In the next 7 minutes turn on your enthusiasm! Whatever
challenges you face today will be easier if you program yourself
with enthusiastic feelings. In fact, enthusiasm can make all the
difference between a successful day, or just another day. Which
do you choose? 

Affirmations are one method of generating enthusiasm. 

How? 

Affirm your way to success. Affirmations are a powerful tool of
transformation. I was first introduced to their power during a
sales training class. 

The Veteran salesman looked at me and said, "Donald if you want your prospects to buy to you have to act enthusiastic!" 

"How I asked?" 

He looked me in the eye, and then spun his body around 360
degrees, crashing his fist into his palm. He was smiling
enthusiastically, and he affirmed, "I feel great!" His voice was
booming, commanding and filled with enthusiasm. 

The result? His enthusiasm was contagious. 

By working with affirmations, you start the process of changing
negative and unproductive beliefs, into positive life supporting
beliefs. Regular practice of affirmations will create a more
successful future. 

Here are some guidelines: 

CREATING YOUR AFFIRMATION 

Establish in your mind the specific area in which you most want
to improve. There are many areas of life where affirmations are
useful. Some areas are self-esteem, love & relationships,
creative self expression, work, prosperity, health and spiritual
development. 

Stay in the Now 

Affirmations are more effective when stated in the present
tense. For example; "I now have a wonderful job." Avoid
affirming something in the future tense, e.g. "I am going to
have a wonderful job" or the results will always be waiting to
happen. 

Use the "Power of Positive Thinking" 

Please create your affirmations with the most positive words
that you can while avoiding negative statements. Affirm what you do want, rather than what you don't want. For example; "I don't want to smoke." This is a negative statement. Instead affirm; "I now enjoy being a nonsmoker." This statement is a more powerful expression because it is dynamically positive and reinforces your desired goal. 

KISS: Keep it Simple and Specific 

Short affirmations are easy to say, and have a far greater
impact at a subconscious level than those which are long and
wordy. Keeping them specific and to the point adds power as the idea is uncluttered by elements. 

Repeat your affirmation frequently 

The importance of repetition cannot be overemphasized. It
imprints the affirmation into your subconscious mind. 

Make them Emotional 

Get involved, be passionate, use your emotions. Think carefully
about the meaning of the words as you repeat them rather than
typing or saying them. 

Don't be a Quitter 

Continued effort allows you to achieve results much sooner than
practicing affirmations sporadically. 

Why not take 7 minutes and begin to identify one area of your
life that needs improving? Think of an appropriate affirmation
and then begin to use it throughout your day. 

Enthusiastically yours, 

Donald Schnell 

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Dr. Donald Schnell co- founded with Marilyn Diamond of Fit For Life, the Spiritual Java Coaching Program, that is transforming individuals. Personalized Program, Incredible Value, Amazing Results. For complete details about their brand new program, visit http://www.SpiritualJava.com or email: Donald@SpiritualJava.com or call 310-770-6511
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