So much of what goes on in our lives is limited by our own restricted thinking. In many cases we prevent great things from happening because we can’t see how they could happen, or simply because they are beyond our imagination.  If I asked you to imagine owning your ideal house for example, would you be limited by what you consider to be possible, or reasonable?  Would you dare to create your dream house, with all the things in it that you don’t really need, but would like to have, just for the sake of it?  If not, then take a moment to ask yourself why.  Is it because you believe you could never afford any more, or  because deep down you are afraid that to want more is greedy or unnecessary?  In either case I would have to ask you, are those beliefs helping you?

Sometimes we go as far as constructing a goal and putting time and effort into imagining exactly what we would like to have, be or do, only to then limit ourselves by the language we use.

A really simple way to improve a goal or positive affirmation is this; just add the words ‘or better’ at the end. This acts as a challenge to the unconscious mind, to not only match what you have described, but also to be on the lookout for ways to exceed your expectations.  It prevents your outcome from being dictated by either your own limiting beliefs, or a lack of imagination on your part.