Allowing Success

For more about this, see Success Strategies for Black People.

The Law of Attraction states that, in order to attract what we want, we need to vibrate at the level of whatever we want to attract. So, in order to attract success, we need to focus on success. The more we do this, the more we can raise our own vibrational levels.

How do you feel about the word 'successful'? Does it only apply to Oprah Winfrey, Terry McMillan and Iyanla Vanzant?

How do you feel when someone gives you a compliment? Do you accept it graciously in the knowledge that the statement is true (or even might be true)? Or do you say, 'No, no', because this person has obviously got it wrong - they just don't realise how hopeless you really are?

Can you talk about your successes openly, freely? Or are you afraid people will think you are 'big-headed'?

Often, we do not own our successes. We say, 'Anyone could have given that presentation/solved that problem/written that paper/prepared that meal'.

I have met people who have done the most amazing things, yet still don't consider themselves successful.

One way to change our negative, limited self-view is to work with our core conditioning.

You are successful already. The more you become aware of your successes and achievements and acknowledge them, the more success you can attract to you.

Get used to being successful. You don't have to wait for success. Make a practice of celebrating all of your successes - the small ones as well as the big ones.

Just being born is a success. Learning to walk - have you ever watched a baby? She takes a step, falls, gets up again. Takes another step, falls, gets up again. Over and over until, eventually, slowly, and inevitably, she learns. The incredible amount of courage, confidence, patience and determination it took to learn to walk - you have all those qualities. And here's the thing - those same qualities that helped you achieve your previous successes - big and small - are the ones that will help you to achieve your major goals in life.

What are the benefits of recognising and acknowledging our successes?

We behave in accordance with the ways we see ourselves.

Dwelling on success has a positive, beneficial effect on our money, our finances, our health, our relationships, and every area of our lives.

Simply put, this means that if we see ourselves as successful, we behave in ways that are likely to make us more successful.

In job interviews
In meetings
At parties
As a parent
As an employee
As an entrepreneur

If you see yourself as successful, how are you likely to behave?

If you see yourself as good at writing reports, how are you likely to approach your next report?

If you see yourself as a good communicator, how are you likely to approach your next communication?

I am not suggesting you should ignore feedback from outside sources.

I am saying, however, that if you see yourself as having achieved successes in your life already, you are more likely to be able to build on these successes the next time you have a challenge to face.

We tend to blame others for our difficulties and problems. The problem lies within ourselves - our own blocks to receiving. The solution also lies within. One way we can become more open to abundance is through Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

It is very empowering to realize that the problem is within us, not outside of us. We have the power to change our lives.

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Our possibilities are unlimited. Our potential is unlimited. The election of President Obama proves that we can do anything if we have the right attitude and use strategies that work for us. For more about this, see Success Strategies for Black People.

Celebrate your successes and your positive qualities. Every day, make a list of your successes. Putting them in writing makes them more real.

Get used to being successful. Because you are!

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