Ask For What You Want - A Positive Mind Set For Positive Results
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Ask for What You Want: Cultivating a Positive Mindset for Positive Results
Introduction
Ever notice how often people ask for what they don’t want rather than what they do want? It seems counterintuitive, but it's a common habit. Many of us don't even realize we're doing it.
Understanding the Mind's Imagery
To grasp this concept, consider how your mind processes information. When you see or hear something, your mind creates mental images. You can visualize things even if you're unfamiliar with their specific names. For instance, think about the small round things on the bottom of fishing poles. Even without the right word, your mind forms an image.
Words and Imagery
When we read, we don’t see the words themselves but transform them into images. Interestingly, words like "no" and "not" don’t alter these images. Telling someone not to do something creates precisely the image you want to avoid, both in your mind and theirs.
The Power of Thought
This is crucial because we tend to move toward what occupies our thoughts. Athletes often visualize perfect performances to achieve them. The same applies to everyday life; if our minds focus on what we don't want, we inadvertently head in that direction.
Parenting Example
Let’s consider an example from parenting. Imagine you're a parent watching your three-year-old attempt to carry a full gallon of milk from the counter to the table. Your instinct might tell you to say, "Don’t spill the milk." However, what image does that phrase conjure in both your mind and your child’s?
In hypnosis, such statements are called embedded commands. Saying "Don’t spill the milk" is akin to commanding a spill because the mind fixates on the image of milk being spilled.
Instead, try saying, "Carry the milk carefully and safely with two hands." This creates a positive image and aligns with what you genuinely wish to happen. You improve the likelihood of achieving your desired result.
Choosing the Right Words
Decide for yourself which approach is more effective: asking for what you want or don't want. Clearly, asking for what you want yields better results. Yet, many still express what they don’t want. You'll often hear phrases like, "Don’t forget your keys," or "I hope I don’t blow this presentation."
Making the Shift
Now that you're aware of this principle, you can start to consciously shift your requests. Changing your mindset from negative to positive can be straightforward and rewarding. It might require some effort initially, but soon you'll find yourself naturally asking for what you want. It’s more enjoyable to focus on desires rather than what you wish to avoid.
Conclusion
Adopting this positive mindset is a small change that leads to significant benefits over time. By consciously framing your requests positively, you set yourself up for success and create a more fulfilling and optimistic life.
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