"Think before thou speakest" - Cervantes

To experience the powerful physical energy of your words, use this simple arm exercise.

(Refrain from doing this exercise if you have any injury or experience pain at any time during the exercise.) This is a form of kinesiology, muscle testing.* It only takes a minute. Before doing this exercise, review the examples below of commonly used negative expressions and choose one that you use often along with a Proactive WORDpower™ alternative. Then proceed with these three steps.

• To do this exercise you need a partner. From a standing position, lift your strongest arm straight out to your side and comfortably up to shoulder level. Either speak or think of something that you enjoy or feel good about…family, sports, vacation. For instance, I love spending time with my family. Or I really enjoy golf. As you are making your statement, have your partner press down on your wrist using just two fingers. Resist the pressure. Notice your arm will stay strong and will not be able to be pushed down. The positive statement is filling your entire mind-body system with its energy. When we use positive words, we feel empowered and energized.

• Then state the negative expression you chose such as I never have enough time or I have a real problem. Have your partner apply pressure again. You will not be able to resist the pressure and hold your arm up. Your mind-body system is being affected adversely by the negative words. In this state of mind we lose our energy and feel powerless.

• To reclaim your energy and your power, restate or just think the Proactive WORDpower™ alternative for what you DO want such as I want more time. Or I need a solution. Reapply the pressure. Your arm will test strong. You may want to experiment with different expressions.

* Kinesiology works for the greater majority of people. It does not work for everyone. Nothing does. If it does not work for you it only means that you respond differently.

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Examples of Common Negative Expressions With Proactive WORDpower™

It's one of those days------------------------------------ I could be having a much better day
I have a real problem------------------------------------- I need/want some solutions/answers
I'm confused--------------------------------------------------------------------- I'd like some clarity
I never have enough time------------------- I want/need more time/to manage time better
I don't know what to do----------------------------------- I know I'll make the right decision
It's so hard, difficult, tough----------------------------------------- I'd like it to be a lot easier
I have to------------------------------------------------------ I'd like to/I choose to/I'd be glad to
I'm going nowhere fast------------------------------------------ I'm learning/making progress
Business is always feast or famine------------------------- I want a steady flow of business
I can't do anything right today--------------- I could use more focus/be more productive
I'm always late--------------------------------------------------- I'm learning/want to be on time
I'm overwhelmed------------------------------------------- I need/could use some support/help
I screwed up--------------------------------------------------- I'm responsible, I made a mistake
What a stupid mistake----------------------------------- I guess I just learned something new
It's taking too much time---------------------------------------- Things could be moving faster
I hate my job-------------- I could use a shift in perspective. I want to appreciate my job
I can't stand-------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm learning patience
I disagree--------------------------------------------------- I understand AND I'd like to explore
That'll never work-------------------------- Please explain how you would make that work
You never listen to me---------------------------------------------- You could be more attentive
She's got a real attitude---------------- She could have a better attitude/be more helpful
It's so hard to meet people----------------- I want/need to find more ways to meet people
You're totally unique-------------------------------------------------------- Just say "Thank You"
It's too good to be true------------------------------------------ I deserve it/I ‘d like to believe
If only----------------------------------------------------- I've learned a lot from my experiences
I can't afford------------------------------ I'm choosing to economize/I have other priorities
I can't do that----------------------------------------------- I haven't learned how to do that yet
I forgot------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It slipped my mind
I get every cold that goes around------------------ My immune system could be healthier
I'm so tired------------------------------------------------------------------------- I need more energy
I feel lousy----------------------------------------------------------- I could be feeling a lot better
I'm too shy---------------------------------------------- I'd like to be more outgoing, confident
I'm nervous------------------------------------------------ I'd like to be more relaxed/confident
I'm dying/anxious to do, see----------------------------- I'm looking forward to, I'm excited
Should, Can't, But------------------------------------------------------------------ Could, Can, And
Always, Never, Constantly---------------------------------------------------- Sometimes/At times

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