Before we dive in, remember this is not about promoting supernatural ideas. This is simply a way to shift your perspective, to see life in a different, perhaps more beneficial light.
So, you’ve decided it’s time to flip the script on your mental slides. Enough of the doom and gloom playing on repeat in your mind; you’re ready for a positive slide, one where you’re actually winning at life. But how do you make this magical mental shift? And more importantly, how do you make it last longer than just a few good days?
Visualise Your Ideal Self, But Keep It Real
The first step to creating a positive slide is to figure out what your ideal life looks like. And no, it’s not about imagining yourself on a yacht with millions in the bank unless that’s genuinely what you want (and even then, good luck). What you need is a vision of yourself that resonates—something that feels real, possible, and, most importantly, meaningful to you.
This positive slide shouldn’t be a copy-paste job from someone else’s life goals. You’re not trying to live someone else’s dream; this is about crafting a vision that’s unique to you. Want better health? Fine. Visualise yourself being strong and energised, not just following some unrealistic fad. Want success? Think about what that means for you—whether it’s running your own business, or just having a job you actually enjoy. Your slide has to make sense to you, otherwise, it’ll just feel like wishful thinking.
Avoid the Trap of the Perfect Slide
Here’s where most people stumble: they create a slide that’s too perfect. Everything in their vision is shiny, flawless, and 100% unrealistic. While it’s great to aim high, there’s a big difference between aiming high and setting yourself up for disappointment.
A positive slide isn’t about everything magically falling into place without effort. It’s about seeing yourself in a better light, but still being grounded. Visualise the real you—flaws and all—but thriving in a way that feels attainable. Visualize yourself handling challenges with grace (or at least not losing it), enjoying good health (with maybe an occasional slip-up), and being happy (without needing everything to be perfect). Keep it relatable, otherwise, you’ll find yourself getting frustrated when reality doesn’t match the perfect slide in your head.
The key to a positive slide is to make it a work in progress. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it has to be positive and believable. Keep refining it until it feels like something you can actually step into, rather than a fairytale that’s out of reach.
Stick to It Like Your Life Depends on It
Okay, so you’ve got your positive slide. Now comes the hard part: sticking to it. This is where most people fumble because life happens. You’ll have a bad day, and the negative slide will try to sneak back in, convincing you that everything’s going wrong again. The trick? Stick to the new slide, even when it feels like nothing’s changing.
Consistency is key here. It’s easy to maintain a positive outlook when things are going well, but when the wheels come off, you need to keep that slide playing. The more you hold on to the positive vision of yourself, the more it shapes your reality. Sure, it sounds a bit too good to be true, but think about it. If you’re always picturing failure, you’re probably going to act in ways that guarantee it. If you start picturing success, even if things aren’t perfect, you’re more likely to make decisions that push you in the right direction.
It’s not about living in some fake positive bubble. It’s about creating a slide where you’re capable, worthy, and deserving of good things, then refusing to let go of that image when life throws you a curveball. Stick to it like your sanity depends on it—because, in many ways, it does.
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