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Here are some good statements that you can use as benefic suggestions for yourself:
"I trust myself completely. I follow the example of those who succeed. I fully deserve to be successful and to be happy. I actively want to play my part in the universe. I am certain that I will reach my goal.

I want to win and in order to do that I will first win a victory over myself. In order to succeed I assume the attitude of a person who always succeeds.

I am ready for this wonderful day and I am aware of the gigantic force of the universe, which supports me and manifests through me.

I allow the cosmic energies to manifest freely through me, and I assimilate the cosmic energies that make me a new and better person.

I believe more and more that I can be successful in whatever I choose to do. My demeanor is daring, my speech is warmer, more loving and convincing.

My walk is firmer and more self-assured. I want to express as often as I can, through my smile and through my glance, a beatific force, inspiring trust, love and sympathy."



SIMPLE TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING YOUR SELF-IMAGE

EXERCISE 1:
Sit down on comfortable chair, in front of a mirror, with your spinal column as straight as possible. Close your eyes and create inside your inner universe a state of calmness and tranquility.

Then open your eyes and look at the reflection in the mirror as if you have just met that person for the first time. Note your first impression. Observe the changes in your facial expressions, according to the thoughts and feelings that change inside of you.

Try to establish a good relationship with the person in the mirror. Relax the muscles of your face and control your breath. These two actions contribute to your inner balance.

Now imagine that you have replaced all negative attitudes with positive ones, with the help of your breath and relaxation. Close your eyes and try to become familiar with this new perception of yourself.



EXERCISE 2:
Light a candle. Sit down on a comfortable chair, with your spinal column as straight as possible. Close your eyes and create inside your inner universe a state of calmness and tranquility.

Then open your eyes and look at the light produced by the candle, comparing the dance of the flame with your thoughts. Imagine that its light destroys and burns away all your mental impurities, all your negative thoughts.

Then close your eyes and project that image in the area between your eyebrows. Maintain this mental image for as long as you can. You will eventually notice the appearance of a state of "inner focus ", of purification, of calm and tranquility.

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