You've got a lot to store in that brain of yours. Sometimes you need to remind yourself to remember something. The most effective way to remember is to choose your triggers wisely.Post-its work great, but I'm all for simplifying things even further. By choosing to make a certain behavior a trigger for a particular thought, we can skip
paper and adhesive and get right to important stuff.
The trick is to be intentional about it. We tend to hop in shower and let our minds wander to all stuff we're supposed to do. We go about process of soaping, shaving, and shampooing without paying much attention to what we're doing. We jump into our cars each morning, absorbed by our thoughts. We wash dishes, sort laundry, wait in line at gas station, stand at grocery counter, and vegetate during commercials without noticing what we're thinking. By incorporating some simple mindfulness techniques into our daily routine, we can focus on our intentions and create lasting changes in our brains.
We've already learned that in order to get our brains to work for us instead of against us, we must come up with present-tense statements that we would like to be true, and we have to repeat them to ourselves daily. Spend some time coming up with two or three one-sentence statements about how you want to feel.
No fair using numbers. This isn't about setting sales goals or salary amounts or even number of pounds you want to lose. Make a statement that simply describes how you want to feel about your life right now.
Here's a list of possible statements:
"I am filled with joy and excitement each day." "I feel confident, relaxed, and open to whatever day may bring." "I have plenty of time to accomplish whatever I need to do." "I have plenty of energy to enjoy my free time." "I attract plenty of money for all my needs." "I am surrounded by loving people who want only best for me." "I am fit, healthy and active." "I am calm and mindful of all that arises in and around me."
Your brain needs to hear these positive statements, even if you think YOU don't need to. Humor your brain, okay? Give it some happy food to chew on. Allow your mind to mull things over subconsciously.
Brain research tells us that we need to see it, say it and hear it. If at all possible, say your statements out loud if only in a whisper. Watch yourself in a mirror while you do it. Hear your voice saying words. Visualize what it looks and feels like when each statement is true. The more senses you engage, more quickly your brain will absorb your statement.
