Re-define Yourself

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Daily Inspiration for April 15, 2010
Katie Jay,MSW

Redefine yourself.

One of the keys to long-term success is to change the way you view yourself. If you are a "fat person" who has lost weight, your subconscious is likely to work on regaining your "fat person" status.

If you are a "health-conscious, energetic person" your subconscious will strive for that state. It's not just semantics. It's the truth. Redefining yourself, and believing your new definition takes time and effort. But this process is critical to your success.

Action for the day: In your journal, write for five minutes on who you are. Try to uncover some of the negative views you have, such as "I am worthless," or "I'm too set in my ways to change," or "I'm too busy to live a healthier lifestyle." Once you've identified your old definition, spend five minutes writing a new one. Start living according to your new definition.

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