The Thought For The Day: Medicine Mouth
Monday, June 14, 2010
Inspiration: “If you don’t have something good to say don’t say anything at all.” Your Mom
Be: (positive confession) I am a Medicine Mouth.
Do: (First Steps) Today, understand the power of your words. Your “mom’s” advice not to speak toxic words to others must first apply to YOU. Don’t be caught muttering “I’m no good” or “I never get any breaks.” If you’re sick and tired maybe it has something to do with your frequent declaration “I’m sick and tired of ____________ (fill in the blank)!” Go one step further; don’t just avoid making negative statements replace them with positive ones. One way to do this is by phrasing your “positive remarks” in the form of a question to yourself! This helps to engage the natural human tendency of problem solving. So the next time you get ready to embark on a new diet or exercise plan ask your self “Why am I so disciplined in my eating/exercise?”; when you are preparing to give an important presentation at work you can make the querry: “Why am I such an organized and well recieved speaker?” This even works with your children. If you have been in the parenting business for long, by now you realize that railing on them for forgetting an assignment only frustrates you and exasperates them. The next time you are confronted with this situation get your child in the problem solving mode with a quiz-like question that begs a response “Why are you so diligent and on top of your assignments?” Be creative in your inquiries and track your results!
Have: (Making Dreams Reality) As I replace comments that cut with expressions that empower I will simultaneously write and fill the prescription for success!
Be, Do, and Have the best day of your life! God Bless You!
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