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This is also why using only positive language in personal growth affirmations and in hypnosis -- whether self-hypnosis or with a trained professional -- is crucial.
It’s also important to avoid alternate forms of negative commands, such as
following examples:
- rather than...
- instead of...
- avoid...
- etc.
Always use POSITIVE commands and suggestions!
I’ll admit, it takes some creative thinking, and it’s a learning process to overcome overwhelming cultural training we have all been living with!
However, by becoming aware, I am gradually learning how to choose my words more carefully and achieving greater results!
For instance:
- Instead of “Don’t miss [fill in blank]!” you can say “Take advantage of [fill in blank]!” or “Get in on [fill in blank]!”
- Instead of “Don’t Delay!” you can say “Hurry!” or “Act Now!” or “Take Immediate Action!”
- Instead of “Don’t forget to be there!” you can say “Be there!” or “Remember to be there!”
- Instead of “Don’t forget to stop and buy milk [or pick up dry cleaning -- fill in blank]!” you can say “Remember to [fill in blank] on your way!” or “Please buy [fill in blank] before you get home!” or “Thanks in advance for [fill in blank]!”
- Instead of “Do not forget to be on time!” you can say “Be there on time!” or “Remember to be there on time!” or “Be there at [time]-sharp!”
- Instead of “You can’t miss out on this opportunity!” you can say “You must TAKE this opportunity!” or “TAKE this opportunity NOW!” or “This is a ‘MUST-SEE’ (or ‘MUST-DO’) opportunity!”
- Instead of “Don't be afraid to ASK!” you can say “Feel free to ASK!” or “Please ASK any questions you have!” or “Freely ASK your questions!”
- Instead of “Would you like to [fill in blank]? If so, don’t wait another minute! Order Your [fill in blank] NOW!” you can say “Would you like to [fill in blank]? If so, ACT IMMEDIATELY! Order Your [fill in blank] NOW!”
- Instead of “Don’t Live With Depression [or fill in blank]” you can say “Overcome Your Depression!” or “Live Free of Depression!” or even “Be Depression-Free!” and so on.
Get idea?
Command, suggest, or inspire people to POSITIVE ACTION, and you will achieve far greater results!
And now, if you re-read my article headline, you can ALSO get an idea of how you can use this information to create some “reverse-psychology” results, as well!
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