A computer will only do exactly what it is programmed to do.  Each new task required of a computer requires different programming.  In order to change the performance of a computer the instructions directing it must be changed.  A computer’s effectiveness is entirely dependent on its programming.

A computer program is intentionally designed to produce the desired results.  There is nothing haphazard about the creation of its instructions.  A great deal of thought and planning go into the programming process.

Your mind is also a computer that follows the instructions you program into it.  However, you can inadvertently program your mind to bring you undesirable results.  Although you may consciously want a specific outcome, you could be subconsciously giving your brain instructions to do just the opposite.

Your mental programming is the result of your thoughts and beliefs.  Your mind doesn’t discriminate or evaluate what instructions you feed it.  It will work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, following your instructions, whatever they may be.

If you believe something is possible, your mind will find a way to make it happen.  Correspondingly, if you believe something is impossible, your mind will find a way to prevent it from occurring. 

Does it seem that some of the things you want to achieve are elusive?  Are you frustrated because you are working hard but not making the progress you had hoped for?  If so, you may be unintentionally sabotaging your results with bad mental programming.

It doesn’t matter what you are trying to accomplish.  Unless your programming corresponds with your goal, you won’t achieve it.  This is because conflicting mental instructions will prevent the attainment of what you want.

In order to make changes in your life, you must reassess the instructions you feed to your brain.  Regardless of where you are now, you can adjust your mental programming to bring you what you desire. 

Before you begin, you must believe in several things.  You must believe you deserve what you want.  You must believe it is possible to attain what you desire.  And you must believe you are capable of reaching your goals.  Without these beliefs, your mind will not permit you to make any meaningful progress.

Your mind is designed for accomplishments.  All of your mental instructions must be structured to attract what you want, not repel whatever you don’t want.  For example, if your goal is to lose weight your mental instruction could be “I’m going to lose 10 pounds within three months” rather than “I’m not going to be overweight.”

You can not give your mind contradictory instructions.  If you do, the negative instructions will overpower the positive ones.  Therefore, if while trying to lose weight you are simultaneously telling yourself you have no willpower and probably won’t be able to eat properly, your chances of success are greatly reduced.

Your mental instructions should not contain any negative terms such as can’t, won’t, fail, don’t know how, or it’s too hard.  Every instruction must be worded to give your mind positive direction.

Proper mental programming is also essential for solving problems.  When facing adversity, immediately review your mental instructions.  Purge any instructions not designed to overcome your obstacles. 

We all find ourselves off track at times.  There’s no need to panic.  All that is needed is some mental reprogramming.  Maintain a constant awareness of your progress and any needed adjustments will usually be minor.  However, major reprogramming will be required whenever you ignore the direction you are headed.

Your mind, the most powerful tool on earth, will always perform exactly as programmed.  You are the programmer.  You can get what you want by giving your mind the appropriate instructions.

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