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Self Motivation

Written by: Vicki Donlan

Article Overview: You must be your own inspiration. Your thoughts - positive and negative - effect what happens in your life.

Self Motivation

We all know the power of positive thinking. Hundreds of books have been written on the subject. You are what you think you are. If you want to attract success think successfully. Negative thoughts produce negative results. The problem with all this great advice is that most of us - let me clarify - most of you - don't practice the simple task of positive self talk.

Each morning we look in the mirror and find a new flaw - physical or otherwise - and begin our day on a downward spiral. The economy is bad - work is more demanding than ever and our families and/ or friends are too busy worrying about themselves to support or even listen to our dreams.

You must be your own number one fan! You are in control of your own destiny, if only you are willing to do the work. First, smile. This simple task will immediately give you the positive feeling you need to get started with your future of positive self motivation. Second, list what makes you unique and special - the reasons why people should want to do business with you or spend time with you. You must love yourself before others can truly be attracted to you.

Life is all about the law of attraction. You will attract success when you envision yourself as successful. You will attract a better life when you truly believe you deserve it. It's up to you. So start today self motivating yourself. If you don't do it who will?

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Article Tags: better life, downward spiral, dreams, economy, first smile, law of attraction, mirror, negative thoughts, number one fan, own destiny, positive self talk, self motivation



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