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Today’s Word: relaxed

Today’s Word: relaxed

July 13, 2018 =========

☆  relaxed  のんびりした

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The other day I mentioned the book I’d read, Afformations. In that book, the author says that affirmations are often not effective, because there is a gap in our belief between reality and the affirmation. For example, you might have the affirmation, “I am a relaxed and confident English speaker.” However, if you don’t really believe this, then you won’t take action to become the relaxed and confident English speaker you want to be.

The author suggests instead that we ask positive, empowering questions, starting with “Why.” This way, we can use the brain like Google, and search for answers to our question – and when weRead more about Today’s Word: relaxed[…]