Unit 1 Text B: The Language of Confidence

　　The language we use programs our brains. Mastering our language gives us a great degree of mastery over our lives and our destinies. It is important to use the language in the best way possible in order to dramatically improve our quality of life.

　　Even the smallest of words can have the deepest effect on our subconscious mind, which is like a child, and it doesn't really understand the difference between what really happens and what you imagine. It is eager to please and willing to carry out any commands that you give it -- whether you do this knowingly or not is entirely up to you.

　　"Try"

　　It is a small word yet it has an amazing impact upon us. If someone says, "I'll try to do that", you know that they are not going to be pulling their whole heart into it, and may not even do it at all. How often do you use the word ‘try’ when talking about the things that matter to you? Do you say "I'll try to be more confident" or "I'll try to do that" or "I'll try to call"?

　　Think about something that you would like to achieve, and say it to yourself in two different ways. Firstly say, "I'll try to… " and notice how you feel. Next say, "I will do…" and see how you feel.

　　The latter makes you feel better than the first one, doesn't it? It gives you a sense of determination, a feeling that it will be done. Listen to the people around you and when they say they will ‘try’, notice if it gets done or not. Eliminate the word ‘try’ from your dictionary and see how your life improves.

　　"Can't"

　　This is another small word with a big impact. It disempowers us, makes us feel weak and helpless, and damages our self-esteem. It limits our infinite abilities and stifles creativity. Rub it out from your internal dictionary and replace it with something that makes you feel great.

　　Instead of saying you ‘can't’, why not say something like "I choose…" or "I choose not to…". Using words like this allows you to take back your power and to be in control of your life.

　　Words may appear small and insignificant, yet they can have a deep and lasting effect on us. Mastering your language gives you the power to live whatever life you desire.

　　What words do you use a lot that disempower you? Make a list of words you commonly use and then write next to them some alternatives you can use. Make these alternatives words that make you feel fabulous, not only about yourself, but about life and what you are doing!

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　　自信的语言

　　语言能影响我们的大脑。掌握语言就能在很大程度上掌握我们的生活和命运。将语言发挥到极致可以极大地改善我们的生活质量，这一点至关重要。

　　再短的单词也能对我们的潜意识产生深远的影响。我们的潜意识就像一个孩子，分不清 真实发生的事和自己想象的事。它渴望取悦，乐意听从你给它的任何命令，而你是有意还是无意地做这些完全取决于你。 ’

　　“try”

　　这是一个简单的词，却能对我们产生不简单的影响。如果有人说“我会尽力做这件事 的”，你知道他其实并不打算全心全意做这件事，甚至可能根本不会去做。你有多少次在谈论对于你非常重要的事时使用了“尽力”这个词?你是否说过“我会尽力做到更加自信”、“我会尽力去做这件事”或者“我会尽力去呼喊”?

　　想一件你想完成的事情，然后用两种不同的方式对自己说。首先说“我会尽力去做 ”， 然后注意你会有什么感受。再对自己说“我要做 ”，然后看你又会有什么感受。

　　后一种方式给你的感受要比前一种好，不是吗?它给你一种坚定感，一种事情一定会完成的感觉。听听你身边的人怎么说，如果他们说他们会尽力，看看事情最后是不是完成了。

　　“can’t”

　　这是另外一个很小的词有这很大的影响，它剥夺了我们，使我们感觉脆弱和无助，伤害了我们自尊。他限制了我们的无限能量和扼杀了创造力。把它从我们内在的字典擦除掉和替换掉，为什么不这样说：“我选择”或者“我选择不”允许你拿回你的权力和去控制你的人生。

　　单词可能显得很渺小和微不足道，他可以深入持续的影响这我们。掌握你的语言无论什么时候给你想要的生活让你充满力量。 剥夺力量的词什么最多，列一张常用单词清单然后在旁边写上可替代的词供你使用。使这些词让你感觉难以置信，不仅仅关于你自己，还关于你的生活和你在做什么！