Self-fulfilling prophecy plays a vital role in what we are to become or what we are to achieve.

Self-fulfilling prophecy is the action(s) one carries out based on internalization of a belief, be it erroneous or not, which has been  imparted on one by self or another, and found lodging in one’s brain as a result of  verbal repetition or thought.

Many people talk themselves out of doing those things that benefit us by focusing on those behaviours and character traits that don’t.

We become that which we dwell upon most.

“You’re always reinforcing something- even when you’re doing nothing” (Blanchard)

Your brain is always working even when you are not.

Words have sticking power.

That is why suggestion or auto-suggestion is powerful.

Tell yourself something long enough or permit someone to tell you something often enough you will begin to accept it as true and act out in said fashion.

For this very reason, one should take care of who they let speak into their lives.

One must take extra caution regarding what one focuses on.

If you want to have positive outcomes you have to accentuate the positives.

• Focus on what you are doing right.
• Focus on what you are good at.
• Focus on your assets.
• Focus on your best traits.

Remember the universal law of magnetism.

You draw unto yourself what you put out.

If your focus is on negative, you will draw unto yourself more of the same.

“Humans naturally want approval from others” (Blanchard)

We crave attention.

The wrong type of attention is detrimental.

Therefore, watch from whom and where you derive your worth and value.

Watch who you let whisper in your ear or who you entertain in a conversation.

Do not under any circumstance let someone demean you or over amplify your flaws.

Remove yourself from the company of those who incessantly devalue your worth or barrage you with insults.

Never accept or choose to stay in the presence of those who always tell you what you cannot do or what will not happen.

Seek out people who will focus on your positives, who will catch you doing what is right; because this is the type of thing that will encourage you and give you zest so that you may do more of the same.

Everyone needs encouragement.

“When one is dealing with their kids, or with the people at work, and consistently call attention to what they do right, it is like they’re responding to the best that’s in them” (Blanchard)

Responding to the best in people drives them to be their best, even when they are at their worst.

The Art of Suggestion is a powerful thing.

Blanchard, Ken. (2002).  “Whale Done!” New York: NY, Simon and Schuster. Print.