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 created your perfect positive Slide – the version of your life where everything’s just a bit shinier and you’re actually thriving. But now, you’re left with the tricky part: living in it. How do you get past the initial excitement of imagining your best self and start making it stick?
Keep Revisiting Your Slide – Yes, Over and Over Again
Now that you’ve got your Slide set up, you might be thinking, “Great, I’ve done the hard work. Now, I just sit back and watch it all unfold, right?” Wrong. The trick isn’t to create your Slide once and then forget about it like an old gym membership. No, you’ve got to revisit this Slide regularly. Think of it as a living document that you keep adding to and refining.
Imagine your Slide like it’s the plot of a movie, but you’re also the director. Don’t stop at the first draft. Add more details. Flesh it out. If your Slide is about having a successful career, don’t just picture yourself at the top of the ladder – figure out the steps that got you there. What skills did you pick up? Who did you meet? Did you nail that big presentation or develop a new strategy that made you stand out? Be specific, because the more vivid the Slide, the more it’ll feel real.
Plus, it’s fun to tweak it. Think of it as your personal Pinterest board for life. But remember, the idea isn’t to fantasise all day – this is about shaping a mindset that makes your vision feel less distant and more like an actual possibility. Just don’t fall into the trap of imagining yourself winning the lottery unless you’re actually buying tickets.
Feel It Before You Fake It
You’ve probably heard that old saying, “Fake it till you make it,” but let’s be honest, faking it feels pretty fake. Living in your Slide isn’t about pretending. It’s about feeling how you’d feel if that version of your life was already happening.
When you immerse yourself in your Slide, take a moment to notice your emotions. Do you feel confident? Excited? Relieved that you’ve finally escaped that job you hate? Good – these feelings are important. They’re like the fuel that keeps the Slide alive. If it all feels a bit forced or too far off, tweak your Slide. Maybe you’re trying to jump too many steps ahead. Make it something that gives you those positive vibes now, not just some distant future.
Living in your Slide is about matching the emotions you’d have if things were going the way you wanted. If you’re constantly visualising a version of you that’s calm and in control, guess what? You’ll start acting more like that person in real life, too. And that’s when the magic happens – you stop faking it, and you start making actual changes.
Act as If (But Do Something, Please)
This is where the rubber meets the road. You’ve got the Slide, you’ve got the feelings – now, what are you actually doing about it? Because here’s the reality: nothing changes if nothing changes. If your Slide involves being fitter, you can’t just imagine yourself going to the gym while sitting on the sofa with a pizza in hand. Sorry to break it to you, but you’ll have to actually get up and do something.
Start taking actions that align with the Slide you’re living in. If your Slide has you succeeding in business, start working on those skills that’ll get you there. Network with the people who’ll help make it happen. Break it down into small, doable steps so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. And when things don’t go perfectly – because they won’t – don’t throw the Slide out the window. Adjust it, learn from it, and keep moving.
The point isn’t to force everything to happen exactly how you imagine, but to act in ways that are in line with that version of yourself. As long as you’re moving in the general direction of your Slide, you’re on the right track.
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