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I have several clients who have moved from phase one to phase two of the breakthrough process. Phase one happens with me in my office. That’s where I help clients release negative emotions, eliminate limiting beliefs, install strategies, and align values… It’s exciting, invigorating work.

Then comes phase two -- the hard part. It doesn’t seem as dramatic as phase one, but this is the nuts-and-bolts, boots-on-the-ground work that must be done for sustained success in the real world, outside of the safety of my office. This is the not-fun stuff. It’s boring. But it’s so, so powerful, and it will impact every area of your life. 

Don’t miss the implications of these truths: 

• The unconscious mind doesn't know the difference between what's real, imagined, or remembered.
• And it takes everything personally. 

Having some negative thoughts about your brother? Your unconscious mind thinks those thoughts are about you. 

Dwelling on a scary movie? 

Relaying tragic events that happened in your town? Sorry, but your unconscious mind is processing all of that as if it’s happening to you right now, as if those events are an actual threat to your wellbeing. 

Remember -- you unconscious mind is trying to protect you, and everything you think and say is processed by the amygdala as if it’s happening to you in the moment.

So you’ve got to watch what you think and what you say, because your unconscious mind is going to deliver to you what you dwell on. 

I know I’ve said it before, but the importance of the language you use and the thoughts you think can’t be overstated. It impacts every aspect of your life. It’s easy to gloss over this fact because our thoughts and the language we use is so deeply ingrained.

Work to rewrite those deeply ingrained patterns of negativity. It’s not as hard as it sounds. Awareness is half the battle. And with some diligence, you could be seeing results in just a week!

Thanks for listening!

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Links from today’s episode:

• Episode 2 -- We learned about internal representations and the power of perception
• Episode 1 -- We learned that the unconscious mind loves repetition.
• Episode 3 -- We learned about the negativity bias. You’ll also find the Rewriting Negative Thoughts Worksheet
• Episode 7 -- We learned about the comfort zone
• Episode 4 -- We learned about toward and away-from motivation. Access the Shifting to Toward Motivation Worksheet
• Episode 15 -- Access the Let it Go Worksheet