Who or what places limits on your achievements? Are those limits real, or have you trapped yourself in your own mind?
Some of us have convinced ourselves we can’t learn, whether in one particular area or in general. For instance, how often have you heard someone say something like, “I’m great at history, but I just don’t get science”? Or math, or English…you get the idea. You may even have a learning block of your own, whether it’s algebra or learning to live without cigarettes.
The fact remains, though, that everyone can learn. As Dr. Patrick Porter says in his book, Awaken the Genius, learning isn’t about being “smart” enough; it’s about being motivated. Some people seem born motivated. The rest of us have to learn to motivate ourselves.
One way to get motivated is to create a space that helps you learn. Start by playing relaxing music you enjoy (Baroque, Classical, New Age, etc.). This will help you enter the creative state of mind and will open your mind to learning. This is similar to what happened when you learned the ABCs song as a child or used a melody to memorize other information.
Once you have relaxing music in the background, get into a comfortable position. While in this comfortable position, use self-hypnosis to create your optimum learning state. Try building yourself a perfect place of relaxation, someplace comforting, where you are safe and free to do anything you like. Envision yourself accomplishing all your goals, completing all your projects, learning what you need to learn—effortlessly and with complete enjoyment. This is a state you can return to at any time to help yourself overcome learning obstacles.
Next, try to engage your concentration in whatever it is you need to learn. Think about things you’ve learned in the past, things you enjoyed learning and are able now to do well. Try writing a list and envisioning each one. What was it like learning at that time? How did you feel? Then, imagine how it would be if you were able to use the same amount of concentration with what you’re learning now. Next time you find yourself losing interest in what you’re learning, recall that feeling. Think about what it was like when you first learned something you enjoyed—to shoot a hoop, execute a dance step or speak your first words of a foreign language, for instance. Feel the thrill and rush of adrenaline you felt at the time. Model that behavior in your present circumstance. This is what many coaches call getting in the “zone” or putting on a “game face.”
These are just a few of the techniques you can use to open the doors of discovery for yourself. Remember, you’re not limited by the capacity of your brain. You’re only limited by the boundaries you place on yourself and the heights you’re willing to achieve.
If you would like more information on self-hypnosis, Accelerated Learning or the modeling technique talked about in this article, you can contact us at (416) 488-4724 for more information.
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