Class Two: Installing Your New Self Image: 2 Secrets To Instant Personal Change

Class Two: Installing Your New Self Image
2 Secrets to Instant Personal Change

1) Rapid Change vs. Step by Step Change
So many times we have been taught that change happens slowly, a little bit at a time. The
truth is that real significant change happens instantly and when it does, it changes every part of
that person in some way. Our self image is like the control center of our minds. Now rather than
expecting change to happen one little piece at a time, we are going right to the heart of our
behaviors. We want to focus our energy on changing the thing that influences all the other parts
of our behaviors. When you do this, you will find change happening quicker
Example: Think about a defining moment in your life. A time when things instantly changed for
you. A time when an event forced you to reorganize your entire world; your beliefs, values, etc.
Some things that usually come up for people are, births, deaths, graduations, major accidents, big
accomplishments, etc.
I want you to notice how your THINKING changed instantly and permanently after these
events. Remember what change feels like, the different thoughts and awareness. We can model
these kinds of changes so that we can get the results that we want, even when we are not
experiencing these events.
2) Focus on what you DO want vs. what you don’t want.

This is the golden rule of personal development. It is a universal law that whatever you
focus on expands. Adopt the 90/10 rule, spend 10 percent of the time on the problem and 90 %
on the solution, become solution oriented and your life will change. Remember that there is no
such thing as failure, only feedback
Example: Think about your mind as a garden for a moment and imagine competing parts of your
personality are plants, and your energy is the equivalent of water, sun, and fertilizer.
Let’s say you are in a situation where your choices of reaction are nervousness and confidence.
Common questions people will ask themselves are “Why do I get so nervous all the time?”
Now this energy goes right to the “Nervous You” allowing it to grow and become a bigger part
of your personality.
The alternative question is this, “How can I feel more confident?” This question directs energy to
the “Confident You” and makes a confident response much more likely.
In order to truly understand how important your self image is, here are…
4 Key Points about How Your Mind Works

Key Point #1
Most of your behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs were learned from modeling
When you learned the alphabet it was obvious, you were intentionally learning something, but
most of the learning that we have done in our lives has been through watching people. How did
you know what to think about money? How did you know how to communicate with people?
There are so many things that we automatically do without ever scrutinizing them because…
Key Point #2
Your unconscious mind runs the show
Imagine if you woke up tomorrow and had to relearn how to brush your teeth, take a shower, get
dressed, tie your shoes, make breakfast, etc. You would never leave the house. Our unconscious
minds are so powerful that once we learn something we are able to automatically repeat it
without having to think about it. This can be good and bad.
Key Point #3
Your mind operates like a movie theatre
When you think:

**you make pictures and movies
**you “hear” sounds; voices, music (like the “Happy Birthday” to you song
**you imagine tastes and smells
and your body responds to these thoughts because…
Key Point #4
Imagination trumps logic every time
Have you ever been to a horror movie? Do you remember how you sat there with 100 other
people feeling physically tense? Did you really have anything to be nervous about?
No, but because you were imagining so vividly what was happening, your body responded even
though you were safe in a theatre.
Body Programming
Create a neutral state
1. Sit in a comfortable place, where you won’t be disturbed.
2. Take 3 deep breaths, make sure you exhale completely
3. Progressive Relaxation
Start with your toes and work up the front of your body, over your head, down the back.
4. Repeat as necessary
Establishing Communication with your Unconscious

1. Think about something you enjoy doing 100%. (something like laying on the beach or
sleeping in on a day off)
2. Notice the physical response you have when thinking about it.
-does your breathing change, do any muscles get tense, does the energy level in your
body go up or down
Program your body to respond the way that you want it too
1. Imagine a situation where you want to feel a certain way in vivid detail
2. As you imagine it, intentionally influence your body to respond the way that you want it too.
-how’s the breathing, muscle tension, posture, etc.
Theatre of the Mind

Imagine that you are in your own theatre sitting in a very comfortable chair watching a
movie screen. In front of you there is a control panel that directs what happens on the screen.
1. Identify a situation where you would like to use your new self image.
2. Create a movie of how this situation typically happens with your old self image, starting the
movie about 5 minutes before the behavior you want changed and 5 minutes after the behavior.
3. Watch the movie, and pause it at the end.
4. Rewind the movie watching and hearing it go backwards.
5. Go to the beginning of the movie and give yourself the new self image you want. If you want
you can score the movie with the appropriate music.
6. Replay the movie and see how it changes with this new self image. Notice all the differences
about you: like how your posture is different, how you speak differently, how you breathe, etc.
7. If it feels good leave it alone and let it loop as many times as you want. If it doesn’t feel right
change it some more and replay it.

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2 Secrets to Instant Personal Change

2) Focus on what you DO want vs. what you don’t want.

4 Key Points about How Your Mind Works

When you think:

Establishing Communication with your Unconscious

Theatre of the Mind

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