster will do – and read the downtime for inspiration.
- Turn off the TV – do everything you can to phase out mind-numbing programming of lifestyle.
- Ask “Did I make the most of this day?” every night before going to bed. Attempts to answer a resounding yes to the question – but always be honest, or it is meaningless.
- Blog progress. Try to get a few readers – just to have someone to be responsible to help you keep your eye on the ball.
- Give yourself a big prize at the end of the tunnel – something like a trip or vacation to really excite you and keep you on the path to success.
- Try your best to stop you from using self-defeating language or thoughts. Whenever something pops into your mind, doubt it and turn it, and move into something more positive.
- Ponder. Even 15 minutes a day can do wonders for the mind, and prevent frustration with minutia of everyday life.
- Take regular breaks from studying / working. Give yourself a five minute break every 18-20 minutes, and a 15-minute break every hour long sessions.
- Remind yourself that only you are in control of your destiny in life. No one else. You are more than powerful enough to handle anything that comes your way. Believe it and success is yours for the taking.
- Take action now – to stop yourself when you start to use “tomorrow” or “next week I will ..” self-talk. Today’s work.
- Model behavior by some. I have written about this at length in my blog. It can be a powerful tool for instilling positive qualities within.
Concentration – Learning to learn your ability to focus and concentrate on the task at hand can provide great benefits in all areas of life. These tips should help you achieve just that, and prevent you from feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with daily tasks or larger goals.
- The best time to concentrate after reading something that is inspiring – as you are filled with longing for. Make it a habit before doing something you know needs to be done (but you do not really want to do).
- Watch yourself during the day and make sure muscles do not get overly relaxed or strained.
- Get in the habit of taking deep, steady breaths instead of short, fast ones. Think internally about how meaningful each breath. steadier breathing will make for a more relaxing and productive measure.
- When you decide to do something, eliminate all other tasks from your mind while you are working. Thinking about other things while you are working on something will only lead to frustration and poor quality work. And by thinking about other things you could be doing, you will help prevent some have the potential to achieve a “flow” state.
- Turn off distractions when you work or study – no TV, cell phones, iPods, etc … The only truly effective distraction (Do not lie to yourself and say that you have TV) is not really a distraction at all – has been shown to classical music from the baroque period to facilitate concentration and learning, of 60 bpm its tempo.
- Studies show that the concentration works best in a span of about 18 minutes. Every 18 minutes, make sure to give you a little break (4-5 minutes) and return fresh and ready to press on when the break is over. You’ll notice the difference immediately.
- Exercise and eating right can work wonders for your ability to concentrate – more on this below …
- Prime mind with the help of subliminal messages
- Get into a routine “exercise concentration. ” Like everything else, it is a skill that can be learned over time. Make a concentration exercise every day for five minutes or so and soon (be patient) you will see promising results. We’ve included some we’ve utilizes useful, courtesy of SuccessConsciousness.com here –
- EX1: Take the book and count words in any team. Count them again to be sure you have considered the right. Start with one paragraph and when it becomes easier, count words in the whole site. Perform counting mentally and only with your eyes, without pointing the finger at each word.
- EX2: Count the back of your mind, from one hundred to one.
- Ex3: Believe in your mind from one hundred to one, skipping each three numbers, which is 100, 97, 94, etc.
- EX4: Select inspiring words, or just a simple sound, and repeat it silently in your mind for five minutes. When your mind can focus more easily, trying to reach ten minutes of continuous concentration.
- EX5: Take fruit, apple, for example, and look at it from all sides. Focus your attention on it and view it from all sides. Defend all sessions to focus on it. Do not go away with irrelevant thoughts that come up. Be apple. It could be any other fruit. Look at it and not think about the shop where you bought it, the way it is grown, nutritional value etc., only the object in front of you. Just look at it, see it, smell it and touch it.
- EX6: This is the same practice number 5, only this time you visualize the fruit with your eyes closed. First, by performing again consume number 5 for five minutes, and then make this one. Try to see, feel, taste, smell the fruit in you imagination. Try to see a clear and well-defined image. Faced open your eyes, look at the fruit, close them again and continue to practice.
- EX7: Take a small simple object such as a spoon, a fork, or glass. Focus on one of these things. Watch the object from all sides without the words, that is, without words in your mind. Just watch the object without thinking with words on it.
- EX8: After becoming proficient in the above exercises, you can come to this exercise. Pulling a small geometrical figure, about three inches in size, such as triangular, rectangular or round, paint it with any color you want, and focus on it. You should see only a picture, nothing. Only the number exists for you now, with no unrelated thoughts or any distractions. Try not to think of the words of the exercise. Look at the picture in front of you and that’s it. Try not to strain your eyes.
- Ex9: Same as number 8, only this time the visual image with eyes closed. As before, if you forget how the figure looks, open your eyes for a few seconds and watch the video and then close your eyes and continue with the exercise.
- Ex10: Same as above in number 9 but eyes open.
- Ex11: Try at least five minutes, to be without thought. This exercise is attempted only after all the previous ones have been carried out successfully. Previous exercises, if practiced properly, the quality you have the ability to impose silence on your thoughts. Over time it will become easier and easier.
- Read “The power of strength” by Theron Q. Dumont for inspiring prose and much more exercises.
subconscious Change – Sometimes access the power of your subconscious mind gives you an added boost you need to reach your goals and achieve lasting personal change. These tips I have found most helpful and tend to make for interesting conversation as well!
- Record verification of iPod (as of last year end) and play them back very quietly as you drift off to sleep. Use headphones if you are comfortable enough to sleep with them. Leave affirmations to repeat during sleep.
- If you use the computer mainly for web browsing and do not need to run memory intensive applications, the subliminal message software might work for you. The programs selected blink your sentences on the screen quickly be absorbed by the subconscious but not the conscious mind.
- Select three to four videos from the Intelligent Warrior subliminal video series and watch them each in a row, twice a day for thirty days. You can find these powerful subliminal messages videos available for download on the blog.
- Download free self-hypnosis software online and try it out until you find something that works for you.
- Google & YouTube often interesting Self-hypnosis videos. Find what you want. Bookmark it, and watch it until you see the results in yourself.
- Select a video from the Intelligent Warrior series, and watch it 5 times a day for thirty days.
- watching all seven videos in the Intelligent Warrior series back to back, even through each day, for thirty days.
- Use free audio editing software to put statements in the background of some of your favorite music. It works best with instrumentals, but can be applied elsewhere as well.
Environment – For some, it is not so obvious that the environment can influence your mood and mentality. These quick tips can help you learn environment and learn your mind in the way.
- De-clutter. de-clutter, de-clutter. I can not say this one is enough. Clutter in your environment leads subconsciously and sometimes consciously, the clutter in your mind. It turns frustration and prevents you from feeling free enough to work effectively to complete tasks.
- Use color in your work area. Sure, a lot of vivid colors can not always appear “professional,” but if you are working at home, there is no excuse. Use a variety of bright, bold colors to give workspace flare. Color is encouraging to note and will attract creative talent without you even aware of it. It works wonders unexpected – try it and see for yourself!
- Curves and circles are more encouraging and are effective in activating the mind than are straight lines and squares. Where possible, to incorporate curvilinear lines and odd organic form on your work area – whether it is in fact the design, layout of your things, or something as simple as schedules and to-do list. Oddly enough, you will find that by doing this, and incorporating color, you will begin to naturally remember more about what goes on when you are working.
- Leave yourself sticky-notes all over the place. Remind yourself not just about what you want to do, but how you want to do it. Remind yourself to be helpful and enthusiastic – sometimes just to see the note will be all it takes to move a bad mood on the side.
- Use natural light as much as possible. If you do not have a window in the work area, your purchase bulbs that mimic the light spectrum. It provides less stress on your eyes, so you will be able to focus better without resentment.
- Try some Feng Shui.
- Set the plants in your home office or workspace. Including plants will increase the oxygen in the room provide soothing natural and organic feel to aid in relaxation when frustration begins to bubble up.
- Play background music – soothing background music. Try classical music from the baroque period, which naturally facilitates learning and concentration.
- Use mirrors liberally – constantly “look in” on you to make sure you’re doing what you really want to be doing, to guide you toward your goals.
- include a lot of pictures or motivational quotes around the work area. Frames are not just aesthetically nice touch, but they can be used to constantly remind yourself what you are working so hard to achieve!
- Give your room a light color – not to paint it all dark or phrase not. Dark colors make the room feel small and bounded, and you will find yourself often frustrated quickly and easily, or slipping often in a bad mood.
Fitness & Nutrition – While many people understand that good health is important, sometimes more options are overlooked. Maintain good habits here can have a great impact on your self esteem and general mindset. Do not believe me? Give it a 40-day Test Run and you will never look back …
- If you love something that is bad for you – do not eliminate it completely – just make sure to practice moderation. McDonald once or twice a month is not going to kill you. McDonald’s every day.
- work out, work out, work out! No matter where you are in life – thin / fat, young / old, depression / happy – working out will lift you to the next level. There is no mystery. Try it and see for yourself. Do not start and overcome, but the present level of competence that is appropriate for where you are starting out from. Gradually build on this foundation, and enjoy as you become healthier and happier.
- Eating chocolate! No, not Snickers bars or Reese Pieces … but dark chocolate. Try 85% cocoa dark chocolate Lindt is gratifying indulgence. Natural chocolate is actually good for you. It is filled with anandamides – compounds found naturally in the body that increase mood. Great for a quick energy boost as well.
- Drink plenty of water – to ensure that you are getting more than 8 cups a day if you really want to see some results. If you are not drinking enough now, it can be difficult to adjust at first. But within a few days a week, you’ll feel more energetic, less bloated, and ready to face the world.
- Get fruits and vegetables – more than five servings a day is optimal if you really want to see some impact. You must load a good sugar (natural energy) and give you the vitamins and nutrients that you should have been getting all along. Remember – we did not get to where we are now by eating jelly donuts and breakfast-in-a-box. Eating naturally is the right way to eat, and incorporating as much natural food diet as possible will provide enormous rewards in the short and long term.
- Get up and go running in the morning. If you can not run, walk. Do something that gets your heart pumping and blood flowing early. It will be great for mood all day (thanks to the natural release of endorphins), and chances are you will find yourself able to better concentrate and focus right from the start.
- Take fish oil pills to provide your body with good fats. Taking more than the recommended dose to achieve the best effect. Remember – they are just fat oils and fats good at it, so you can not go wrong with the upload. Your heart and your brain will thank you day after day (by working better for you!).
- Have sex. Lots of it. If you have no one to have sex with, practice another 100 tips. You may then be irresistible to the opposite sex and have no problem with this.
- Take Gingko biloba supplements to enhance your memory naturally and effectively.
- Stretch in the morning – stretching will help you feel naturally good and feel good in your skin will work wonders for your mindset.
- Eating lots of fish. Fish oil is great for the brain and heart. You will feel better and be able to concentrate better in no time.
- work out by lifting weights. Give yourself at least 6 weeks to see any results at all – but when the body begins to take shape you will begin to love the way you look and feel. your confidence will shoot through the roof and before you know it you’ll be itching to go to the gym. It is difficult at first to overcome the soreness and “off” feeling, but it goes quickly – I promise!
Look – Not surprisingly, change your look can work wonders on your mentality as well. If you are not 100% satisfied skin, ask yourself “why?” Be honest. Work through it – the rewards are invaluable … self esteem is priceless.
- Get your hair done. Not just girls, but guys too. Make sure you are well groomed and looking your best. Clean, well-styled hair is one of the first things people notice about others.
- Nice to skin – care to eliminate cuts, bruises, acne, etc … The products that help skin are endless, but the best time to start is right nutrition.
- Keep the body well-groomed hair – moisture and keep trimmed. Even if no one else notices, you will – and you will feel better about yourself for it.
- Maintaining a healthy complexion – a nice, healthy tan. If you are uncomfortable with tanning beds or stay in the sun too long, try Dove “Natural Glow” product. They work well and do not give you the orange look, but healthy, natural complexion you want. Proper nutrition will give you a natural glow time, as well.
- Dress to impress.
- Pay attention to the details in your wardrobe and grooming phone. Attention will get noticed, people will be impressed.
- buy at least one really good suit or business outfit to wear when meeting potential clients or partners for the first time. You deserve to feel as comfortable and as safe as you will see.
- Get manicure – yes, guys too. When the hands are well groomed you will feel more confident about yourself around others – guaranteed.
- Work on your posture – stand up straight and high (just like your mother told you). You’ll look more confident, and soon you will feel more confident too.
- When in doubt, overdress. Dress helps you feel good, especially when you take the tips in Fitness / Nutrition content to heart and develop attractive, physically fit body as well.
- Practice projecting your voice. Whenever you find yourself home alone, read things out loud as if you were to deliver a speech. Focus on the Annunciation and priorities as appropriate. Soon you will be more natural charisma and attention-grabbing around others.
Saving data / Journals – While some people this can be a nuisance, really, it can lead to a profound impact on the overall personal development, especially if you’re the type of person to have trouble “stick” to something.
- Keep a daily diary for everything – random thoughts. Do not spend all day writing – it defeats the purpose. Instead, sit down every once in a while five minutes and jot down your thoughts. Do not structure them or worry about appearance – just write.
- If you want to develop a healthier attitude, keep nutrition diary. Microsoft Excel can help with this. Simply by paying attention to what goes into your body, you will be more inclined to control what you are eating. The result? A healthier, happier you (with records to show others how you got it!).
- If you are trying to get in better shape, keep photo calendar. This can be as private as you want it to be. Standing in front of the mirror with a digital camera once a week. Remove the head, and a profile picture, both curved and un-flexed. First, it can be difficult and embarrassing – but within a month or two, you will be looking forward to the next image … and maybe even show them off to friends and family.
- Keep a diary evening where you answer the question “Did I make the most of this day?” If yes, why, if not, why not? Seeking to more “yes” entries and understand what went wrong in your “no” days will help you stay on track to achieve the mindset that you want and achieve all your goals.
- Write one thing you learn every day, and review it at the end of the week. I commit to long-term memory by internalizing it with thought and reflection repetition.
- type one you want to learn, every morning. Learn it that day.
- Keep short time-log. See how much time you spend on different tasks throughout the day can help you understand where you are going wrong (or right). Make sure you’re not wasting too much time on activities that have no return!
- If you are trying to achieve any goal at all – to find something in the goal that is measurable. Measure the hell out of it. Strive to improve … all the time.
- If you are trying to shape the mind, chances are you are trying to overcome at least one or two bad habits. Every time you encounter one of the bad habits in the day, step aside and write it down. Do your best to steer yourself in the right direction, no matter what it takes. Discuss this later, and pride yourself on overcoming the old, bad self!
- If you are near someone, have them jot down thoughts about you during the day as well. Sometimes, you saw through the point of any review can help you figure out what you’re doing wrong, or right, or open your eyes to things you do not even know that you should work to improve. Make sure that you choose someone who cares about you and who will not judge, but give you an honest picture of you when you ask for it.
Last but not least, read the blog daily! This one speaks for itself 🙂
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Source by Jason Harrington