Changing a Self Image that is keeping you from reaching your goals may be the most important skill you will ever learn. I believe that you can change any attitude or habit you do not want. You should experience a corresponding change in performance when the Self Image changes. Here is how to do it in four steps.

- One, you must be willing to change. Our Self Image does not respond to the changes others want us to make. You must decide for yourself and you must choose to do it NOW.

- Second, you must identify specifically the habits and/or attitudes that you need to change. Be specific. For example; "I'm looking for a solution to worrying about performing below my average in the days just before a competition."

- Third, you must identify a new Self Image that is in direct conflict with your old one. For Example; "I only think about what I want to have happen concerning up-coming competitions."

- Fourth, you exchange the old Self Image for the desired one by only imprinting the new attitude or habit and trying to eliminate imprinting the old one. In my book With Winning in Mind I explain how to use a Directive Affirmation to do this in less than 21 days.

Remember, your Self Image is the CURRENT STATE of YOU. It is not the FINAL state. Your present is not your potential. Be aware that your Self Image is evolving in the direction of your imprinting. The better you control your imprinting the better chance you have of reaching your goals.

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