5 Minutes To Set You Up For a Great Day

Powerful programming for your subconscious.

I firmly believe in the power of positive self-talk. It can improve mood, advance your goals and create an “I can do that!” mentality that will rub off on those closest to you.

Let me give you a list of some phrases to choose from. Pick a few, say them to yourself every night and morning for the next thirty days - and I’m willing to bet that you’ll see a significant improvement in your life before that month is over.

The timing is important - just before sleep and first thing on waking are the times we are most easily able to communicate with our subconscious mind. The subconscious isn’t judgemental - it just believes what it’s told and sets about making that a reality.

Tell your subconscious what you want your life to be like, and it will soon nudge you in that direction. Sounds woo-woo, I know … but I urge you to try it.

Here are some simple affirmations for you to adapt to suit yourself:

Say each of them slowly, like you mean it!

I like myself. I feel good about my life - my present and my future.

I can achieve anything I want to.

The whole world of opportunity is open to me.

I have a positive mental attitude about everything, every circumstance and everybody.

I can overcome any challenge through my positive, constructive approach and calmness.

Every day I am becoming more positive. I am eliminating negative thoughts and feelings.

I dwell on the present and the future, rather than the past.

I put the best connotation on every thing and every person.

I expect things to work out successfully and right — and they do!

I lead a charmed life: I’m the luckiest person I know and I count my blessings every day.

I look for the fun in every situation and I find myself laughing easily.

I enjoy myself and make the most of every day.

I am a warm, friendly, well-liked person.

I'm honest and ethical - the kind of person I would choose to have for a friend, spouse, employer or employee — thoughtful, courteous and dependable.

I am pleasant to and with other people.

My success is assured and doesn't require me to take advantage of anyone else.

I successfully sell myself and my services.

I am composed and confident in every situation I come to.

I'm totally relaxed and at ease when meeting new people or speaking in public.

I am highly intelligent and keenly perceptive.

I am in touch with my emotions and can express my happiness fully, or mask any disappointment completely.

I think quickly on my feet and am a shrewd negotiator.

I remain icy cool and calm, no matter how much pressure I come under and always know what to do and say next.

My mind is precious to me - I feed it inspirational and motivational material and keep it free from worry and stress.

I dwell on what I want to happen, not on what I don't want to happen.

I continue to educate myself on a daily basis, always alert to new ideas.

I know that improving my thoughts is the best way to improve my life: what I think about, I become.

My body is precious to me - I eat right and I eat light every day.

I eat only when I'm hungry - good, wholesome food only - and I stop eating at 8pm. I exercise every day, both aerobic and stretching.

I am strong, fit and in perfect health - able to tackle any physical or mental challenge I encounter today.

I have limitless reserves of strength, endurance and courage.

My body is a fortress, my immune system is invincible.

I recover quickly from injury and crush disease and infection.

My entire mind and body are in balance: I sleep comfortably, peacefully and soundly every night.

I am happy and healthy, fully alive and alert - I feel great!

I think young and I act young.

I do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done.

I have absolute belief in my ability to succeed.

This is made manifest in everything I say and do.

I set goals and accomplish them.

Every day I repeat my goals.

Repeating my goals brings me closer to achieving them.

Looking for some scripted goals?

You can try these, but creating your own would be even better!

“I see myself enjoying my ideal bodyweight of …lbs”

“I see myself enjoying the completion of a Park Run in … minutes”

Good luck with the goal setting - and please let me know how you get on!