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this process. They shoot hours and hours of footage and then edit it all down to the finished product. First, they cut out what they don't want, then the editor fast forward and splice in the next scene.
Well, you can use the same process. When a negative, derogatory message crosses the movie screen called your brain, just say, "cut." Then, imagine you are going to edit that out and say, "splice." You then can drop in the more positive, constructive message and be on your way. Practice this simple mental exercise. The more you use it, the less you'll have to edit. It takes time, but it is worth it.

We grow up in imperfect situations with mostly well meaning but imperfect parents, teachers trying to do their best in crowded classrooms, the influence of friends trying to find themselves, relatives who have their own problems and blemishes, and in neighborhoods that don't support becoming all that a person can become. Through it all, we develop limiting beliefs, attitudes, and habits of behaviors that severely limit what we can accomplish. Most people know that they have more to offer, yet many feel lost and unable to contribute like they would like to. All too often they resort to playing the victim and do not take responsibility for where they are in their lives.
Understand that you had little control of your life until now. Today is the moment of decision. The life you live today is a result of your choices in the past. The life you live tomorrow is a result of the decisions you make and actions you take today. Decide today that you need to let go of old beliefs and ineffective conditioning of the past by learning new things, developing new habits, and changing into a new person. Make little changes each day and over time you will make a huge difference in how you really feel about Y-O-U.
Make a habit of having daily conversations with yourself that are supportive and reinforcing. We appreciate when someone praises us, rewards us, or is happy to see us. Well, then, talk to yourself in the same respectful way and you will strengthen your self-esteem tremendously. It all begins right here, from the inside out.

And when you mess up, forgive yourself. We all make mistakes, yet the key to growing stronger is to strive to be better, while accepting our imperfection. The American Psychological Association report that reaching for sky-high standards does not make people anxious and stressed out. Troubles begin when a persons self worth hinges on perfection. Those most

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