Positive Thoughts vs Negative Thoughts

I received this in my Facebook inbox today and liked it so much I asked permission from Donna to post here on my blog as well. Thanks Donna for letting me share this! Be sure and check out other great material at her website

The way we use words has a huge impact on our lives. Certain words are destructive; others are empowering.

The words “I can’t” implies you have no control over your life, whereas “I won’t” implies you have a choice. I challenge you, from this moment forward, strike “I can’t” from your vocabulary. When you give your subconscious the message “I can’t”, your subconscious really believes you. Your subconscious believes only what it hears, not what is true.

“I should” is another loser. It, too, implies that you have no choices. “I could” is more powerful….such as, I could visit my grandmother today, but I am choosing to go to the movies.” This implies that you have a choice rather than an obligation. Shoulds bring on guilt, totally draining your emotions. Your power is taken away every time you say the words “I should.”

“It’s not my fault” is another beauty. This makes you look helpless. It’s better to take responsibility for whatever happens to you in life than to be the victim. If you are willing to take responsibility, then you might see what you can change in the future. You are in control. Each time you find yourself in better control of your life you are moving to a position of power, which is the ultimate goal.

“It’s a problem” is another bad one. It’s heavy and negative. Whereas if you were to say “It’s an opportunity” this can open many doors. Each time you see the gift in life’s obstacles, you can handle different situations in very rewarding ways.

“I hope” is another victim’s phrase. “I know’ has far more power. What a difference between these two phrases! One sets you up for worry and the other has peace and calm about it.

“If only” now this is boring, you can hear the whine behind it. Whereas “next time” implies that you have learned from the situation and will put what you have learned to use.

“What will I do?” This phrase has a lot of fear in it. We all have incredible sources of power within us that we haven’t used before. It would you serve you much better to say “I know I’ll handle it, I have nothing to worry about.”

As simple as this may seem, I promise you, it is very powerful. When you begin to erase the cants, shoulds, terribles, problems and struggles from your vocabulary, not only do you feel differently, but you will be seen by others in a very different way. People who display inner strength are treated differently from those who don’t. The more powerfully you speak, the more you will be seen as a force in the world around you.

Thanks again Donna for allowing me to repost this. Be sure and visit her page at http://www.donnamcrae.com

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