Self-belief is the key to achievement, contentment, and happiness.

If you want to make a change in your life, often the key ingredient is believing you can do it.

“If there is a faith that can move mountains, it is faith in your own power.”
– Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

It’s up to you. And when you believe in yourself, others can believe in you too.

So how do you create self-belief? The sort of thinking that empowers you to take action and go for what you want?

Complete the following statements using positive, inspirational, yet achievable statements about what you want to do, be or have in your life.

I deserve to be………….

I want to be………………

I can be…………………….

I will be……………………

I am…………………………

Print them out and display them in a place that you will see them every day –  when you wake up in the morning, when you go to bed at night.

Take time to read and visualise the statements on a regular basis. Decide on a set time every day and maybe pop a time in your diary as a reminder.

Imagine what you see, feel and hear when you place yourself in these statements. The richer your imagination the more you convince your brain of the possibilities.

Considering these statements during a state of relaxation will bring even more powerful results as your mind is more receptive to the messages. So if you already have a regular meditation practice, incorporate your statements as mantras.

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.
– Maya Angelou

It may feel unnatural at first but, when repeated consistently over time, the messages will begin to embed themselves in your thought patterns and start to become a natural part of who you are.

And by altering your beliefs and feelings about yourself in this way you will release feelings of doubt and worry and move towards increased inner calm and a happier sense of self.