How Lying to Yourself Can Be a Good Thing

What we say to ourselves in our minds is so important. It can literally make or break us. And since what we think drives our actions, it's imperative we change our thinking to match the action that we want, so we can get what we want out of life.

Have you ever heard the saying, "A lie becomes truth if you hear it enough?" Cognitive psychology research has found that a repeated lie becomes truth over time. Things you say to yourself, or things others say to you about you, can quickly go from a lie to truth.

I'll say it again: What we say in our minds about ourselves can make or break us.

So how do we use lying to our advantage?

Most positive thinkers and motivational speakers agree that we need to find out what negative things we say to ourselves and stop it. So start by listing out all the bag things you say about yourself, EVEN IF YOU THINK THEY ARE TRUE.

You can tell its negative if it makes you feel bad, unsuccessful, or like you just don't care. So list them out - all of them. The ones you say to yourself, the ones you've heard people say to you or about you, or even what you think others may say about you. Make the list ongoing; anytime you think of something, write it down. Once you've made your list, or feel like you've got a good amount, take each negative thought and write a counter-thought that is positive, EVEN IF YOU THINK IT'S A LIE.

For example; here's a partial part of the list I made before I became successful:

Negative Thoughts/Positive Thoughts:

"I'll never make enough money"/"I am making A LOT of money right now!"

"I'm just too lazy"/"I am productive and my time is valuable!"

"I can't be rich"/"I can be rich, and I will be rich soon!"

"I'm not worth it"/"I am strong and powerful and deserve everything I want!"

"Making a lot of money online is a lie and a scam"/"I can make a lot of money online, without leaving the comfort of my house!"

"Other people don't care so why should I?"/"I love myself and I'm an awesome person! I don't care what others think of me."

I still catch myself saying similar things to myself. But I've trained my brain to look out for it and you can too. Once I recognize them, I immediately deprogram them from my thoughts.

Each day, or every time a negative thought crosses your mind, take out your list and repeat only the positive statements to yourself. In your mind, out loud, in front of a mirror - as many times a day as you think of it, or 10 times a day, or 50 times a day! The goal is to get your mind to believe what you're saying.

You see, I believe that you are productive. I believe you are successful. It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, you can do anything you put your mind to.

If I can do it, so can you!

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It's All A Mistake

Our society has participated in orchestrating a set of intricately woven lies that we have eagerly and wholeheartedly embraced.

As consumers, too quickly do we accept outer appearances as reality. There are those who believe aging is almost always the forerunner to poor health; only the opinions of wealthy people are important; money substance is available in limited quantities and only to a select few; you can receive something other than what you give. Now hear this! Aging is a mistake; money substance is unlimited; and you reap what you sow-not sometimes, but all the time.

Various teachers and prophets have roamed this earth plane to dispel these myths. Mohammed, Buddha, Abraham and even Jesus Christ have all taught varying aspects of these truths with the dominant truth being "you reap what you sow." We always receive what we expect to receive and not what we pray for. Doing whatever it takes to change our thinking, by eliminating all negative thoughts and replacing them with a prosperous knowing, must become a task we commit to every day for the remainder of our life. Whatever we believe will always recreate itself in our human experiences.

Our society's common belief in aging-that getting older is the forerunner of poor health-is a mistake. Poor health, as well as visible outer signs of aging, is simply an out-picturing of our beliefs. If we believe with each birthday we will look older, then we will. If we allow negative thinking and attitudes to persist, we will have poor health. The human body is an amazing machine. The organs function without any conscious prompting by us; both internal and external body parts shed the old cells and replace them with new cells at regular intervals. Because the body is in a state of constant renewal, aging and illnesses are conditions and beliefs that we force into our consciousness.

Financial prosperity is the next most misunderstood concept. Having money has nothing to do with money. Money substance is about what we believe. Holding onto worn-out emotions, worn-out relationships, feelings of envy, jealousy and hatred will block any flow of prosperity. Planting seeds of discontent and malice is sure to yield a garden of poverty and destitution. So here again, watch not only your thoughts but guard your words as if you were protecting the winning lottery ticket.

Spirit is always in charge. By following the examples of our teachers, we will always remain connected to our source of power-God, the good omnipotent. By staying focused on the I AM, illness, poverty and malcontent will be replaced with good health, prosperity and joy. Establishing and maintaining spiritual integrity ensures a life filled with good things. Bid farewell to aging, poverty and unhappiness forever.

Welcome health, wealth, youth and beauty. Dare to live beyond miracles!

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