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about my ideal situation until I am actually in the feeling place of enjoying it. I'm going to make life fun again by the wonderful, meaningful fantasies I have about my ideal, fulfilling work. And those fantasies will help usher in new and pleasing real-life situations.

"I'm going to practice removing my attention from what I don't like and don't want, and I'm going to practice putting my attention on what I do like and do want. I always have the ability to change my circumstances because I always have the ability to change my thoughts about my circumstances. Thus I am never bound by any situation; I am always free to create something better.

"So what if I've gone about it the hard way in the past? This is a new day, and I have a new plan. I'm eager to put it into practice and watch for results."

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Some of these new thoughts may feel far-fetched and uncomfortable. They're just offered as a sample. It's important that you find thoughts that feel right to you. Sometimes you have to "feel around" to see what you can truly get yourself to "buy." You'll know you're making progress when your thoughts give you a sense of relief from the discomfort you've been experiencing.

This is the process with regard to any problem: find happier ways to view it and watch it transform.

Elementary, my dear Watson. Elementary - sort of, anyway

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