WHAT IF...

What if you were able to change how you thought about a situation in just a couple of minutes?

I've always heard to never say "What if..." What if I get sick? What if I get hurt? What if something bad happens?

But, what if I turned that around? What if I am healthy and energetic? What if I am strong? What if something good happens?

The first time I used a "What if" statement to really transform my life was when I was in my late 30's, very lonely, frustrated, and depressed. I wasn't dating anyone and there were no prospects and I felt like the ugliest person in the world. So I thought to myself, just for the next minute, what if I am beautiful and there is someone out there who is going to love me for me? Just for a minute!

Instantly, thoughts bombarded my mind. Are you kidding? You'll never be beautiful! You're too fat! Nobody could ever love you!! I started crying, but I held onto the thought, "What if, just for the next minute, I am beautiful and I know there is someone out there who will love me for me." It actually took a couple minutes, but I stopped crying, my heart rate returned to normal, breathing started to calm down, and I started to see the possibilities.

I did not miraculously get a boyfriend and become a covergirl model. But I did start feeling better about myself, and that gave me the strength and motivation to start making changes. I started exercising, and eating better, and being more social. When I was going out I didn't think "nobody's going to want to talk to me." Instead I thought "what if I enjoy my night out and if someone wants to talk to me, great! I'll get to know them. But if they don't, I'm still going to enjoy my night."

The results were that I got a new job traveling around the country for work. I met a lot of new people and had a great time learning about how their world works. And within a year, I did meet the love of my life who loves me no matter what.

What Do I Ask?

Challenge your limiting beliefs. Find an area you struggle with that you would really like to change.

I'll never lose weight.

I'll never get married.

I can't do that.

That'll never happen.

And turn it around.

What if I am the perfect weight for me?

What if I'm going to meet the perfect person for me this month?

What if I am successful?

What if the best does happen?

The question should make you uncomfortable. Something that you don't believe is possible. Be prepared for the onslaught of negative messages coming from your mind. Any and every objection you could think of will start bombarding you. Take a deep breath and repeat your what if statement. Whatever emotion comes up, let it come. Don't fight it, just let it pass through you until you feel calm and peaceful. It might take a while. It might take several attempts, but the power behind changing your belief system is life altering!

What next?

Now that you've challenged your limiting belief, it's time to take the next step. What one thing could you do today to make your new belief a reality?

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