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| Photo courtesy of Microsoft It is important to associate positive emotion with positive energy/intent to see your goals manifest the way you want them to. |
As
the New Year approaches, many people begin take stock of all they have
experienced this year. Some of us have experienced excitement and joy; some of
us have experienced sorrow or disappointment. Some events were unexpected.
Other events were planned. You may want to do some things over and over again…others,
perhaps, not so much.
As
you think about all you have experienced in 2013, now allow your thoughts to
turn to what you would like to do next year. What goal(s) do you want to
achieve? With whom you want to spend time—and how much time—in the next 365 days? Take a few minutes to visualize,
imagine, picture or pretend how you will spend the next year. Is there some
place you want to visit or would like to live? What do you need to do get
there? Do you want or need new to learn new skills? Is this the year you are
going to quit an unhealthy behavior or habit? Set a reasonable and realistic
timetable to achieve your goal, including specific plans to achieve it. Your
goal(s) should be worded in such a way that your subconscious mind hears and
understands that you are in the process of achieving them: i.e., I am quitting smoking, I have dropped (my goal of) pounds, etc.
Remember, the
subconscious cannot differentiate between positive and negative, fantasy and
reality. Use positive imagery and bring up positive emotions (confidence,
enthusiasm, joy, etc.) to associate with these images. It is important to
attach positive emotion with positive energy/intent to see your goals manifest
the way you want them to.
Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a
certified hypnotherapist based in Southern California. She graduated with
honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in 2005. For more
information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy®, please visit http://www.calminsensehypnotherapy.com/.
