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Here's a simple exercise you can do.

On a sheet of paper (titled “Why I’m Not Taking Action”) write down everything that comes to mind regarding why you're not succeeding at IM.

This should give you an idea whether you're being held back by limiting beliefs (etc.)

I’ve completed this exercise before and it can be very illuminating. (I discovered which unconscious limiting beliefs were holding me back.)

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JamesBuk

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0

Here's a simple exercise you can do.

On a sheet of paper (titled "Why I'm Not Taking Action") write down everything that comes to mind regarding why you're not succeeding at IM.

This should give you an idea whether you're being held back by limiting beliefs (etc.)

I've completed this exercise before and it can be very illuminating. (I discovered which unconscious limiting beliefs were holding me back.)

Thank you

Could you kindly give some examples of the kind of answers that could come up and how we can or in my case I can know if thats a limiting belief or not?

and then i assume its a simple case of creating an affirmation that is the polar opposite right?

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ldfreeman

12 years ago

Are you taking real action or just "busy" work action. You know the difference, just moving paper from one folder to another or actually doing things that GET SALES.

For belief system, try affirmations. I've been doing it for about a month now and I'll swear by it!

I'm up to 3 affirmations:

I am a confident, results-oriented, mastermind and a I loving taking risks.
I will increase my daily sales to 25 sales/day by 4/1/12.
Everyday in every way, I am getting better and better.

The 1st is to affirm the characteristics I need to be successful. The 2nd is to affirm my S.M.A.R.T. goals. And the 3rd is to affirm I'm taking REAL action towards the above.

Good Luck!

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JamesBuk

12 years ago

Originally Posted by ldfreeman

Are you taking real action or just "busy" work action. You know the difference, just moving paper from one folder to another or actually doing things that GET SALES.

For belief system, try affirmations. I've been doing it for about a month now and I'll swear by it!

I'm up to 3 affirmations:

I am a confident, results-oriented, mastermind and a I loving taking risks.
I will increase my daily sales to 25 sales/day by 4/1/12.
Everyday in every way, I am getting better and better.

The 1st is to affirm the characteristics I need to be successful. The 2nd is to affirm my S.M.A.R.T. goals. And the 3rd is to affirm I'm taking REAL action towards the above.

Good Luck!

Wow thats brilliant thank you.

Could you kindly explain how you use affirmations to make them work, as in what do you do?

And arent affirmations supposed to be in the present tense, so how is it you have a date of the future for the 2nd one?

(please check out my recent posts as they are related to dates in affirmations completely too) thanks

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Jonathan 2.0

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by JamesBuk

Could you kindly give some examples of the kind of answers that could come up and how we can or in my case I can know if thats a limiting belief or not?

Sure. When I did this exercise this is what came up. (I had no idea this was happening at an unconscious level …)

“I’m not ready.”
“I’ll change.”
“I don’t know what will happen.”
“I’ll be different.”

As you can see, I was afraid of change and afraid of the unknown. Sometimes simply understanding what’s happening can be enough to guide you into taking intelligent action. Using affirmations would be a good step forward too.

A “limiting belief” is simply something you believe (or think) which is holding you back.

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JamesBuk

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0

Sure. When I did this exercise this is what came up. (I had no idea this was happening at an unconscious level ...)

"I'm not ready."
"I'll change."
"I don't know what will happen."
"I'll be different."

As you can see, I was afraid of change and afraid of the unknown. Sometimes simply understanding what's happening can be enough to guide you into taking intelligent action. Using affirmations would be a good step forward too.

A "limiting belief" is simply something you believe (or think) which is holding you back.

Oh i see brilliant thank you, so...

Could you kindly explain how you use affirmations to make them work, as in what do you do?

And arent affirmations supposed to be in the present tense, so how is it you have a date of the future for the 2nd one?

(please check out my recent posts as they are related to dates in affirmations completely too) thanks

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Jonathan 2.0

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by JamesBuk

Could you kindly explain how you use affirmations to make them work, as in what do you do?

You use an affirmation to "counter" the limiting belief.

For instance one of mine would be: "I'm open to change and accepting of everything that happens."

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JamesBuk

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0

You use an affirmation to "counter" the limiting belief.

For instance one of mine would be: "I'm open to change and accepting of everything that happens."

sorry jonathan, that the affirmation you would create, but then what, what do you do with it...how do you use it, thats how i meant it?

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Jonathan 2.0 Banned 12 years ago

Repeating them before and after you go to bed is a good strategy. Simply understanding my "unconscious beliefs" was enough to guide me into taking action.
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- JamesBuk 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0
  
  Repeating them before and after you go to bed is a good strategy. Simply understanding my "unconscious beliefs" was enough to guide me into taking action.
  
  wow really just understanding them was enough? hows that possible, im guessing it creating a change or shift in mindset maybe?
  
  saying with with feelings and emotions out loud (well not shouting right?) lol
  
  is that all though enough, i mean saying around sleep, rather than all day long?
  
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  Jonathan 2.0 Banned 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by JamesBuk
  
  wow really just understanding them was enough? hows that possible, im guessing it creating a change or shift in mindset maybe?
  
  Absolutely. Because I could “see” what's happening I know how to think along the journey. (Including “affirmations.”)
  
  There comes a time when you have to stop asking questions and start taking action
  
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evelynholman

12 years ago

good share

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JF Garsula

12 years ago

Procrastination is simply an impulsive decision we usually take since two parts of our brain are fighting over the decision. People usually procrastinate because the limbic system(the part of the brain that says,"Hey let me play video games!") is closer to the brain's pleasure area and the prefrontal cortex(the part of the brain that sees your long term goals).

Understanding this would help you counter procrastination saying, "This part of the brain is making me play video games or whatever so my goals are these and I want to work on it".

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RHert

12 years ago

Procrastination happens quite often because you are frightened or would rather play then work. The key is to get past the procrastination and do the important things in your business. The risky things that you aren't sure will work. Until you can do that you won't succeed as massively as you could.

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Ace1337

12 years ago

It's both your beliefs and your lack of action.

I never believed I could have a 1000 visitors daily on my website and now that number is small to me.

You have to trick yourself into action by every means possible. Set up rewards for yourself after completing a boring task. Bet with friends that you will get something done.

We all have procrastination tendencies but some people are better at tricking themselves into getting stuff done.

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Joe Mobley

12 years ago

Excellent Ace.

If you want to change your beliefs quickly, exercise a good bit of action in the right areas. The results will work on your belief structure big time.

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Originally Posted by Ace1337

It's both your beliefs and your lack of action.

I never believed I could have a 1000 visitors daily on my website and now that number is small to me.

You have to trick yourself into action by every means possible. Set up rewards for yourself after completing a boring task. Bet with friends that you will get something done.

We all have procrastination tendencies but some people are better at tricking themselves into getting stuff done.

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Joan Haynes

12 years ago

Procrastination is a form of fear!...We were not given the spirit of fear but of POWER, A STRONG MIND & LOVE. Use your power, strong mind & love to eradicate your beliefs of failure & condemnation. If you fight it, it will go away.

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SandraBlakk

12 years ago

I agree, procrastination is a form of fear and selfishness. Get yourself off your mind. Stop dwelling on yourself, and put your mind to the task at hand. By accomplishing the task, you will automatically feel better about yourself, and build your confidence. Life rewards action.

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angela99

12 years ago

Originally Posted by JamesBuk

Hi ALL

I had this thought today...

How do we know if our lack of success is due to our beliefs (and that its this that needs changing) or our lack of action (as in we have the beliefs we just dont or arent taking the action out of fear or boredom or whatever ie procrastination)

What do you think?

Stop thinking. ACT, and keep acting. :-) Events will change your belief structure.

If you feel that you have a "lack of success", start by defining that. What do you mean by it? In which areas are you unsuccessful? What does success look like to you?

Let's consider your beliefs. You can't change your beliefs by thinking about them. Only events can change your beliefs.

"Lack of success" is your current belief. You need to create a plan, and take actions which will (you hope) lead you to success. Even small, successful actions will begin to change your beliefs, because they lead to events.

Your belief structure is what makes YOU.

Important: you can't change your entire belief structure without major damage.

Outside events can change your belief structure.

For example, let's say something traumatic happens to you. It can be anything: you're involved in a car accident, and someone is killed; someone close to you dies; your spouse asks for a divorce...

When you suffer a traumatic event, your former belief structure is changed, permanently. You can't go back. And to integrate the event (form a new belief structure) takes time.

So... ACT. Forget your beliefs -- they'll change of their own accord. :-)

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JamesBuk

12 years ago

Originally Posted by angela99

Stop thinking. ACT, and keep acting. :-) Events will change your belief structure.

If you feel that you have a "lack of success", start by defining that. What do you mean by it? In which areas are you unsuccessful? What does success look like to you?

Let's consider your beliefs. You can't change your beliefs by thinking about them. Only events can change your beliefs.

"Lack of success" is your current belief. You need to create a plan, and take actions which will (you hope) lead you to success. Even small, successful actions will begin to change your beliefs, because they lead to events.

Your belief structure is what makes YOU.

Important: you can't change your entire belief structure without major damage.

Outside events can change your belief structure.

For example, let's say something traumatic happens to you. It can be anything: you're involved in a car accident, and someone is killed; someone close to you dies; your spouse asks for a divorce...

When you suffer a traumatic event, your former belief structure is changed, permanently. You can't go back. And to integrate the event (form a new belief structure) takes time.

So... ACT. Forget your beliefs -- they'll change of their own accord. :-)

So does this mean we cant change our beliefs internally via visualisation and affirmations etc?

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ruthkim

12 years ago

great share

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Mildred Williams

12 years ago

Sometimes someone procrastinate because of fear and lack of knowledge. Best thing is to inform yourself about the topic and then act. If you act without the knowledge it will delay the good result.