365 Steps to Self-confidence: A Complete Programme for Personal Transformation - in Just a Few Minutes a Day

365 STEPS TO SELF-CONFIDENCE

That little person couldn’t help being vulnerable, shy, timid, unworldly

and, yes, childish. So even though strictly speaking there’s nothing to

forgive, write the following sentences in your notebook and fill the gaps

with the first thoughts that come into your head:

‘Now I can forgive that I was... as a child. I can forgive myself for what

I couldn’t do and couldn’t cope with, including...’

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To what extent do you still allow your parents/guardians to control

your thoughts, words and actions now? What changes would you like to

make?

Use the I-T-I-A Formula©to put them into practice.

■ State what you intendto change.

■ Bring your thoughtsinto line.

■ Imaginethe change as if already made.

■ Act as if change is already happening and is inevitable.

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Have more fun. Make a point of being more playful. Every day do

more of those silly things that you enjoyed as a child. Look for the

funny side in every situation. Your Inner Child will experience real

enjoyment.

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Take up a hobby that requires you to be more imaginative – painting

and drawing, making music, creative writing, a favourite craft, acting,

dancing etc. Remember, your Inner Child loves using her imagination

and, of course, imagination is one of the cornerstones of the I-T-I-A

Formula©.

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