25 Ways to Raise yourself by Aaron Lumpkin

1. Start thinking more highly of yourself.
Begin right now thinking more highly of yourself than you ever have. As you go through your days, make a conscious decision to see yourself in a more positive light. You’ll be amazed at how people will respond to you.

2. Think positive thoughts instead of negative thoughts.
Slowly, stop thinking negative thoughts and making negative comments. This include self-talk (the little voice within you) and the comments you say out loud to others. Being negative will bring you down.

3. Dream big dreams and think big thoughts.
Don’t limit yourself by dreaming small dreams and thinking small thoughts. Start thinking about just how far you could go in life. Start thinking about all the possibilities.

4. Picture yourself Succeeding.
Picture yourself succeeding in your mind. As you go through you day, picture the person you want to become. Use your imagination. Everyone has succeeded at something. Concentrate on your successes.

5. Set goals.
Write down what you want to accomplish next week, next month, and the next few years. Without goals, we wander aimlessly.

6. Read positive, Motivational Books and listen to Positive tapes.
You will start thinking like a winner when you do this. Some of the better authors include Zig Zigler, Denis Waitley, Stephen Covey, Napoleon Hill, Anthony Robbins, Norman Vincent Peale, Nathaniel Branden, and Robert Anthony.

7. Learn Some New Words.
Spend 15 minutes a day increasing your vocabulary and you’ll find that you will think differently and increase your confidence.

8. Live consciously.
Accept reality for what it is. Be active rather than passive. Do not let learned behaviours control you.

9. Live purposefully.
You make things happen. Live in such a way that you can make your dreams come true. Success isn’t an accident.

10. Don’t let setbacks hold you back from living.
Occasionally, bad things are going to happen to you; that’s nature of life. Learn not to let bad circumstances hold you back from living a meaningful life.

11. Believe in yourself.
You can do whatever you believe you can do.

12. If you don’t do something, then nothing will get better.
Focus on doing something. If you continue down the same road, you will continue arriving at the same destination. Start taking some actions to bring out winning qualities in yourself.


13. Think like a winner.
Think like a winner, do not let life pass you by.

14. Love and serve others.
The real secret of life is bringing joy to the lives of others. Pass on what you learn to your children and all those you come in contact with.

15. Take Some Risks.
The greatest rewards in life come to those who are willing to take some risks and try some new things.

16. Learn to think for yourself.
Focus on learning to think through problems and situations rather than just responding to what is going on around you.

17. Expand your appeal.
As you change your attitude and self-image, you will become more appealing to more people. This will help you in your home life, in your work, and in your social life.

18. Become a More Interesting person.
Contrary to popular belief, there is much more to life than physical appearances. People like to be around other interesting people.

19. See the Humorous side of life.
Laughter is great medicine for the soul. Don’t take life so seriously.

20. Work hard to overcome self-destructive Habits that are holding you back from being all you can be.
Get rid of or get a handle on self-destructive habits that are holding you back. Make your best effort to overcome the bad habits and behaviours that you know are hurting you and keeping you from becoming the best you can be.

21. Realize the power of the subconscious mind.
When you realize the power of the subconscious mind, you will be on your way to success.

22. Don’t invest too much energy in worrying.
There are many situations in life that you can’t do anything about.

23. Decide Your Desire to change is stronger than your desire to stay the same.
When you decide that you really want to change, you will begin changing.

24. Always, always look your best and accentuate your positive points.
Always look your best and accentuate you positive points: physical and mental. Everyone has some special attributes that others do not have. Make yours count!

25. Learn to “Let Go” and Be Yourself.
Don’t spend your life being afraid to be yourself because you worry about what others will think. Set a goal of being yourself and “letting go”. Break out of your shell and begin exploring your feelings.