You have decided to make a change to you. There is something about you or your life that you are unhappy or dissatisfied with and that you want to change.
You may need to increase your sales closings. You may suffer from PTSD and want to lessen the trauma and improve the quality of your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, a phobia or lack self-confidence.
Whatever you wish to change there is one thing that will be the same in all instances. You. It is you who needs to create the change and it is you who needs to change.
Regardless of the goal and desired outcome, you will need to identify the change to be made and what you and your life will look like once it has been made. It is important that you can visualize the new you.
Mental programming works by changing the connections in your brain. If you want to increase your closure rate on sales then you will need to change the way you think and feel about making the sale. Instead of worry that the customer won’t be interested and triggering a negative reaction in yourself which can impact on the way you come across and speak to the customer, you need to imagine yourself closing the sale. It is important to see yourself as closing the sale, hearing the tone of your voice, feeling the sensation of success, and seeing the face of your happy customer as well as your ecstatic boss.
Our subconscious minds are programmed through years of conditioning, programming and repetition. Recent studies into our brains have shown that our thoughts can change the way our brain makes connections. These new connections can result in a change in our lives.
While there are many methods that can be used to help us reprogram our minds there is one component that is key and crucial to the successful outcome; you. You are the key to the success.
If you choose to work with a coach or therapist they will tell you that you are creating the change. They are merely supporting you by providing tools, resources, guidance and a listening ear. You are at the center of the process. It revolves around your goals and what you want to achieve.
If you have decided to make a change on your own then you will need to:
Identify a change you wish to make (a goal);
Understand how you feel at the moment and what makes you feel that way;
Know why you want to make the change;
Understand how you will feel once you have made the change; and
Know what you and your life will look and feel like once the change has been made.
Make sure you write your responses to the above points down using all of your senses. Paint a really detailed picture as your subconscious mind needs to be engaged and to change those neural pathways you need to create emotions.
You can use self-hypnosis, reframing, creative visualization or positive affirmations to help you create your new mental programming.
Whatever you wish to change and regardless of the method you choose to use to create the new mental program, the key to success is you. You need to be committed to creating the change and believe in your ability to be successful.