I Can, Therfore I Will

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Maisen Mosley, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.

Ever envied a superhero for having supernatural powers?

I think we all have. Just imagine how cool and fascinating it would be to become invisible even for just a minute or two, to fly across mountains and seas, to climb tall buildings and walls, to create fire or ice depending on what the situation needs, or to simply have that special physical strength to be able to do things that normal people can’t do. But are these kinds of power only necessary to make us superior over others?

As real people in the real world, we can never possess any of these supernatural physical powers. What we have is the power to mold our personality, to shape our future, to create our destiny, and to determine who and what we are – a power greater than any other supernatural powers, a power that builds reality and not mere imagination, a power which everyone possesses and can make him a hero in his own ways. This is the power of the mind using positive self talk.

Funny how we tend to be so addicted in looking outside ourselves that we have almost totally lost access to our inner being. We are so afraid to look inward because we might not be happy with what we could see. We make our lives so hectic that we eliminate the slightest risk of looking into ourselves. Therefore, we settle on observing things outside of our own. We make comparisons, judgments, and evaluations which only lead us in concluding and, worse, accepting the fact that we are inferior among others.

What we don’t know is that we have the power to reverse what the outside world makes us believe in. If it says that we are wrong, we have the power to make us right. If it says we are losers, we have the power to be winners. If it says we are non-existent, we have the power to make everyone see that we are alive and surviving. And that is how the power of our mind using positive self talk works – making us more supreme, invincible, and indestructible than any other superhero is.

Do I always have to have a specific goal in mind when I begin my positive self-talk sessions?

No, you do not always have to have one concrete goal in mind when you begin your self-talk sessions. It is true that having one particular goal or direction in mind can be extremely beneficial in helping you further your progress. in one particular area, but if you are looking to just generally improve your outlook on life and your ability to cope with trying situations, here are some helpful phrases that you can use in your positive self-talk sessions to accomplish that goal.

“I will make room for balance in my life, for time with my friends and family as well as time to myself.”

“I will become more dedicated to the process of a complete and balanced life. I will become excited about improving my life.”

“I am willing, eager and ready to make whatever alterations to my daily schedule and lifestyle that may be required to change my life for the better.”

“Each day I will devote some time and effort to improving my self confidence. I will work hard to become surer of myself and more self-possessed.”

“I want to gain an objective view of my life in order for me to see what aspects of it should be improved on for me to achieve better happiness.”

“I will take time to make note of all my successes, and I will be sure to take pleasure in the results. I will also make every effort to learn from whatever failures or setbacks I may encounter, and be sure to view these as learning opportunities.”

“I will make every effort to change that which is in my power to change, but will also be careful to accept the things that are not within my power to change and instead work to changing my attitude toward and outlook on those things that displease me that I cannot change. Instead of becoming annoyed, I will try to become more philosophical about them.”

“I will make every effort to focus on the pleasant things in life. I will focus on the sort of person I want to be.”

“I will make every effort to guard against my known weaknesses.”

“I will make note of my past mistakes. While I will be careful to not dwell on them so much that they overshadow future successes, it is important to recognize them so I can learn from them in the future.”

“I will make every effort to make careful note of those obstacles that stand between me and my future happiness, health and general security and peace of mind. I will also strive to see how they can be surmounted.”

“If I encounter disappointment this will not shake my faith in me or my abilities.”

“My self control will increase.”

“I will develop a peace of mind and sense of tranquility.”

Of course, these are only suggestions. For maximum results, it is best to make a personal list of what you want to achieve, and work from there.

If the world says you can’t, say “I can. Therefore, I will.”