5/12/16
Chapter 13
- The same Pattern of thinking that has gotten us to where we are will not get us to where we want to go.
10 day mental challenge — commit to taking full control of all your mental & emotional faculties by deciding right now that you will not indulge in or dwell on any unresourceful thoughts or emotions for 10 consecutive days.
★ - we actually think indulging in these unresourceful mental & emotional Patterns helps. Instead, must focus on solution.
- To do this → change habitual questions & vocabulary.
- never spend more than 10% of time on the Problem & spend at least 90% on solution. Don't Sweat the small stuff... and it's all small stuff.
10 day mental challenge rules:
- refuse to dwell on any unresourceful thoughts/feelings.
- when You catch yourself beginning to focus on the negative, immediately use the techniques to redirect focus toward better emotional state.
- make sure you focus on solutions.
- don't beat Yourself up.
★ 1 2 minute limit
- demand empowering emotions, enriching thoughts, & inspiring ?'s
- live by this challenge for full 10 days
results: 1) make you aware. 2) brain will search for empowering alternatives. 3) Jolt of confidence. 4) create new habits, standards, & expectations. 5) become addicted to a Positive focus for life.
★★ - "Miss a meal, but don't miss your reading"
★ - All too often, the security of a mediocre Present is more comfortable than the adventure of trying to be more in the Future... Bad