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You set goals. You are constantly working on developing positive habits.
You have a list of traits that breed success. You do possess some, but you know that if you are going to be truly successful, you need to adopt most of them. There is one tool that you can use to help you develop the traits you want. You can act as if you already possess it.
This is how it works. If you want to be more confident and outgoing instead of shy, act as if you are. If you want to be more positive, pretend that you are a more positive person. If you wish you could keep your home cleaner, act as if you are the tidiest person you know.
Need some help learning how to act in this manner? Here are some suggestions that will help you. You may also want to see a personal coach, attend seminars, or read self-help books.
Have a role model. If you want to be successful, one of the best things you can do is find a role model or two. It doesn't have to be someone you know, just someone you admire. If you want to be confident, find a role model who you perceive is confident. If you want to have a great body, find someone who has a figure to strive for. While you are trying to change, you can use the role model to inspire you. When you are presented with new situations, ask yourself how your role model will act and adopt their behavior.
Do affirmations. Affirmations are another powerful tool. With each goal that you have or trait you want to adopt, create an affirmation that goes with it. Say each affirmation at least once a day, in the morning or night. The more you say them, though, the better. Devote your full attention to each affirmation to get the most out of the exercise. It also helps to look in the mirror as you say them. For example, of you would like to be more self confident, your affirmation will be "I am self confident". There are plenty of resources that can give you more information on this.
Visualize. Another technique you can adopt that will help you is to visualize yourself with the traits you desire. Visualizing is a form of acting and once you picture yourself doing certain things in your mind, it will translate to real life. Lie flat on your back in a darkened room. Relax all your muscles starting with your toes and working up. Then, picture yourself performing the tasks and adopting the traits that you want. Do this every day either in the morning or at night.
Act in real life. Some people are natural actors. Others need a push. If you are the type that can act well in real life, you probably don't need to do the suggestions listed above. However, know that the suggestions could only have a positive impact so if you decide to do them anyway you may get successful quicker. When presented with a situation, assess whether or not you have the knowledge and confidence. If not, pretend that you do. This form of acting is one of your most powerful tools to accomplishment.
