Watch your Language

Have you ever noticed that the people that seem so positive seem to often have things go their way?  Or the opposite do you have any extremely negative people that seem to just get beaten by life?

Of course these are two opposite ends of the spectrum.  But have you ever noticed their words and how they speak?  I bet you if you compared these two people, the way they speak is quite different.  In the US alone we have so many common sayings.

Break a leg
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer
Every penny counts
I can't take it anymore/I'm about to explode
Why me?
Of course! This always happens to me!
The only thing guaranteed in life is death and taxes
Last chance! Liquidation sale!
Should...
I always...
I never...
Speaking in a double negative to take the sting off

The list can go on and on.  But this is a wonderful example of common sayings that many american's say.  Not to mention their own pattern of speaking.  Most of us don't realize how powerful
 our language is.  Thus we never take the time to examine the words we are saying, and how it might contribute to our perception and experience of life.

I encourage you to pay attention to the words you say.  Think about them, are they on the negative or positive side?  Its true, many people will say words or phrases that are negative but mean something positive.  The classics that come to mind are: 
"break a leg" = "Good luck!" or
"you're not so bad" = "we really adore you"
But just because what you mean is positive does not mean that it is bringing positivity into your life.  While this will come across as a fairly "woo woo" article, I strongly encourage you to take a look at the words you commonly say, and modify them to something more positive.  Even if you generally speak in a positive way see if their is anything you could take to a new level of positivity.
If you try this, and change your language for at least a month, I know you will see some interesting shifts. 

​The biggest shift for myself, was to only speak in a manner of what I do want.  So for example, instead of saying "I really hope it doesn't rain today"  I say "I want it to be sunny today."  Or "Don't do that / please stop doing that"  I will ask them to do what I want them to do "Will you please pick that up" or "Will you please be quiet."

This habit of speaking came about because of this book "A Complaint Free World."  I strongly recommend everyone to read this book, and do the no complaining challenge.  Holly cow!  It was hard for me.  Until starting this challenge I though it would be easy since I am such a positive person.  It took me 1 year 1 month and 22 days to successfully complete the challenge.  But I will tell you my life got a lot better right away because of it.  And the habit has stuck to speak in an affirmative way.  I still look at my language and how I can upgrade something that I say a lot every month.  And so I hope to inspire you to do the same, it might be tough, but it will be worth it.

Love,
Jessica