Cultivating a Garden of Happiness.

 

Just as spring brings new life and energy to the earth, it is also a great time to refresh your self image; it is the right time to energize your life with a positive feeling of self worth.

Your self image is an important part of any change that you desire to make. Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, or improve your mental or physical wellbeing, how you picture yourself at the subconscious level is very important.

To fully understand the concept of self image you must first understand what self image is. Many people believe that self image is how they see themselves if they close their eyes and imagine looking at themselves in a mirror. What is reflected back to them is believed to be their self image. In a very small part this is true. In the larger picture self image is much more.

Your self image includes how you see your physical self, and how you feel emotionally about what you see. It also includes your beliefs about who you are and how you perceive how others see you. The sum total of all these things is your “self image”. It is important to note here that self image is a judgment not a fact.
Because self image is a judgment it can be molded into what ever you want. You are actually in control of how you perceive yourself. There are many circumstances that contribute to how you perceive yourself, but they do not change the fact that you still get to chose how you feel about yourself. The choices that you make about your self image will directly affect your life.

Let’s explore some ways to refresh and energize your self image. First, you can begin by practicing positive self talk. Make it a goal to say something positive about your self at least three times a day. This can be something as simple as saying; I am happy, healthy, smart, beautiful, or any other positive thoughts. As you say these things to yourself you are planting a seed of self-love in your subconscious mind. This seed will be nourished and grow each time it is reinforced with another positive thought. This self–love seed that you plant and nourish will grow and spread into every part of your life. This love plant will create a beautiful, calm and peaceful energy within you. Write these positive phrases down and stick them on your refrigerator, bathroom mirror, car or anywhere that will remind you throughout the day to say them.

Another way to refresh and energize your self image is to look into a mirror and while gazing into your eyes smile and say “I love you”. We look at our reflection in a mirror everyday at some point. This is a great opportunity to stop, smile and improve our self image. It takes only a moment but it can create a lifetime of improvement.

Other ways to improve self image is to pamper yourself, or treat yourself to something you desire. This sends the signal that you are important and lovable. It could be a spa treatment, a movie, special dinner or even a walk through your favorite park. Anything that you do with the intent to feel good will improve your self image, therefore improving how you feel.

To make this process work correctly you must make a point to be clear in your mind that you are doing this for you. Do not do things such as take a walk in your favorite park because your dog needs to go out, or have a special dinner because someone asked you out and you said yes. Make this time special for you and you alone. That doesn’t mean you can not share this time with another person, it means to be clear in your mind, this event is your time. This will help insure that the place in your mind where you plant the fertile seed of wellbeing is receptive.
As you begin to do these special little things for yourself you will begin to create a fresh new self image. You will begin to notice things such as a higher energy level; you will become more relaxed, less easily agitated or upset. This occurs naturally because you will be sending the signal to yourself that all is well. When you notice these positive things, take a moment and say “I feel great” this will ensure that the roots of your self-love will grow deep and strong.

A good Self hypnosis program such as 7th PATH will greatly increase the probability of your success in making any change that you desire become a reality.
So create that garden of happiness in yourself right now. Take a deep breath and as you exhale smile and say “I feel great!”

About the author: William L Molitor. is a Certified Professional Hypnosis Instructor (CPHI) as well as a Certified Hypnotherapist, Inspirational Speaker, Author, and director of the East-West Holistic Institute in Cincinnati Ohio. He is certified by and is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH). For more information about his services contact: 513.943-1444