The two most powerful words in the English language are, “I am.”  This year, when you’re writing down your New Year’s Resolutions, try using these two powerful words or a similar version.  Some examples are:

I am an early riser.
I am a Do-It-Now person.
I am thin.
I weigh 130 pounds.
I am happy.
I am a hard worker.
I am a smart woman.
I am successful.
I am the best salesperson my company has ever known.
I am a good student.
I earn high grades in all subjects.
I am a fast learner.
I am self-sufficient.
I am an excellent problem solver.
I earn a high salary.
I am very organized.
In other words, you state your goal or resolution as if you’ve already achieved that state of being; as if, “it is like me,” to be this way.  

There are several reasons why this powerful phrase works, but the most important one is that it gives your subconscious mind a “set point” to work toward.  If you repeat one of these phrases over and over to yourself throughout the day,  your subconscious mind will trigger other ideas and help you develop other habits that help bring the desired outcome into reality.  For example, if you frequently repeat to yourself several times, “I am an early riser,” you will probably find yourself becoming sleepy and wanting to go to bed at an earlier than usual time so that you can get up early.

For more information on goal setting and achievement, read:

How to Set Goals and Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Achieve

How Many New Year’s Resolutions Can One Person Have?

Goals Reflection and Reassessment

7 Ways to Break a Bad Habit (And Develop Good Ones)

The Secret to Achieving Your Dreams

How I Lost 25 Pounds in One Month

Seven Steps to Goal Accomplishment

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