Posts Tagged ‘chiropractic’

You Become What You Think About

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

DO or DO NOT, there is no ‘try’. – Yoda

This is a subject discuss daily in our chiropractic office.  I ask my practice members, do you find yourself saying, “I will try doing that, but…” or “I’m not sure I will have time, but I will try”? When you say “try”, what does it mean? Is it lack of faith in yourself? Is it lack of information regarding the situation? When did we start thinking like that? For some, I think the thought process continues as we experience life and that those thoughts become a reality for some. What we tell our subconscious becomes real. If we tell ourselves, “I’m not going to be able to run this race”, your subconscious believes it. For some, this language was never learned or passed down, whether from parents, peer groups, spouses, etc. For others, it may have started during the impressionable ages, like grade school and junior high and may continue throughout life. It happens when we listen, accept and believe what others think of us. We came into this life (for most) with having no fear, not comparing ourselves to others, not caring what someone’s opinion is of us. What changes this attitude? In order for this to change, we need to focus on filling up our ‘positive tank’, so we will not succumb to who others believe we are. When you were in junior high, did anyone ever tell you that you couldn’t accomplish something? Absolutely! Did you listen to them? If so, did you make their assumption your belief? If we don’t believe in ourselves, many times we not only will listen to the naysayers, but also believe them. In that scenario, the one who suffers is us. The best way to make this change is to focus on the good, the great, and the beautiful part of you. Thoughts become things. You have a choice. Choose to make yourself the best you can be so you can offer the world so much more.

What was life like when you were five years old? What did you love? What did you do? How did you think? Finishing the sentence below may open you up to the difference in thinking from then to now. Have fun!!

“When I was 5 years old, I _________________________________________.”

Would You Be Your Best Friend?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

You may be thinking, “What is she talking about?!?!”

If your best friend were to talk to you like you talk to yourself, would you like him/her?  It is important to become aware of you – what you say, what you do, what makes you say and do things.  The more aware we are in life, the more we will see opportunity to improve ourselves and everyone around us. 

Now, you may be thinking, “How do I start taking the steps to talk nice to myself like I would a best friend?”  Awareness is the initial step to this process and is the catalyst for personal growth.

 “Love yourself, for if you don’t, how can you expect anybody else to love you?”

This process takes some time, which is why this is called a ‘process’ and not an ‘event’.  The first thing I would encourage you to do is to Write a Love Letter to Yourself.  In this letter, write everything that you like about yourself.  After listing the character traits, write all of your talents and skills.  Continue with your desires and what you’ve always wanted to do.  In this letter or inventory, you are ONLY to focus on what you love about yourself.  You will be amazed on how many GOOD things there are to focus on!  This exercise is to minimize the negative thinking and move your thoughts towards positivity, optimism and growth.  Optimists are always looking for the positive in every situation, the opportunity in every problem, while pessimists tend to look for the down side and the problem in every opportunity. While writing this letter, you will be amazed at how extraordinary you really are. 

Take a big step towards self-fulfillment.  The first step is to DECIDE.  Please send me any exciting news and updates, via this blog or visit us at our chiropractic office in West Fargo, ND.  I would love to be a part of your growth.